In Rainbowtopia I and II, our vision extended beyond creating a space to meet and exchange; instead, we aspired to create a truly safe haven. A space where young queer activists and their allies could openly and trustingly exchange their experiences and mutually empower each other. From the outset, our focus was on queer youth, the generation that will significantly shape the future of this movement. To reach them directly, we purposefully established contacts with youth centers that uphold an open and inclusive stance, as well as with established queer organizations that already carry out valuable networking. The topic of Queer Rights and youth empowerment is of great importance in both countries. The social reality in Germany paints an ambivalent picture. Although undeniable progress has been made for queer people at the legislative level, we observe with concern a counteracting trend in the social climate. An increase in hostile attitudes and discrimination is clouding the achievements made. The situation for the queer community in Georgia is even more severe. There, queer people are confronted with alarming legislative initiatives aimed at suppressing queer activism and criminalizing open conversations about queer rights. In addition to the immediate physical threat posed by such a hostile environment, we must not underestimate the immense impact of anti-queer sentiments and laws on the mental health of the LGBTQ* community. Against this backdrop, the necessity to build bridges arose. By bringing together queer activists and their allies from Germany and Georgia, we forged a powerful connection between the Pride movements of both countries. This gathering not only served personal exchange and mutual support but also emphatically underscored the fundamental European values of equality and universal human rights, which should hold true for all of us. With Building Bridges – Maché Ansanm, our aim was to create an intercultural learning space where young people from NRW and Martinique could critically explore the historical and contemporary legacies of colonialism while strengthening their capacity for active citizenship and social engagement. The exchange brought together participants with different lived experiences and perspectives, creating an opportunity for mutual learning and dialogue on issues that continue to shape societies on both sides of the Atlantic. The project was designed around the idea that colonialism is not only a historical phenomenon but continues to influence global inequalities, racism, economic structures and power relations today. By examining the history of the transatlantic slave trade, colonial exploitation, anti-colonial resistance, and present-day forms of neo-colonialism, participants were encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of global interdependencies and their own role in creating more just and inclusive societies. A particular objective was to connect historical learning with contemporary activism. Through workshops, discussions, theatre methods, visits to historical sites such as Les Savanes des Esclaves, and exchanges with local activists, participants explored how colonial continuities affect issues such as racism, identity, environmental justice and global inequality. At the same time, they reflected on forms of resistance and resilience, drawing inspiration from historical struggles as well as current social movements in Martinique and Germany. Another important objective was to strengthen intercultural dialogue between young people from a European mainland region and an overseas French territory whose colonial history is often overlooked in European discussions. By living and learning together over nearly two weeks, participants developed empathy for different historical experiences and gained a more nuanced understanding of European history and its global consequences. The project also aimed to equip participants with practical methods for decolonial education and activism that they could transfer into their local communities after returning home. During the Professional development activitiy, our focus was on exploring the Irish experience—its similarities and differences with Germany—regarding Global Citizenship Education under the current conditions where social cohesion is threatened by extremists. We examined Development Perspectives’ projects, addressing challenges like engaging rural youth, fostering connections to global interdependencies, and sharing motivating stories of change. Our objectives were to learn from their strategic approaches, develop a joint agenda for international youth work, and integrate these insights into domestic and international practices.