Today, young people need intercultural contact and trust-based relationships more than ever. However, language barriers, prejudices, and cycles of social exclusion make it difficult for young people to build meaningful interactions, develop a sense of belonging, and act with an awareness of active citizenship. Increasing migration mobility and diversity across Europe has further highlighted the importance of youth work; bringing together young people from different cultures in safe, inclusive, and creative spaces has become an urgent need. According to European Commission data, as of 2024 there are 44.7 million non-EU-born people in the EU, which corresponds to about 10% of the population. In countries with high migration intensity, such as Malta, 28.3% of the population is foreign-born, while in low-rate countries such as Romania, this figure is only 2.8%. This difference shows that the needs of young people for contact, inclusion, and inclusive communication vary by country, while also revealing the necessity of a common ground. In addition, the lack of language proficiency prevents young people from communicating with their peers on an equal level; in Malta, more than half of foreign-born residents speak the host country language very little or not at all. This picture clearly demonstrates the need for multilingual and accessible youth work. The problem is not limited to language barriers. According to Eurostat data, in 2023 the NEET rate among the 15–29 age group across Europe was 11.2%, while in Romania the rate for young women rose to as high as 24.8%. Fragile employment patterns and the risk of social exclusion weaken young people’s channels of social participation and make it difficult for them to devote time to volunteering and citizenship practices. On the perception level, young people also witness discrimination and micro-exclusions in their daily lives. All these indicators confirm the need for an approach in youth work that breaks prejudices, develops empathy, is supported by safe space rules, and prioritizes creative forms of expression. In the context of Turkey, the situation becomes even more significant. Turkey has long been one of the countries hosting the largest number of refugees in the world. This increases the daily contact of local young people with refugee and migrant youth, making inclusive facilitation skills and intercultural communication critical for youth work. Our overall goal is to strengthen intercultural understanding, empathy, and social cohesion among young people. In line with this goal, we will support refugee and disadvantaged young people to interact with their peers in a safe, equal, and active way; we will strengthen their sense of belonging through intercultural dialogue and develop their active citizenship skills. Our specific objectives are as follows: 1. To increase participants’ knowledge and awareness of intercultural dialogue, anti-discrimination approaches, and principles of inclusion. 2. To develop empathetic communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills through storytelling, drama, and art-based practices. 3. To strengthen young people’s mutual trust, solidarity, and social cohesion skills by providing opportunities for joint production and creative cooperation with peers from different cultures. This project will not be limited to knowledge transfer in the context of youth work but will also ensure the active involvement of young people in learning processes. Participants will bring prejudices to the stage and produce alternative solutions through forum theatre and drama activities; they will have the opportunity to express their identities in a safe environment through storytelling workshops; and they will develop a common language with peers from different cultures through art and creative products. Through activities such as “Bias Mapping,” “Empathy Cards,” and “Intercultural Communication Workshop,” young people will gain individual awareness while also experiencing solidarity within group dynamics. In addition, young people will transfer the skills they develop during the project to their own communities, thereby strengthening the multiplier effect of youth work. Through multiplier events, local workshops, and online sharing, young people who are not directly involved in the project will also be reached. In this way, the project will not only be a short-term learning experience but will also create lasting transformations in the youth ecosystem. In conclusion, with this project our aim is not only to strengthen intercultural understanding and inclusion but also to ensure that young people gain the skills to carry these values into their own lives and communities. Youth work in this project is at the center both as a method (learning by doing, peer education, creative expression) and as a goal (empowering young people, increasing social participation); thus, the project becomes a strong tool that responds to Europe’s current needs