Through this Youth Exchange, our main aim is to strengthen young people’s capacity to think critically, stand up against bullying, and become active multipliers of inclusion in their local communities. The project was co-created with participants during a follow-up meeting of a previous Erasmus+ activity, where young people such as Andrea (Croatia), Nemanja (Serbia), and Leila (Germany) identified misinformation, bullying, and a lack of intercultural dialogue as pressing issues they encounter daily. From a youth work practice perspective, the project seeks to provide participants with practical non-formal methods and peer-learning opportunities that can be directly applied in schools, youth centres, and grassroots initiatives. The first objective is to strengthen critical thinking and media literacy among young people. By the end of the exchange, at least 80% of participants will demonstrate improved ability to distinguish between credible and false information, measured through pre- and post-activity surveys. Activities such as “Truth or Lie” and “What Do You See?” will be designed as interactive workshops that youth workers and peer leaders can replicate later in their local communities. This ensures that young people not only practice critical thinking during the exchange but also gain ready-to-use methods to foster media literacy among their peers. The second objective is to build empathy and anti-bullying competences through experiential learning. Young people will design and facilitate at least five anti-bullying workshops (one per partner country), using non-formal methods such as forum theatre, case studies, and role-playing. These approaches are well established in youth work practice for developing empathy and empowering young people to intervene as active bystanders. By practicing these methods, participants will learn how to recognise bullying, understand its impact, and use creative approaches to prevent it, making their learning highly transferable to schools and youth groups. The third objective is to foster intercultural understanding and inclusive practices. During the exchange, participants will take part in at least three intercultural evenings and two peer-learning groups that intentionally mix young people from different countries. These sessions will allow them to share traditions, explore cultural differences, and challenge stereotypes in a safe, facilitated space. In youth work practice, intercultural evenings and mixed-group collaboration are proven methods for breaking down barriers, building solidarity, and helping young people appreciate diversity while learning practical strategies for inclusion. The fourth objective is to develop communication, facilitation, and leadership skills through peer learning. Each participant will be responsible for leading or co-facilitating at least one session during the exchange, while group leaders act as mentors and supporters. In addition, at least 25% of the participants will co-lead follow-up workshops in their communities, ensuring that ownership extends beyond the exchange itself. From a youth work perspective, this approach reflects the essence of peer-to-peer education: giving young people responsibility for facilitation strengthens their confidence, public speaking, and leadership skills while empowering them to become role models in their local contexts. The fifth objective is to multiply results through concrete follow-up initiatives. Within three months of the exchange, each national team will implement at least three peer-led dissemination activities, such as workshops, anti-bullying campaigns, intercultural evenings, or dialogue cafés, reaching a combined minimum of 200 peers across all countries. Embedding follow-up into youth work practice ensures that the exchange is not a one-time experience but part of an ongoing cycle of learning and action. It also strengthens the role of youth workers as multipliers, since they will support participants in transferring methods and knowledge to schools, NGOs, and community organisations. In this way, the project objectives are clear, measurable, and rooted in youth work practice. They directly use non-formal education methods, promote peer learning, and focus on intercultural understanding and youth empowerment. The project not only benefits the participants during the exchange but also creates tools, skills, and experiences that they can bring back to their local communities, ensuring a long-term and sustainable impact.