A new social initiative is implemented by OPAP with the aim of supporting school units for students with special educational needs in the Regional Unit of Karditsa, which was affected by the bad weather Daniel and the catastrophic floods, last September.

Specifically, OPAP will renovate the school complex that houses the Unified Special Vocational Gymnasium – High School of Sofadon and the Special Vocational Education and Training Workshop of Sofadon.

The specific school complex serves students with special educational needs from the entire Karditsa Regional Unit. OPAP’s renovation project, in this school unit, focuses on upgrading the school infrastructure, covering mechanical and structural elements, as well as equipment for daily activities.

In addition, based on the integrated support of the special schools in the area, OPAP will also carry out renovation works in the Special Kindergarten and Primary School of Karditsa. In this context, OPAP will carry out interventions in the building that houses the two schools and will provide special equipment, in order to create a suitable, pleasant and safe environment for the children.

The overall goal of the OPAP initiative is for the schools to respond to the special educational needs of more than 100 students and their teachers. For the implementation of the extensive works launched in the building facilities of the school units, OPAP collaborates directly with the Municipalities of Karditsa and Sofadon.

The Deputy CEO of OPAP, Odysseas Christoforou, emphasized: “For OPAP, social contribution and solidarity are key priorities and supporting the areas affected by the unprecedented floods of last September was a matter of course. For all of us, therefore, the work in the special schools of Sofades and Karditsa is particularly important. Personally, I would like to thank the municipal authorities of the two areas for the constructive cooperation. I am sure that together we will improve the education spaces in the special schools, as children and teachers deserve”.

Company profile

OPAP is the leading gaming company in Greece and one of the most recognized in its industry worldwide. It was established in 1958 and is active in conducting and managing number games, sports betting games, mutual horse racing betting, lotteries, instant games of chance and gaming machines (VLTs) in Greece. In addition, OPAP is an industry leader in incorporating the global principles of Responsible Gaming into its operations. At the same time, OPAP occupies a prominent position among the most socially responsible companies in Greece. Through an extensive Corporate Responsibility program, which focuses on Health, Sports and Employment, the company supports Greek society in practice and over time.