Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Long Live Greece
Registration is now open for the
FIFTH ANNUAL GREEK ADOPTEE REUNION
October 11 - 17, 2026
Athens/Thessaloniki/Vergina/Meteora/Metsovo/Ioannina/Nafpaktos/Kalavryta
Details here on the website after 7:00 pm EST on 02/19/2026
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The Fourth Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion was an amazing success in
Las Vegas, NV last June. Details and photos here on the website
The Greek Version of the article also appeared in the Ethnikos Kirikas, making the front page!
Queens, NY – The Greek Elder Care Network, in collaboration with the Hellenic American Project and The Eftychia Project, presented the first Hellenic-American Project Oral History Interview to be taped in front of a live audience on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event was held at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25-02 Newtown Ave, Queens, NY 11102.
Explore the extraordinary journey of Greek adoptee Teresa Scharf as she reflects on the passage of time and seeing what many adoptees beleive may be impossible become a reality.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in the eloquent portrayal of the Parthenon's grandeur and legacy in this captivating poem by Greek adoptee Steven Graeter.
Read MoreUncover the valuable lessons and perspectives shared by a facilitator in their reflection on 'Roots and Reunion'.
Read MoreFor general information about The Eftychia Project, please contact us by clicking on the email link below.
If you are a Greek adoptee looking for family members, please contact us by clicking on the email link below.
If you are a Greek family searching for loved ones, please contact us by clicking on the email link below.
Follow the captivating story of Greek adoptee Teresa Scharf's determination to uncover her true origins in a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and the incredible reunion with a sister she never knew.
Read MoreWhen Steven Graeter attended the First Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion in Nashville, Tennessee on August 4, 2022, he had no idea that exactly one year later, he’d be held in the arms of his 84 year-old biological father in Greece.
Read MoreOne year after the UN Joint Statement on Illegal Intercountry Adoption, a Greek adoptee addressed the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland with a compelling testimony.
Read MoreIn a touching tale of perseverance and hope, Greek-born adoptee Merrill Jenkin's 12-year search for his roots leads to a heartwarming reunion with his long-lost biological family and the identity of his biological father.
Read MoreThe remarkable tale of adoptee Denise Madlin from Orlando FL, whose difficult and often disappointing decades-long search for her biological family culminates in a touching reunion with her family in Greece after 60 years apart.
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The Eftychia Project is delighted to showcase the "Fourth Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion," an inspiring event that recently took place in vibrant Las Vegas. Details about this celebratory gathering can be found through the following link: [Explore the Event](https://www.thenationalherald.com/the-fourth-annual-greek-adoptee-reunion-a-winner-in-las-vegas-video/). Please visit our website to learn more about our initiatives and how to participate in future reunions and community engagements.
Read MoreDon't miss the Fourth Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion June 19-21, 2025, as the Eftychia Project hosts its first Reunion west of the Mississippi...
Read MoreGreek adoptees and their families from across the USA and Greece gatherd in Louisville, Kentucky recently for the Third Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion...
Read MoreJoin us in Louisville, KY this June for the Third Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion, where Greek adoptees and their families will gather for a weekend of connection, support, and shared experiences in a loving and supportive environment.
Read MoreDiscover the valuable resources and support available for intercountry adoptees in the USA at this virtual fair, hosted by ICAV (Intercountry Adoptee Voices) on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8 pm CST, 9:00 pm EST, 7 pm MST and 6 pm PST
Read MoreParticipants had the opportunity to share their stories, connect with others who have similar experiences, and explore their Greek heritage through various activities and events in their homeland of Greece.
Read MoreThe anniversary highlights the ongoing efforts to protect children and families from the harms of illegal intercountry adoption.
Read MoreThe First Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion was truly an historic occasion, the first event of its kind for Greek-born adoptees. Attendees celebrated the bond and resilience of the Greek adoptee community.
Read MoreExperience the thought-provoking discussions organized by The Eftychia Project under its Events section. Recently, on April 18, 2024, we had the privilege to present at an online event hosted by the Hellenic Society of Maine, with a focus on "The Truth About the Cold War Greek Adoptions". This insightful lecture explored the historical nuances and personal stories of Greek adoptions during the Cold War era, providing attendees with an enriched understanding of this significant period. Stay tuned on our Events page for updates on upcoming programs that continue to shed light on influential topics.
Read MoreThe Eftychia Project continues its mission to shed light on the intertwined histories of Greek adoptees and their families, as well as to support reunion efforts. Our recent event in South Bend, Indiana, marked a significant milestone in promoting awareness and unity among individuals affected by these histories. Stay updated with our upcoming events here.
Read MoreDozens of Greek adoptees and their families from across the USA and Greece gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, June 20-22 for the Third Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion, hosted by The Eftychia Project. After the first two Reunions in Nashville, Tennessee, and Athens, Greece, the event rotated back to the U.S. for the fifth anniversary of The Eftychia Project, the only official adoptee-led organization in the U.S. that supports Greek adoptees.
Read MoreShe was adopted in America and spent six decades of her life believing her mother died in childbirth, one of the thousands of children born in Greece in the 1950s who, through murky – and often illegal – circumstances, were given up for adoption in America.
Read MoreGrowing up in Texas, I always knew I was adopted from Greece. I didn't know I'd find a home there. From today.com
Read MoreBuiling upon the amazing success of The First Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion, held in August 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Second Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion 2023, held in our homeland of Greece, not only gave Greek adoptees from America the chance to visit their home country, but also gave those Greek adoptees and families in Greece, all of Europe and elsewhere the opportunity to attend and connect with each other. The Reunion, held October 14-19, 2023 was the first time this many Greek adoptees gathered together in Greece since they were babies and young children in their orphanages in Greece. It was truly a magical time of bonding, sharing and support, with several adoptees visiting Greece for the first time since being adopted some six decades ago and others meeting Greek biological family for the very first time.
Read MoreThanks to the invitation of Lynelle Long, President of Intercountry Adoptee Voices (ICAV), an organization that brings together intercountry adoptees from across the globe, Greek adoptees were given a voice for the first time at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on September 20. Linda Carol Trotter, a Greek adoptee and President of The Eftychia Project, a nonprofit that assists Greek adoptees searching for their roots and Greek families searching for their children lost to adoption, was invited by Ms. Long to give her testimony before the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances on the first anniversary of the Joint Statement on Illegal Intercountry Adoption.
Read MoreIt all started when, on a whim, Eftychia answered a casting call on Facebook for superfans of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. She never expected to hear anything back — after all, thousands of people responded to the call. But, suddenly, she was cast in a joint production of Focus Features and Rotten Tomatoes in conjunction with the release of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”, which was filmed just 4 days before she left for Greece yet again. Click on READ MORE to watch the video - watch until the very end to see a special little clip filmed in Nafpaktos, Greece. This was an amazing opportunity to bring the mission of The Eftychia Project to the attention of a much larger audience and we cannot thank the producers of this video enough. Thank you, Focus Fea!tures and Rotten Tomatoes!
Read MoreGreek adoptee Teresa Scharf never dreamed that she'd find a sister and a new identity when she embarked on her journey to discover her roots in Greece. From today.com
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The Eftychia Project Website Privacy Policy
The Eftychia Project is a US-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization classified as a tax-exempt public charity. Our website is for informational purposes only and does not collect, process, manage or store data. We do not use cookies on our website that collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. Donations made on our website are made through a Donations button that links to PayPal and only your name, email address and donation amount are shared with us by PayPal. By choosing to donate through our website, you consent to the sharing of your information. You can access PayPal’s privacy policy here: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full
You can read our organization’s complete privacy policy below. For any questions regarding this policy, pleaser email us at theeftychiaproject@gmail.com.
The Eftychia Project, Inc. Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/1/2023
Our contact details
Name: The Eftychia Project, Inc.
Address: PO Box 682509, Franklin, TN 37064 USA
Phone Number: +1 615 305 1835 or +30 697 452 5522
E-mail: theeftychiaproject@gmail.com
The type of personal information we collect We currently collect and process the following information:
How we get the personal information and why we have it
Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for one of the following reasons:
We use the information that you have given us in order to facilitate adopted persons’ searches for their roots and biological families’ searches for their children lost to adoption. As adoption is a sensitive subject, we may share this information only internally within our organization and only with those in our organization involved in the search/reunion process in order to facilitate search/reunion services for adoptees and biological families. We will obtain your consent before sharing with anyone outside our organization, and then only when absolutely necessary (for example, with a genealogist) to facilitate said search/reunion.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for citizens of the European Union, the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:
(a) Your consent. You are able to remove your consent at any time. You can do this by contacting Linda Carol Trotter at theeftychiaproject@gmail.com
(b) We have a legitimate interest.
(c) We have a legal obligation.
How we store your personal information
We take the protection of your privacy and personal data seriously. We have implemented appropriate and reasonable security measures designed to protect the security of personal information we process. Although we do our best to safeguard your personal information, transmission of personal information to/from us by text, email or other electronic means is at your own risk. You should only transmit personal information from a secure environment. We do not maintain any online databases or collect personal information from our website, either directly or through the use of cookies. Donations made on our website are made through a Donations button that links to PayPal and only your name, email address and donation amount are shared with us by PayPal. You can access PayPal’s privacy policy here: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full
We keep the personal information we collect until the purpose for which it was collected is fulfilled, including but not limited to, search and reunion, post-reunion support services, research, events, etc., or until you withdraw your consent for our services. Once the purpose for which it was collected is fulfilled or you withdraw your consent, we will either anonymize your information or dispose of your information by either deleting the data securely from any personal computer files or by shredding any physical documents containing your personal information.
Your data protection rights
Under GDPR data protection law, you have rights including:
Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information.
Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete.
Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Your right to object to processing - You have the the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organization, or to you, in certain circumstances.
Your right to object - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information, in certain circumstances.
You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact us at theeftychiaproject@gmail.com or PO Box 682509, Franklin, TN 37064 if you wish to make a request.
How to complain If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at theeftychiaproject@gmail.com.
