Friends & Patrons of the SNFCC cooperate with other institutions and organizations to achieve their goals, with joint actions, exchange of ideas and best practices.
The modern Municipality of Kallithea (meaning in Greek “the best view”), founded in 1884 and its roots are found in the prehistoric period of Athens. It is located in southern Athens, near Faliron coast and occupies an area of 4500 square kilometers with its sea-front area of approximately 1,200 m.
The official population is around 100,000 inhabitants, however it is estimated that over 250,000 people live and work within the limits of the Municipality of Kallithea. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Greece. Kallithea hosts two universities, Panteion University and Harokopeio University, and a large number of cultural infrastructure (Municipal Library, City Cinema, Municipal Theater, Municipal Conservatory, Municipal Philharmonic). The Municipality of Kallithea is considered as one of the cradles of the so called “rebetiko” song while continuously contributes to the evolution of modern Greek culture. For more information please visit the official website of the Municipality of Kallithea.
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US-based donors may support Friends & Patrons of the SNFCC with a tax-deductible donation to the King Baudouin Foundation United States, a 501c3 public charity collecting funds for the project.