"Despite The differences» is a youth exchange project under the Erasmus+ European program. 8 young French, 8 Russian-speaking Ukrainians and 8 Ukrainians whose mother tongue is Ukrainian will meet in Lviv , Ukraine, for 10 days from the 2d to the 11th of August 2014 I order to discuss cultural differences, languages, human and democratic values through artistic creativity. We would like to deal with universal values such as respect, solidarity, equality, tolerance using creative activities as a universal tool. Young people have the opportunity to share their views, discover new traditions and varied environments by developing in themselves the respect for cultural diversity and the desire to fight against racism and xenophobia. We hope to achieve our goals using creative methods, non- formal education, which include games, presentations, workshops, excursions and discussions. Our methods are based on the promotion of active citizenship and personal development by initiating young people to take responsibility, take initiative and tackle the challenges. The objectives of the project: - Promote mutual understanding and tolerance among young people from different cultures through creative activities; - Develop the skills of young people connected with the creation of new ideas and the organization of cultural events; - Promote equality, active involvement, anti -discrimination, creativity and inclusion by means of art; - Ensuring the exchange of know- how and life skills of participants; - Stimulate the initiative of youth, creativity and spontaneity; - Increase the self-esteem of young people; - Promotion of methods of non- formal education; - Improve knowledge of cultures and countries involved in the project; - Promote European awareness among young people. All activities will be animated by experienced trainers capable to transmit knowledge and know-how within the different disciplines. Young people involved in the project are young people with fewer opportunities. Their participation in the exchange will initiate to take a more active role in their personal, professional and social life.