Stereotypes and prejudices are present in every society, and young people in Croatia, North Macedonia, Romania and Serbia are no exception. These harmful patterns affect not only those who are targeted, but also the people who hold them, as they limit openness, intercultural learning and personal growth. For disadvantaged young people, especially those in the sensitive age group of 15–18, the impact of stereotypes is even more harmful: it can lead to exclusion, bullying, lower self-confidence and mental health challenges. These issues affect most youth so participants on this project have decided to create this YE to empower themselves to fight against stereotypes, prejudices and bullying. This project is supported by the partner organizations as it is fully in accordance with their policies against youth violence and discrimination. Thus, partners will use this project to improve their ability to keep their learning environment safe and inclusive. The mission of this project is to create a safe intercultural space where young people can reflect on stereotypes, learn to challenge prejudices, and develop resilience to protect their own and others’ mental health. By combining intercultural learning with mental health awareness, we aim to empower participants to become more tolerant, empathetic, and inclusive in their daily lives and communities. Objectives of the project are: 1. Raise awareness of the harmful effects of stereotypes and prejudices, while reducing discrimination and violence among young people. Participants will critically explore stereotypes present in their societies against groups such as Roma, LGBTI people, refugees, women and rural youth. Through experiential learning (role plays, group discussions, and online tools like the Harvard Implicit Association Test), they will confront their own biases and develop empathy for those affected by exclusion. Participants will learn about bullying in schools, how bullying can lead to anxiety, depression, lack of self-confidence and decreased academic achievement. It can also lead to resentment and hatred of students (for harming them) and schools (for failing to protect them). In the most extreme form, these victims of bullying and violence in schools become murderers who often attack their own school to punish random students for violence committed against them when they were young. 2. Strengthen young people’s ability to protect mental health in the face of discrimination, online hate, and social pressure. The project will address how stereotypes and prejudices negatively impact self-worth, especially in the digital world where young people often face body-shaming, online bullying, and fake news. Participants will learn coping strategies, practice peer support, and reflect on how digital habits influence their mental wellbeing.