GAL -MUDUG KULTUR CENTER 1 BORLÄNGE in collaboration with LYKIA IZCILIK VE DOGA SPORLARI KULUBU DERNEGI along with other partner organizations, have successfully concluded the "Challenges of Youth Migration in Europe'' youth exchange program in Antalya, Turkey, in between 18-26.09.2020 including travel days. The purpose of the youth exchange was to gather 50 youngsters + leaders from 8 countries facing similar problems in Scandinavia, Central and Southern Europe, namely, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, UK, Portugal and Turkey, to present and provide tools and innovative methods of non-formal learning to inform the economical variations in the context of migration, raising awareness on the benefits of migration and contributing to the personal development of the participants by developing European key competencies, and as well to promote active citizenship, international dialogue, non-formal education and creative skills of participants and to establish a network of organizations and individuals for future cooperation to develop new projects promoting tolerance and multiculturalism. The "Challenges of Youth Migration in Europe'' project was dedicated for the participants that were interested in storytelling, new media, blogs, active citizenship, to address a common issue between the two shores of the Mediterranean: Illegal immigration that has unfortunately become a dream of happiness for young Syrians and Africans in general and a nightmare for some Europeans. In this context the youth exchange project "Challenges of Youth Migration in Europe'' project brought together 49 participants including leaders and trainers from (Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, UK, Portugal and Turkey). The project took place in Antalya, Turkey from 18-26.9.2020 and addressed the Illegal immigration through nonformal and informal education. During the 7 working days of the youth exchange, youngsters faced different challenges, met new people with different backgrounds while sharing skills and developing new skills. At the end of this learning process, they acquired new skills be a basic building block for creating opportunities and exploring new opportunities on their way home. In our project, self reflection and non-formal education are key elements. Using non-formal education tools, participants will address the topic of Illegal immigration and human rights. The following objectives were summarized during youth exchange implementation: - Brought the public opinion to question the realities lived by the illegal migrants and the refugees in order to change and have a new approach on this topic. - Created space for discussions, development of a reflection on issues of secrecy, Strengthened operational engagement and collaboration of civil society actors on the management of illegal immigration. - Strengthened capacity, highlight skills and motivated participants - Explored the potential of international youth mobility as an opportunity for youth to promote European values. - Promoted active citizenship, international dialogue, non-formal education and creative skills of participants. - Explored the key concepts, such as stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination, extremism, intolerance and their transformation in European reality The participants were encouraged to transfer their new competencies at their work with young people and increase quality of work of their organizations. The result is published on the project´s own Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The-Challenges-of-Youth-Migration-in-Europe-113028243894371 and applicant organization’s website www.galmudugkultur.se and all partners websites and Facebook pages. There were also video documentary recorded during the APV and youth exchange for dissemination purposes and published on the project´s own Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/The-Challenges-of-Youth-Migration-in-Europe-113028243894371 and applicant organization’s website www.galmudugkultur.se