The Hellenic Initiative

Join us in Monaco on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, for #TheHellenicInitiative’s 3rd Annual Charity Fundraiser Dinner at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation Conference Hall, an exclusive evening featuring Euroleague Legend Theodoros Papaloukas, all to support the Summer Youth Academy in Athens 2025. Your €150 donation includes dinner, and thanks to the Stelios Foundation, every contribution will be matched to double its impact. Only 66 seats are available, so RSVP by 13 June at constantina.karameri@stelios.com. Learn more at www.thiyouthacademy.org. #THI #OliMazi

We are proud to support and celebrate the success of Coffeeco Upcycle , a standout example of Greek innovation and sustainability - and a proud VIA winner! The company has just secured €715,000 in seed funding, led by VDK CAPITAL, with the round expected to reach €1 million. Founded by Dr. Alexis Pantziaros and Marios Vlachogiannis, Coffee-Eco transforms spent coffee grounds into valuable raw materials for the cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and bioplastics industries - turning environmental waste into economic opportunity. Congratulations to the entire Coffee-Eco team! Read more: https://bit.ly/4jqa1lW #TheHellenicInitiative #THI #OliMazi

On May 24th, the Giant Heart Roadshow Van hit the streets of Athens, kicking off an unforgettable basketball journey as part of the #THI Summer Youth Academy, proudly supported by our amazing partners. From Nea Smyrni to Moschato and Tavros, over 200 kids joined us for a day filled with energy, teamwork, and pure basketball joy – culminating in a high-energy event at the Giant Heart court in Moschato! This initiative is all about community, empowerment, and play – and we’re just getting started. A heartfelt thank you to our Gold Sponsors – Giant Heart by Novibet and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation – and our Silver Sponsors, Motor Oil, Piraeus and the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation – for helping empower youth through a summer of basketball, mentorship, and personal growth. Next stop: Saturday, May 31st – see you on the court at Kifisia – Giant Heart Court (Marinou Antipa 6-12)! 🏀💥 #TheHellenicInitiative #THI

#THI is proud to recognize and sincerely thank the sponsors of #TheHellenicInitiative’s Summer Youth Academy, whose generosity made this impactful program possible. Our Gold Sponsors - Giant Heart by Novibet and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation - and our Silver Sponsors, Motor Oil, Piraeus Bank, and the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, helped empower youth through a summer of basketball, mentorship, and personal growth. These organizations are not just supporters, they are true partners in shaping a stronger future for the next generation in Greece. Thank you all! #OliMazi

A heartfelt thank you to gazzetta.gr for being our Communication Sponsor and helping us spread our mission to empower the next generation through sports and mentorship. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ktPRs8 #THI #TheHellenicInitiative

#TheHellenicInitiative announces the official launch of the 2025 THI Summer Youth Academy, a transformative program designed for underprivileged young children. Organized in partnership with Eurohoops Organization the Academy is now accepting applications for its second annual session, which will take place from June 27 to July 25, 2025, at Leonteios School in Athens. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mhOv5r #THI #OliMazi

This Mother’s Day, celebrate all mothers - including mother Earth. At #TheHellenicInitiative, we honor not only the women who raise and nurture us, but also the Earth that sustains us. This year, celebrate Mother’s Day by planting a tree - a simple yet powerful act that gives back to future generations. “As a new mother, it is more important to me than ever to preserve our ecosystems. I want to be sure to teach my daughter the importance of building strong communities and giving back to the planet that feeds us all. I hope you too will consider planting a tree and joining us at one of our tree planting or caring events!” - Artemis Kohas, LMHC, THI Director of Community Development Join us in creating a greener, more resilient future - one tree at a time. https://bit.ly/3Yg2Z9R #THI #MothersDay #PlantATree

#TheHellenicInitiative is proud to support ANIMA and its life-saving work. Thanks to #ANIMA, 162 tortoises were safely hosted and cared for, 3,800+ injured wild animals received treatment, and a new X-ray machine allowed for faster, more accurate diagnoses. The addition of a dedicated veterinary nurse made an incredible impact, helping restore Greece’s wildlife - one animal at a time! #THI #OliMazi

#THI International Ambassador #NiaVardalos makes her Greek stage debut! Catch “Μικρά Όμορφα Πράγματα” (Tiny Beautiful Things) at the PALLAS THEATRE COLLECTIVE INC premiering May 16 for just eight performances. Adapted by Nia from Cheryl Strayed’s bestseller and now in Greek, co-directed with Spiros Katsaganis, and featuring a stellar local cast. Find out more: https://bit.ly/434U5iy #TheHellenicInitiative

Last night was a great start to a new collaboration #TheHellenicInitiative was proud to attend Bonhams - The Greek Sale in Athens this week. The event is a celebration of Greek art and culture and the exhibition runs through May 8 at 36 Vasilissis Amalias Avenue. There were several important works of art all nestled in this beautiful historic building. If you are in Athens, don’t miss it! The celebrations will continue in Paris culminating in the auction of these pieces on May 21st. Stay tuned for more! #THI #OliMazi