International youth exchange “E.C.O.: Educate, Create, Overcome” brings together 36 young people 18-25 y.o. from 6 countries (Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, Germany, Croatia and Moldova). The project takes place in Sumy, Ukraine and lasts for 8 days. The main theme of this youth exchange is environmental protection. Young people will learn about and discuss the most important environmental problems and risks exist in their countries and the whole Europe. Participants will learn how citizens (both individually and as a group) can influence to make the environmental situation better. The objectives of the project are: to promote responsible and eco-friendly behavior among young people; to promote active citizenship and to foster young people’s sense of European citizenship; to help young people to understand their role as a part of the present and future of Europe; to promote tolerance between people from different countries; to create a place for multicultural learning and understanding. The methods, which will be used, all based on the non-formal education principles: group work and discussions, simulations and role plays, creative workshops, intercultural nights, intercultural workshops, teambuilding and trust building activities, energizers, ice-breakers, getting to know each other activities, reflection groups, “living library”, creative art workshops, excursions etc. As a result of the project participants will create and conduct educational interactive activity for the local school youth with the purpose to promote eco-friendly behavior. The applicant organization Center for European Initiatives is a hosting partner in the project.