“Cultural Storytelling Canvas: Crafting Narratives for Inclusion, Democracy, and the Environment” (#culturalstorytellers) was a youth exchange that has been implemented in Schaijk, the Netherlands, between 04 and 13 of March 2025. The #culturalstorytellers project gathered 41 young people from 5 different European countries (Greece,Slovakia, Spain, Turkiye and Netherlands)  to provide participants the opportunity to explore various aspects of your culture, such as myths, legends, music, food, and customs, as well as pressing global issues like climate change, in an interactive and collaborative environment.

As part of the final day of the youth exchange, a series of short interviews was conducted with participants from each of the five participating countries. The aim of this activity was to gather direct feedback, insights, and reflections on the experience from the perspective of the young people involved.

In total, 18 participants took part in the interviews, sharing their impressions of the exchange, the knowledge and skills they acquired, and how the program influenced their understanding of intercultural cooperation, environmental awareness, and digital tools. In the video you can listen to participants speak about the importance of dialogue, the role of culture in building mutual understanding, and the relevance of addressing global issues through youth-led initiatives.

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