The need to create this project arises from observing the reality of the youth world around us. We cannot ignore that young people today are thrown into an increasingly individualistic and hostile world; a growing number of them suffer from loneliness. According to a 2020 study by Cigna, 73% of young people aged 18 to 22 feel lonely; a rapidly increasing figure (+4% compared to the previous year) and significantly higher than that of adults (61%). And all of this was before the COVID-19 pandemic: a study by Harvard University records a rapid increase in the sense of isolation among young people. The causes of this thinning of the social fabric are multiple: * the spread of consumerist culture and its false promise to satisfy all our needs; * the continuous shift of social spaces to the digital world: an overdose of digital interactions can lead to a reduction in face-to-face interactions and a lack of crucial social skills, compromising social and emotional well-being; * reduction of community life: the decrease in community spaces and events has reduced opportunities for young people to build meaningful social connections in their area of residence; this can also limit access to resources and services that could contribute to their well-being; * information overload: young people are constantly bombarded by an uninterrupted flow of information from digital media; this can become overwhelming and confusing, creating a sort of "information fatigue"; * restrictive measures during the COVID-19 epidemic: lockdowns, quarantines, and the closure of meeting places have drastically reduced opportunities for face-to-face encounters and participation in social activities. This has not only weakened the social networks of many young people, but has also pushed them increasingly toward online socialization. All of this brings with it a series of harmful effects on a person's development and well-being: * SOCIAL ISOLATION: the lack of meaningful connections can cause loneliness, anxiety, and depression, and is generally linked to the onset of mental health disorders; * ATROPHY OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: key competencies such as effective communication, empathy, and conflict management require practice and continuous development through social interactions. The lack of these opportunities can weaken these important skills; * COMPETITION INSTEAD OF COOPERATION: when people are distant from one another, they may develop a competitive rather than collaborative attitude. This can hinder the creation of communities capable of supporting their members in their development and well-being; * LESS SOLIDARITY, LESS PARTICIPATION: when people feel disconnected from others, they may become less inclined to participate in group initiatives, volunteering, or community activities. This negatively impacts social cohesion and the ability of communities to face collective challenges. Young people have a desperate need for positive forms of social interaction, and for the emotional and interpersonal tools to rebuild those connections they have lost and cannot do without. They experience a deep need for positive social connection, especially when they find themselves in situations of hardship. These bonds are essential for their emotional and psychological development. To address isolation and build meaningful relationships, it is crucial that young people acquire appropriate emotional and interpersonal tools. In this context of growing individualism and isolation, our project provides 36 young Europeans with the opportunity to develop and put into practice those emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal abilities grouped under the term ‘Emotional Intelligence’, a concept developed by Daniel Goleman, which has inspired us. Goleman defines emotional intelligence as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and those of others (Goleman, D. 1995. Emotional Intelligence. Rizzoli). This competence is fundamental for the personal and social well-being of individuals and communities. Therefore, our objectives are: * to introduce participants to emotional intelligence as a useful tool in both intrapersonal and interpersonal contexts; * to guide participants toward developing greater awareness of their own emotions and how to relate to others; * to help participants build strong and lasting relationships, both during and after the project; * to support participants in learning how to manage external influences effectively; * to guide participants toward healthier use of digital spaces and a balanced relationship between online and offline life; * to ensure, through follow-up actions, that participants are able to apply what they have learned during the project.