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 Open
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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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. -
NewsNewsletter: February 2026
Our partners are pivoting in real time. -
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
In early 2025, the Houssian Foundation, in partnership with Catalyst Philanthropy, took a closer look at the state of gender justice philanthropy in Canada. What we found was both clear and concerning. -
NewsNewsletter: October 2025
How do we regroup, and not retreat, on policy at this moment in time?