While taking a break in Cyprus, Marcos visited the Sotiras’ third all-day primary school, where the Sophia Foundation for Children launched a pioneering programme named ‘I cook and I offer’.
The foundation set up and equipped a kitchen worth €14,000, which is staffed by a group of unemployed mothers from the area, whose children attend the school and who work there as volunteers. In this way, the parents are spared the economic cost of providing lunch, while cooking for their children through the ‘I cook and I offer’ programme.
While Marcos was there, he interacted with the children, who were very happy to see him and ask all sorts of questions. The children also put their sporting skills to the test as Marcos showed the tennis team of the school some great moves. He also signed tennis balls for the kids, as well as his autobiography book. In line with the whole endeavour to offer children food, he also helped the parents prepare and serve the food to the young ones.
Marcos stated: ‘The “I cook and I offer’ programme is a very important initiative for the children of Cyprus and I am proud to be here, to offer my support. I would like to congratulate the Sophia Foundation for Children as well as all the parents who contribute in their own way for this programme that truly makes a difference.”
