The document summarizes the activities of PASYKAF, an organization in Cyprus that provides support and palliative care services to cancer patients. It cares for over 40,000 cancer patients and relies heavily on volunteers for fundraising events, administrative support, patient transportation and more. It aims to substantially increase volunteer support by attracting more volunteers, utilizing them effectively, and providing training.

1. Improving Volunteering in Social Care Grundtvig Partnership Project 2011-2013 Central Offices: Photinou Pana 12+14, 1045 Nicosia Tel . +357 22 345 444 Fax . +357 22 346 116 Email: [email_address] Kick – Off Meeting Larnaca, 24 October 2011

2. Improving Volunteering in Social Care Grundtvig Partnership Project 2011-2013 Central Offices: Photinou Pana 12+14, 1045 Nicosia Tel . +357 22 345 444 Fax . +357 22 346 116 Email: [email_address] PASYKAF Presentation Nicolas Philippou General Manager

3. The Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) - Registered Charity no. 5 25 Established in 1986 by 21 patients with cancer, relatives and friends We developed into a specialist organization that carries out some of the palliative care activities in the whole island We are, .

4. Improving and safeguarding the quality of life of cancer patients and their families Our Vision, a society free of cancer .

5. Our Mission , to provide supportive and palliative care services that improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families at all stages of the disease to educate through awareness programs and campaigns on cancer prevention and early detection to struggle for the improvement of cancer diagnostic treatment services and research in Cyprus .

6. International Union Against Cancer - UICC Association of European Cancer Leagues - ECL European Cancer Pati ent Coalition - EC PC European Association for Palliative Care - EAPC European Oncology Nursing Society – EONS International Psycho-Oncology Society - IPOS In Cyprus , We participate at the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre Board of Directors We cooperate closely with the Ministry of Education, Ministry o Health, Ministry of Labour and Social Services, Universities, the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, Municipalities and others with International and European associations We connect , .

7. The Norwegian Fund project – “Our Children Matter Initiative” Lifelong Learning Programme – Education and Culture DG Grundtvig “ Volunteering in Health Care – Training Program” to EU and Local Projects We participate , to Research programmes Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics – Epidemiology of Cancer in Cyprus Cyprus University of Technology – Research on Guided Imagery and Relaxation (Palliative Care – Alternative Pain control) Cyprus Open University – “ Home Care Palliative Service to cancer patients through the care givers eyes” .

8. We Care for all individuals diagnosed with cancer 40 00 + cancer patients and their relatives receive care and services from PASYKAF per year PASYKAF Multidisciplinary Team: 55 full time employees and 15 associates, including 2 doctors, 20 nurses, 4 social workers, 10 psychologists, 10 physiotherapists, drivers, administrators and hundreds of volunteers A total offer of €2. 20 0.000 .

9. Υπηρεσίες και Προγράμματα

10. Home Care 20 10: 1 236 patients Our Services Physiotherapy and Lymphedema Service 20 10: 539 patients Psychosocial Support Services 20 10: 1 541 patients . Free Transportation Service: 500 patients and caregivers District No. Patients Visits Villages Deaths At Home Nicosia 130 1 688 27 60 13 Limassol 406 4999 50 101 23 Larnaca 340 5591 35 75 26 Paphos 220 2410 48 36 14 Ammochostos 140 2589 13 24 5 Total 1236 17277 168 296 81

11. Cyprus Facts Population 850,000 25,000 registered cancer patients 2700 new patients per year (3% yearly increase) 1050 deaths per year No National Health System in place yet However, free treatment for all cancer patients Hospice and palliative care services are pioneered and provided by the voluntary sector only .

12. We depend on volunteers and sponsors: Fundraising Campaign ‘ Together through life ’ Fundraising Events, sponsorships Donations, In memory Volunteer work Support to cancer patients Work to our Charity Shops Patients transport .

13. We depend on volunteers : Fundraising Campaign: ‘ Together through life ’ Hundreds of volunteers including students, friends of the association, people from companies, community etc. Organized by district Fundraising Events Donations, In memory Volunteers at collection points .

14. We depend on volunteers: Volunteer work Easter and Christmas Sales Office work (administrative, telephone, etc.) Support to cancer patients – Social Care Special Training programs – for patients support Visits at the hospitals or at home Patients Transport Support at Activity Centres Work to our Charity Shops Majority of British expatriates at 6 PASYKAF shops .

15. Our Volunteer Groups Board of Directors: 14 Members and 3 alternates Local District Committees: Variations from District to District Official Groups doing fundraising on behalf of PASYKAF Patient Support Working Group – Pafos Coffee Morning Group – Paralimni Various Groups at Larnaca and Limassol .

16. Strategic Objective on Volunteers: To substantially increase the support from our volunteers Attract more volunteers Properly utilize our volunteers Provide proper training to our volunteers Create new roles for our volunteers Celebrate together with our volunteers our successes .

17. Fundraising Events Μικρή Σαλαμίνα - Γιαπάνης Συναυλία Ελευθερίας Αρβανιτάκη 2010 Concerts

18. Fundraising Events Elias Beach Hotel 2010 Fairs

19. Fundraising Events Nicosia 2011 Fairs

20. Fundraising Events Pafos 2011 Fairs

21. Fundraising Events Easter Sales

22. Fundraising Events Volunteers House Λευκωσία 2010 Christmas Sales

23. Fundraising Events Evening Tea Πάφος 2010

24. Fundraising Events Φιλανθρωπικό Δείπνο στην Παλιά Ηλεκτρική - Πάφος 201 1 Ποδηλατικός Αγώνας - Πάφος 201 1

25. Day Activity Centres

26. Cancer Prevention – Seminars Άγιος Δομέτιος 2010

27. Campaigns on Cancer Prevention Αγώνας Δρόμου μαζί με ΔΡΟΜΕΑΣ Γνωρίστε το Πάρκο – Αγλαντζιά 2010

28. Volunteers Day Περίπτερο ΠΑΣΥΚΑΦ Κρατική Έκθεση 2011

29. Fundraising Campaign Together through Life

30. Thank You