While the overall response to the COVID19 outbreak affected the entire community, certain groups were impacted more than others. These included vulnerable youth groups which had been marginalized before the pandemic by pre-existing structural barriers & inequities. Some of the decisive measures to counter the outbreak, such as physical distancing, self-isolation & shutdown of economic activities, saved the lives of millions of people but at the same time created additional hardships & barriers for those already left behind, especially migrants & refugees. Migrants & refugees were particularly at risk of stigmatization & xenophobia & were subject to formal & informal discrimination as the socio-economic impact of the pandemic was increasingly felt across society. Besides, the mental health & psychosocial well-being of disadvantaged youth from migrant & refugee backgrounds were greatly compromised as they were usually far away from their families & support systems, faced uncertainty about their future, loss of livelihood opportunities, financial hardship, loss of loved ones, enduring effects of isolation, & a general sense of fear. Research suggested that the holistic five-dimension method of MIND-BODY-HEART-SPIRIT-ENVIRONMENT helped young people recover by delving deep, taking personal responsibility for everything they thought, felt, said, and did, and tapping into powerful inner resources they may not have been aware of. It created a space for exploration and expression of identities, challenged discrimination and social exclusion, and fostered intercultural dialogue. The 5th dimension, “Environment,” promoted environmentally sustainable and responsible behavior, raising awareness about the importance of green space in benefiting mental health through reduced exposure to air pollution, noise, and stress, as well as through enhanced physical activity, social networks, and social participation. The overall aim of the project was to create a platform where young people experienced personal renewal through the MIND-BODY-HEART-SPIRIT-ENVIRONMENT approach that led to social inclusion and to become change agents in their local communities in general and among refugees and migrant communities in particular. The project consisted of 3 stages and encompassed 2 Youth Exchange Activities: Stage #1: Youth Exchange A1 in Yerevan, Armenia (7-16 May 2023) 32 young people from 4 countries (Greece, Armenia, Georgia & Estonia) gathered in Armenia to achieve the following objectives: - Analyzed the current situation and risks facing young people today, particularly young people among refugees/asylum seekers and migrants. - Learned and practiced the holistic method of MIND-BODY-HEART-SPIRIT-ENVIRONMENT which led to improved intercultural competencies and integration of young people. - Raised awareness about environmentally sustainable and responsible behavior. - Equipped participants to engage in their communities by establishing Inclusion & Excellence Groups in Stage #2 that fostered dialogue and mutual understanding. - Explored tools and methods that prevent radicalization and foster harmony and inclusion. - Decided themes, topics, and methods of the Youth Exchange Activity A2. Stage #2: Participants locally initiated “Inclusion & Excellence Groups” allowing disadvantaged youth to experience and practice this holistic and inclusive intercultural approach of MIND-BODY-HEART-SPIRIT-ENVIRONMENT in local communities. The network of 4 clubs reached 80 disadvantaged youth and prepared the ground for Stage #3. Stage #3: Youth Exchange A2 in Megara, Greece (28 October - 4 November 2023). 32 participants convened back, this time in Greece, to achieve the following objectives: - Practiced weaving European values of tolerance, pluralism, non-discrimination, justice, solidarity, and democracy into inclusion activities. - Shared good practices from Stage #2 (Inclusion & Excellence Groups) in contributing to the mental health and psychosocial well-being of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. - Equipped participants with knowledge and skills in the field of project management in order to enable them to develop quality youth projects. - Designed and developed social inclusion projects for young people with fewer opportunities from refugees and migrants backgrounds to be applied under Erasmus+. - Promoted Erasmus+ and explained how young people could be involved in it. - Transferred knowledge and skills through developing and publishing online the booklet “The Full Inclusive Person.” The Youth Exchange was based on non-formal learning methods and principles, self-reflection, intercultural communication, artistic expression (including painting, drama, dance, music, literature, photography), cultural submersion (using the DIVE Model), group discussions, interactive presentations, and participant-led workshops.