ABOUT US
Our History
Founded in 1977, KMOP stands as one of Greece’s oldest and most established civil society organizations, with a legacy rooted in direct social service provision and community-level action. What began as a response to urgent social needs in Greece has evolved into a sophisticated organization that bridges grassroots intervention with European policy influence.
As we look ahead, KMOP remains committed to the principles that have guided us since our founding: dignity, evidence-based practice, and social innovation. In an era of rapid technological transformation, demographic shifts, and evolving social needs, our nearly 50 years of experience position us to continue leading European efforts toward more inclusive, resilient, and equitable societies.
1977
1977
Vivi Papadimitriou establishes KMOP in Athens, Greece.
1978
1978
KMOP is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Health as a “special charity organization”.
1978
1978
KMOP establishes its first Social Service in Perama, providing support to children dropping out of school or facing victimization.
1980
1980
KMOP participates in the design and operation of the first Day Care Centers for the Elderly in Greece.
1992
1992
KMOP develops a pilot programme for the reception and provision of support to repatriates, in cooperation with the World Council of Churches
1993
1993
KMOP implements a nationwide programme to combat social exclusion from the labour market, in collaboration with a large network of stakeholders.
1998
1998
KMOP is certified by the Greek Certification Center for providing support and counseling services.
2000
2000
KMOP becomes actively involved in international projects by leading a transnational consortium in 12 EU countries for conducting a study regarding reconciliation between professional and family life
2001
2001
KMOP publishes its first book titled “Best Practices Around Europe Concerning Reconicliation of Family And Professional Life
2004
2004
KMOP establishes in Greece three rehabilitation centres and a Day Care Center for persons with mental disorders.
2005
2005
KMOP puts forward a large-scale program in Greece facilitating the entrance to the labor market for socially vulnerable populations, coordinating 35 partners and supporting 5.500 beneficiaries.
2006
2006
KMOP is certified by the Directorate General of International Development Cooperation-Hellenic Aid of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for implementing development programs funded by the Ministry
2007
2007
KMOP expands its international presence, by establishing 2 employment agencies in Egypt.
2007
2007
KMOP’s founder, Vivi Papadimitriou, is awarded with the Cross of the Order of the Phoenix by the President of the Hellenic Republic.
2010
2010
KMOP is certified by the Greek Ministry of Health for providing services for social care.
2011
2011
KMOP implements a set of anti-trafficking international projects, providing both innovative research modules and Technical Assistance to the Government of Kosovo
2015
2015
KMOP launches its nationwide initiative “Live Without Bullying”, aiming to combat bullying in school, and cyberbullying.
2017
2017
KMOP establishes its new branch in North Macedonia, Skopje.
2017
2017
KMOP provides technical assistance to the EU Delegation in Moldova to support the development of the country’s civil society sector
2018
2018
KMOP establishes its office in Albania and Serbia.
2019
2019
KMOP is named one of the top Non-profits organizations in Greece.
2020
2020
KMOP establishes its new branch in Belgium, Brussels.
2021
2021
KMOP receives the third award, among 87 submissions, in the "Celebrating Diversity" category of the #BeInclusive EU Sport Awards for its "Sailaway" initiative.
2021
2021
KMOP coordinates the establishment of two Group Houses in North Macedonia.
2022
2022
KMOP’s initiative “Live Without Bullying” is distinguished globally by the organization “Hundred” in Finland, as one of the 100 most important and innovative actions in the field of education.
2023
2023
KMOP collaborates with the VODAFONE Foundation in Greece to support those affected by domestic violence, by adapting to the Greek context the “BrightSky App”.
2024
2024