Our overall objectives were to provide an opportunity for disadvantaged young people to learn about each other’s culture, gain new skills, to increase employability and undertake workshops around preventing violent extremism. It was essential to address the objectives we outlined as we are aware that our young people are from communities which are seeing a rise in right-wing ideology prevalent in the modern mainstream media in a post-Brexit, austerity Britain. Additionally, we wanted to provide young people with a safe place to learn, discuss their views and have a positive adult presence in their lives as this goes a long way to combat extremist views. Being able to connect with young people and understanding what input they’re having from social media or mainstream media allows youth workers to engage in these conversations and provide a balanced input into their worldviews and ideologies. Ultimately we wanted young people to have the opportunity to develop relationships with other young people from a variety of backgrounds, from both Wales and Germany. Exploring new cultures is a great way of breaking down barriers, gaining new skills and widening understanding. We were aware that this would be of greater importance this year than those previously due to the impacts of isolation on the well-being of young people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.