Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou
In 1925, Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou was founded in Nicosia by the educator and intellectual Persephone Papadopoulou, as the first intellectual women’s association in Cyprus. The purpose of the Association, as defined in its first constitution (1926), is:
“…to serve and advance the intellectual and moral ideals of the Cypriot woman; to strengthen her inclination towards literacy and the arts; to protect the working woman; to cultivate bonds of affection, care and mutual esteem through close communication among the members of the Association, drawn from all social classes; and to take a leading role in every form of educational, national and, more broadly, cultural activities…”
The first Board of Directors of the Association consisted of the following members: Persephone Papadopoulou (President), Eleni Christou, Meropi M. Markidou, Alexandra N. Iakovidou, Maria S. Pavlidou, Nina Patiki, Aglaia E. Loukaidou, Sophia Theocharidou and Augusta K. Loizidou.
Over its century-long history, the Association has focused on the intellectual development of women, the strengthening of her role within the family, society and the state, the support of the principles and values of the homeland and Hellenism, and the care for the development and well-being of the child as the hope for the future.
From its founding days, Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou operated two evening schools for low-income working women, where they were taught, free of charge, reading, writing, arithmetic, history, religious studies and other subjects. At the same time, it established a library and study centre for educated women, where weekly gatherings were held during which works by Greek authors were analysed, and discussions, lectures and musical events were organised.
The Association subsequently formed a women’s choir and, the following year, itorganised the first exhibition of handicrafts and industrial products in Cyprus.
Our 100 Years
The completion of one hundred years since the founding of the Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou reflects the Association’s resilience and enduring values in changing environment and stands as a strong foundation for the future.
From 1925 to the present day, Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou has consistently served the intellectual and moral ideals of the country, fostering education, the arts and social solidarity, while at the same time strengthening bonds of unity and cooperation among its members and the wider community.
Over the course of a century, Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou has emerged as a living association of intellectual development and values, as well as making a meaningful contribution to society.
Membership Subscriptions / Contributions
The contribution of the Pnevmatiki Adelfotis Ellinidon Kiprou to society is largely supported by the financial assistance of its members, as well as friends of the Association, through annual subscriptions and contributions.
Every contribution, whether small or large, strengthens the work of the Association and makes a meaningful contribution to the achievement of its aims.






