CIVIL SOCIETY: 282 PRACTICES
EDRA supporting the quality of life and the rehabilitation/integration process of disadvantaged individuals being at risk of social exclusion, as well as programs for the prevention & the sensitization of the community around mental health problems and the promotion of mental health in general.
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Do One Good Thing! is a new volunteer initiative by K.S.D.E.O. “EDRA”, designed as part of a broader framework of social awareness and mental health empowerment actions. It is open to all individuals who wish to contribute positively to society and the environment, promoting values such as empathy, solidarity, and collective well-being.
The initiative addresses:
Year-round implementation with a continuous cycle of monthly and thematic interventions.
Do One Good Thing! is an inclusive and dynamic volunteer platform that invites citizens to actively engage in meaningful action. It connects individual initiative with collective impact, cultivating empathy, social responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Through a variety of experiential and community-based interventions, the program aims to strengthen participants’ mental well-being while generating positive social and environmental impact—on an individual, community, and global level.
The program includes a wide range of adaptable activities based on community needs:
Tree planting and clean-up operations in parks, public spaces, and natural landscapes
Volunteering in mental health units (e.g., creative activities, companionship, beautification)
Food and basic goods collection and distribution in Basic Goods Structures (social groceries, shelters, etc.)
Artistic actions (murals, beautification of facilities, art-based workshops)
Experiential workshops promoting empathy and mental wellness (e.g., yoga, mindfulness, storytelling, art therapy)
Educational programs for children and adolescents focused on social solidarity and environmental responsibility
Gardening activities in enclosed structures or communities, promoting connection with nature and psychosocial empowerment
The "Do One Good Thing!" program has directly engaged over 2,500 citizens in social and environmental volunteer actions across two years. Through 40+ hands-on interventions—ranging from tree planting and community clean-ups to mental health support and creative empowerment workshops—participants reported a 92% increase in empathy and social responsibility, while 87% experienced improved mental well-being. The initiative has attracted a steadily growing base of 450 committed volunteers in its second year, actively involved in recurring community actions.
Attica Region (Municipalities of Athens, Ilion, Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero, Dafni, Peristeri)
Central to the success of Do One Good Thing! is its strong and growing network of partnerships. The initiative is implemented in close collaboration with:
Municipalities and local authorities
Mental health and social service organizations
Educational institutions at all levels
Civil society organizations and NGOs
Artistic and environmental collectives
These partnerships serve as the foundation for scaling impact and ensuring sustainability, fully aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals. By fostering meaningful collaborations across sectors, the program actively contributes to building resilient communities and expanding collective capacity to address social and environmental challenges.
The program has resulted in the creation of a sustainable volunteer network of 450 individuals regularly engaged in the organization’s activities. It has significantly enhanced the public profile and social resonance of Κ.Σ.Δ.Ε.Ο. «ΕΔΡΑ», leading to a measurable increase in organic reach and stakeholder engagement. The initiative facilitated new institutional collaborations with municipalities, schools, and CSOs, expanded the organization’s role in sustainable development, and improved community trust—reflected in a sharp rise in volunteer participation requests.
