The National Guard, in the context of its social contribution activities in the year 2022, supported initiatives and actions which were implemented under the auspices of various Ministries of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as organisations, associations and foundations for public benefit, such as the Cyprus Cancer Society, the Pancyprian Association of Cancer Patients and Friends, the "George Mavrikios" Road Safety Foundation, the "Little Heroes" Foundation, the "Together Cyprus" Environmental and Social Voluntary Network, the National Betting Authority, the Cyprus Anti-Dependency Authority (CAEK), the Cyprus Sports Organisation (COA), CNP Insurance, SupportCY and others.
In this context, National Guard personnel participated in numerous activities that took place during the year, such as fundraisers, collection of essentials, cleaning campaigns and other voluntary activities. They also attended lectures on topics such as road safety, addictions and the safe way to deal with gambling.
At the same time, in cooperation with the Blood Centre of the Ministry of Health and the Karaiskakio Foundation, blood donations and bone marrow sample collections were organised in a number of camps in all provinces, during which a total of 1900 blood units were donated and 317 new volunteer bone marrow donors were registered.
At the same time, in cooperation with the Blood Centre of the Ministry of Health and the Karaiskakio Foundation, blood donations and bone marrow sample collections were organised in a number of camps in all provinces, during which a total of 1900 blood units were donated and 317 new volunteer bone marrow donors were registered.
In addition to the above, National Guard aviation and watercraft have been involved in 13 search and rescue operations, under the coordination of the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (RSRC), during which 513 persons were rescued. In addition, Air Force Command aviation assets were called upon to assist the Forestry Department's firefighting efforts by conducting a total of 8 sorties.
Through these activities, the National Guard, in addition to highlighting its social face, also cultivates in its members the spirit of voluntary consciousness and contribution to society, thus confirming that it is an integral part of Cypriot society, in which it is active and with which it interacts.
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