Nationality Greek Name Marianna Vardinoyannis | Children Giannis Vardinogiannis Occupation Unesco | |
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Marianna Vardinoyannis - Climate Ally
Azerbaijan`s First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva meets with UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna Va
Marianna Vardinogiannis (Greek: Μαριάννα Βαρδινογιάννη, née Μπουρνάκη Bournaki) married to Greek shipping magnate Vardis Vardinogiannis, is an UNESCO ambassador and an active personality in both regional and international level that fights for the rights of children and the family, and she is known for her combats against the sexual abuse of children, via the Foundation for the Child and the Family which was created by her. Also, Marianna Vardinogiannis, in recognition of her contribution and her efforts to create a Europe of Citizens, was distinguished as Woman of Europe. She has been the President of the Elpida (English: Hope) Association of friends of children with cancer.
Contents
- Marianna Vardinoyannis Climate Ally
- Azerbaijans First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva meets with UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna Va
- Early life education and family
- International and regional activities
- The first Childrens Oncology Hospital
- Awards and honors
- References
Early life, education and family
Marianna Vardinogiannis was born in Greece in 1937 and raised in Athens. She studied Economics at the Denver University of Colorado after her graduation from a high school in Athens. She is married to Vardis Vardinogiannis and they have 5 children.
International and regional activities
Marianna Vardinogiannis began her activities as a member ofvarious organizations, associations and philanthropic organizations, from which she has fought for international peace and global solidarity, although her primary focus has been mainly on the problems of children : health, education, social welfare and poverty, child abuse and exploitation.
She has developed strong relationships with several international personalities, such as Queen Rania of Jordan, Suzanne Mubarak, several networks, collaborations and organizations such as Global Coalition Women Defending Peace focusing on the establishment of a culture of peace in the world.
In 2013 Marianna Vardinogiannis joined the Nizami Ganjavi International Center Board along with Ismail Serageldin, Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Tarja Halonen, Suleyman Demirel, Roza Otunbayeva, Ambassador Walter Fust and Federico Mayor Zaragoza. It is a cultural, non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to the memory of Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, the study and dissemination of his works, the promotion of the principles embodied in his writings, the advancement of culture and creative expression, and the promotion of learning, dialogue, tolerance and understanding between cultures and people.
The first Children's Oncology Hospital
On 14 October 2010, the Elpida (Hope) Children's Oncology Hospital which is among the first hospitals of its kind to be built in Europe (located in Athens, Greece), was inaugurated and opened to the public.
Elpida which is Marianna Vardinogiannis' lifetime goal, focuses on the care of children with cancer. It is equipped with highly advanced technological medical equipment used for cancer treatment.