Blueheart Foundation
The heart of MC Group beats for society through Blue Heart
Every business endeavor is complete when accompanied by participation and action for society.
MC Group proudly presents Blue Heart, an organization created to provide support where it’s needed and to return to the citizens what they rightfully deserve but are unable to secure.
Blue Heart is a dynamic and multifaceted Non-Profit Organization, aimed at immediately addressing urgent needs and substantially supporting our fellow human beings experiencing economic hardship, bullying, violence, and abuse. It relies on a vast network of people who voluntarily join forces.
Blue Heart is actively and substantially by the side of those who fight small and big battles, who constantly struggle for their basic rights, and who face various difficulties. We intervene and provide solutions to everyday issues, taking our responsibility as an online group seriously and leading the way in informing and preventing contemporary social issues.
We aim to contribute to the collective effort for balanced progress in society. Guided by selfless love, we stand by those who need us, providing a platform for their voice and expression, supporting diversity and every kind of struggle against injustice, isolation, and rejection.
Our network unites citizens, companies, and valuable volunteers. Because we all share the same vision: A better world for everyone.
Operational Report, with Oversight and Transparency
Blue Heart, registered under the number ΛΕΜ/Ι/19, is led by an Administrative Board chaired by Mr. Christos Marangos, who also serves as the President & Managing Director of MC GROUP.
The organization draws its strength from a broad network of dedicated associates, volunteers, and supporters. This network is managed and coordinated through a specialized interactive digital platform, which also functions as the primary communication hub for its members.
All of the organization’s revenue is derived from activities, contributions, and sponsorships. Financial aid is provided following thorough research and with complete transparency.
At the end of each fiscal year, an independent audit is conducted in accordance with the highest standards, and financial data are reported to the relevant state authorities in compliance with existing legislation.
All administrative and financial information is published on the Blue Heart website, ensuring openness and accessibility for all.
Blue Heart Actions
- Distribution of food and basic necessities to citizens.
- Provision of psychological support to adults and children.
- Support in combating school bullying.
- Donation of a vehicle and a house to an institution for children with special needs.
- Organization of anti-occupation events.
- Organization of prevention and awareness events against domestic violence.
- Practical support for abused women.
- Organization of blood donations and sampling.
- Adoption, baptism, and care of 10 children from Africa.
- Cleaning of communities and municipalities in Cyprus.
- Collaboration with the Greek linguist and philologist Georgios Babiniotis in special events.
- Donation of scholarships for studies in law and shipping.
- Provision of assistance to areas of Cyprus and Greece that were at risk from natural disasters through the specially trained and equipped Emergency Department of Blue Heart.
- Distribution of gifts, love packages, and support to 1,000 families in Cyprus at Christmas by our Blue Santas.
- Expansion of the Blue Heart Foundation to Greece.
- Creation of a special program “Heart That Beats—Every Minute Counts” and installation of 30 defibrillators in central locations, in urban areas as well as in remote areas of Cyprus. Development of a mobile application to locate installed defibrillators throughout Cyprus.
- Provision of financial support to individuals and families in need.
- Organization of events to support vulnerable social groups.
- Conducting research to analyze the real needs of society.
- Implementation of informational programs to raise public awareness.
- Provision of educational programs and seminars to enhance the knowledge and skills of beneficiaries.
Emergency Department
Blue Heart responds promptly to every emergency need, covering the whole of Cyprus.
The Blue Heart Emergency Department (ED) was established to assist society and state services in large-scale events such as fires, floods, earthquakes, other natural disasters, and also to aid in the protection of the natural environment.
A coordinated group of volunteers from all over Cyprus is activated immediately and responds effectively, in accordance with the broader emergency response system of the Fire Service, the Forest Department, and the Civil Defense.
The Blue Heart ED is composed of specialized professional and amateur rescuers with excellent scientific and technical training and a high level of volunteer awareness and social responsibility.
In the event of a disaster with catastrophic consequences, the Blue Heart Emergency Department, as part of its mission:
- Conducts risk assessment
- Takes measures to limit potential danger, as well as to mitigate its consequences
ED ACTIONS
- Forest firefighting
- Assistance to earthquake victims
- Assistance to flood victims
- Provision of first aid
- Search and rescue of individuals at sea
- Search and rescue of individuals in mountainous areas
- Extrication and rescue of individuals
- Evacuation of individuals in danger from buildings
- Assistance in damage restoration
- Crowd management
- Provision of humanitarian aid
Why Blue Heart?
The colour we have chosen for our organization is not just a coincidence!
We used blue, a colour with a strong and meaningful symbolism.
The colour of the sky and the sea.
The colour associated with stability and health and the one that symbolizes confidence, honesty, faith and hope.
The blue heart is our symbol of hope!
