With this project we want to give young people the chance to experience how creativity and sustainability can be connected, and how simple actions can make a difference in their daily lives. Our main goal is to show that upcycling is not only a technical activity but also a youth work tool: it helps young people learn by doing, develop competences, and discover new ways of participation. From the perspective of youth work practice, our objectives are first of all educational. We want participants to gain knowledge about sustainability and waste reduction, and at the same time to develop practical skills through hands-on workshops. By trying out techniques like t-shirt upcycling, creative use of plastic, or natural crafts, they learn to think critically about consumption and to find solutions themselves. This way, the project supports the youth work aim of developing competences through non-formal learning. Another objective is personal development. Many young people, especially those from rural areas or with fewer chances, do not have enough opportunities to express themselves or to feel that their ideas matter. Through group work, reflection sessions and public presentations, they will build self-confidence, teamwork, and communication skills. Youth work practice is not only about transferring knowledge but about empowering young people, and this project is designed to do exactly that. A third objective is participation and inclusion. We want to show that everyone can contribute, no matter their background or skills. The project will include young people who face geographical, economic or social obstacles, and it will give them equal chances to take part and lead. This reflects the youth work principle of inclusion and the Erasmus+ focus on reaching those who are usually left out. We also want to achieve intercultural learning. By living together in Neraida, participants from different countries will discover each other’s cultures and learn to respect diversity. This is a core element of youth exchanges and youth work in general, because it helps young people to become more open-minded, tolerant and active as European citizens. Finally, our objective is to create multipliers. Through the Youthpass process, participants will be guided to reflect on their learning and to share it in their communities. By organising local workshops and contributing to digital materials, they will become peer educators who spread the results further. This matches youth work practice, where young people are encouraged not only to learn but also to take responsibility and inspire others. In summary, by implementing this project we want to: – educate young people about sustainability and upcycling through non-formal learning, – support their personal growth, teamwork and communication skills, – include those with fewer opportunities and make them feel capable, – promote intercultural dialogue and European identity, – empower participants to act as multipliers and share their learning with others. These objectives are realistic, rooted in youth work practice, and respond both to the needs of the participants and to the wider goals of the Erasmus+ programme.