A special act of social giving accompanied this year’s Diwali celebration at the Presidential Palace, as Dipak Kumar, founder of the HELP2LIVE Charity Foundation, announced a donation of €10,000 to the Alkyonides Foundation. The announcement was made immediately following his speech, during the official dinner hosted by the HELP2LIVE Charity Foundation and the High Commission of India in Cyprus.
The donation to the Alkyonides Foundation formed part of a broader social support initiative, as Dipak Kumar also announced a €10,000 contribution to the Radiomarathon. Together, the two announcements amounted to a total donation of €20,000 to the two organisations.
In his speech, the founder of the HELP2LIVE Charity Foundation reflected on the Foundation’s journey and philosophy, having established it 15 years ago with his own personal funding. He outlined its activities in Cyprus, ranging from support for orphaned children and cancer patients to assistance for elderly people, families facing financial difficulties and young people involved in sports.
He placed particular emphasis on the importance of collaboration between charitable organisations, explaining that social contribution becomes even more meaningful when driven by a shared mission. “This was never about one name. It was about a shared mission, above everything else,” he said, describing the philosophy behind his initiatives.
Dipak Kumar connected this vision with the message of Diwali, using the image of a lamp that spreads light without discrimination: “A lamp does not ask who owns the house. Once it is lit, it illuminates everyone.” As he emphasised, generosity and humanity transcend religion, language and colour, while solidarity is a shared responsibility.
The initiative in support of the Alkyonides Foundation reflects this broader approach, with the founder of the HELP2LIVE Charity Foundation linking the celebration to the support of organisations dedicated to serving society. The parallel donation to the Radiomarathon further reinforced the collective spirit of the initiative, with a total of €20,000 announced in support of the two charitable organisations.
The official dinner brought together approximately 150 guests and was held in the presence of the President of the Republic and the First Lady. The programme included addresses by the President of the Republic, Dipak Kumar and the High Commissioner of India, while the evening brought together cultural tradition with the diplomatic and social dimensions of the celebration.
The message “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, translated as “the world is one family”, was one of the central themes of Dipak Kumar’s speech. He concluded his address with this reference, connecting the spirit of Diwali with unity, acceptance and solidarity.
