September 11, 2024
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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 projects, which…
September 5, 2024
by rycowborg
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 further to…
June 25, 2024
by rycowborg
WB Youth Cultural Fund Local Training in Montenegro
Bijelo Pole – Capacity building training for writing project proposals and project implementation was held between 21st and 23rd of June in…
May 20, 2024
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RYCO and Parliament of Montenegro Forge Path for Youth Empowerment and Regional Cooperation
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr. Edin Koljenović met with Vice President of the Parliament of Montenegro…
March 29, 2024
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RYCO Youth Talk in Podgorica Highlights Importance of Youth Empowerment and Inclusion in the Processes of Cooperation in the Western Balkans
Podgorica, March 28, 2024 – The RYCO Youth Talk held in the premisses of European House in Podgorica echoed a resounding message…
December 26, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO LBO MNE successfully organized YPS Capacity Building Training in Bečići
Bečići – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro in cooperation with Youth Network of Montenegro organized “Capacity Building Training in the…
November 17, 2023
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RYCO MNE & OSCE Training for strengthening capacities of NGO representatives in Montenegro
BAR– RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized Capacity Building Training for 14 representatives…
November 13, 2023
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RYCO MNE and OSCE Collaborate to Empower Young Journalists in Montenegro
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the second “Training on Intercultural…
October 26, 2023
by rycowborg
Creating peace through theater and art in Bar
BAR – Students and teachers of Secondary Vocational School Bar and Contemporary Art High School from Tuzla organized a theater play in…
September 13, 2023
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Strengthening Bonds Between RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro – Mr Edin Koljenović held a productive meeting with the Democratization Program…
August 26, 2023
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Training for Hajde students from the region
Podgorica – The high temperature didn’t stop us from working hard this week. After a long break, Hajde students from the region…
August 15, 2023
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Exploring Nature and Unity: Intercultural Youth Eco Kamp in Vusanje, Gusinje
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a three-day Intercultural Youth Eco Camp in cooperation with the local NGO from the north-…
August 10, 2023
by rycowborg
Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience that lets…
July 13, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO Leadership and Management Training in Budva
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized Leadership and Management Training for RYCO management with the support of the OSCE…
July 12, 2023
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RYCO in Montenegro meets the French Ambassador
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr.Edin Koljenović and the French Ambassador, Mr. Christian Thimonier, held a meeting…
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr Edin Koljenović met with the Director of the Directorate for…
Munich, Berlin – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr. Edin Koljenović and Program Officer, Ms. Bojana Lalatović, took part…
May 11, 2023
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RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes
KOLAŠIN – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a Youth Camp on “Intercultural Competencies in Sports” in Kolašin, from 8 to…
January 30, 2023
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Celebrates the 60 Anniversary of the Elysee Treaty with the German and French Embassies
PODGORICA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassies of France and Germany and with the French…
December 21, 2022
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European Union and the Council of Europe have launched a campaign for the Western Balkans – “Block the hatred. Share the love.”
PLJEVLJA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Council of Europe organized the activity Block the Hatred.…
December 8, 2022
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Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists organized by Local Branch Office in Montenegro
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the first Capacity Building Training…
November 25, 2022
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Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Montenegro successfully organized
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized Capacity Building Training for representatives…
November 22, 2022
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RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists from Montenegro
PODGORICA – RYCO is launching an open call for participation in the Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists on Intercultural dialogue and…
September 22, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO and Germany Award Nermina Hrnić from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2022 Berlin Process Summit Logo Competition
WESTERN BALKANS/GERMANY – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office, in partnership with the German Federal Government, has selected an entry of a young…
August 11, 2022
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Eco Camp in Gusinje and Plav
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro supported a four-day Eco Camp organized by the NGO Euromost for the third year in a…
August 10, 2022
by rycowborg
Open Call for Young Designers: 2022 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office, in partnership with the German Federal Government, organizes an open call for the design…
Budva, Montenegro – The EU Western Balkan Students Integration Summer Camp, a 3-day event consisting of workshops and training sessions, was organized…
July 8, 2022
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RYCO in Montenegro Meets States Secretary of the Ministry for Sports and Youth
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the newly appointed State Secretary of…
June 28, 2022
by rycowborg
MEETING WITH YOUTH – UNITED IN DIFFERENCES
Montenegro – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of France, organized three…
June 2, 2022
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RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes
BUDVA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a Youth Camp on Intercultural Competencies in Sports in Budva from 19…
BERANE – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of France organized Youth Talks…
May 20, 2022
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RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro meets with representatives of International Visegrad Fund and Slovakia Embassy in Montenegro
PODGORICA – Representative of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mrs Bojana Lalatovic met with the representatives of International Visegrad Fund…
April 19, 2022
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RYCO and Erasmus+ Offices in Montenegro to Work Together
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met National Erasmus+ Coordinator Ms Vanja Drljević and Representative…
OHRID – The RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje organized four-day training for RYCO senior…
April 12, 2022
by rycowborg
Youth from Montenegro, RYCO, Diplomats Discuss European Values
HERCEG NOVI – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Embassy of the French Republic, supported by the…
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Faculty of Political Science, University of…
April 5, 2022
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RYCO in Montenegro Meets EYCA Representatives
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with European Youth Card (EYCA) Director of…
March 24, 2022
by rycowborg
No Future without Truth and Reconciliation
WESTERN BALKANS – Since 2011, every 24 March marks the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights…
March 23, 2022
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Seven Days, 45 Young People, 1540 kilometres, Seven Western Balkan Cities
ROUTE WB6 Volunteer Caravan journey successfully concluded in Tirana WESTERN BALKANS – After a week of travelling throughout the region, conducting volunteering…
March 11, 2022
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Fifty Young People Travel Western Balkans in Volunteer Caravan
PODGORICA – As a part of the final stage of the ROUTE WB6 project, promoting youth mobility, volunteering and peacebuilding in the…
February 28, 2022
by rycowborg
Western Balkan Superschools Are Step Closer to Change Region
PRISTINA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a capacity building training within the RYCO Superschools Exchange Programme for 60 secondary…
February 23, 2022
by rycowborg
RISE Selects Second Generation of Entrepreneurs from Western Balkans for Financial and Technical Support
WESTERN BALKANS – For the second year in a row, two social businesses from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia…
February 15, 2022
by rycowborg
Meet the Superschools of Montenegro
Podgorica – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office’s (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the GIZ organized meeting entitled “Meet…
February 10, 2022
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RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Montenegro
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized a final event within its EU-supported project “Enhancing Youth Cooperation and Youth Exchange…
January 27, 2022
by rycowborg
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembrance and Dealing with Past Crucial for Peacebuilding
WESTERN BALKANS – As 27 January 2022 is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it commemorates the 77th anniversary of the liberation of…
January 24, 2022
by rycowborg
Schools from Region Are Becoming Superschools: RYCO Announces Final List of First Superschools Open Call
WESTERN BALKANS – On the occasion of the International Day of Education with the topic “Changing course, transforming education”, sixty secondary schools…
January 24, 2022
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Close Partner for Implementation of French Presidency of Council of EU’s Activities
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović and Youth Representative of Montenegro in the RYCO…
December 29, 2021
by rycowborg
With positive stories, a platform for the meeting of young people in the Western Balkans was presented – Hajde!
New Year’s gatherings are synonymous for good mood and a positive atmosphere, especially when you feel like everyone is eagerly waiting for…
December 25, 2021
by rycowborg
Hajde, hurry up, a new Regional Platform for Youth Cooperation is waiting for You!
The ‘Hajde!’ platform (www.hajde.media) is a new online meeting place for all young people who are interested in active participation in and…
December 24, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth go Hajde! New Year’s Meetup for Young Leaders from the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – After recently launching the youth platform “Hajde!”, RYCO wants to present it to you – the youth of the…
December 22, 2021
by rycowborg
Participants Selected: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan thank all the applicants…
December 22, 2021
by rycowborg
Young Athletes Promote Reconciliation and Cooperation in Montenegro
CETINJE – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in partnership with the Directorate of Sports and Youth of Montenegro, supported by…
December 14, 2021
by rycowborg
Students of Journalism from RYCO Regional Program Meet in Tirana
TIRANA – Within the regional program for students of journalism, a project funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Regional Youth…
December 10, 2021
by rycowborg
Fifteenth RYCO Governing Board Meeting Takes Place in Montenegro
PODGORICA – The 15th RYCO Governing Board Meeting under the Chairmanship of Montenegro is taking place in Podgorica from 9 to 11…
December 10, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets New OSCE Ambassador to Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović welcomed recently appointed Head of the OSCE Mission…
December 9, 2021
by rycowborg
Better Region Starts with Volunteering
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) organized the conference “A Better Region Starts with Volunteering” in Tirana on 7-8 December…
December 8, 2021
by rycowborg
Western Balkan Ministers of Youth and Education Work Together for Better Region
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), the Minister of State for Youth and Children of Albania and the Ministry of…
November 26, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro Organize Two Regional Activities
BUDVA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro and the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the Final Design and Validation Workshop…
November 26, 2021
by rycowborg
EU-Balkan Youth Forum, Hani: Youth to Unleash Their Potential at Home
ROME/WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO Secretary General Mr Albert Hani said that young people should stay in the Western Balkans because they are…
November 24, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE Project Is Double National #EEPA2021 Winner for Montenegro and Serbia
PORTOROŽ – National EEPA coordinators of Montenegro and Serbia have awarded the RISE (Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs) project as the national…
November 24, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia Promote Intercultural Learning
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Center…
November 18, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Intercultural Youth Hub in Kotor
KOTOR – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, supported by the French Embassy in Montenegro, organized the fifth Intercultural Youth Hub,…
November 17, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia Cooperate for Peace
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the…
November 16, 2021
by rycowb
International Day for Tolerance: Fostering Mutual Understanding and Peace
WESTERN BALKANS – The International Day for Tolerance was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1996, as a reminder…
November 12, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO’s Regional Strategy Forum Is Example of Different Region
FRUŠKA GORA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) has successfully concluded the Regional Strategy Forum aimed at gathering inputs from the…
November 10, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Meets Umbrella Youth Organizations from Western Balkans
BELGRADE – Our colleagues from the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia hosted the “2nd Meeting of the Umbrella Youth Organizations from…
November 9, 2021
by rycowb
Invitation to Tender for Communication and Visibility Campaign
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO is seeking for a service provider to carry through out the region a comprehensive communication and visibility campaign…
November 9, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Regional Peacebuilding with Young Leaders
Petrovac – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović took part in the School of Political Studies…
November 2, 2021
by rycowb
Invitation to Tender for Supply and Production of Branded Visibility Materials
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for supply and production of branded…
October 29, 2021
by rycowb
Apply for MIRAI Exchange Program: Western Balkans Meet Japan
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are implementing the youth…
October 27, 2021
by rycowborg
Call for Applications: External Expert for Facilitation of RYCO Strategy Development
WESTERN BALAKANS – With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is starting the…
October 21, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Superschools Info Session
PODGORICA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the Ministry for Education, Science, Culture and Sports organized an…
October 21, 2021
by rycowb
RISE Supports 129 Young Entrepreneurs in Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – The RISE project selected 129 young entrepreneurs gathered in 47 teams coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro,…
October 19, 2021
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Apply Now: Superschools Open Call for Pool of Mentors
WESTERN BALKANS – The newly initiated RYCO Superschools Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme is part of a multi-donor project co-financed by the…
October 13, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Strengthens Youth Intercultural Competencies in Sports
KOLAŠIN – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a Youth Camp on Intercultural Competencies in Sports that took place in…
October 12, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Travel Management and Other Related Services for RYCO LBO in Montenegro
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for travel management and other related…
October 12, 2021
by rycowb
Open Call: Participate in Regional Conference on Entrepreneurship
WESTERN BALKANS – The Youth Entrepreneurial Service Foundation (YES Foundation) from North Macedonia in partnership with the Innovation Centre Banja Luka from…
October 11, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Holds Consultative Workshop with School Student Bodies
PODGORICA – Within the new RYCO strategy development process supported by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the RYCO Local Branch Office…
September 28, 2021
by rycowb
Make Your School a Superschool
WESTERN BALKANS – Applications for the RYCO Superschools Exchange Scheme are now open. This newly established opportunity for schools, students, and teachers…
September 22, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Podgorica Discusses Youth Dialogue and Democracy
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović participated in the final press conference of the…
September 21, 2021
by rycowb
Peace Day: Youth Means Peace
WESTERN BALKANS – Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. Established in 1981 by…
September 20, 2021
by rycowborg
Apply Now! EU-Balkan Youth Forum “What is Europe?”
ROME/WESTERN BALKANS – The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is proud to convene the EU-Balkan Youth Forum next 22-26…
September 16, 2021
by rycowb
No Risk, No Borders: Western Balkans Youth Discuss Youth Risks
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA– Supported by RYCO within the fourth Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the European Union, the Drug Policy…
September 15, 2021
by rycowb
True Democracies Need Youth
WESTERN BALKANS – September 15 is celebrated as the International Day of Democracy after being established in 2007 through a resolution passed…
September 13, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Importance of Regional Initiatives
BELGRADE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović participated as a panelist in the consultations of…
September 8, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE Continues Supporting Social Entrepreneurship in Western Balkans and Launches Second Open Call for Young Social Entrepreneurs
A successful cooperation between France and the Western Balkans to enhance social and solidarity economy at the European level A press conference…
September 2, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia Strengthen Creative and Intercultural Capacities
MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Geological and…
September 1, 2021
by rycowb
YOUth Choose: Youth Unemployment – Difficult to Get a Job in Profession
Almost every second young person in Montenegro encounters difficulties when it’s about finding a job for which they were educated, according to…
September 1, 2021
by rycowb
Western Balkans Youth Challenge History to Shape Better Future
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/KOSOVO*/MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO within the fourth Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the European Union, the…
August 27, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE Launches Second Open Call to Support Young Social Entrepreneurs
WESTERN BALKANS – The six Local Incubators based in the Western Balkans are looking for young people from 18 to 35 years…
August 12, 2021
by rycowborg
International Youth Day: Shared Futures
What do young people in the Western Balkans think about the society they live in? With conflict in the not-so-distant past, peace…
August 12, 2021
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International Youth Day: Youth Are Key Partners for Change
WESTERN BALKANS – Each 12 August marks the celebration of the International Youth Day, designated by the United Nations (UN) in 1995…
ALBANIA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, supported by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Secondary Vocational School…
August 4, 2021
by rycowborg
YOUth Choose: Why Are Young People Leaving Their Homelands?
Departure of young people from Montenegro is an increasingly common occurrence Why do talented, skilled people leave their homelands and go abroad?…
August 4, 2021
by rycowborg
Sixteen Youth Attend First Regional Peace and Advocacy Camp (#PAC)
KONJIC – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the PRO-Future project organized the first regional Peace and Advocacy…
July 30, 2021
by rycowb
YOUth Choose: Let’s Make Balkans Hike
WESTERN BALKANS – A new podcast is bringing to the Western Balkan youth insightful discussions on the beautiful nature of the region…
July 30, 2021
by rycowborg
Call for Applications: Systemic Conflict Analysis Expert
WESTERN BALKANS – With the support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (GMFA), the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is starting the…
July 29, 2021
by rycowb
Call for Applications: External Local Facilitators
WESTERN BALKANS – With the support of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs (GMFA), the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is starting the…
July 23, 2021
by rycowb
YOUth Choose: Let’s Make Balkans Read Podcast
WESTERN BALKANS – A new podcast is bringing to the Western Balkan youth insightful discussions on books, authors and the enjoyment of…
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for certified auditor/companies to perform the expenditure verification of the Grant…