What we aim to achieve by implementing this Youth Exchange is not just organizing an international mobility, but creating a real change in how young people relate to bullying, indifference, and the idea of community. From a youth work practice perspective, the project is designed as a transformative educational process, not simply a series of activities. First of all, we want to combat social indifference by developing practical empathy. From our experience working with young people, we have noticed that many of them know bullying is wrong, yet they do not intervene. Not because they do not care, but because they are afraid or they simply do not know how to react. Through this project, we aim for the 38 participants to concretely learn how to intervene in a safe and responsible way in situations of exclusion or discrimination. Our objective is that by the end of the exchange, each participant will be able to identify at least three forms of bullying and apply clear non-violent intervention methods that they have practiced during the activities. A second objective is the creation of a truly safe space, not just one declared on paper. In youth work, a safe space is not a slogan but a basic condition for learning. We want participants to experience acceptance, respect, and vulnerability without fear of being judged. When a young person feels heard and validated, courage to engage begins to grow. From this perspective, the project aims to increase participants’ self-confidence and sense of self-efficacy, so they feel more capable of taking active roles in their communities. Another important objective is empowerment through kindness. In the current context of Central and Eastern Europe, where statistics show high levels of social exclusion risk and increasing cyberbullying, we believe kindness needs to be revalued as a social strength, not a weakness. During the youth exchange, participants will work on assertive communication, self-representation, and empathetic leadership. We want them to leave with concrete tools to hold presentations, facilitate discussions, and initiate small campaigns or workshops in their schools. From a youth work practice perspective, our objectives are directly connected to the development of key competences: communication, critical thinking, intercultural cooperation, and civic initiative. Young people are not just beneficiaries, but co-creators of the process. They will facilitate sessions, contribute to evaluation, and design follow-up plans. This is essential because empowerment cannot be taught theoretically, it must be experienced. We also aim for the project to create a multiplier effect. In the medium term, our objective is for each national group to organize at least one local anti-bullying or inclusion-focused activity, using the methods learned during the exchange. In this way, the impact does not remain only at an individual level, but is transferred into communities. In the long term, what we want to achieve is a shift in mindset: from “it’s safer not to get involved” to “I can do something, even if it’s a small step.” We may not change large systems overnight, but if we manage to change how these young people react to injustice, then the project has achieved its purpose. For us, this is what social sustainability looks like in practice – healthier relationships, more empathy, and less silence in the face of bullying.