Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People
Dream Class
Dream Class is a collaborative social contribution program by Samsung, where college students, professionals, and company employees mentor middle school students from underprivileged backgrounds. The program provides foundational learning, future skills development, and career exploration education.
By breaking the cycle where economic disparities lead to educational inequalities, Dream Class serves as a "ladder of hope", offering equal educational opportunities to help students achieve upward mobility.
Since its launch in 2012, 103,000 middle school students and 25,000 college mentors have participated in the program.
Life Respect Initiative
The Life Respect Initiative is a joint social contribution program by Samsung financial affiliates, aimed at reducing youth suicide rates—the leading cause of death among teenagers—and fostering a mentally healthy school environment.
The initiative focuses on two key programs:
"Youth LIKEY Training", where college mentors take the lead in promoting a mentally healthy school culture.
"Suicide Prevention SNS Counseling Channel", offering crisis counseling services tailored to young people familiar with mobile communication.
Stepping Stone for Hope
Stepping Stone for Hope is a joint social contribution program by Samsung that provides safe housing and personalized education to help youth transitioning out of care facilities achieve independent living.
To support young adults who must leave childcare institutions upon reaching adulthood, the program establishes independence support centers that offer housing, essential life skills training, and employment assistance.
Since the launch of the first center in Busan in 2016, the program has expanded to 14 centers, with the latest opening in Daejeon in 2024. In 2023, Samsung introduced "Stepping Stone for Hope 2.0", which focuses on economic independence by providing specialized employment training for self-sufficient youth.
Guide Dog Support for the Visually Impaired
Since 1993, Samsung has operated the Guide Dog School, training and providing guide dogs free of charge to support the safe mobility of visually impaired individuals. This initiative reflects Samsung’s philosophy of "Sharing Management" and commitment to advancing disability services.
In addition to providing guide dogs, the program actively promotes awareness campaigns and public outreach to improve understanding of guide dogs and disabilities.
As a flagship social contribution program involving businesses, government, and society, Samsung donates 12 to 15 guide dogs annually. As of December 2024, a total of 300 guide dogs have been placed, with 84 currently in service.