Relief Programs
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has committed more than AU$2 million in grants, supporting dynamic Greek not-for-profit organisations whose far-reaching programs are helping people throughout Greece.
Through our partner charities, THI Australia has helped provide millions of meals and in-kind goods and services, supported the homeless, equipped regional hospitals to provide lifesaving care for children, funded preventive and specialist medical care for people living in remote islands and supported vulnerable communities across Greece.
In 2019, through the generosity of donors such as Con Berbatis, $500,000 was committed for public health initiatives in Greece over the next five years.
Axion Hellas provides much-needed specialist and preventive health care services to people living in isolated Greek island communities.
THI Australia has supported Axion Hellas volunteer medical missions to six remote Aegean islands.
Boroume fights food waste and food insecurity by saving and donating more than 35,000 portions of food everyday.
THI Australia has supported the dynamic Boroume Farmer’s Market Program since 2017.
Doctors of the World (MdM Greece) has been operating in Greece for over 30 years, implementing humanitarian aid programs and health care for vulnerable communities.
THI Australia has supported the Public Health Project at the Athens Open Polyclinic since 2019.
Desmos has become one of Greece’s most dynamic and impactful giving hubs, supporting a wide range of charitable organisations assisting people in need across Greece.
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has funded the development and operation of the innovative Desmos Direct online donation portal.
Emfasis Foundation supports homeless and vulnerable groups in Attica region through pioneering social streetwork programs, providing immediate relief and ongoing support.
THI Australia is funding the Mobile Support Unit to increase Emfasis outreach services.
Ithaca Laundry (Ithaca) provides much needed laundry services for the homeless in Athens.
THI Australia’s funding enables a person from a disadvantaged background to be employed for 12 months as a driver of one of the mobile laundry vans and to participate in a work reintegration program delivered by Ithaca.
Pediatric Trauma Care provides children throughout Greece access to lifesaving care by establishing Trauma Centres and providing specialist medical equipment to under-resourced hospitals.
THI Australia funds regional hospital and paediatric clinics.
SOS Children’s Villages Greece runs a range of family-based care facilities and programs to support families and children facing financial hardship and adversity.
THI Australia is supporting programs for disadvantaged children at the SOS Social Centre in Patras.
Mazi Gia to Paidi is a non-profit association that supports more than 30,000 children annually, including those who face poverty, social exclusion, domestic violence, and chronic diseases.
THI Australia has funded a selected number of families with the provision of supermarket vouchers and access to counselling services.
Wise Greece is a social enterprise and non-profit organisation that supports one hundred small Greek producers promote their products in Greece and abroad. It also provides produce to local charities.
THI Australia has supported charities across Greece by donating Wise Greece Hope Boxes with food produce.