Bystander Heroes
We equip rural communities to be the help until help arrives. Free AEDs. Free First Aid Training. Building safer, stronger communities together.
How It Works
Our circle of care brings together communities, companies, and MKT FIRST AID in three simple steps:
Strengthen Team Engagement
Unite employees and residents on Bystander Heroes Day, forging partnership and pride as teams train together and build real-world emergency response plans
Amplify Community Impact
Your support directly equip villages with life-saving AEDs and expert training, creating tangible social value and positive media coverage through measurable outcomes.
Generate Positive Brand Association
Showcase your community commitment with co-branded training certificates, social media highlights, and ongoing local awareness campaigns, building goodwill and customer loyalty.
Partner with a Certified Leader
Our project is governed by the highest international standards, demonstrated by our membership in CSR Cyprus and our ISO 26000 Social Responsibility.
Why it matters
What happens when an ambulance is far away, and a heart stops right now?
400,000
lives are lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) each year in Europe.
21 Million
Elderly people reside in remote rural regions across Europe, far from hospitals, often alone.
5%
Racing against time, when emergency help in rural areas takes 15–19 minutes to arrive, survival drops to just 5% without immediate CPR and AED.
Why it matters
What happens when an ambulance is far away, and a heart stops right now?
400,000
400,000 lives are lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) each year in Europe.
21 million
21 million elderly people reside in remote rural regions across Europe, far from hospitals, often alone.
5%
Racing against time, when emergency help in rural areas takes 15–19 minutes to arrive, survival drops to just 5% without immediate Bystander CPR and AED.
How it works
Our circle of care bring together communities, companies, and MKT FIRST-AID in three simple steps
1
A community Steps
Forward
Community leaders register their village or municipality with the Bystander Heroes Project, declaring a shared commitment to a safer tomorrow.
2
An Organization Steps Forward
Forward-thinking companies sponsor AED purchase, installation, and upkeep, and join Bystander Heroes Day, teaming up with residents in drills, training, and response-plan workshops
3
MKT FIRST-AID Trains & Certifies
We provide free, accredited First Aid & AED training on-site so everyday residents become calm, capable first responders. Together we equip every village with the leadership, equipment, and skills needed to save lives when seconds matter.
How it works
Our circle of care bring together communities, companies, and MKT FIRST-AID in three simple steps
A community Steps Forward
Community leaders register their village or municipality with the Bystander Heroes Project, declaring a shared commitment to a safer tomorrow.
An Organization Steps Forward
Forward-thinking companies sponsor AED purchase, installation, and upkeep, and join Bystander Heroes Day, teaming up with residents in drills, training, and response-plan workshops
MKT FIRST-AID Trains & Certifies
We provide free, accredited First Aid & AED training on-site so everyday residents become calm, capable first responders. Together we equip every village with the leadership, equipment, and skills needed to save lives when seconds matter.
How your Company Benefits
Partnering with the Bystander Heroes Project delivers clear, impactful returns:
Elevate Your CSR & Brand
Showcase your community commitment with co-branded training certificates, social media highlights, and ongoing local awareness campaigns building goodwill and customer loyalty.
Strengthen Team Engagement
Unite employees and residents on Bystander Heroes Day, forging partnership and pride as teams train together and build real-world response plans.
Amplify Community Impact
Your support directly equips villages with AEDs and expert training, creating tangible social value and positive media coverage.
Leverage Certified Leadership
Our project is governed by the highest standards, demonstrated by our membership in CSR Cyprus and our ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Certification.
Contact Us
We provide certified first aid training that equips individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations with the skills and confidence to act in emergencies. Our experienced instructors make first aid knowledge practical, accessible, and community-focused.
About the program
Founded in 2021 by first aid pioneer Mr. Marios Kaisis, the Bystander Heroes Project is a non-profit initiative that brings together, companies, local authorities, and community leaders to provide:
Included for Free
Certified First Aid & AED training. Turning Bystanders into Heroes.
Lifesaving Tools. We install and maintain AEDs in strategic public places.
Expert guided community-based response plans and protocols.