Kinoniko EKAV

What Kinoniko EKAV does

Kinoniko EKAV (Κοινωνικό Ελληνικό Κλιμάκιο Άμεσης Βοήθειας — Social Greek Unit for Immediate Aid) is a private non-profit humanitarian organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Athens, Greece. It operates an integrated portfolio of frontline services targeting social exclusion, with the core mission centered on the protection and integration of unaccompanied minor refugees through a network of six Accommodation Centers ('Nefeli' shelters in Piraeus and Penteli in Athens, 'Nefeli 3' in Kozani, and 'Kallisti 3' in Larissa). Beyond refugee shelter, the organization runs specialized programs including 'Estia–Ergasia I' (A Home–A Job) for homeless individuals in partnership with the Municipality of Nikaia-Agiou Ioanni Renti, 'EmpowerHER' for migrant women victims of human trafficking (EU consortium across Italy, Greece and Spain), 'Iason' for transition to adulthood, 'Epione' for poverty relief in the Municipality of Ilion, and 'Thetis' under Erasmus+. Complementary direct services include a Social Hangout Space staffed by doctors, social workers and psychologists, an Open Physiotherapy Center, and humanitarian aid missions (including a documented mission to Ukraine's Odessa Regional Hospital). Cultural programming includes the 'Co-OPERAtive' intercultural opera hub with the Greek National Opera, which received the European Fedora Prix de l'Éducation in 2019, and a book/podcast publication titled 'Children's Paths in Times of War.' It is not a technology organization and operates with approximately 27 employees delivering services free of charge to beneficiaries.

The business model is non-commercial. Service delivery is funded through a mix of European Union grants — primarily the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF, 2021-2027) — Greek national subsidies via the Ministry of Labour and Social Security/OPEKA, and private donations collected through bank transfer and the Stripe payment platform. Beneficiary intake flows through interagency referrals from UNHCR, IOM, Greek municipalities, and direct community outreach, with multi-language referral forms available in French, Arabic, Farsi and Kurdish. Strategic positioning is anchored in independent (no parent organization), rights-based service delivery underpinned by published governance artifacts (Child Protection Policy, Equality and Respect Policy, whistleblower handling under Greek Law 4990/2022). The differentiation rests on a combination of licensed shelter capacity, multi-stakeholder partnership depth, and recognized program quality (337 refugees accommodated in 2023 and 41 homeless individuals rehoused via Estia-Ergasia).

Operating geography is single-country (Greece), with physical presence in Athens (HQ and two shelters), Kozani (one shelter), and Larissa (one shelter). No parent company, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or public-market listing are present. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization has explicitly referenced 'limited financial resources' in fundraising appeals, which constrains transparency but is typical of grant-funded Greek humanitarian NGOs of this scale.

Name

Kinoniko EKAV

Legal name

Κοινωνικό ΕΚΑΒ - Κοινωνικό Ελληνικό Κλιμάκιο Άμεσης Βοήθειας

Website

https://kinonikoekav.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinoniko EKAV is a Greek non-profit humanitarian organization that operates six Accommodation Centers across Athens, Kozani, and Larissa providing shelter, psychosocial support, and integration services to unaccompanied minor refugees, homeless individuals, and trafficking victims, funded by EU AMIF grants, Greek government subsidies, and donations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPADAHAI

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Refugee, Migration & Displacement Services

SECONDARYHLAJAAAJ

Refugee/Migrant Health & Resettlement Health Units

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

Keywords

• Refugee shelter services
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Social integration services
• Unaccompanied minor care
• Homelessness housing support

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU and National Subsidies: The organization receives funding from European Union programs and national government sources including the Asylum and Migration Fund (AMIF), the Asylum and Integration Fund 2021-2027, and national ministries for operating shelter facilities and humanitarian programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations via bank transfer, Stripe payment platform, and in-kind contributions from sponsors and supporters.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kinoniko EKAV operates a portfolio of humanitarian and social-inclusion services in Greece, primarily running six accommodation centers for unaccompanied minor refugees and complementary programs that provide housing, employment assistance, psychosocial support, legal aid, education, and protection services to refugees, homeless individuals, victims of trafficking, and other vulnerable populations. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through EU grants, national government subsidies, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Kinoniko EKAV (Social Greek Unit for Immediate Aid) is an independent social organization operating as a humanitarian NGO focused on combating social exclusion. The organization does not offer a technology product but rather provides a portfolio of social services including shelter facilities for unaccompanied minor refugees (Nefeli 1, 2, 3 and Kallisti 3), social integration programs (Estia-Ergasia, EmpowerHER, Iason), poverty relief (Epione), and support services (Social Hangout, Physiotherapy Center). Additional offerings include arts education through the Co-OPERAtive opera program, publications like the 'Children's Paths in Times of War' book and podcast, and humanitarian aid missions. The organization operates multiple shelter facilities across Greece (Piraeus, Penteli, Kozani, Larissa) providing accommodation, education, and integration support to vulnerable populations including refugees, homeless individuals, and victims of human trafficking.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Nefeli-Kallisti Shelter Program (Nefeli 1, Nefeli 2, Nefeli 3, Kallisti 3) Network of accommodation centers providing shelter, food, education (Greek and English language lessons), psychosocial support, legal assistance for asylum procedures, and integration activities for unaccompanied minor refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Iraq, and African countries.
• Estia-Ergasia Program (A Home - A Job) Program providing furnished apartments and employment-placement support for homeless individuals in Greece, helping them reintegrate into society and find work.
• EmpowerHER Program Program supporting migrant women victims of human trafficking through educational empowerment activities including language classes, communication skills, and civic education, with professional workshops delivered in partnership with anti-trafficking organizations.
• Iason Program (Transition to Adulthood and Integration) Program providing pathways toward independence for unaccompanied refugee minors aging out of shelter care, supporting their transition to adulthood and integration.
• Epione Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 337 young refugees found accommodation, protection, and affection in 6 accommodation centers in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project Ahead (EmpowerHER Coordinator)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Project Ahead coordinates the EmpowerHER European project funded by AMIF, aimed at supporting socioeconomic integration of migrant women who are victims of human trafficking in Italy, Greece, and Spain. Kinoniko EKAV is a partner implementing activities in Greece.
• Innovation HiveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization in the EmpowerHER European project for supporting trafficking victims.
• Consorzio PercorsiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization in the EmpowerHER European project for supporting trafficking victims.
• Fundación SienevaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner organization in the EmpowerHER European project for supporting trafficking victims.
• UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNHCR is a key partner providing operational support and coordination for refugee protection activities. Kinoniko EKAV operates shelters for unaccompanied minor refugees as part of UNHCR's protection network in Greece.
• IOM - International Organization for MigrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOM works with Kinoniko EKAV on migration management and refugee support programs in Greece.
• Greek National Opera - Educational & Social ActionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on the Co-OPERAtive program - an intercultural opera hub for young people combining unaccompanied refugee minors with Athenian teenagers in creative workshops and performances.
• Municipality of Nikaia-Agiou Ioanni RenticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'A Home - A Job' program (Estia-Ergasia) providing housing for homeless people with employment assistance, funded by Ministry of Labour and Social Security through OPEKA.
• Municipality of IlionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Epione program providing actions to combat poverty and specific care services in the Municipality of Ilion.
• Impact Hub AthensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for training seminars and organizational events including book presentations and workshops.
• TameyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal organization working on transparency and public accountability issues.
• Organisation EarthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization that collaborated on joint activities including environmental workshops and sports activities with refugee youth.
• Hellenic PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EmpowerHER project providing professional training on human trafficking issues.
• A21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-human trafficking organization participating in EmpowerHER professional workshops.
• The Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization participating in EmpowerHER professional workshops on human trafficking.
• Threads of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting trafficking victims, participating in EmpowerHER professional workshops.
• Greek Council for RefugeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing role-playing exercises based on real-life scenarios for EmpowerHER training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HIAS Greece: Jewish humanitarian organization providing legal aid, protection, and integration services to refugees in Greece. Comparable focus on asylum support, integration, and protection services for refugees in the Greek context.
• Praksis: Greek nonprofit providing medical care, psychosocial support, legal aid, and social services to vulnerable populations including refugees, migrants, and homeless individuals. Comparable social services portfolio and Greek operating footprint.
• ARSIS - Association for the Social Support of Youth: Athenian-based NGO providing shelter, psychosocial support, legal aid, and education to unaccompanied minors and other at-risk youth in Greece. Directly comparable as a Greek NGO focused specifically on unaccompanied minors with EU and government funding.
• Lighthouse Relief: Greek-based nonprofit providing shelter, non-formal education, and psychosocial support to refugees, asylum seekers, and unaccompanied minors in Athens and northern Greece. Closely comparable target population (UAM) and shelter-based delivery model.
• Caritas Hellas: Greek branch of Caritas Internationalis providing humanitarian aid, shelter, refugee support, and social services across Greece. Comparable mission around vulnerable populations, refugee support, and Greece-wide service delivery.
• SolidarityNow: Greek nonprofit operating shelters, accommodation programs, and integration services for refugees and vulnerable populations across Greece. Highly comparable given overlapping refugee shelter and integration mandate, EU-funded program mix, and Greek operational footprint.
• Greek Council for Refugees: Greek legal NGO providing free legal aid, representation, and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers. EKAV is a partner of GCR in the EmpowerHER project; GCR is comparable in serving the same refugee beneficiary population with legal and protection focus.
• Refugee Support Aegean: Greek nonprofit providing legal aid, psychosocial support, and advocacy for refugees on the Aegean islands and mainland Greece. Comparable in supporting the same refugee/asylum-seeking population through EU and grant-funded programs in Greece.

Broad incumbents

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) Greece: Global humanitarian organization delivering refugee support, shelter, and integration programs in Greece. Comparable services and beneficiary population; IRC is a broader incumbent with significantly greater resources and geographic scope.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Greece: International humanitarian organization operating in Greece with shelters, mobile clinics, and mental health services for refugees and migrants. Comparable beneficiary population and operating model, but MSF is a global incumbent operating at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=v99EY9cFM4Y
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpowerHer
• Instagraminstagram.com/empowerher.project
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinonikoekav

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