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Children and caregivers during everyday Purple Rose activities in Mityana.
News/BlogOur Work

Six Pillars. One Childhood.

Safe home, nutrition, health, education, skills, joy and community work together as one connected model of care.

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Efi Polytidou, President of Purple Rose Greece Chryssana Nestoridou, Vice President of Purple Rose Greece Despoina Michalakidou, Secretary of Purple Rose Greece Myrto Michaloglou, Treasurer of Purple Rose Greece Rozita Tsagalidou, Board Member of Purple Rose Greece
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece
20 October 2026

The People Behind Purple Rose Greece

A shared commitment, built on volunteer service

Purple Rose Greece is governed by a five-member volunteer Board of Directors. Each member gives their time so that the association can operate with organisation, accountability and consistency.

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Everyday safe home and daily care at Purple Rose in Mityana.
News/BlogSafe Home & Daily Care

Why a Safe Home Matters in Mityana

A safe home is more than a roof. In Mityana, access to water, sanitation, electricity and stable daily care cannot always be taken for granted.

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A child cared for by Purple Rose in Mityana.
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece
17 October 2026

From Greece to Mityana: How Support Works

From a contribution in Greece to a real need in Mityana.

Support is organised around clearly identified needs, sent for a defined purpose and used locally in Mityana as part of the children’s everyday care.

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Children supported in education by Purple Rose in Mityana.
News/BlogEducation

Why Education Matters in Mityana

Education is about more than enrolment. In Mityana, many children still struggle to start school on time, remain in class and reach the learning levels they need for the future.

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Transparency & Accountability
Support that can be followed and understood
1✓Approved
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2↗Sent
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3□Received
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4♥Used
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5≡Documented
Clear records. Honest reporting. Responsible support.
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece
15 October 2026

Transparency Is Part of the Work

Trust grows when support can be followed and understood.

Purple Rose Greece keeps a clear record of the support it approves and sends, while Purple Rose Orphans confirms receipt and reports how that specific support is used.

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Food and nutrition at Purple Rose in Mityana.
News/BlogFood & Nutrition

Why Food & Nutrition Matter in Mityana

Good nutrition is about more than having enough food. In Mityana, many children grow up without the dietary variety they need for healthy development.

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Children in Greece connecting Greece and Uganda through a school activity.
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece
13 October 2026

Two Organisations. One Shared Purpose.

Independent in structure. Connected by purpose.

Purple Rose Greece and Purple Rose Orphans are separate organisations in two different countries, working toward the same purpose: supporting children in Mityana with dignity, safety and care.

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Health and safety care at Purple Rose in Mityana.
News/BlogHealth & Safety

Why Health & Safety Matter in Mityana

Health means more than treatment when a child is already ill. In Mityana, prevention, protection and timely care can make a life-changing difference.

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Children walking to school in Mityana, Uganda.
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece

Why Uganda?

Same rights, different starting points.

A child’s rights do not change with geography. Every child deserves safe living conditions, adequate nutrition, healthcare and education. What can change dramatically is the starting point.

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Children taking part in play and creative activities at Purple Rose.
News/BlogSkills & Joy

Skills & Joy in Childhood

Play, creativity and practical activities support a child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

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Purple Rose Greece supporters visiting Purple Rose Orphans in Mityana, Uganda.
News/BlogPurple Rose Greece

Why Purple Rose Greece Exists

Turning goodwill into organised support.

Purple Rose Greece was created to turn care, trust and goodwill in Greece into organised support for the children in Mityana.

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Purple Rose community connection in Mityana.
News/BlogCommunity & Connection

Why Community & Connection Matter

Purple Rose is not only a home for children. As a Community Based Organisation, it is part of a wider network of local relationships, mutual support and everyday care.

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VideoDaily life

Growing Together Through Play

Two of our little ones share a playful moment, learning, laughing and growing side by side.

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VideoDaily life

Playtime with Olivia

Olivia shares a joyful playtime moment with three of our little ones, bringing care, attention and connection into an ordinary part of the day.

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