Ιn today’s increasingly interconnected world, communication, interaction, and personal contact across cultures are more essential than ever. These human connections are powerful tools in breaking down prejudice, fostering understanding, and promoting peace. As societies face complex challenges—from economic inequality and refugee crises to political apathy and social division—it becomes clear that only through mutual respect and cooperation can we build a more inclusive and sustainable future. This project embraces the value of intercultural exchange as a means to empower individuals—especially young people—to become active, engaged citizens. By encouraging meaningful dialogue, openness to diversity, and real-life connection beyond the digital world, we aim to cultivate a generation that stands against extremism and indifference, and works towards unity, empathy, and shared progress.
OBJECTIVES
Promote social inclusion and cultural diversity
Engage young people in cultural exchange and storytelling to fight
stereotypes, appreciate diversity, and build mutual understanding.
Raise environmental awareness
Encourage discussions around climate change and inspire lifestyle changes
that contribute to a more sustainable and responsible way of living.
Foster participation in democratic life and civic engagement
Educate participants about the role and values of the European Union and
encourage them to actively participate in democratic processes, especially
ahead of EU elections.
Support digital transformation and upskilling
Introduce digital tools for storytelling and virtual collaboration, helping young
people become more digitally literate and confident in using technology in
their daily lives.
PARTNERS
Coordinator:
Stichting yEUth (Netherlands)
Partners:
Asociación Creamos Europa (Spain) Bolu Ticaret ve Sanayi Odasi (Turkiye) Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group (Greece)
Youthfully Yours SK (Slovakia)
MAIN DELIVERABLES
Local dissemination activity: Participants’ testimonies Project’s recap video Local activities (each partner) Study Visit in Nijmegen Digital Sustainability Guide