The Foundation
Aim and Activity
Vision & Mission
The Foundation's purpose is to function as a center of excellence for the promotion, at Greek and international level, of Greek culture in general and in particular Greek letters and historical and maritime research.
The Foundation’s mission can be summarized as follows:
- Promoting Greek language, culture and historical knowledge.
- Promoting Greek cultural heritage through libraries, archives and digital humanities.
- Strengthening libraries’ role in the communities.
- Offering a comprehensive, multi-faceted educational approach of unparalleled quality for students and teachers of all levels.
- Contributing to the society as a whole for purposes that the Board of Directors deems to reflect the principles and values of the Foundation.
Our values
Our History - A timeline
The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation from the establishment of the "Kaiti Laskaridis" library in 1993, until today.
Who we are
Scientific Committee
The Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee is comprised of 12 members, prominent academics, scientists and distinguished members of the artistic, literary, research and technology communities, specializing in matters relating to the Foundation and its work and aiming to fulfill the Foundation’s goals.
Board of Directors
Our Team
The Foundation's staff consist of scientists and specialized personel, who work to achieve its goals.
Causes we support
As part of its activities, the Foundation offers its support to causes related to its areas of interest.
Hellenic Navy
The President of the Foundation fervently and consistently supports the Hellenic Armed Forces, donating ships and equipment.
Programme RE-BREATH (ANA-PNOI)
After the disastrous fires of August 2021 in Northern Evia and Ancient Olympia, the Foundation helped in the reconstruction and re-creation efforts, donating 1,100,000 euros.
Return to Antikythera
Underwater archaeological research at the famous Antikythera Shipwreck continues with the constant support of the Foundation.
Stone lighthouses
The implementation of the repair and restoration programme of the stone lighthouses of Cape Tainaro, Cape Maleas and Dana, at Poros island.
Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities
The new laboratory for the conservation of antiquities recovered from underwater archaeological surveys carried out in Greece was created with the support of the Foundation.
Regulations & useful documents
News & Announcements
Show allNautical Research & History
Antikythera shipwreck. 2024 fieldwork results.
22 Jun 2024
Columbia University students and professors visit the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
31 May 2024
The Medal of the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour to Dr. Panos Laskaridis, Rear Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (ret.)
27 May 2024
Contests
Announcement of the 12th Panhellenic "Kaiti Laskaridis" Literary Competition 2023-2024
30 Nov 2023
Contests
Scholarships
11th Panhellenic Violin Competition
19 Feb 2024
Collaborations
Scholarships
Laskaridis Visiting Fellowships in Modern Greek at the University of Amsterdam for 2024-2025
26 May 2024