The European Union and its citizens are facing major challenges. Populism, nationalism and authoritarian forces within and outside our continent are threatening our cooperation. The foundations of our common values as well as peace, prosperity and freedom are being openly questioned. In addition, there are global trends in digitalisation, scientific progress and the threat of climate change. In order to survive in a world characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, we need responsible citizens. Young people in particular are called upon more than ever to develop a strong sense of judgement and to distinguish between the serious and the dubious, the correct and the incorrect, and the important and the unimportant. As a youth organisation, we experience in our daily work the pressure young people are exposed to, but also how they overcome the hurdles of their everyday lives. They are under pressure to fulfil society's ideals and role models, as well as the expectations of family members. Their own expectations and striving for self-optimisation can also lead to stress and have a negative impact on their own well-being. Due to the increasing digitalisation of society, both at work and in everyday life, young people's lives are becoming increasingly fast-paced and interpersonal relationships more fragile. Many teenagers and young adults do not take the time to reflect and take sufficient care of themselves. They often lack the resources, whether in terms of time or material, the methods or the right approach. The pandemic and its consequences have accelerated the process described here even further and given much more importance to the digital world for young people. Added to this are the phenomena mentioned at the beginning, which shatter certainties and leave young people at a loss. Recent studies show that young people's social contacts have decreased significantly in recent years. This is where the circle closes and the link between individual and social resilience comes to the front. Our liberal Western democracies thrive on the exchange of the best arguments, the promise of solidarity and the commitment of their citizens. With our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange "RADIO GAGA - Building Resilience in Challenging Times", we captured the spirit of the times and set ourselves the goal of working with young people from five countries to develop strategies for dealing with stress, digital sensory overload and the challenges of the 21st century. The focus was on dealing with and strengthening individual and social resilience in a time characterised by uncertainty and insecurity. Youth exchanges should enable young people to interact with their peers from other countries, to feel European, to reflect on their own opinions, attitudes and values and to question prejudices and stereotypes. They also make a significant contribution by giving young people the opportunity to stand up for their peer groups and create spaces where young people can realise themselves and their ideas. The Erasmus+ programme therefore contributes to empowering young people to help shape their environment as active citizens. The three main objectives of our Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in regards to the young people involved were the development of key competences, the expansion of digital skills and the strengthening of their physical and mental health. With the help of non-formal methods and a programme designed by and for young people, we created a framework for them to grow beyond themselves and broaden their own horizons. This is where the goals for us as JEF Steiermark and our partner organisations come in. We want to empower young people to become active themselves and get involved in the European cause. Our volunteers take the initiative themselves and help shape their living environments as ‘active citizens’. With our youth work, we want to help strengthen young people's self-confidence and motivate them to move out of their comfort zone. Last but not least, we want to promote the mobility of young people in Europe, convey a positive image of the European Union and enable young people with fewer opportunities to participate. By implementing the project, we also aimed to strengthen the cooperation between the participating youth organisations, increase our attractiveness for our young target groups and improve our project management skills.