Solidarity Tracks/MONOPATIA ALLILEGGIIS (ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙΑ ΑΛΛΗΛΕΓΓΥΗΣ, GR)/ PISTES SOLIDAIRES is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Lefkada, Greece. Founded in 2007, we work at local, European and international levels to promote solidarity, intercultural learning, active citizenship, social inclusion and sustainable development.

The organisation was formally established under the name “PISTES SOLIDAIRES”, registered in Greek as “MONOPATIA ALLILEGGIIS” (ΜΟΝΟΠΑΤΙΑ ΑΛΛΗΛΕΓΓΥΗΣ), and carries out its activities publicly under the name Solidarity Tracks with the official address: Karavella 12, 31100 Lefkada, Greece.

Our organisation was created through the shared aspiration and cooperation of people of different ages and backgrounds from Greece and abroad. From the beginning, our vision has been to strengthen the links that unite people, encourage mutual understanding and create opportunities for equal and sustainable development.

We believe that individual development and local development are closely connected. By empowering people to learn, participate, cooperate and take initiative, we contribute to stronger and more inclusive communities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower people, particularly young people and those with fewer opportunities, to become active citizens and contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable and interconnected society.

Through non-formal education, mobility, volunteering, international cooperation and community-based initiatives, we create opportunities for people to develop their skills and competences, discover their potential and actively contribute to their communities.

Our work promotes conscious participation in a multicultural European and global community and supports the principles of justice, equality, solidarity, human rights, intercultural dialogue and mutual respect.

Our Aims

In accordance with our founding principles, Solidarity Tracks pursues cultural, educational, social, developmental and humanitarian aims on a non-profit basis.

Our main aims are to:

• encourage the active participation of citizens in a multicultural European community and promote the principles of justice and equality;
• raise awareness of social, environmental and global challenges and strengthen understanding of the interdependence between people and communities;
• develop international solidarity projects, intercultural exchanges, mobility activities and volunteering opportunities at local and international levels;
• develop and preserve cultural, educational and social links between Greece, other European countries and partner countries around the world;
• promote non-formal education, lifelong learning, social inclusion and active citizenship;
• promote responsible consumption, ecological awareness and environmentally sustainable practices;
• support sustainable and alternative forms of tourism and local development;
• contribute to humanitarian, social and development initiatives, particularly in provincial and rural communities;
• strengthen social cohesion through intercultural dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding.

What We Do

To put these aims into practice, Solidarity Tracks develops and participates in a wide range of local, European and international activities, including:

• youth exchanges and international mobility projects;
• volunteering and solidarity activities;
• training courses, seminars and non-formal education programmes;
• educational activities adapted to different ages, backgrounds and abilities;
• community initiatives promoting inclusion, participation and solidarity;
• environmental education, recycling, upcycling and sustainable development activities;
• social entrepreneurship and initiatives supporting young people’s creativity and employability;
• intercultural activities and international cooperation;
• sustainable and alternative tourism initiatives;
• research and studies;
• conferences, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, festivals and cultural events;
• development and production of educational, digital and audiovisual materials;
• distribution and dissemination of educational and cultural resources;
• cooperation with public authorities, educational institutions, civil society organisations and local communities.

Our Innovative Programme

Solidarity Tracks has launched an innovative programme supported by various local stakeholders and community partners.

Why do we call this programme innovative?

• It places the individual at the heart of the action, encouraging active participation and personal responsibility.
• It creates social connections between people based on dialogue, solidarity and collaboration.
• It empowers young people to take initiative, make decisions and transform their ideas into valuable opportunities and concrete actions.
• It creates new opportunities for the local community and local economy, connecting individual development with community development.
• It contributes to sustainable local development by promoting responsible and alternative forms of consumption, sustainable tourism and environmentally responsible approaches to agriculture.
• It connects local development with international cooperation, recognising that local actions and international relations can strengthen and enrich one another.
• It promotes a healthy and sustainable environment while recognising the close relationship between environmental well-being and society.

Through this approach, Solidarity Tracks connects people, community and environment, transforming learning and participation into meaningful action.

Our Approach

At Solidarity Tracks, people are at the centre of the learning process.

We believe that learning becomes more meaningful when people actively participate rather than simply receive information. For this reason, our activities are based on non-formal education, experiential learning, cooperation, creativity and learning by doing.

We create spaces where people can exchange experiences, develop ideas, experiment, cooperate and transform their ideas into concrete actions.

Our approach encourages:

• initiative, creativity and decision-making;
• dialogue, solidarity and cooperation;
• personal and professional development;
• active participation in community life;
• intercultural learning and mutual understanding;
• inclusion and equal opportunities;
• environmentally responsible attitudes and sustainable lifestyles;
• connections between local action and international cooperation.

Our Values

Since our establishment in 2007, our work has been guided by the principles of human rights, dignity, equality and solidarity.

We believe that diversity enriches our communities and that dialogue and cooperation are essential for building peaceful, inclusive and sustainable societies.

The values we defend and promote include:

Solidarity • Equality • Justice • Human Rights • Peace • Dialogue • Inclusion • Cultural Diversity • Mutual Respect • Active Citizenship • Sustainability • Cooperation

These values are reflected not only in our projects but also in the way we work with participants, volunteers, partners, organisations and local communities.

In Service of Education and Personal Development

Solidarity Tracks aims to make learning and knowledge accessible and to encourage people to take an active role in society.

Our educational activities are based mainly on non-formal and experiential learning, allowing participants to learn through experience, cooperation, reflection and action.

Through international mobility, volunteering, training, community initiatives and digital learning opportunities, participants can develop personal, social, civic, intercultural and professional competences.

Our network is strengthened by a common commitment to human development, solidarity and cooperation, bringing together people and organisations that share these principles.

Actions for All Ages

Although many of our activities focus particularly on young people, our work is not limited to one age group.

We create opportunities for young people, adults, volunteers, educators, youth workers, trainers, professionals and members of the local community to participate in educational, cultural, environmental and social activities.

We pay particular attention to the participation of people with fewer opportunities and aim to make our activities inclusive and accessible to people with different backgrounds, abilities and experiences.

By bringing together people from different generations, cultures and countries, we encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience and strengthen understanding between individuals and communities.

From Local Action to International Solidarity

Our roots are in Lefkada, but our work reaches far beyond our island.

We believe that local development and international cooperation are closely connected. Experiences gained through international exchanges can inspire new ideas and actions locally, while local practices and community initiatives can become valuable examples for partners and communities elsewhere.

For this reason, Solidarity Tracks brings together local communities, volunteers, young people, educators, organisations and international partners to learn from one another and develop actions with lasting value.

Our goal is not only to organise activities, but to create opportunities for people to learn, connect, participate and act.

Solidarity Tracks – connecting people, learning and action from local communities to international cooperation.