Ionian Islands – Do Something Directory

Border Violence Monitoring Network

An independent network of non-profits and associations, the Border Violence Monitoring Network monitors and publicises human rights violations at the borders of the European Union. Formed in 2016, the Border Violence Monitoring Network works predominantly in Greece and the Balkans, tracking events from the Turkish border with Greece and Bulgaria up to Italy and AustriaContinue reading “Border Violence Monitoring Network”

Healing Paws Animal Rescue

Healing Paws Animal Rescue helps stray and injured animals on the Greek island of Zakynthos, Greece. Founded in 2011, Healing Paws Animal Rescue rehomes stray cats and dogs on Zakynthos, as well as promoting sterilisation for ‘owned’ animals and informing tourists on how they can help stray animals during their stay. Registered as a charityContinue reading “Healing Paws Animal Rescue”

ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)

ARCHELON aims to conserve the sea turtle population of Greece and raise awareness of environmental issues. Established in 1983 as Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, ARCHELON aims to conserve sea turtles and their population, by research, monitoring and data collection, rescue and rehabilitation. ARCHELON operates in Zakynthos, the Peloponnese, Crete, Glyfada and the GreekContinue reading “ARCHELON (Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece)”

ZaCLEANthos

ZaCLEANthos is a community project on the Greek island of Zakynthos, dedicated to beach and road cleaning. Established in 2017, ZaCLEANthos is a volunteer group that organises regular beach and road cleans around the island of Zakynthos (Zante). Its social media feeds raise awareness of littering and plastic waste. How You Can Help Time: AContinue reading “ZaCLEANthos”

Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund

Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund is a charity in Zakynthos (Zante), Greece, that provides care and protection for stray and domestic animals across Zakynthos. Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund provides emergency veterinary care for stray animals, arranges sterilisations and works to promote compassion of animal welfare. How You Can Help Time: Less than half an hour TheContinue reading “Zakynthos Animal Welfare Fund”