Caritas Athens is a non-profit organization (NGO) recognized by the state, a member of Caritas Hellas which is part of Caritas Europa and Caritas Internationalis (the Charitable Organization of the Catholic Church which is active in more than 165 countries worldwide). It was founded in 1978 with the aim of combating poverty and injustice, supporting vulnerable groups of our fellow human beings and developing various activities in Attica, Euboea (Evia), Peloponnese and Central Greece (Sterea Hellas) regions. It operates in the center of Athens with its compass being the Christian principles of the Social Catholic Teachings and the values of love, practical and meaningful solidarity, the subsidiarity principle, social responsibility, sensitivity, respect for dignity and for indefinitely guaranteed human rights. Caritas mission is the continuous and unselfish help succor, solidarity, support and offering to every human being in need, Greek or foreign, regardless of religion, nationality, gender, race, language or age, trying to cover any material, psychological and spiritual needs. Caritas multifaceted work requires a wide range of activities and the operation of various organized areas of action. These activities are materialized mainly by the paid staff, the active and tireless volunteers, the warm supporters, donors and sponsors, but also by participating in national and international programs, since the Organization has no financial or material support from the State.