Through the Youth Exchange “Connected, Not Consumed”, we aim to respond to current challenges young people face in relation to digital life, well-being, and participation. From a youth work perspective, the project seeks to create meaningful learning spaces where young people can pause, reflect, and better understand how digital environments influence their daily lives, emotions, and relationships. One of the main objectives of the project is to foster digital activism, and boost young people’s awareness of their digital habits and their impact on personal well-being. Many young people are constantly connected, yet rarely have the opportunity to reflect on how this affects their concentration, emotional health, and sense of balance. Through non-formal, experience-based activities, the project encourages young people to observe their own behaviour without judgement and to develop more conscious and self-directed choices. Our project also aims to develop digital literacy and critical thinking skills. In a media environment shaped by emotions, algorithms, and constant information flow, young people need tools to question content, recognise manipulation, and understand how narratives influence perception. By using creative and reflective methods, the project supports young people in becoming more critical and informed users of digital media. From an intercultural youth work perspective, the project promotes dialogue and mutual learning among young people from different countries and backgrounds. By sharing experiences related to digital life across cultures, participants develop empathy, communication skills, and a broader European perspective on common challenges. Therefore, “Connected, Not Consumed” Erasmus+ projcect aims to empower young people in digital activism, also actively participate in shaping and sharing messages about digital well-being. Through co-creation, reflection, and dissemination activities, participants strengthen their sense of agency and confidence, while youth workers and organisations involved enrich their practice with new methods that can be reused in future youth work initiatives. The project aims to support young people in becoming more aware, resilient, and active participants in a digital society, while strengthening youth work practices that are relevant, reflective, and connected to real life.