Youth Line GR is a non-profit organization officially established in 2023, having begun its activities as an informal group of young people united by a common vision: to empower youth and create opportunities for meaningful learning, personal development, and intercultural connection.
The mission of Youth Line GR is to provide young people with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to discover their potential and take an active role in their communities.
Through experiential activities, non-formal education programs, and international exchanges, the organization promotes tolerance, collaboration, and active civic engagement. Its objectives include: a) fostering cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, b) enhancing creative expression through art, music, and digital media, c) empowering youth to become agents of positive change locally and globally, and d) supporting vulnerable social groups, particularly during times of crisis.
The grant supports the initiative “Opening Pathways to Resilience Together in Samos.” The overall aim of the project is to empower young people in Samos through mental well-being, positive psychology, and active participation in the local community. The initiative addresses the long-term effects of the earthquake and the pandemic, which significantly impacted the island community, increasing feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and disconnection—particularly among youth.
Through experiential workshops in schools, participants will develop skills in resilience, optimism, and emotional expression. The initiative will culminate in a participatory community celebration, showcasing students’ creative work, short talks, and interactive activities. This intervention contributes substantially to strengthening social cohesion and the sustainability of island life, building bridges across generations and local institutions. The program involves active collaboration with schools, educators, local mental health professionals, and cultural organizations. The estimated number of beneficiaries over the course of the grant is approximately 300 individuals.
The initiative is implemented through a grant from the Athina I. Martinou Foundation as part of the “Support Points” Program, under the thematic focus: “Strengthening Island and Other Coastal Local Communities.”