In September 2023, the region of Thessaly in Greece was struck by devastating floods. Entire communities were submerged; homes, schools, and public spaces were damaged or destroyed. Though physical reconstruction continues, the emotional toll on young people remains. Many now live with deep eco-anxiety, feeling unsafe about their future, uncertain what might come next, and lacking ways to manage these feelings. This experience is not unique to Greece. Youth in Bulgaria face wildfires while in Romania, floods recur every year and in Turkey, earthquakes are a constant threat. Recently in Jordan, prolonged droughts and rural exclusion become more and more often. These events differ in their causes and effects, but the emotional response is shared. Across Europe, young people are anxious, following scary news about climate change and often feeling powerless. Research confirms the scope of this distress. A Lancet survey of 10,000 young people across 10 countries found that 59 % are “very or extremely worried” about climate change, and 45 % say it affects their daily life (The Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 5, Issue 12, e863 - e873) . Studies on post-disaster mental health show that nearly one-third of those affected by natural disasters may develop PTSD, anxiety, or depression, with symptoms often lasting years. Another important concept is solastalgia, defined by philosopher Glenn Albrecht (2005) as the distress caused when one’s home environment changes in a harmful way. Solastalgia has been widely observed in rural and disadvantaged communities facing floods, wildfires, and droughts, where identity and belonging are closely tied to the land. A second, equally important need is inclusion. Many young people in our consortium live in rural or disadvantaged communities. They already face fewer chances for mobility, and when disasters strike, they are often the most vulnerable. Isolation, lack of support, and limited access to mental health services deepen their anxiety. They need accessible and safe spaces where they can connect, share experiences, and see that they are not alone. They also need pathways into activism and solidarity so that fear becomes participation and despair becomes community action. This youth exchange has been designed as a direct response. For nine days, 36 young people from Greece, Jordan, Romania, Turkey, and Bulgaria will live and learn together in Thessaly, the region hit by the floods. Activities use creative and non-formal methods that directly support resilience and solidarity: - Body mapping helps participants identify and release stress stored in their bodies. - Photovoice gives them a way to capture and share emotions through images. - Poetry and collage provide safe entry points for self-expression, especially for those less confident with words. - Comics and zine-making turn personal stories into advocacy tools, showing that youth voices matter in the public sphere. - Collaborative art installations build solidarity by transforming individual feelings into collective creations. - Volunteering in nature connects participants to the land and to each other, showing that even small acts of care have meaning. The project does not aim to provide technical solutions to climate change. Instead, it creates a safe and inclusive environment where young people can process their experiences, grow stronger together, and turn anxiety into resilience, creativity, and shared activism at a European level.