In a context of economic and social transition in Europe, four organisations active in the fields of youth and social inclusion have decided to work together on the development of a youth exchange project. The project will bring together 18 young Europeans and provide them with a framework for a common reflection on the construction of a Europe committed to the responsible use of resources and to inclusive growth. The young participants are enrolled in a training scheme and/or are looking for a job. The partners have set the following objectives: - provide a framework of exchange involving young people in the construction of a “suspended garden” project accessible to elderly people. The objective of this activity is to develop the capacity of participants to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team and also to demonstrate the importance of having access to healthy food. - Support the acquisition of new skills for the young participants including: learning to learn, learn to set goals and achieve them, being able to adapt, to show solidarity and tolerance, ability to explore other cultures, customs and social references; - The development of a sustainable youth exchange scheme and the establishment of a medium-term strategic partnership on exchanges of young people enrolled in vocational training courses (gardens, heritage and crafts annexes). The proposed activities are based on non-formal learning methodologies. The youngsters will acquire and develop skills and competences by experiencing new cultures, the responsible use of resources, the solidarity, by learning from examples of inclusive economic initiatives, by engaging and participating in a group, by developing a common project beyond cultural differences and language barriers. At the end of the project we expect the young people involved to feel more confident in their ability to initiate, adapt and find creative and innovative solutions and share their projects with youngsters of different cultures and customs. In the long term we expect that this youth exchange will be the base for establishing a platform of youth exchange network focused on various themes and a strategic partnership that will allow us to share our observations and experiences and strengthen the cooperation with public bodies and policy makers in the field of youth policies.