OPEKA's Directorate of Co-financed and National Programmes, as an Intermediate Body of the "Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021–2027" Programme, contributes to the implementation of Food and Basic Material Assistance (EVYS), which is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Supporting those in need
EVYS aims to support individuals and households experiencing extreme poverty and material deprivation by providing food and basic material assistance in the form of coupons or vouchers, whether electronic or otherwise.
The support goes beyond meeting basic needs. Through accompanying social inclusion actions, it also promotes the socialisation, empowerment and social reintegration of recipients.
EVYS is also linked to other actions of the "Human Resources and Social Cohesion 2021–2027" Programme, creating synergies for social and labour market inclusion and helping to strengthen social cohesion.
Putting people first, we support basic needs and create more opportunities for social inclusion and participation.
National Coordination Authority
General Secretariat for Social Solidarity and Poverty Reduction of the Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs
- Unit APlanning and Evaluation
- Unit BMonitoring and Management of Operations
- Unit COrganization and Support
- Unit DBeneficiary of Operations of Co-financed and National Programmes
Implementing Body
Unit D' of the Directorate of Co-financed and National Programmes of OPEKA, as the Beneficiary of Operation P6 (pursuant to Ministerial Decision 4214/03.03.2026 and Law 5322/2026), implements the Food Aid and Material Deprivation Programme (EVYS), aiming to support individuals and households facing poverty and material deprivation.
Through an indirect distribution system, food and basic material assistance are provided in the form of coupons or vouchers, in electronic or other form, facilitating beneficiaries' access to basic goods with dignity and flexibility.
At the same time, Unit D' implements accompanying social inclusion measures, aiming to improve quality of life, empower beneficiaries, and strengthen social participation and cohesion.
Through the combination of material assistance and social interventions, Unit D' contributes to combating poverty and social exclusion.
