We implemented the Creative Resistance Youth Exchange to respond to the strong interest of young people in tackling hate speech, which directly affects their daily lives. Together with our partners, we decided to use art as a main tool to fight both online and offline hate speech. This idea was inspired by the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week 2024, which showed us the importance of taking active and preventive action. We chose art for two main reasons. First, art is an effective way to present alternative and positive narratives against hate speech. Second, it allows young people to actively participate and express themselves freely. Through painting, photography, theatre, creative writing, and other art forms, participants could develop their creativity and share their views, even if they were not fully confident expressing themselves in English. Non-verbal methods such as theatre helped ensure inclusion and equal participation. The project aimed to meet several key needs: -To help young people understand hate speech, both online and offline, and learn how to recognise and respond to it. -To provide information about where to seek help and how to deal with the consequences of hate speech. -To improve intercultural awareness and challenge stereotypes and prejudices. -To give young people the chance to meet peers from other countries and better understand European realities. -To introduce non-formal education, Youthpass, and support the development of life-long learning skills. The main objectives of the project were: -To improve young people’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to online and offline hate speech. -To strengthen their ability and confidence to identify, confront, and speak out against hate speech. -To develop participants’ creative skills through art-based methods and active engagement. -To enhance intercultural competence by increasing awareness of personal and social stereotypes. -To increase understanding of the Erasmus+ Programme, non-formal learning, and Youthpass, and motivate participants to remain active in international youth activities. -To support the creation of new project ideas, especially within Erasmus+ Key Action 1. -To raise awareness of hate speech in local communities through follow-up activities, such as interactive presentations led by participants. -To encourage online engagement through a series of video interviews in which participants spoke out against hate speech and promoted participation in the Erasmus+ Programme.