Project HOPE arose from participation in several national and international activism projects. The exchange focuses on helping youth understand and engage in democratic processes. In order to achieve this involvement, youngsters need to be educated about European institutions. By practical implementation of simulation of the work of the European Parliament following the theoretical lectures, we believe in creating permanent knowledge and first hand experience. Additionally, essential is the need of development of their independent employability and communication skills. The exchange is activating the participants by encouraging them to share experiences, as well as provide them with information.The proposed exchange, hosted by the Youth Educational Forum in Skopјe, Macedonia, will gather 24 participants and 10 youth leaders from Macedonia, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Kosovo. The youngsters will be accomodated together in the heart of Macedonia’s capital. They will spend ten days together, from the 23th of June to the 2th of July.The main aim of the project is to increase awareness about youngsters’ possibilities nowadays. Three approaches will be taken to the problem of youth passivity: learning European values, practicing activism in democracy and developing necessary skills. Each of the three parts (European Values through EU Institutions, Youth Activation in a Democratic Society and Challenges and Experiences of Youth Employability) includes a team-oriented methodology. Activities are primarily interactive, with participants either leading the discussion or working in groups. The exchange will also promote the communication and tolerance between the individuals. Additionally, Project HOPE will influence the youth to continue developing actions within the Youth in Action program .