Areas of Impact
Gender Justice
Empowering feminist movements in Canada to thrive and tackling critical issues, including gender-based violence, reproductive rights and universal childcare.
Climate & Nature
With a focus on British Columbia, we are tackling the interwoven challenges of advancing climate action and safeguarding our natural environment.
Community
Supporting front-line services provided by community-based organizations across Vancouver, the North Shore and the Sea-to-Sky region.
A New Response to a Growing Crisis
This spring, The Houssian Foundation launched a pilot initiative: the Daylight Fund. Grown out of conversations with community partners and grounded in a commitment to safety and justice. The goal of the Daylight Fund is to support organizations working on the frontlines of gender-based safety, an urgent crisis across Canada.
Granting
Our Grant-Making Strategy
As a foundation, we are guided by the principles of trust-based philanthropy and seek to learn from our partners to develop a community-informed approach.
News & Impact Stories
Read stories of our partners and highlights from our gatherings within the community.
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NewsThe most important infrastructure isn’t in the budget
Philanthropy has a crucial role to play in supporting the chronically underfunded work of gender justice organizations – which are holding communities together in an age of precarity – and the moment is now. -
NewsPhilanthropic Investment vs. Social Need
How Canadian Funders Can Lead on Gender Justice -
NewsNewsletter: October 2025
How do we regroup, and not retreat, on policy at this moment in time? -
NewsDaylight Fund – Grant Recipients
Meet the grant recipients of the Houssian Foundation’s Daylight Fund 2025 -
NewsUpdate: Reflecting on Earth Day
A Message from Karen Tam Wu; Program Director, Climate & Nature