When thinking about youth health, we often hear the word "wellness" but what does wellness mean, and how can we know if we are indeed well? Youth wellness is a broad concept, and each individual's path to wellness will be different, so it's essential to look at wellness holistically and seek balance. Research suggests youth wellness can have eight dimensions: 1) EMOTIONAL: Coping effectively with life and building satisfying relationships with others. 2) SPIRITUAL: Values and beliefs that help us find meaning and purpose. 3) INTELLECTUAL: Our unique talents and ability to creatively seek ways to use our knowledge and skills. 4) PHYSICAL: Care for our physical body, including exercise, healthy nutrition, and adequate sleep. 5) ENVIRONMENTAL: The surroundings we occupy, including our social and natural surroundings. It also encompasses an eco-friendly lifestyle and general care for the environment. 6) FINANCIAL: A feeling of satisfaction about our financial situation and having the means to meet basic needs. 7) OCCUPATIONAL: A sense of satisfaction with our choice of work, including balancing work and leisure time. 8) SOCIAL: A sense of connectedness and belonging involving creating and maintaining a healthy support network. Each of these dimensions of wellness can affect the overall quality of life. The eight dimensions of youth wellness consider not only an individual's physical health but all the factors that contribute to a person's overall wellness. Categorizing wellness into these dimensions helps young people better understand their thoughts, needs, and emotions and allows them to work toward healthier, more productive, and happier lives, leading to inclusive attitudes and behaviors. This project capitalized on the crucial link between youth wellness and inclusion by engaging disadvantaged youth from refugee and migrant backgrounds, including those who fled the war in Ukraine and the 2020 Karabagh war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, many of these young people continued to face social, economic, and cultural challenges that hindered their effective integration and participation in society. The overall aim of the project: The three-staged youth exchange project "Achieving Inclusion through Youth Wellness" aimed to create a learning environment where young people could experience the eight dimensions of youth wellness and become a driving force for equity and inclusion in their societies—especially for youth in general and for refugees, migrants, and war-affected individuals in particular. The project consisted of three stages and included two youth exchange activities: Stage #1: Youth Exchange Activity A1 in Yerevan, Armenia (23 February – 3 March 2024) 35 individuals from four countries (Poland, Armenia, Georgia, and Romania) gathered in Armenia to: - Explore the eight dimensions of youth wellness - Discover the connection between youth wellness and inclusion - Learn how to support the integration and participation of young refugees, migrants, and those who fled conflict - Prepare to conduct wellness campaigns in their local communities during Stage #2 - Co-decide on themes, topics, and methods for Youth Exchange Activity A2 Stage #2: Participants planned and carried out wellness campaigns in their local communities. A total of 16 campaigns were implemented—four in each country—focusing on one or more wellness dimensions and adapted to local needs. Stage #3: Youth Exchange Activity A2 in Boszkowo, Poland (24–29 August 2024) 35 individuals convened in Poland to: - Share lessons learned and best practices from their community wellness campaigns - Explore inclusive strategies for promoting youth wellness - Discover new habits for leading self-directed, healthy, connected, and eco-friendly lives - Develop project ideas targeting youth wellness and inclusion, especially for young people with fewer opportunities - Promote Erasmus+ opportunities for young people - Co-create the online booklet "Youth Wellness & Inclusion" to disseminate knowledge and tools to a wider audience The project’s methodology was grounded in non-formal learning methods and principles that supported the holistic development of young people in diverse groups—balancing body, mind, and emotions. It fostered an environment where participants took the lead in shaping their learning journey, making active choices individually and collectively.