This youth exchange brings together underprivileged young people from Belgium, Spain, Austria and Norway who grow up in socially and economically disadvantaged circumstances, often in institutions and with a migration background.

The project creates a safe international space where they can meet peers from other countries, explore religion, culture and society, and experience what it means to live in a multicultural Europe. Through non-formal learning, they reflect on their own identity and position in the world, build self-confidence and develop skills that are normally out of reach due to financial, social and cultural barriers.

The exchange also aims to open doors to future Erasmus+ mobility, showing participants that Europe and international opportunities are also for them.

The project aims to:

Promote intercultural learning and tolerance

• Deepen understanding of different religions, cultures and lifestyles
• Gain insight into multicultural societies and young people’s own place within them

Support personal development and self-confidence

• Encourage self-reflection, self-growth and self-respect
• Strengthen leadership, communication and social skills

Broaden horizons for underprivileged youth

• Provide a wider perspective on life, beyond their local environment and institutions
• Raise awareness of what is happening in the world and how it relates to them

Build connections and future opportunities

• Create international friendships and networks
• Encourage future participation in Erasmus+ and other mobility schemes

Enhance employability and participation

• Provide concrete experience in teamwork, project planning and intercultural cooperation
• Offer a meaningful experience that can be added to their CV and used in job or study applications