By implementing the project “Chemistry inclusion & health awareness - experiments can be more than fun!”, we aimed to address several challenges faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly related to limited access to inclusive educational environments, low levels of health literacy and reduced opportunities to explore academic and career paths aligned with their interests. The project was designed from a youth work perspective, combining non-formal education, experiential learning and intercultural exchange to create a supportive and engaging environment where participants could develop both scientifically and socially. Our needs analysis conducted among the 5 partner NGOs and their youths communities revealed a gap in understanding the impact of chemical substances on health, alongside a strong demand for more inclusive and interactive learning opportunities. Many young people expressed a clear preference for practical, hands-on learning experiences over purely theoretical approaches. At the same time, there was a clear need for accessible, youth-friendly information about science, as well as for projects fostering intercultural dialogue and collaboration among young people from different backgrounds. In response to these identified needs, the project aimed to promote health awareness and social inclusion through the use of chemistry experiments as an innovative educational tool. By integrating scientific exploration with non-formal learning methods, the project created a space where participants could better understand everyday substances and their effects on human health, while also building confidence, communication skills and a sense of belonging within a diverse group. The experiments took place in the laboratories from the Faculty of Chemistry, at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University from Iasi, where our NGO (ASCIS) is representing the chemistry students. The objectives of the project were defined and directly linked to these needs: O1: We aimed to support the participants in achieving a basic level of understanding of the chemical properties of at least 5 everyday substances and their impact on human health throughout the project duration, using practical experiments conducted in an academic environment. This objective contributed to increasing health literacy and fostering informed decision-making related to daily life, particularly regarding food and lifestyle choices. O2: The project aimed to increase the capacity of 25 young participants to socially integrate into a scientific or youth community. This was pursued by strengthening their self-confidence, encouraging active participation and raising their awareness of potential educational and career pathways, particularly in STEM-related fields. Through direct interaction with peers, facilitators and academic environments from UAIC (the university), participants were supported in exploring future opportunities and overcoming barriers linked to their background. O3: We focused on enhancing intercultural competence among participants. By bringing together 25 young people, 5 leaders and 1 facilitator from 5 different countries, the project created opportunities for meaningful intercultural exchange, dialogue and collaboration. Participants engaged in structured intercultural sessions and continuous reflection processes, enabling them to develop a deeper understanding of diversity, challenge stereotypes and build respectful relationships across cultures. O4: The project aimed to strengthen the capacities of the 5 partner organisations involved, including those with less experience in Erasmus+ projects. This was achieved by equipping them with concrete outputs, such as a documentary movie or a set of filmed chemistry experiments that could be used as educational tools in future activities. These resources were intended to support ongoing work in interactive science education, health awareness and youth engagement, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability and impact of the project.