The purpose of the exchange project is to provide new ideas to 17 young people from Latvia and Portugal with/without mental development and movement disorders and socially disadvantaged conditions. With the help of the project, we created an opportunity for young people to develop the ability to cooperate, promoted intercultural learning in an informal atmosphere, developed communicative competence and personality traits, and built solidarity. These competencies were developed through music, dance and sports activities. We created an environment where young people with special needs are able to express themselves, meet other young people, take responsibility by leading activities within their abilities, expressing their ideas and talents, as well as coping with various challenges by leaving their comfort zone.