The Hellenic Initiative Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization that unites the Greek diaspora and friends of Greece to respond to social and economic challenges in Greece. Acting primarily as a philanthropic funder, the organization raises donations in Canada and channels them to carefully selected non-profit partners and community projects on the ground.
Role in the funding ecosystem
THI Canada focuses its financial support on several broad themes: humanitarian and social relief for vulnerable populations, economic development and job creation, entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as youth and education initiatives. Rather than operating all services directly, it typically provides grants and charitable contributions to vetted Greek NGOs, social enterprises and community organizations that deliver programs locally.
Types of support offered
Funding generally takes the form of project grants or multi-year support for partner organizations whose missions align with THI Canada’s priorities. These grants may help expand social services, launch or scale entrepreneurship and employment initiatives, or strengthen educational and youth programming. In many cases, THI Canada co-funds projects alongside other foundations, individual donors and corporate sponsors, leveraging broader impact.
Beneficiaries and impact
Beneficiaries include grassroots humanitarian organizations, food and housing support programs, youth training and scholarship initiatives, and organizations that nurture start-ups and small businesses in Greece. By combining fundraising in Canada with grantmaking abroad, THI Canada serves as a bridge between donors and high-impact projects, contributing to long-term resilience and opportunity in Greek society.