Marianna Vardinogiannis

Marianna Vardinogiannis
Personal details
Born Marianna Bournakis
Athens, Greece
Nationality Greek
Residence Ekali, Athens, Greece
Alma mater University of Denver
Occupation Unesco
Vardinogiannis Foundation[1]

Marianna Vardinogiannis (Greek: Μαριάννα Βαρδινογιάννη, née Μπουρνάκη Bournaki) married to Greek shipping magnate Vardis Vardinogiannis, is an UNESCO ambassador 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 Vardinogiannis, 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 (English: Hope) Association of friends of children with cancer.

Early life, education and family

Marianna Vardinogiannis was born in Greece in 1937 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 Vardinogiannis began her activities as a member ofvarious organizations, associations and philanthropic organizations, from which she has fought for international peace and global solidarity, although her primary focus has been mainly on the problems of children : health, education, social welfare and poverty, child abuse and exploitation.

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

In 2013 Marianna Vardinogiannis joined the Nizami Ganjavi International Center Board along with Ismail Serageldin, Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Tarja Halonen, Suleyman Demirel, Roza Otunbayeva, Ambassador Walter Fust and Federico Mayor Zaragoza. It is a cultural, non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to the memory of Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, the study and dissemination of his works, the promotion of the principles embodied in his writings, the advancement of culture and creative expression, and the promotion of learning, dialogue, tolerance and understanding between cultures and people.

The first Children's Oncology Hospital

On 14 October 2010, the Elpida (Hope) Children's Oncology Hospital which is among the first hospitals of its kind to be built in Europe (located in Athens, Greece), was inaugurated and opened to the public.

Elpida which is Marianna Vardinogiannis' lifetime goal, focuses on the care of children with cancer. It is equipped with highly advanced technological medical equipment used for cancer treatment.

Awards and honors

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mvvfoundation.gr/el/%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE/
  2. ↑ "PORTRAIT - Marianna Vardinoyannis honorĂŠe pour ses combats". Lepetitjournal.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-28. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
  3. ↑ "Trustees - Marianna V. Vardinoyannis". Mentor International. 1947-10-04. Archived from the original on 2015-09-27. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
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