The main objective of the project, in its first year of accreditation in the Youth sector, was to comprehensively achieve the first long-term goal of informing and strengthening competencies and knowledge regarding the European Union. This is a broad and cross-cutting topic within European programs, but it aligns closely with our organization’s core mission, as highlighted even in its name, prioritizing European themes. The primary aim of this project was to establish our organization as a recognizable entity in Poland and among selected international partners for conveying knowledge about and promoting the European Union to young people. This was achieved through high-quality non-formal education projects centered on understanding the EU's history, values, functioning, and the identity of young Europeans. This focus stemmed from our recognition of a lack of in-depth projects addressing fundamental issues critical to the EU's functioning. In the first year, we concentrated on the first pillar of the EU Youth Strategy, “Engage,” which involves European identity, knowledge about the EU, democratic mechanisms, the concept of European citizenship, and democratization within the EU framework. We implemented this through two youth exchanges and a training course for youth workers, exploring the European dimension in youth projects. We planned and successfully executed three youth projects: two youth exchanges and one training course. The first youth exchange focused on civic engagement within the EU, involving organizations from EU program countries. The second exchange addressed the geographical and cultural boundaries of Europe, involving partner organizations from Tunisia and Jordan. The training course aimed at future trainers and youth workers was designed to deepen their understanding of the European dimension in youth projects. Through these efforts, we aimed to consolidate knowledge, gather educational materials, and test our proposed methodologies with representative groups of youth and youth workers. The entire program was methodically and logically structured to progressively build knowledge and skills around civic engagement, European identity, and cross-cultural understanding. The Erasmus+ Youth Exchange, titled Youth Voice Europeaims to engage young people from various backgrounds from six European countries in shaping a more inclusive and dynamic European Union. The program will guide participants through the diverse aspects of youth activism, from local initiatives to broader European engagements. Participants learned strategies to expand and sustain their activist network, secure funding for their initiatives, and align their activism with EU values, especially in the context of upcoming European Parliament elections. • Explore how young people can get involved at local, national, and EU levels. • Discover how to start and run a social activism group. • Learn to share your views widely, improve communication, and use social media effectively. • Find out how to grow your activist network, attract new members, and secure funding. • Understand how to connect your activism with EU structures, with a focus on upcoming EU Parliament elections. • See how to align your activism with EU values. Horizons of Europe Youth Exchange had the following objectives: • Exploring the Borders of Europe: Engage participants in a deep dive into the various dimensions that define Europe's boundaries, encouraging a comprehensive understanding of Europe's complex identity. • Understanding European Identity: Facilitate discussions and activities that prompt participants to reflect on and articulate their perceptions of European identity and its global significance. • Examining EU Enlargement:Analysethe potential for European Union enlargement, discussing the opportunities and challenges it presents for both current and prospective member states. • Influencing Through Soft Power: Explore how the European Union can effectively use its soft power to shape its relationships with neighboring countries, contributing to peace, stability, and mutual understanding. • Cultural Exchange: animate a dynamic cultural exchange that allows participants to share their unique backgrounds and learn from the diverse perspectives of their peers. Explaining Europe - European Dimension in Youth Work training course aimed at exploring in detail the European Union's foundations and its implications for youth work. By following the history of European integration, differentiated integration like EU enlargement and Brexit, and the EU's internal and external policies, participants were to gain a multifaceted understanding of Europe's political, social, and cultural dimensions to be practically adaptable for youth work in their communities.