The project aims to reconnect young people with their health, environment, and food systems—areas often overlooked in formal education and particularly inaccessible to those living in rural or disadvantaged regions. Drawing from the results of our youth survey “Pollinate Your Life,” which revealed low levels of healthy habits, limited physical activity, and lack of ecological knowledge among young people aged 18–30, this youth exchange directly responds to documented needs. From a youth work perspective, it creates a participatory, inclusive, and non-formal learning space where young people can explore the links between personal well-being, environmental sustainability, and active citizenship while strengthening key competences through practical experience and intercultural exchange. The primary aim is to address the disconnection young people face between their daily habits, their well-being, and their relationship with the natural world. Youth work plays a crucial role in closing this gap by providing informal, accessible pathways to learning, growth, and participation. This project uses non-formal education to empower participants as active co-creators of their learning rather than passive recipients. Specific objectives of the project are to: – Increase knowledge of pollinators and biodiversity: at least 80% of participants will demonstrate improved understanding of pollinators’ role in food systems and ecological balance, measured through pre/post reflections and creative outputs. – Promote healthy lifestyle habits: through daily movement sessions, healthy cooking labs, and mindfulness activities, at least 75% of participants will report increased motivation to adopt healthier habits in their own lives. – Develop environmental responsibility and critical thinking: participants will take part in hands-on activities such as planting pollinator-friendly gardens, preparing sustainable meals, and evaluating consumption choices, fostering a sense of ecological stewardship. – Foster active citizenship and initiative: each national group will co-create at least one follow-up action or awareness activity in their community within two months of the exchange and contribute to a youth-led digital campaign on sustainability and health. – Build transversal competences: through non-formal learning methods and reflection sessions, participants will strengthen teamwork, communication, creativity, self-awareness, and intercultural understanding, documented via Youthpass and self-assessment tools. Monitoring and evaluation will be integrated throughout the project. Pre- and post-activity questionnaires, daily reflection groups, peer feedback, and creative expression will assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and competences. Youthpass will serve as both a recognition and self-evaluation tool. Partner organizations will collect follow-up reports on local actions to measure multiplier effects. In terms of youth work practice, the project reflects key principles of the Erasmus+ Programme: empowerment, voluntary participation, experiential learning, and inclusion. Participants will shape daily activities, take on leadership roles, reflect on their learning, and decide how to apply it in their own contexts. By including young people who may not usually have the chance to travel abroad—particularly from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds—the project demonstrates that youth work is open and accessible to all. This youth exchange connects personal growth with collective impact. It shows how non-formal education can foster healthier, stronger, and more environmentally aware generations, directly supporting the priorities of the Erasmus+ Programme, the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, and several UN Sustainable Development Goals (Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Climate Action, Life on Land, and Sustainable Communities). By combining evidence-based needs analysis with clear objectives and measurable outcomes, the project ensures both immediate learning benefits for participants and long-term value for their communities and partner organizations.