Draft:Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi

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Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi
Εριέττα Κούρκουλου-Λάτση
Born1993 (age 30–31)

Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi (Greek: Εριέττα Κούρκουλου-Λάτση; born 1993)[1]is a Greek activist and investor, known for her involvement in animal welfare, children's rights, and promoting veganism.[2]

Early life, family and education

Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi is the daughter of Marianna Latsis[3][4] and Nikos Kourkoulos[5] and the granddaughter of Ioannis "Yiannis" Latsis and Erietta Tsoukala.[6] She has three brothers, Filippos Kourkoulos Latsis, Paris Kasidokostas and Alkis Kourkoulos, and one sister, Melita Kourkoulou. In 2020, she married Vyron Vasileiadis[7] and in 2022, they had a son named Nikos Vasileidis Kourkoulos.

Kourkoulou-Latsi completed her secondary education before attending the American College of Greece (Deree) from 2012 to 2017, where she majored in Sociology. In 2020 she received a master's degree in Animal Studies from the New York University.[8]

Activism and Career

Kourkoulou-Latsi has been involved in advocacy for ethical treatment of animals, focusing on fostering empathy towards all living beings.[9]

Save a Greek Stray

In 2012, at the age 15, Kourkoulou-Latsi established her first non-governmental organization, Save a Greek Stray.[10] The organization was established to address the issue of stray animals in Greece, initially focusing on rescuing and rehoming animals.[11] It operates an animal shelter and veterinary clinic in Oropos, providing care and accommodation for animals before rehoming.[12]

iThe organization has implemented various programs to raise public awareness about stray animals and promote solutions, including educational initiatives, sterilization programs, and therapy dog programs.[13] [14] [15]

A Promise to Animals

In 2020, Kourkoulou-Latsi founded A Promise to Animals, an NGO dedicated to raising awareness about the impacts of livestock farming and advocating for plant-based diets.[16] [17]

The organization conducts research,[18] campaigns against animal cruelty,[19] and organized a photo exhibition in collaboration with Jo-Anne McArthur displayed in Greek Metro Stations, which focused on the exploitation of animals by humans.[20][21] and organizes educational events[22][23], including the first Vegan Medical Conference in Greece.[24][25]

Business interests

In addition to her activism, Kourkoulou-Latsi has engaged in business ventures, including co-founding the vegan bakery Holy Llama in Athens with Kellina Dimitriadi in 2022.[26][27]

She is also involved in ethical investments, supporting vegan startups and food tech ventures.[28] In 2022 she became a member of the board of The Greek Cancer Society.[29]

Philanthropy

Kourkoulou-Latsi participates in philanthropic activities through several foundations.

Matilda Foundation

Elected president of the Matilda Foundation in 2019, Kourkoulou-Latsi leads efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect[30][31], collaborating with various organizations to implement protective programs. [32][33]

Kind Things Public Benefit Foundation

In 2023, Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi established the "Kind Things" Public Benefit Foundation[34]. This foundation supports a range of causes, including animal welfare, children's rights, environmental initiatives, and assistance to vulnerable social groups. [35][36]

References

  1. ^ "ΜΕΓΑΛΗ ΕΙΚΟΝΑ (02/10/2023)". MEGA TV (in Greek). 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  2. ^ https://www.news.gr/ellada/article/3507133/i-erietta-kourkoulou-gia-to-chaski-stin-arachova-o-misanthropismos-pou-prokalite-mesa-mas-ton-theoro-provlimatiko.html
  3. ^ "Μαριάννα Λάτση", Βικιπαίδεια (in Greek), 2023-10-31, retrieved 2024-04-17
  4. ^ ΜΑΡΤΗ, ΣΤΕΛΛΑ (2024-03-07). "Μαριάννα Λάτση: Συνεχίζοντας την οικογενειακή παράδοση". The Total Business (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  5. ^ Κομνηνός, Βλάσης (2021-01-29). "Νίκος Κούρκουλος - 30 Ιανουαρίου 2007". ertnews.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  6. ^ Cowe, Roger (2003-04-18). "John Latsis". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ^ "Βύρων Βασιλειάδης". Who is Who Greece - Βιογραφίες Διαπρεπών Ελλήνων. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  8. ^ "NYU Animal Studies". as.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  9. ^ Κολοβού, Ανδρονίκη (2024-04-04). "Εριέττα Κούρκουλου-Λάτση: «Η πρόταση των κτηνιάτρων θα είχε νόημα σε μια ουτοπική χώρα»". topetmou (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  10. ^ "Save a Greek Stray / SGS".
  11. ^ "Ειδήσεις με θέμα Save A Greek Stray". The TOC (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  12. ^ "Το καταφύγιο / SGS". SGS (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  13. ^ "ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΦΙΛΟΖΩΙΑΣ ΣΤΑ ΔΗΜ. ΣΧΟΛΕΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΗ SAVE A GREEK STRAY ΤΗΣ κας ΕΡΙΕΤΤΑΣ ΚΟΥΡΚΟΥΛΟΥ ΛΑΤΣΗ ΣΕ ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΣΊΑ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΔΗΜΟ ΠΥΡΓΟΥ". Αυγή Πύργου Ηλείας (in Greek). 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  14. ^ "Save a Greek Stray: Δράσεις για τη στείρωση αδέσποτων ζώων στην Ηπειρο [εικόνες]". The TOC (in Greek). 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  15. ^ "Η Royal Canin Hellas ενώνει τις δυνάμεις της με τη "Save a Greek Stray" και στηρίζει το πρόγραμμα «Ιαματική Ζωοφιλία» | LiFO". www.lifo.gr (in Greek). 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  16. ^ "A Promise to Animals / Apa".
  17. ^ "A Promise to Animals". ProtoThema (in Greek). 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  18. ^ life, DOC TV | documenting everyday. "ΕΡΕΥΝΑ: Από τις χειρότερες εικόνες στην Ευρώπη τα ελληνικά χοιροτροφεία | DOC TV | documenting everyday life". www.doctv.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  19. ^ "Το βίντεο ευαισθητοποίησης για την κακομεταχείρη ιπποειδών από την 'a promise to animals'". The TOC (in Greek). 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  20. ^ ""HIDDEN": Έκθεση φωτογραφίας με εικόνες της βραβευμένης φωτορεπόρτερ Jo-Anne Mc Arthur στο Μετρό". ελculture (in Greek). 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  21. ^ "Ολοκληρώθηκε η έκθεση φωτογραφίας "HIDDEN" που συνδιοργάνωσε η ΣΤΑ.ΣΥ με την "A Promise to Animals"". Athens Transport (in Greek). 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  22. ^ https://www.newsbeast.gr/politiki/arthro/10696589/petros-kokkalis-kalliergontas-to-mellon-kales-praktikes-stin-evropi
  23. ^ "«Καλλιεργώντας το μέλλον» - Εκδήλωση για τις επιπτώσεις της διατροφής με ζωικά προϊόντα". ProtoThema (in Greek). 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  24. ^ "ΑΡΧΙΚΗ - APA Conferences" (in Greek). 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  25. ^ Team, News4Health (2024-08-22). "Κλειδί για την πρόληψη και θεραπεία σοβαρών ασθενειών η φυτική διατροφή - News4Health.gr". www.news4health.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-08-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ https://holyllama.gr/
  27. ^ "Holy Llama: Στο πρώτο vegan bakery της πόλης για κρουασάν | ΜΑΓΑΖΙ". Gastronomos.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  28. ^ "Home - Investing for Purpose - Impact Investing in Greece". Investing for Purpose. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  29. ^ "Η διοίκηση". Ελληνική Αντικαρκινική Εταιρεία – Ε.Α.Ε. (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  30. ^ "Αρχική / Matilda Foundation".
  31. ^ Βασίλης, Δούνης (2023-11-20). "Matilda Foundation: Παγκόσμια Ημέρα για τα Δικαιώματα του Παιδιού". Sofokleousin.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  32. ^ "´Ιδρυμα MATILDA μια καινούργια συνεργασία ξεκινά". Αποστολή "ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ" (in Greek). 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  33. ^ Capital.gr. "Το Ίδρυμα Matilda στηρίζει το έργο της Πρωτοβουλίας για το Παιδί". Capital.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  34. ^ "Μαζί χτίζουμε έναν κόσμο όπου η αλληλεγγύη δεν γνωρίζει όρια".
  35. ^ "Κ. Πάντος Δ. Παπαθεοδώρου: Δυνατότητα σε γυναίκες με καρκίνο να διατηρήσουν δωρεάν τα ωοθυλάκιά τους | healthweb.gr". www.healthweb.gr. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  36. ^ "Relief initiatives for those affected by the catastrophic floods in Thessaly". www.kind-things.org. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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