“Raise HER Voice” is a cross-continental Youth Exchange project that aims to empower 30 young people and 6 non-governmental youth organizations from Denmark, Serbia, Poland, Jordan, Türkiye, and Ukraine. It does so by employing non-formal education tools in pursuit of the following objectives: To raise awareness of the anti-feminist radicalization discourses that are underrecognized and underexplored in relation to other manifestations of extremist tendencies. To amplify the role non-formal education plays in P/CVE (preventing/countering violent extremism). To raise awareness of the radicalization and to further prevent it by promoting a positive counter-message – female empowerment and gender equality. Explore relationship between gender equality and a broader European values framework. To explore specificities and challenges within female leadership and enhance the solidarity within it. To directly empower youth to become more active and engaged in the international opportunities and in acting for a better societal change. To foster digital literacy among youth through raising awareness of online radicalization threats, as well as through implementing media-based methods of creating the project results, namely podcasting (literally ‘raising voice’). To enhance general literacy, creativity, sense of initiative, agency and active citizenship attitudes among youth. To enhance opportunities’ range for youth, including those with fewer opportunities. To enhance intercultural and international collaboration between individuals and organizations coming from diverse geopolitical and social contexts and contribute to a general global cohesion in the field of youth. The objectives are both preventive and educational, aiming to empower young people, especially young women, and equip them with the skills and knowledge to counter radicalization and discrimination within their communities with the resources they have as grassroots citizens. Female leadership often faces systemic barriers, including deep-rooted misogyny that has become increasingly radicalized in digital spaces such as the “manosphere.” By exploring the challenges women encounter in leadership roles, the project offers young participants a chance to engage in meaningful dialogue and to create a support system within their diverse groups. Through workshops, discussions, and intercultural exchanges, the participants will gain a deeper understanding of the obstacles female leaders face, particularly in environments where misogyny and gender discrimination are prevalent. Participants from diverse backgrounds will bring in the intersectional layers to the discussion. Cross-cultural engagement is crucial, as it’ll allow participants to recognize how gender issues manifest in different contexts, additionally shaped by factors such as culture or geopolitical situation. It will also facilitate creation of networks and friendships beyond borders. We hope to raise awareness of the dangers posed by anti-feminist radicalization, particularly in online spaces where extremist views can thrive unchecked. Violent anti-feminist groups, including incels (involuntary celibates) and other segments of the manosphere, have been linked to acts of violence, making it crucial to address this form of radicalization as part of broader P/CVE strategies. By facilitating the discussion among young people on the dynamics of these movements, the project seeks to build resilience against their harmful ideologies. The creation of podcasts during the Youth Exchange will be a creative tool in this process, allowing participants to express their views and challenge misogynistic narratives through digital media. These podcasts will be shared across various platforms, including SoundCloud and in best case local radio stations, further extending the project’s reach and impact. As the participants will be actively involved in the creation of these podcasts, they’ll not only develop critical media skills but also take ownership of the counter-narratives they wish to promote. The use of podcasts as a medium is a response to the preferences of modern youth audiences, offering a platform that is both accessible and relevant, on top of that adding value to the mobilization factor (radio as a tribal drum). By working together on this initiative, the 6 partner organizations from different countries will enhance their ability to engage in future collaborative projects focused on youth, gender equality, and radicalization. The comprehensive project report, which will document the objectives, activities, methods, and outcomes, will serve as a resource for future projects and a guide for other NGOs seeking to engage in similar initiatives. We appreciate the positive feedback (80 points) on the first version of proposal in the previous application round. As we reapply with this project now with improved capacity measures, we want to express our readiness to implement it with quality.