“Hestia” Onassis International Prize in Immigrant Integration and Human Development

Dear friends,

Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation is proud to establish this new “Hestia” Onassis International Prize in Immigrant Integration and Human Development in the framework of the Civil Society Days (CSD) of the 3rd Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).
 

In 1922, a 16-year-old boy arrived in Greece as a refugee from the ravaged city of Smyrna in Asia Minor. A few months later, he emigrated to Argentina. He was to become one of the world’s most successful shipping magnates, a legendary figure, not only in financial circles but also in the eyes of ordinary people.

In his will, Aristotle Onassis established an independent foundation and bequeathed it half his fortune wishing to leave forever a legacy to help the development in our global society in culture, education, health, the environment.

Migration, and its potential to lead to development, is one of the most critical issues our world faces today. Good migration policies will lead to social achievements in all sectors the Foundation supports and works for.

The creation of this new Onassis International Prize for initiatives driving the world towards the direction of immigrants’ integration and the development in their host countries is our small contribution to this demanding effort.

With our grateful thanks to our friends, the GFMD and all people who have worked so hard to make this Prize true.

 

Anthony S. Papadimitriou
President

Alexander S. Onassis
Public Benefit Foundation

* Hestia- the ancient goddess of the home, domestic life and family. Hestia symbolizes the new home and the new life that immigrants build in their countries of residence, and how the receiving countries accept and incorporate them in their public life.

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