MOTIVATION FOR THE PROJECT Our project "Unmute Yourself – Fairy Tales and Emotions" offers young people a platform to explore their emotions, fears, and hopes through creative forms of expression such as dance and theatre. Fairy tales are deeply rooted in European culture and serve as a universal language to reflect on feelings. PROJECT OBJECTIVES We aim to: Enable young people to express emotions and social issues creatively. Use fairy tales as a bridge to share personal and collective experiences. Strengthen self-confidence and communication skills. Promote intercultural dialogue and develop empathy. Publicly present the participants' experiences. WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE We create a safe space where young people can: Engage in cultural exchange, Consciously perceive and express emotions, Reflect on their identity through fairy tales, Discover new forms of artistic expression, Develop self-confidence and resilience. OBJECTIVES OF YOUTH WORK Young people from the "Formation Transfrontalière" course will further develop their project ideas and implement the youth exchange. They will take on active roles as youth leaders and share their memories through performances. ADDITIONAL GOALS Make European culture tangible through theatre. Encourage artistic experimentation. Build international friendships. Reflect on European values such as tolerance and solidarity. Expand linguistic and intercultural skills. Develop an original artistic piece and present it as a street performance. PARTICIPANTS' NEEDS The project supports young people in: Emotional expression and strengthening self-confidence. Intercultural exchange and appreciation of diversity. Linguistic and cultural learning. Engaging with European values such as diversity and democracy. Through creative methods, young people are encouraged to actively participate in societal discussions and recognize their role in Europe's future.