Welcome to RYCO
Regional Youth Cooperation Office
Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is an independently functioning institutional mechanism, founded by the Western Balkans 6 participants (WB 6): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, aiming to promote the spirit of reconciliation and cooperation between the youth in the region through youth exchange programs.
Make Your School a Superschool
Shared Futures: Youth Perceptions
on Peace in the Western Balkans
Young People Create
Regional Youth Agenda
Not Another Boring Handbook:Learn to Write Successful Projects
NEWS
RYCO Secretary General in Civil Society&Think Thank Forum in Berlin
In response to an invitation from the Aspen Institute and the Southeast Europe Association, our Secretary-General, Mr. Albert Hani, participated...
Youth Leading the Way: RYCO Youth Talk Explores YPS and Digital Rights in Tirana
TIRANA – The Local Branch Office of RYCO in Albania, in collaboration with SCiDEV, hosted the RYCO Youth Talk: YPS...
RYCO Youth Talk: Empowering Youth Through Solution-Oriented and Constructive Journalism in Sarajevo
RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with Deutsche Welle, hosted an inspiring RYCO Youth Talk on...
RYCO SG Albert Hani participated in the Foreign Affairs Ministerial of the Berlin Process
RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, participated in the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Berlin Process that took place in Berlin...
RYCO Hosts Capacity-Building Training for 100 Superschools Teachers in Serbia
Serbia, Vranjcka Banja – This week, RYCO successfully organized a capacity-building training event as part of the RYCO Superschools Exchange...
Exciting Opportunity: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer within RYCO's Project
Tirana - Are you passionate about data-driven insights and enhancing project impact? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking...
Meet the Heroes Who Make Our Community More Harmonious
In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the award ceremony for the 2024 Harmony Hero Awards took place at...
Apply for Peace Broadcasters - Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in partnership with Deutsche Welle, cordially invites young journalists and journalism students from the...
Intercultural Competencies in Sports: A Platform for Young Athletes to Combat Prejudice, Discrimination, and Promote Gender Equality
Recognizing the key role of sports in building a better and fairer society, the seventh youth camp on “Intercultural Competencies...
RYCO SG Review on International Peace Day
30 Years of Peacebuilding: A Journey of Courage, Persistence, and Hope This 21st of September, as we celebrate International Peace...
Peace Day: Youth Empowerment and Peacebuilding
WESTERN BALKANS – On September 21st, the world unites to celebrate the International Day of Peace, established by the United...
Meet the 30 Young Participants of the International Youth Exchange in Berlin
Western Balkans - The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in collaboration with Bürger Europas e.V. and supported by the German...
SG Hani in Beyond Borders SALTO Conference in Bonn
RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani, attended a conference organized by the "Beyond Borders Stakeholders Conference", in Bonn. He shared RYCO's...
Meet the Superschools in Kosovo* – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation
PRISTINA- 8 schools from Kosovo have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, and their proposed projects, which will...
Strengthening Regional Youth Cooperation: A Meeting Between RYCO and the Deputy Minister of European Affairs
Skopje - Today, a productive meeting was held between representatives of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Victorija Trajkov,...
Six Young Designers from the Western Balkans Create New Permanent Logo for the Berlin Process Summit
The Berlin Process Summit has officially introduced a new visual identity, created by a talented team of six young designers...
Meet the Superschools in Albania – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation
Tirana- 16 schools from Albania have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, and their proposed projects, which will...
Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation
Sarajevo- 16 schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded the title of “Super School” this year, and their proposed...
We are hiring: Advocacy Expert!
Western Balkans – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for an Advocacy Expert! Job Description The advocacy expert is responsible...
Final List of Participants of the MIRAI program 2024/2025
We are thrilled to announce the final selection of participants for the 2024/2025 edition of Western Balkans Meet Japan –...
Call for Applications: A Social Entrepreneurship Program in the Western Balkans
For the fifth year running, the Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs (RISE) is launching a Call for Applications for its...
Meet the Superschools in Montenegro - Exchange and mobility of high school students in the Western Balkans contributes to reconciliation and better regional cooperation
PODGORICA - 5 schools from Montenegro received the title of "Superschool" this year, and their conceptual projects, which will contribute...
SG Hani in 33rd Economic Forum in Poland: Enabling paths for young people to bring innovations and actively participate in decision making is of high importance
RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani participated in 33rd Economic Forum, three-day event that gathered together in Polish city Karpacz more...
Meet the Superschools in Serbia: Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans Contributing to Reconciliation and Improved Regional Cooperation
BELGRADE – This year, 30 schools from Serbia have been awarded the title "Superschools," and their projects, which will contribute...