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EFTHITA Rhodes – Road Safety Observatory
The Company for the Support of Road Accident Victims is a non-profit, non-governmental organization operating in the field of road safety.
In Rhodes, it has been active since June 2004. It was founded on the initiative of its President, Eleni Karydi, herself a road accident victim, following the loss of her 19-year-old son Dimitris on February 12, 2002. The organization is supported by scientists, victims, relatives of road accident victims, and individuals sensitive to road safety issues.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Member of the European Federation of Road Traffic Victims (FEVR) (advisor to the United Nations and the World Health Organization)
- Supporter of the global organization Make Roads Safe
- Signed the European Road Safety Charter in 2008, supported by the European Union
- Supporting member of the Hellenic National Accident Prevention Network (EDIPAV)
- Member of the Interparty Committee of the Municipality of Rhodes
- Founding member of the nationwide association “SOS Road Crimes”
- Supports the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011–2020
- Collaborates with public and private sector bodies, as well as international and European organizations
Objectives
- To support road accident victims through a team of consultants (lawyers, doctors, experts, transport engineers, mechanical engineers, educators, psychologists, and social workers)
- To promote solidarity among road accident victims (moral and emotional support)
- To intervene in an organized manner and apply social pressure on state authorities to improve road safety and reduce traffic accidents
- To support, undertake, and promote activities related to road safety, traffic education, research, public awareness, and the sensitization of citizens—especially vulnerable groups (students and the elderly)
Human Resources
EFTHITA Rhodes has a strong technical core consisting of scientists and professionals from various fields, including:
- Health professionals
- Legal experts
- Educators
- Engineers and mechanical specialists
- Accident reconstruction experts
- Transport specialists
- Economists
- IT analysts
- Psychologists
- Social workers
Its team is fully capable of meeting the high demands of serious research programs focused on road safety, prevention, and the reduction of traffic accidents.
The organization also benefits from an experienced group of scientists, enabling it to carry out numerous educational and awareness activities aimed at improving road behavior.
Activities
EFTHITA Rhodes actively contributes to informing citizens about road safety, prevention, and the reduction of traffic accidents.
It provides ongoing:
- Legal support
- Medical support
- Psychological support
- Social support
to victims of road accidents and their families upon request.
The organization has organized numerous activities, including:
- Conferences and workshops
- Photography exhibitions
- Public awareness campaigns in open spaces
- Educational programs in primary and secondary schools
- Seminars in military training centers
- Informational talks in municipalities across Rhodes
It has also made substantial interventions with authorities on road safety issues and has published informational materials with reliable scientific content on road safety topics.