The Hellenic Initiative
Diaspora
The Passion of the Greek Diaspora for Greece
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From ancient times to the modern day, Greeks of the diaspora -- those who have left their native land to make a home abroad -- have enriched the international community.
By Constantine Passaris
Last year’s bicentennial celebrations of the Greek revolution...
Business
The Hellenic Initiative Offers Cash Prizes to Greeks Making a Difference
The Hellenic Initiative, or THI, is offering support to Greek entrepreneurs hoping to make a positive impact on the world through their second annual Venture Impact Awards (VIA).
Last year, during the first iteration of VIA, the Initiative's newest program,...
Greece
The Hellenic Initiative Joins in Fight Against Graffiti in Athens
The Hellenic Initiative is working with the Athens Partnership to scrub off the graffiti found in Athens' oldest neighborhood, Plaka.
Charity
Generous Grant from the Hellenic Initiative Fights Hunger in Athens
The Hellenic Initiative has donated a generous grant of $50,000 to the Athens Food Bank to help fight hunger in Athens.
Business
The Hellenic Initiative Launches Young Entrepreneurs Project
The USA and Greece launched recently a virtual mentorship project called “Connect the Dots,” aimed at helping young Greek entrepreneurs.
Diaspora
The Hellenic Initiative’s Virtual Gala Raises $1.6 Million for Greek Causes
Greeks from around the world united in fervent support of Greece's economic recovery and provided record-breaking donations for crisis relief at the first-ever Virtual Gala of The Hellenic Initiative (THI) on November 12, 2020.
"Philanthropy, from the Greek root philanthrōpia...
Celebrities
Stephanopoulos, Wilson, Vardalos Feature in THI’s Virtual Gala for Greek Crisis Relief
Thousands of Greeks and philhellenes from all around the world will tune in this Thursday, November 12, to watch and participate in a celebrity-filled gala event and auction hosted by The Hellenic Initiative in support of Greek causes.
The auction...
Business
Envolve Presents Seventh Annual Awards to Greek Entrepreneurs
On Monday, July 20, Envolve Entrepreneurship announced the four winners of the 7th Envolve Award Greece, a competition that awards start-ups and early-stage businesses in Greece. Hosted by TV personality Sakis Tanimanidis, the award ceremony took place in Athens...
Australia
The Hellenic Initiative Australia Lends Support to Two New Causes in Greece
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia announced earlier in the week that it is committing its support to two new projects in Greece to help the country deal with the coronavirus crisis.
The charity announced a grant of $10,000 to the...
Greece
Free Laundry Service Provides Dignity and Job Opportunities to Homeless
A mobile laundry unit launched in Athens by the nonprofit group Ithaca more than one year ago has helped restore the self-esteem and dignity of more than two thousand homeless people in the Greek capital.
Consisting of two washers and dryers mounted...