Young people across Europe continue to encounter discrimination and social exclusion that hinder their ability to engage meaningfully in intercultural and community life. According to the 2023 Eurobarometer on Discrimination in the European Union, around 21 percent of people aged 15 and over reported experiencing discrimination or harassment in their daily lives, indicating that exclusionary experiences remain widespread across multiple areas of life. These experiences are particularly prevalent among people living at risk of poverty or social exclusion, who report discrimination in contexts such as access to services or public spaces more than those not at risk. These trends intersect with broader patterns of social exclusion and limited access to participatory spaces, which affect young people’s sense of belonging and identity. According to the EU Youth Goal #3 Inclusive Societies research, approximately one-third of young people in Europe are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, many of whom lack adequate access to social rights and opportunities for inclusion. This context suggests that young people face not only economic barriers but also social, cultural and attitudinal barriers that limit their opportunities to form strong identities and engage collaboratively across differences. At the same time, evidence shows that discrimination and exclusion related to ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality and other grounds remain significant challenges. For example, surveys on Roma youth indicate that up to 95 percent have encountered discriminatory words, behaviours or gestures, with 68 percent experiencing racism in educational settings. Such exclusionary realities directly affect young people’s ability to articulate their experiences and to participate equitably in social life. Addressing these issues through structured reflection, dialogue and narrative exchange responds directly to documented gaps in inclusive and intercultural learning opportunities according to European Youth Forum article. The participating countries in this project represent distinct and intersecting challenges related to identity, inclusion and intercultural understanding. In Austria and Spain, young people experience exclusionary attitudes and social barriers that limit access to inclusive interaction and participatory opportunities, and national youth policy frameworks emphasise the importance of fostering inclusion and intercultural awareness. In Türkiye, where approximately 12.7 million young people represent about 15 per cent of the population and face persistent socio-economic barriers including high unemployment and limited access to opportunities, identity and inclusion issues are shaped by diverse migration realities and uneven regional development. In Serbia and the wider Western Balkans region, Balkan Barometer Survey 2024 report that while over half of respondents see European Union membership positively, a notable portion remains sceptical, indicating contested narratives around European identity and belonging. This reflects that young people in these contexts are exposed to diverse and sometimes polarised views about transnational belonging and civic engagement. In Italy and other European contexts, relevant data emphasise that structural discrimination persists, with official efforts underway to improve data collection on lived experiences of discrimination. This points to ongoing challenges young people face when confronting exclusion based on ethnicity, gender identity or other characteristics, and it demonstrates the need for inclusive, reflective learning processes that help youth make sense of their experiences and navigate complex social dynamics. The facts shows that young people across the partner countries face political, social and cultural barriers that affect how they understand identity, belonging and participation. Structured storytelling, reflective dialogue and intercultural learning are key educational methods that respond to these documented needs by equipping youth with tools to engage with diversity, understand varied perspectives and build mutual respect. Objectives of the Project - To strengthen participants’ ability to articulate personal and collective narratives related to identity, belonging, diversity and community life. - To build competencies in active listening, respectful dialogue and ethical storytelling as tools for social inclusion and intercultural understanding. - To facilitate intercultural learning by connecting young people from diverse cultural and societal contexts through structured narrative exchange. - To develop key competences among participants, including empathy, communication, critical reflection and collaborative problem-solving. - To enhance participants’ understanding of how to contribute to inclusive dialogue