Aim and Objectives

To facilitate the meeting of human needs in integrated, innovative and effective ways. Actions are to be governed by the spirit of International Law, the convention of human rights, as well as principles and provisions of relevant international organizations.

PLATEAU's objectives are the planning, design and implementation of actions, in Greece or abroad, aimed at benefitting populations, civilians, vulnerable groups and societies.  Such actions are to be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices of international organizations, conventions of international law and human rights while being pursuant to the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
More specifically, PLATEAU intends to execute comprehensive sustainable development programs and activities. Such programs will focus on combating poverty, stimulating social and economic development in developing countries and promoting cultural development in accordance with the MDGs as well as the principles of sustainable development. Actions may include but will not be limited to:
-    Emergency humanitarian assistance in regions of the planet   in urgent need.
-    Promotion and protection of human rights as well as democratization activities in developing countries.
-    Social economy actions in Greece and other developed or developing countries.
-    Rehabilitation programs and social infrastructure projects in communities and vulnerable groups stricken by natural disasters or conflict.
-    Strategic, integrated programs to promote global sustainable development.
-    Research, training and awareness campaigns.
-    Programs and partnerships with agencies towards these aims.
-    Regional development, research and educational awareness campaigns to improve public information. This may be accomplished through conferences, meetings, seminars, publications, research programs, vocational training, employment orientation and IT programs.
-    Design, development and presentation of project proposals.
-    Implementation of project activities within the framework of national, European and international co-financed programs specifically having to do with research and education, promotion of employability and culture, athletics, health care, social economy and development of modern technologies.
-    Capacity building and training to the organization’s executives who implement the referred programs, to any other interested nongovernmental organization or to anyone   planning to work in the field.