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Creating quality jobs, tackling youth unemployment and strengthening workforce skills are at the heart of the work of The Hellenic Initiative (THI), a global non-profit organisation that connects the Greek diaspora and philhellenes through initiatives that support Greece.
As Michalis Printzos, THI Country Head for Greece, explains, investing in people, skills and employment opportunities is a key pillar of the organisation’s mission. Through strategic partnerships with organisations that have a proven track record, THI aims to transform the support of the Greek diaspora into meaningful economic and social impact. Since 2012, it has invested more than $25 million in Greece and Cyprus, funding economic development and humanitarian programmes. Of that total, approximately $14 million has been directed towards economic development initiatives, while more than $11 million has supported humanitarian programmes.
According to the organisation, these interventions have generated a significant economic impact, with their estimated contribution to Greece’s GDP reaching approximately $500 million.
Through 104 economic development programmes, THI supports organisations across Greece working to upgrade skills, improve young people’s access to the labour market and create new entrepreneurial opportunities.
During 2024–2025, THI’s economic development programmes delivered:
Three key partner organisations play a central role in THI’s employment strategy: ReGeneration, Odyssea and SEV’s Skills4Jobs programme, acting as bridges between education, the labour market and the needs of the modern economy.
ReGeneration is one of Greece’s largest non-profit initiatives addressing youth unemployment, brain drain and the skills gap.
The programme is aimed at university graduates up to the age of 29, selected through a highly competitive evaluation process, with only 8%–10% of applicants reaching the final stage.
Participants receive professional and digital skills training, along with specialised instruction in high-demand sectors, before being matched with companies through six-month paid internships.
