Marianna Vardinoyannis

Marianna Vardinoyannis (Greek: Μαριάννα Βαρδινογιάννη, née Μπουρνάκη Bournaki) is an UNESCO advocate and an active personality in both regional and international level that fights for the rights of children and the family, and she is known for her combats against the sexual abuse of children, via the Foundation for the Child and the Family which was created by her. Also, Marianna Vardinoyannis, in recognition of her contribution and her efforts to create a Europe of Citizens, was distinguished as Woman of Europe. She has been the President of the ELPIDA (which in Greek language means "Hope") association of friends of children with cancer.

Early life, education and family

Marianna Vardinoyannis was born Greece and raised in Athens. She studied Economics at the Denver University of Colorado after her graduation from a high school in Athens. She is married to Vardis Vardinogiannis and they have 5 children.

International and regional activities

Marianna Vardinoyannis, begun her actions as a member in various organizations, associations and beneficiary institutes, from where she fought for the international peace and global solidarity, although her primary focus was on the problems most of the children of the world deal with: the children's health, the education, social welfare and against poverty, children's abuse and exploitation.

She has developed strong relationships with several international personalities, such as Queen Rania of Jordan, Suzanne Mubarak, several networks, co-operations and organizations like Global Coalition Women Defending Peace focusing on the establishment of a culture of peace in the world.

The first Children Oncological Hospital

On 14 October 2010, the ELPIDA (Hope) Oncological Hospital For Children was inaugurated and opened to the public, which is among the first hospitals of its kind to be built in Europe; it is located in Athens. The Oncological Hospital For Children is Marianna Vardinoyannis' lifetime goal, and focuses on the care of children with cancer, and is equipped with the most advanced technology for cancer treatment available today in the world.

External links

• UNESCO Advocates – Marianna Vardinoyannis

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