What We Do

As part of our commitment to addressing the challenges young people face, we are proud to support the independent creative community in confronting complex social themes—such as addiction, identity, and inequality. For young people especially, the arts can spark reflection, foster empathy, and inspire action by giving voice to experiences that might otherwise remain unseen. By engaging hearts as well as minds, creative expression not only raises awareness but also empowers youth to imagine new possibilities and become active participants in building a more just and compassionate world.

By amplifying authentic voices and real stories that shed light on the realities of substance use and the resilience of young people in addiction recovery, we aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and spark conversations that lead to hope and meaningful change. Our support reflects our belief that storytelling is a vital tool in prevention, education, and advocacy—helping communities better understand substance addiction and inspiring collective action toward solutions. 

We are proud to support All Day is a Long Time —a powerful film adaptation of the acclaimed novel by the same title by David Sanchez. The film brings to the screen the story of struggle, resilience, and redemption. It follows a young man’s journey through addiction, incarceration, and recovery, offering an unflinching yet deeply human portrayal of the challenges many face in breaking free from cycles of self-destruction. With its raw honesty and emotional depth, the film seeks to spark dialogue around youth addiction, healing, and the possibility of transformation. Please check out more details about the project here.

We are on the ground in Poland ramping up aid to provide shelter, food, and care to women and children fleeing Ukraine. We work with the public in Poland and elsewhere to open their homes to hundreds of Ukrainian families.  

Through free weekly sessions with English-native speakers and discussions with U.S. media professionals and students, journalists and media professionals from around the world have an opportunity to perfect their English and journalism skills and expand and share knowledge on a wide range of topics. 

Freedom to be Me project, supported through a grant from Eurasia Foundation and the U.S. Department of State, seeks to prevent and reduce bullying and other forms of violence, harassment, and discriminatory behavior against vulnerable population groups: youth and young adults, especially ethnic and racial minorities, LGBTQ, individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, or people living with HIV. The project provides tools and a platform to catalyze positive social change by engaging, inspiring, and empowering young people to prevent and reduce bullying and other forms of violence and discriminatory behavior in their communities and online.

The project’s aims are particularly relevant in the current times of transition, isolation, division, and upheaval. Through peer-to-peer exchange and mentorship, our goal is to provide space for sharing of experiences and knowledge, connection, inspiration, and engagement.