Charalambides Christis, with the contribution of the Welfare Benefits Management Service, announced the launch of the campaign “Milk for Every Child in Cyprus 2026” during a press conference held on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the Cultural Workshop of Agioi Omologites.
This innovative social initiative aimed to support vulnerable families with children through the provision of free fresh milk starting from 1 December 2025.
The initiative “Milk for Every Child” represented an important step towards the transformation of corporate social responsibility, utilising modern tools that enhance the effectiveness of social support.
Through the contribution of the Welfare Benefits Management Service and the social initiatives of Charalambides Christis, targeted social support mechanisms were created, laying the foundations for a modern and flexible CSR system. Within the framework of the campaign, Charalambides Christis offered free fresh milk to families most in need. The provision was made through vouchers distributed by the Welfare Benefits Management Service and redeemable at selected retail outlets across Cyprus.
In his address, the President of Charalambides Christis, Mr Alexis Charalambides, emphasised that since 1945, milk has remained a symbol of life, care and hope for the company. In times of difficulty, social responsibility is not a choice for Charalambides Christis — it is part of its identity.
The Head of the Welfare Benefits Management Service, Mr Ioannis Vasileiadis, noted that the initiative “Milk for Every Child” had a meaningful social impact, supporting children and families in need. He described it as an important and humane step towards a fairer, more compassionate and socially united Cyprus. Closing his remarks, he expressed sincere appreciation to Charalambides Christis for its tangible social contribution, highlighting the initiative as an example of how targeted actions can deliver multiple benefits to society.
Charalambides Christis, the largest and longest-established Cypriot dairy company, is a leader in food production and distribution. The company consistently provides products of high nutritional value in line with international quality standards, while demonstrating care across the entire supply chain through collaboration with local producers. The quality of Charalambides Christis is internationally recognised, with the company exporting to 37 countries, making it one of Cyprus’s leading export enterprises.
The company’s vision is to offer products of high nutritional value while preserving the authenticity of flavours through a wide range of quality nutritional choices, ensuring free and equal access for all Cypriot citizens and contributing to a new model of sustainable development based on respect for people, nature and future generations. Its mission is to contribute to a sustainable and better future for all, while continuously evolving and promoting Cyprus’s rich nutritional heritage worldwide.
Committed to its vision, the company also focuses on its positive impact on Cypriot society. Within the framework of its social responsibility, it implements the integrated CSR programme SYMMETOCHI, a programme of social solidarity and tangible contribution centred on children and young people, aiming to improve conditions related to healthy nutrition, education and recreation. With Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) at the core of its strategy, Charalambides Christis has developed a comprehensive ESG programme that extends across the entire company ecosystem. Aligned with the new model of sustainable development, and together with the SYMMETOCHI programme, the company aims to create added social value through the adoption of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The company’s initiatives also embrace sport, promoting the Olympic and Paralympic ideals as a Major Sponsor of the Cyprus Olympic Committee and the Cyprus National Paralympic Committee, while also providing multi-level support to Cypriot athletes, Olympians and Paralympians
