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.
Daylight Fund Applications Are Now Closed
The Daylight Fund aims to advance gender-based safety across Canada with grants of up to $25,000 for organizations whose work supports safety for women and gender-diverse communities.
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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NewsA Summer of Learning and Sharing
A note from our Executive Director Dear friends, I hope you are all taking time to get outside, enjoy nature and spend time with family and friends. This summer, the Houssian Foundation is embarking on a review of our first five years of impact. As most of you know, measuring social and environmental change has […] -
NewsMeet the 2026 Daylight Fund Grantees
Forty-four organizations will receive grants for work on gender-based safety. -
NewsThe Cost of Inaction
YWCA’s new report reveals the economic impact of gender-based violence in B.C. -
NewsAdvocacy efforts maintain EV progress in B.C.
EV sales targets in B.C. are still moving forward, but at a slower pace. -
NewsWhat does the energy transition look like?
The Houssian Foundation’s director of climate and nature programs, Karen Wu Tam, recently attended the Canadian Climate Institute’s “Climate Policy in Changing Times,” panel featuring keynote speaker Michael Liebrich, and shares her learnings from the event.