Chania launches educational initiative honoring Dr. Kostis Nikiforakis

The Municipality of Chania, the Region of Crete, and the Chania Secondary Education Directorate have announced an educational program titled ‘PARON – Life is worth it. Even more when you share it’. The initiative commemorates the upcoming 20th anniversary of the passing of Chania physician Kostis Nikiforakis in February 2027.

Targeted at middle and high school students in Chania, the program uses art, research, and dialogue to explore themes of solidarity, care, human dignity, and social responsibility. The project aims to introduce students to the life of Nikiforakis, who integrated his scientific profession with significant social contribution and community engagement.

Student works will be exhibited at the Chania Spiritual Center as part of a special event dedicated to the values Nikiforakis upheld. School groups have until October 30, 2026, to submit their participation declarations.