Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi

Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi (Greek: Εριέττα Κούρκουλου-Λάτση; born 1993)is a Greek activist and investor, known for her involvement in animal welfare, children's rights, and promoting veganism.
==Early life, family and education==
Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi is the daughter of Marianna Latsis and Nikos Kourkoulos and the granddaughter of Ioannis "Yiannis" Latsis and Erietta Tsoukala. She has three brothers, Filippos Kourkoulos Latsis, Paris Kasidokostas and Alkis Kourkoulos, and one sister, Melita Kourkoulou. In 2020, she married Vyron Vasileiadis and in 2022, they had a son named Nikos Vasileidis Kourkoulos.
Kourkoulou-Latsi completed her secondary education before attending the American College of Greece (Deree) from 2012 to 2017, where she majored in Sociology. In 2020 she received a master's degree in Animal Studies from the New York University.
==Activism and Career==
Kourkoulou-Latsi has been involved in advocacy for ethical treatment of animals, focusing on fostering empathy towards all living beings.
===Save a Greek Stray===
In 2012, at the age 15, Kourkoulou-Latsi established her first non-governmental organization, Save a Greek Stray. The organization was established to address the issue of stray animals in Greece, initially focusing on rescuing and rehoming animals. It operates an animal shelter and veterinary clinic in Oropos, providing care and accommodation for animals before rehoming.
iThe organization has implemented various programs to raise public awareness about stray animals and promote solutions, including educational initiatives, sterilization programs, and therapy dog programs. 
===A Promise to Animals===
In 2020, Kourkoulou-Latsi founded A Promise to Animals, an NGO dedicated to raising awareness about the impacts of livestock farming and advocating for plant-based diets. 
The organization conducts research, campaigns against animal cruelty, and organized a photo exhibition in collaboration with Jo-Anne McArthur displayed in Greek Metro Stations, which focused on the exploitation of animals by humans. and organizes educational events, including the first Vegan Medical Conference in Greece.
==Business interests==
In addition to her activism, Kourkoulou-Latsi has engaged in business ventures, including co-founding the vegan bakery Holy Llama in Athens with Kellina Dimitriadi in 2022.https://holyllama.gr/
She is also involved in ethical investments, supporting vegan startups and food tech ventures. In 2022 she became a member of the board of The Greek Cancer Society.
==Philanthropy==
Kourkoulou-Latsi participates in philanthropic activities through several foundations.
===Matilda Foundation===
Elected president of the Matilda Foundation in 2019, Kourkoulou-Latsi leads efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect, collaborating with various organizations to implement protective programs. 
===Kind Things Public Benefit Foundation===
In 2023, Erietta Kourkoulou-Latsi established the "Kind Things" Public Benefit Foundation. This foundation supports a range of causes, including animal welfare, children's rights, environmental initiatives, and assistance to vulnerable social groups. 
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