We want to implement this Youth Exchange because many of us live in communities where different religions and cultures coexist, yet real understanding is often missing. In everyday life and especially online, young people are exposed to stereotypes, misinformation and hate speech that can quickly create a pattern of “us vs. them” thinking, fear and tension. At the same time, religion, identity and values are often treated as “too sensitive” to discuss, so important conversations are avoided until conflicts appear and young people lack safe spaces to ask questions, meet across differences and learn from each other. Through non-formal education, we will create a supportive environment where participants can reflect on their own identity and beliefs, learn how religion and tradition shape daily life in different contexts, and reduce prejudice through real contact and personal stories. The exchange will strengthen practical skills for respectful dialogue and ethical communication—how to listen, disagree without attacking, ask questions with respect, and respond constructively when someone is targeted, including in online spaces. The project is grounded in shared values as a basis for peaceful coexistence in pluralistic societies. Inspired by the concept of a Global Ethic (Hans Küng), participants will explore common principles such as human dignity, fairness and respect, and practise communicating in ways that protect dignity and prevent discrimination, exclusion and the spread of harmful narratives. Our main objective is to build understanding and respect between young people from different religious and non-religious backgrounds, to promote peaceful cohesion instead of fear and misunderstanding. We want to: Raise awareness and build respect and curiosity for religious diversity, different worldviews and identities, and understand that no one should be reduced to one label; learn about traditions and everyday practices in a simple, real way, so stereotypes and fear can decrease; practise practical dialogue and ethical communication skills (active listening, empathy, “I-messages”, nonviolent communication and de-escalation), including how to disagree respectfully; learn about the concept of Global Ethic as a point of reference and shared values within multiple worldviews and philosophies; recognise stereotypes, discrimination and hate speech (especially online), strengthen media literacy, and learn constructive ways to respond (including creative methods like Image and Forum Theatre); experience interreligious dialogue through real contact and concrete formats (Dialogue Café, teamwork, interreligious city tour/visits), and exchange perspectives between countries; enhance self-efficacy and feel confident in implementing local projects in participants’ communities; feel confident to organise or support future Erasmus+ projects related to interfaith topics. From the perspective of youth work practice, this Youth Exchange will strengthen participants’ competences to create safe learning spaces, facilitate intercultural and interreligious dialogue with non-formal methods, and support young people to challenge stereotypes and hate speech while building respectful communication and active citizenship skills they can apply in their daily lives and local youth activities. With this Youth Exchange, we aim to equip participants with skills and social competencies through experience-based learning to promote peacebuilding at the local, national, and international levels.