For many YPWS, stuttering has a large impact on their lives. Stuttering is present in almost every conversation, especially with the ones that they care about most. YPWS tend to worry about speaking situations long before and long after, which makes stuttering a constant source of tension. The pressure on YPWS is increased by the expectation that stuttering can be ‘overcome’, because this incentives YPWS to blame themselves for being different. The belief that stuttering can and 'should be cured' is widespread in society. The experience is common that family members, teachers, friends come up with examples of stuttering people who learned to speak fluently or stutter less, as if that would be the preferrence. For some stuttering people this might be true, but as a group the PWS will always be present in society. This week gave them the insight that they have the right to stutter, and the skills to connect, no matter their speech. Natural connection was the thread during the whole activity, and we explored different ways to connect with each other and each other’s culture. Therefore, during the week we will have different (non-formal) activities that help to connect to each other in different ways, through dance, bodylanguage, different creative activities and sports and games. The original objectives of our project were: - To increase competences around personal (human) connection, by exploring themselves and each other through body language, dance, music, movement, sports, games and public speaking, thereby increasing self-esteem and self-acceptance, and connecting with their true selves, the person behind the stutter. - To increase the sense of initiative among the group, by organizing together, sharing responsibility and sharing knowledge from previous Youth Exchanges. and empowerment. - To provide a learning opportunity for practicing foreign languages, not only in a social setting but also in a semiprofessional setting, when taking part in meetings regarding organizational tasks. - To increase self-confidence by having social connections and interactions, without focusing on stuttering (because everyone stutters anyway). - To enhance intercultural learning, by creating an open space for intercultural dialogue. - To increase the awareness of being a European citizen, by getting to know people from other parts of Europe and building long lasting connections and friendships. - To enhance opportunities for local (stuttering) organizations to get involved in international partnership's and to learn from each other. - To increase knowledge of the Erasmus+ Program and its Key Actions among participants and the partner organizations.