The project will aim to support young people with different social, cultural and economic backgrounds, especially those from rural areas, low‑income families, Roma and migrant communities and NEET youth, to develop their potential through non‑formal learning in the fields of crafts, creative entrepreneurship and community participation. It will be designed as a youth work initiative, not as vocational training and will focus on empowering young people to gain confidence, take initiative and become more active in their local communities.The youth mobility will be implemented in the town of Chepelare, Bulgaria, a rural mountain municipality with a strong tradition of local crafts and small family businesses, which makes it a highly relevant setting for exploring how cultural heritage and craftsmanship can be turned into modern, youth‑led initiatives. To better understand their needs, the partner organisations carried out a simple needs analysis with their youth groups (short surveys, informal interviews and group discussions). This confirmed wider European trends - young people in rural areas are at higher risk of exclusion and Eurostat reports that the NEET rate among rural youth is around 12 - 15%, higher than in cities, with particularly high levels in Southern and Eastern Europe. Young people in Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Italy and Germany reported similar challenges - lack of local opportunities and role models, uncertainty about how to use their talents and low awareness of eco‑friendly and digital ways to develop small initiatives, but also strong interest in crafts, creative work, green lifestyles and international exchanges. From a youth work perspective, the project will therefore seek to: -build confidence and sense of initiative among 30 young people (including at least 10 with fewer opportunities) through practical, non‑formal activities linked to crafts and small entrepreneurship; -develop key competences such as creativity, teamwork, intercultural communication, digital skills and entrepreneurship, in line with the Youthpass framework; -encourage participants to design small follow‑up actions in their own communities that will combine crafts, eco‑friendly practices and youth participation. Participants will be introduced to crafts and small businesses and will explore realistic opportunities for growth, creativity and local engagement. By combining traditional heritage with modern ideas, they will see how crafts and small initiatives can still be meaningful in today’s economy, especially when linked to responsible, eco‑friendly production and basic digital promotion. Workshops, simulations and field visits will focus on simple, youth‑friendly project ideas rather than formal business plans, so that participants will learn through experience without pressure to become professional entrepreneurs. Non‑formal methods such as role‑plays, group projects, creative workshops and peer reflection will be used throughout the exchange. Participants will learn from each other, from youth workers and from invited artisans and small entrepreneurs who will share real stories about their work. They will design and present small project concepts in mixed international teams, organise a simple public presentation or exhibition and reflect every day on what they will be learning. Inclusion and equal opportunities will be central to the project. Participants will be selected carefully, with clear priority for young people with fewer opportunities and they will receive additional preparation and support before and during the mobility. The programme will create a safe and supportive environment where everyone will feel respected, listened to and able to contribute, regardless of language level or previous experience. The project will also invite young people to look at wider social issues such as depopulation of rural areas, youth unemployment and the loss of traditional skills. Through guided discussions and reflection, they will explore how small youth‑led initiatives in crafts, culture and eco‑actions can help keep communities vibrant and connected, even if they will not immediately change economic statistics. In the end, the project will combine personal development with community impact and will prepare participants to act as multipliers and young leaders who will contribute to stronger, more inclusive and resilient local communities.