Several positive audits and evaluations conducted Major reform processes that recently took place in RYCO are based on the policy agenda that emphasizes effective governance. Proper management of the funds is recognized as one of the main components in this framework. As a part of the policy assessment, in cooperation with partners, donors, stakeholders and
read moreRYCO Kicks-Off the “Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R)” program focused on knowledge exchange and international solidarity education The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) has onboarded a new project, ‘Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R),’ aiming to provide opportunities for young people in Albania to exchange knowledge on civil commitment and learn from the experience of their
read moreMitrovica- In a meaningful gathering at the Diakonie Youth Center in Mitrovica on January 25, 2024, the German and French Embassies in Pristina, in collaboration with RYCO, organized a Fish Bowl Discussion on reconciliation. This event, commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and the 5th anniversary of the Aachen Treaty, brought together representatives
read moreTirana – Good relations between Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and National Youth Agency of Albania (NYA) will be continued and further strengthened through various joint activities and initiatives for youth empowerment – this was a joint message from the meeting of RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani and Head of Local Branch Office Albania, Kreshnik
read moreTirana – The RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call winners recently convened in Tirana for a two-day workshop. The participants were officially greeted by RYCO team representatives and Secretary General Albert Hani who highlighted the pivotal role of supporting innovative ideas that bring about positive change and yield impact in the region. The participants engaged in a
read moreTetovo – The “Empowering Youth for Peace and Security” workshop, a joint initiative by the Center for Education and Development and Multikultura, supported by RYCO, was successfully conducted on 22 and 23 December 2023 in Tetovo, Polog Region. This two-day workshop engaged 20 young participants from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the Polog Region.
read moreBečići – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro in cooperation with Youth Network of Montenegro organized “Capacity Building Training in the domain of the UN Agenda 2250 “Youth, Peace and Security”. Held in Hotel Mediteran in Bečići from December 15th to 17th, 2023, this training gathered 17 young representatives from various CSOs, youth organizations,
read moreBosnia and Herzegovina – Recently, local activities in several cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina were organized as our team from LBO BIH visited Tuzla, Brčko, and Banja Luka. This is a continuation of the activities that started with the YPS MeetUp event in Sarajevo and the Capacity Building Training that was organized previously in Mostar.
read moreRYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, participated as a speaker at the side event on the Youth, Peace and Security agenda, organized by the Permanent Missions of Albania, France and Germany to the United Nations. The event was organized with the aim to exchange insights and best practices related to youth-led initiatives in the context of
read moreDear Applicants, We want to express our gratitude towards all of you who have shown interest and made efforts to participate in the First Call for the Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund. In the First Call for the Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund, we are happy to share that we have received 95 project proposals
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