The project intended to prevent the existing youth radicalization in the Balkans by addressing its root causes through various exercises and youth work practices. It particularly focused on empowering youth by enhancing their knowledge and skills, motivating them to engage with research and policy practice for the purposes of becoming new leaders in the decision-making field and therefore fostering a resilient and cohesive European society. The project specifically aimed at understanding the root causes of radicalisation in the region. This involved examining the historical, and political contexts of the Balkans, which has been marked by conflict and instability. Socioeconomic factors such as poverty, unemployment, corruption, weakening educational system and inequality have contributed to a sense of disillusionment and frustration among youth, making them vulnerable to radicalisation. By understanding these underlying factors, the project wanted to develop targeted interventions that address the root causes of radicalisation among youth in the Western Balkans. This happened through the development of several policy recommendations focused on the youth work sector and aimed at preventing the growth of violent extremism in the countries mentioned. An objective of the project was examining the role of media in shaping youth perceptions and attitudes towards radicalisation. Another objective was the provision of alternative narratives and positive role models in the context of preventing radicalization among youth. This was achieved by inviting different stakeholders who shared their own experience and methodology in working towards this goal. For example, in North Macedonia we received presentations from a representative of UNDP who discussed the agency’s work in the countries and the wider region. In Denmark we visited the premises of Europa Experience, where we received in-depth knowledge on the current challenges the EU is facing, as well as the conditions for EU integration of Western Balkan countries. We further participated in a very engaging presentation by a researcher (Deniz Serinci) who saw first hand the growth of ISIS in Syria and Iraq and shared his experience in working with the Danish terrorist fighters. In addition to that, since the participants in the project come from very diverse professional and academic experience, throughout the various discussions and interactive exercises, we also acquired a lot of in-depth inside and examples of successful best practices based on their knowledge and experience. Building social cohesion was another crucial objective of the project for the purposes of preventing radicalization among youth as well as preparing Western Balkan countries for their EU accession. This was achieved by promoting dialogue and understanding between the different communities involved in the project, that oftentimes had very contrasting experiences and present-day realities on both the political and socio-economic level. Therefore, through different interactive formal and non-formal group activities, we tried to build trust, friendship and foster a sense of belonging and inclusion. As a result, we managed to effectively foster social cohesion and interfaith and interethnic dialogue amongst participants. And finally, establishing partnerships for sustained impact was a major objective of the project for the purpose of strengthening Balkan integration into the EU. The initiative welcomed several new members to the CYN network, including the Albanian, Kosovo, Bosnian, and North Macedonian partnerships. We managed to establish strong relations also with different EU stakeholders and international organisations, both in Brussels but also in Denmark and North Macedonia, highlighting the numerous actors involved in prevention of violent extremism across Europe, as well as the EU-accession process. This was a very eye-opening experience for the participants but also for us as trainers, getting an insider knowledge on how the European Parliament and Council of Europe work, as well as interrelated agencies such as the UNDP. We also had the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of researchers and practitioners who shared valuable insights into their work and offered practical tools and suggestions that we could incorporate into our own practice. The project was grounded in non-formal youth work practices—effectively fostered informed, critical, and actively engaged young citizens from both the Balkans and Western Europe, who will continue to contribute to the development of a peaceful and inclusive society.