Now in its second year, THI proudly supports the Summer Youth Academy—an inclusive program that each year engages over 100 children. In 2025, the Academy expanded its age range to include youth aged 10–17 and launched new outreach initiatives to bring its impact to neighborhoods across Athens. This dynamic four-week camp uses basketball as a foundation for personal development and community- building. Participants take part in a wide range of activities, including basketball training, educational workshops, mentoring, and excursions. The Academy promotes self- discipline, confidence, teamwork, and emotional intelligence, helping children build essential soft skills that will benefit them both on and off the court.
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) is a global, nonprofit, secular institution mobilizing the Greek Diaspora and Philhellene community to support sustainable economic recovery and renewal for Greece and its people. Our programs address humanitarian aid through strong nonprofit organizations, led by heroic Greeks that are serving their country. They also build capacity in a new generation of heroes, the business leaders and entrepreneurs with the skills and values to promote the long term growth of Hellas.
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