"Olympus Project"
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About "Olympus"
Project Olympus is an initiative by the European Fire Prevention & Rural Preservation Organization (EFPRP) designed to aid Greece in recovering from wildfires and improve preparedness for future ones.
Here's a breakdown of the project's key aspects:
Mission:
- Donate firefighting equipment to the Hellenic Fire Corps (smoke masks, radios, thermal imaging, etc.)
- Equip the EFPRP Incident First Responder (IFR) Taskforce with basic emergency response gear.
- Fund restoration projects in wildfire-affected areas (Attica and Peloponnese) including:
- Rebuilding burnt structures.
- Repairing public infrastructure (road signs, animal shelters).
- Replanting burned forests.
Background and Rationale:
- Wildfires are a growing problem in Greece, with significant damage in 2024 (Attica) and historically (worst year - 2007).
- Project Olympus aims to improve response and recovery efforts for future wildfires.
Goals and Objectives:
- Primary Goal: Strengthen first response capabilities, improve response times, and begin restoration efforts.
- Specific Objectives:
- Emergency Services: Provide new equipment to the Hellenic Fire Corps.
- First Response: Equip the EFPRP IFR Taskforce.
- Restoration: Restore damaged buildings and replant burnt forests.
Target Audience:
- Hellenic Fire Corps: Receive updated firefighting equipment for improved safety and effectiveness.
- EFPRP IFR Taskforce: Get essential first responder gear for faster and safer emergency response.
- Residents and Communities: Benefit from restored infrastructure and environmental recovery.
- Environment and Ecosystems: Restore damaged ecosystems and promote biodiversity.
Activities and Timeline:
- Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Planning and Procurement (equipment suppliers, restoration sites, fundraising)
- Phase 2 (Months 4-9): Equipment Distribution and Restoration (delivering equipment, restoration work, forest restoration)
- Phase 3 (Months 10-12): Evaluation and Reporting (equipment impact, restoration progress, reports for stakeholders)
Expected Outcomes:
- Short-Term: Improved firefighting capabilities, enhanced first responder readiness, local community benefits, environmental recovery (reforestation begins).
- Long-Term: Strengthened firefighting infrastructure, sustained community recovery, improved environmental stability (continued forest restoration).
Budget: €125,000.00 (Funding Sources: Donations, Memberships, State Subventions)
Project Team:
- Alexios Elizalde Xirokosta (Project Manager)
- Rémi Baysang (Project Coordinator)
- Romain Brouat (Project Outreach Strategy)
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Track response time, effectiveness of equipment/restoration, hectares of forest replanted.
- Use pre- and post-distribution surveys with responders, quarterly progress reports, and post-project reviews for assessment.
Sustainability:
The project seeks continued funding through individual donations, local partnerships, and developing a peer mentorship program for long-term impact.
Project Roadmap
Highlight of the key parts and of this project. In highlighted green, you can see our current state of the project.
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Project goals and expenses established
In this day, we established the project goals and its cost. Everything is recorded.
Started working on our official project documents
We have created official documents describing the project and its cost, as well as objectives, goals, partners and project managers.
Donation campaign
created and shared
Our donation campaign for the project
was created and now is been shared
across all social media platforms
so we can achieve our goal: 125 000.00€
Project Launch
By the 29th of May 2025 we expect to have achieved our goal. This is the start of the actual project: we will buy the equipment and start with the restoration process in the specified regions. The project progress can be track anytime.
First impact results
After a full year of the project, our first impact report will be shared on the Project page so you can see your impact and how the project has performed after a whole year of its launch.