The exchange "Water and Youth, 2009" aims to connect young people from European Union(Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania) and Eastern European/Caucasian (Armenia, Georgia andRussia) countries with the aim to provide a platform to learn about the water resource situationin various parts of Europe, share experience, develop knowledge and skills on environment,water and sustainable development issues; as well as engage and empower them to advocate andparticipate in solving local environmental issues, especially in water issues.The seven day youth exchange will take place in Stepanavan, Armenia. Environment as aconnecting topic for youngsters will be an approach towards youth active civic participation andintercultural learning.