The association "Point of view" has decided to implement this project together with its partners because: 1.According to available data, around 30% of young people in Serbia vote. The results of many studies have shown that young people are not interested in elections because they lack the information about the importance of voting. This was particularly evident among young people from vulnerable groups, minorities—especially the Roma community—as well as youth from rural areas. Passivity in the electoral process was also influenced by their beliefs: 85% of young people in Serbia feel they cannot influence decision-making; 77% believe that elections are not fair. Statistics have shown that the situation is similar in the countries of our project partners. 2.Through our work with young people, we concluded that youth in Serbia were not sufficiently informed about developments on the domestic political scene and felt that they could not influence events at the national or local level. They lacked political education to understand the political system, the electoral process, the need for civic participation. We believed that educating these young people was necessary for a better understanding of the political system and how it could be improved. Participants had the opportunity to learn why their vote matters at the local, national, and European levels. 3.Young people with whom "Point of view" has worked often expressed the belief that they could not influence election results and felt their opinions did not matter. The results of most studies have shown that young people are insufficiently interested in elections. There were many reasons for this situation, one of which was that young people in Serbia lacked the necessary information about the importance of voting. 4.The participation of youth from vulnerable groups, especially members of the Roma community, in elections is very low. Unfortunately, there are no official data on their participation, but it is evident that their representation and engagement were lower than that of young people from the majority community. A similar situation was observed in Romania and North Macedonia, where young people were poorly informed about this topic, leading to misconceptions and misunderstandings about the voting process, political participation, and elections. The conclusion was that there is low turn-out of young people, especially those from marginalized groups during local or parliamentary elections. The goals of our project were: The 1st goal was to facilitate dialogue between 24 young participants and 3 group leaders from 3 countries (Serbia, Romania, and North Macedonia) and local politicians during a seven-day youth exchange. This aimed to help youth better understand the voting process and encourage them to actively engage in their civic duties. The 2nd goal was to promote shared values, social inclusion, and solidarity through team projects and educational sessions during the youth exchange. By fostering a sense of civic spirit, participants would develop a stronger sense of responsibility and belonging to their community. The 3rd goal—enhancing knowledge about the importance of voting—is crucial, as young people from vulnerable groups need education on the significance of participating in elections at the local, national, and European levels. Through means of informal education, young people would learn and understand how vital their participation in the electoral process is, increasing their motivation for active engagement. The 4th goal aimed to provide education about state institutions through informal and interactive methods during the youth exchange. Young participants would gain a deeper understanding of the political system and learn how they can influence it through their participation. Our project fulfilled the objectives of the Erasmus+ program by involving youth with fewer opportunities, members of the Roma community, youth from rural areas, and those from impoverished families, and motivated them to participate in political life at the local, national, and European levels. The needs addressed by our project were: - Insufficient awareness among young people about state institutions and their interconnectivity. - A lack of interest in engaging in political life and the decision-making process among youth, especially those from vulnerable groups, which stems from the marginalization they face daily, rendering them disinterested and indifferent. - A lack of knowledge in the areas of civic education, the importance of electoral participation among youth. Throughout the project, we focused on empowering young people, creating spaces for dialogue and understanding of political processes, all aimed at raising awareness about the importance of active civic participation. Our goal was for young people not only to become aware of their rights and duties but also to develop the skills necessary for active engagement in society.