The project Bridges Not Walls was born out of a shared conviction among nine partner NGOs that youth work in Europe must be better equipped to respond to migration, diversity, and intercultural challenges. In many European countries, youth workers face increasing demands: they support young refugees escaping war and persecution, facilitate dialogue in communities struggling with xenophobia, and motivate NEETs and rural youth who feel excluded from mainstream society. Despite their dedication, many youth workers lack the tools, competences, and resilience to address these realities effectively. Our consortium, therefore, designed this initiative to fill these critical gaps by creating a transnational learning space where youth workers can co-create inclusive methods and strengthen their capacity for long-term impact. The urgency of the project is evident in the German context, where it will be implemented. Germany continues to host one of the largest refugee populations in Europe, with over 229,000 asylum applications registered in 2024. Cities such as Nürnberg reflect both inspiring examples of integration and difficult tensions between host communities and migrants. Local youth organisations confirm that youth workers often feel underprepared when dealing with trauma-sensitive situations, intercultural conflict, and digital engagement. Similar needs exist in all partner countries: Roma inclusion in Slovenia, Syrian refugee support in Türkiye, bilingual facilitation in Estonia, and NEET youth outreach in Spain and North Macedonia. These shared yet diverse challenges underline the necessity for a European approach, where experiences from different contexts can be exchanged and transformed into innovative tools. The idea of the project is to unite 27 youth workers (plus trainers and support staff) for a seven-day training course in Nürnberg in August 2026, followed by structured national multiplier events and the co-creation of an Inclusive Youth Work Toolkit. The programme will combine experiential workshops, study visits, and peer learning. Participants will practice creative non-formal education methods such as photovoice, storytelling cafés, and theatre of the oppressed; receive training in trauma-sensitive youth work; and explore digital mentoring tools, including Canva and Notion templates adaptable for rural or FO youth. The activity will not only provide skills but also empower participants to co-develop practical outputs that can be directly transferred to their organisations and communities. The objectives are clear and measurable. By the end of August 2026, we will train 27 youth workers in five inclusive methods and ensure that at least 80% report improved competences in final evaluations. By November 2026, we will co-create and publish a 40–50-page Toolkit and five short video tutorials, achieving at least 1,000 online views. Between September and November 2026, each partner will organise a local multiplier event, reaching 225 additional stakeholders across Europe. Finally, by December 2027, the consortium will consolidate its cooperation through the Youth UP Network, submitting at least three follow-up Erasmus+ KA153/210 projects.