“Preventing Radicalization and Extremism through Youth” is a two-stage international youth exchange project which aims to gather 32 young people from 4 countries (Germany, Armenia, Georgia and Estonia) and empower and equip them to fight against extremism and radicalization. Violent extremism and radicalization is a denial of democracy and of human rights. Unfortunately in Europe and beyond an increasing number of young people are being drawn into extremist movements in their search for identity and a meaningful place in society. Profound feelings of injustice and frustration about their social exclusion are amongst the main root causes contributing to young people's vulnerability, and increase their willingness to adhere to extremist, sometimes violent groups, which offer an apparent social purpose to them. In order to effectively commit to the elimination of radicalization and extremism, it is crucial to invest more in prevention measures targeting young people. Youth engagement activities form a cornerstone as youth can engage their peers on par taking advantage their own life stories. Overall aims & Objectives: The main aim of this two-stage Youth Exchange "Preventing Radicalization and Extremism through Youth " is to create a platform where young people will demystify the concepts of radicalization and extremism, become more aware of processes and risks leading to radicalization and extremism and be empowered to engage in anti-extremism and de-radicalization efforts both individually and collectively within their local communities in general and among refugees and migrant communities in particular. One journey: 2 stages! The first stage is weekend-long Web Conference where participants will meet up in the on-line realm, explore the subject, its challenges and opportunities and decide the themes, topics and methods of Exchange. In between the first and the second stage participants will do research and observation in their local communities to find useful insights and opportunities for combating radicalization and extremism. The second stage is the actual Youth Exchange in Yerevan Armenia (17-26 August 2020) which will gather insights, learning, inspirations and experience of participants from their local communities and translate them into concrete de-radicalization and anti-extremism quality youth projects to be carried out under Erasmus + Programme. Objectives of the first stage: Weekend Web conference (March 2020) - Explore the concept of radicalization and extremism among youth - Explore the root causes for radicalization and extremism. - Decide themes, topics and methods of the Youth Exchange Activity (A1) - Form teams from participants to do research and observation in their local communities in order to find useful insights and opportunities for combating radicalization and extremism. Objectives of the second stage: Youth Exchange in Yerevan, Armenia (17-26 August 2020) - Analyze the current situation and risks facing young people today, particularly young people among refugees/asylum seekers and migrants. - Explore common European Values of tolerance, pluralism, non-discrimination, justice, solidarity and democracy and how youth can embrace and promote them in their local communities. - Provide opportunities to share good practices in fighting extremism and radicalization. - Gather insights, learning, inspirations and experience of participants from their local communities and translate them into concrete project ideas. - Equip participants with knowledge and skills in the field of project management in order to enable them to develop quality youth projects. - Promote Erasmus + Programme and explain how young people can be involved in it. - Develop concrete projects to be applied under Erasmus + Programme - Transfer knowledge and skills through developing and publishing online a booklet “Youth Fighting Radicalization and Extremism” The Youth Exchange will be based on non formal learning methods and principles, intercultural dialogue and communication including group discussions, interactive presentations, participant’s lead workshops, team work,etc. Youthpass tool will be used throughout the project to help young people reflect regularly on their personal learning journeys and become more aware of their own learning. The methodology of the project will stimulate active participation and sense of initiative and involvement of the learners. It aims to create a learning space with better self-awareness and awareness of the needs and goals of the groups of young people they work with to enhance the results of the learning process and give birth to high quality projects led by the participants in the future.