Unity In Philia

Bringing the story of the first Greek Australian lady to an English-speaking audience!

Unity in Philia is proud to announce an exciting partnership with author Fotini Papadimitriou to translate and publish the English edition of «Η Πρώτη Έποικος» The First Greek Woman Migrant to Australia, bringing this remarkable story to a wider international audience by mid-2027.
First published in Greece in April 2025 and well received, this extraordinary historical account shares the story of Ekaterini Plessou-Crummer, who arrived in Australia in 1835 at just 26 years of age.
Her journey is one of courage, resilience and determination, and represents a powerful connection between Greece and Australia, celebrating the migrant stories that have shaped our shared history.
The vision to bring Ekaterini’s story to readers around the world, including the Greek diaspora, is proudly supported by George Mastrocostas, Honorary Consul-General of Greece in Queensland, Penny Sahinis and their families, whose passion and commitment have helped make this important project possible.
Dr Vassilios Adrahtas, Co-Founder Unity in Philia, extends his sincere gratitude to Her Excellency Alison Duncan, Australian Ambassador to Greece, for her stewardship and support in ensuring this remarkable story is recognised, celebrated and shared.
Dr Adrahtas stated “We look forward to revealing more as we continue this journey to bring Ekaterini’s legacy to new audiences across the world”
Vasilis Adrahtas

We are proud to announce the appointment of Antonis Sarris as Head of Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Unity in Philia.

Antonis Sarris is a dynamic young entrepreneur, food scientist, and founder of xPàntia — a Greek company operating across the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors, with growing international activity bridging Greece, Europe, and Asia.

Through his scientific research, entrepreneurial creativity, and commitment to innovation, Antonis represents a new generation of founders who combine knowledge, vision, and practical action. His entrepreneurial track record includes first place at Ennovation 2023, organised by the Athens University of Economics and Business, alongside distinctions in other university-level entrepreneurship competitions.

His work ranges from sustainable food technologies and skincare innovation to precision agriculture and biological crop protection, reflecting a forward-looking approach to modern entrepreneurship.

At Unity in Philia, Antonis will lead initiatives focused on youth entrepreneurship, innovation, networking, and the creation of meaningful opportunities for young people across cultures and industries. His appointment reflects our organisation’s commitment to empowering the next generation of creative thinkers, innovators, and internationally minded entrepreneurs.

We warmly welcome Antonis to the Unity in Philia family and look forward to the ideas, energy, and vision he brings to our growing international community.

Read more:
https://unityinphilia.gr/tony-sarris/

🌍 Unity in Philia & Australia Vietnam Investor Connect 🇪🇺 🇬🇷🇦🇺🇻🇳
https://www.auvn.com.au/

Unity in Philia is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Australia Vietnam Investor Connect, based in Sydney, Australia. 🤝

This MoU marks an important step toward strengthening cooperation and building meaningful cross-border partnerships between Europe, Vietnam, and Australia — with the aim of promoting stronger international relations and supporting shared prosperity. 🌐✨

We warmly thank Ms Lyna Duong, CEO of Australia Vietnam Investor Connect, for her leadership, trust, and commitment to this shared vision. 🙏

We look forward to a collaborative and fruitful partnership across Europe, Australia, and Vietnam, and to building meaningful long-term value together across continents.

Together, we continue building bridges between people, institutions, and communities.

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📅20-22 Μαρτίου 2026
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