In the European context of constant mobility and contact between diverse cultures, promoting a healthy and positive attitude towards multiculturalism has always been essential, but now, in the tension inherent to the humanitarian tragedy of Syria and consequent forced migration, it is critical.In Agueda, host city, unaccustomed to contact with other cultures, it is essential to promote intercultural dialogue oriented experiences that begin the process of inclusion being a reality and openness to others a given.There is no denying the important role that young people have in changing the social paradigm. It is essential to promote the empowerment of these young volunteers so that they can assume their role as social agents, actors of change, either in Agueda, or in their communities.Therefore, with this project, we assume two complementary core missions: combat in a structured way the latent xenophobia in our region by promoting the development of an attitude of openness towards others, and promote the training of young Europeans so that they can take action and contribute to the solution of social problems of Europe and their communities in particular.OBJECTIVES:a) To promote intercultural dialogue and tolerance in ruralized communities;b) To sensitize young people to the values, rights and duties of European citizenship;c) Promote the acquisition by volunteers of essential practical knowledge for an active European citizenship;d) To promote non-formal education as a methodology for the development of essential skills;e) To develop the quality management of the organizations involved in relation to EVS;NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4 young volunteers (20-30) of European countries with an interest in boosting intercultural dialogue sessions with young people of our community and interested in developing entrepreneurship skills.ACTIVITIES:1. Preparatory Local Sessions to promote preparation in terms of interculturality, task-related, and information on the hosting logistics;2. Volunteering in Portugal:a) Culture @ Águeda - In weekly sessions with young people (13-17), volunteers promote the sharing of cultures, the reflection on European citizenship and intercultural tolerance;b) Intercultural Media - Ina weekly basis, volunteers will boost social media with content related to Culture @ Águeda sessions and with the importance of tolerance in intercultural dialogue;LAB OF IDEAS: Volunteers will have technical assistance for the acquisition of skills related to processing needs into ideas and actions.METHODOLOGY: Activities based on non-formal education, group dynamics, discussion and reflection among peers, experimenting with various techniques, direct contact with the community and young people, brainstorming, among others;RESULTS AND IMPACTS:a) intercultural and interpersonal competence increased, the result of prolonged contact with the Other;b) Development of European citizenship;c) Increased civic engagement of volunteers in action-decision procedures in their communities;d) Development of skills related to youth initiative;e) Organizations with greater capacity to act on a European level with quality;f) Greater openness to cultural differences and more interest in learning about European cultures in our communities;g) Recognition of non-formal education as a methodology for the development of soft skills among young people; LONG-TERM BENEFITS:a) Recognition of EVS as an opportunity for learning, growth and development of core competencies for greater youth employability;b) raising awareness of the importance of developing intercultural dialogue in rural communities in a structured and extended in time intervention, as a way to combat xenophobic behavior that put into question the values of Europe;c) Awareness of the importance of social education, through experimentation and direct contact, for maintaining a climate of inclusion and peace in Europe.