The challenges of our time – from the global climate crisis to digital disparities and social fragmentation – pose complex questions for young people that require not only knowledge, but also attitudes, the ability to act, and resilience. The Erasmus+ projects "Be a part, not apart" and "Climate (Ex)Change," as well as a complementary expert mobility program, were created in this context with the common goal of empowering young people and experts to meet the challenges of a sustainable, inclusive, and democratic future. The aim was to create innovative educational formats in which European values such as solidarity, diversity, and participation could not only be conveyed, but also concretely experienced and shaped. While the two youth projects were aimed at young people aged 14 to 36 from eight countries, the expert mobility program offered targeted training for group leaders to anchor sustainable, inclusive project work at the institutional level. The educational approaches of all three measures were based on a non-formal, experience-based understanding of learning. The young people were not seen as passive recipients, but as active co-creators: They developed ideas, helped plan workshops, implemented projects, and regularly reflected on their learning experiences. Creative methods, participatory working methods, and an intercultural learning environment supported the development of personal, social, and digital skills. The project "Be a part, not apart" focused on the exploration of inclusion, digital responsibility, and social participation. Formats such as the "Human Library," "Hashtag Heroes," and "Media Remix" combined media education with social engagement. The young people developed digital tools to visualize diversity and reflected on their own privileges and opportunities for action. The daily reflection formats "Seeds of Change" provided space for processing what they had learned and transferring it into everyday life. "Climate (Ex)Change" addressed the challenges of climate change and the question of how climate policy, biodiversity, and social justice can be thought of together. In formats such as the "Youth Climate Summit," "Planet Protectors," and "Eco Innovators," participants developed concrete project ideas for their home regions. Mindfulness exercises and nature-based workshops such as "Nature's Oasis" simultaneously strengthened mental resilience and promoted a holistic understanding of sustainability. The expert mobility program strategically complemented these youth mobility programs. It was aimed at group leaders and those responsible for educational work and aimed at professionalizing the support of young people in the Erasmus+ context. Workshops such as "Sustainable Project Management" and "Building Inclusive Learning Environments" deepened skills in sustainable project planning, the integration of young people with fewer opportunities, and impact analysis. A particular focus was on developing dissemination strategies and transferring successful methods to new contexts. All three projects were coordinated by Europahaus Pulkau and implemented in close cooperation with partner organizations from eight countries. The diversity of the participants – with different educational backgrounds, socioeconomic backgrounds, and realities of life – was seen not only as a challenge, but also as a strength. It enabled learning on an equal footing, fostering empathy, intercultural understanding, and solidarity. This diversity was consciously incorporated into the overall educational strategy: young people from urban centers and rural regions, with and without a migration background, with different access to educational opportunities or with increased support needs, met in a safe space that facilitated openness and mutual respect. Europahaus Pulkau relied on a consistently inclusive didactics approach: The design of the workshops, reflection units, and project tasks was oriented towards the needs of the groups and designed to enable all participants to participate meaningfully, regardless of their background, prior knowledge, or language skills. Together, the projects contributed to implementing key goals of the Erasmus+ program: They promoted environmental awareness, digital literacy, social inclusion, and European cohesion. The young people not only developed concrete outputs—such as podcasts, app ideas, or environmental campaigns—but also long-term skills such as self-efficacy, the ability to cooperate, and democratic attitudes. The professionals, in turn, returned to their organizations with strengthened practical knowledge and shared their experiences in regional networks, peer training, and institutional planning processes.