Youth participation played an important role in the decision-making process throughout the project. This involvement not only helped shape more inclusive environments but also contributed to the personal development of young individuals by raising their awareness of their rights, duties, and responsibilities. During this period, schools played a key role in providing students with the necessary knowledge and experiences related to citizenship, human rights, and democratic values. In Turkey, our coordinating school was located in a town with a significant number of Syrian refugee students—about 180 out of 380 students were Syrian. Although the gaps between Turkish and Syrian students weren’t always visible, they were felt among students and teachers. To bridge these gaps, teachers and school staff organized joint activities such as group trips, open discussions about the situation in Syria, regular listening sessions, and campaigns to support Syrian students. In Portugal, the coordinating partner functioned as a public institution overseeing schools within the Ponte de Lima municipality. The region has become increasingly culturally diverse, and schools have started welcoming students from different cultural backgrounds. To support inclusion and raise awareness about diversity and mutual respect, schools carried out a variety of activities. In Lithuania, our partner school is located in the village of Girkalnis, in the Raseiniai region. The school serves students from nearby villages, including some from Ukraine and Afghanistan who come from socially and economically disadvantaged families. The school undertook various initiatives to support their integration and promote equality and empathy. As Sarah Keating from the Council of Europe’s Education Department stated, “No one is born knowing what democracy is – it must be learned and, most importantly, experienced.” Inspired by this idea, we launched the Democracy Building and Social Cohesion project. Project Achievements: This transnational project brought together three partners from Turkey, Portugal, and Lithuania, reaching nearly 1,000 direct participants. Together, we achieved the following: Raised students’ awareness on democracy and human rights through participatory learning methods. Organized activities to strengthen social cohesion in multicultural school communities. Provided inclusive events and dialogues that promoted tolerance, empathy, and mutual respect. Enabled international exchange of experience and good practices to address common social challenges. The challenges we addressed—migration, cultural integration, and social exclusion—are widespread in all partner countries. By working together, we found common solutions, inspired one another, and built stronger, more empathetic school communities. The project allowed young people to experience democratic values in action and helped them grow into more informed, tolerant, and understanding citizens. In this context, the project "Democracy Building and Social Cohesion" involved three different schools and public education institutions from Turkey, Portugal, and Lithuania, reaching around 1,000 direct participants. It aimed to help students better understand democracy and human rights, and to foster a peaceful and inclusive atmosphere in schools. The project was carried out at an international level because similar challenges were observed across all partner countries. People who migrate from their home countries often face difficulties in adapting to new cultures and communities. Through this project, we worked together to address these issues and build a world filled with tolerance, mutual understanding, and respect for diversity.