WESTERN BALKANS – The sixth cycle of the youth exchange program “Western Balkans Meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future” has successfully concluded, bringing together 13 selected young representatives from the Western Balkans, accompanied by Ms. Flutura Brakaj, RYCO’s Local Program Officer, for an intensive week of institutional dialogue, peace education, and cultural immersion in Japan. Organized
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Podgorica, March 2 – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized an event aimed at promoting the achievements of grantees supported through the Western Balkan Youth Cultural Fund (WBYCF), bringing together institutional representatives, partners, and young cultural practitioners from across Montenegro. The event highlighted the impact of the Fund on empowering youth and strengthening the
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Kotor – On February 6th, 2026, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as part of the second cycle of this regional initiative, connecting secondary schools from Kotor and Tirana. The event brought together representatives of the European Union, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Ministry
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Training on the Sport for Development (S4D) methodology brought together 22 teachers from across the Western Balkans in Tirana last week. During the five-day training, teachers had the opportunity to learn more about the theoretical approach of S4D, as well as to participate in S4D activities and gain firsthand experience of how this methodology can
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RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Development and Implementation of the 10th Anniversary Campaign and Enhancement of RYCO’s Brand Book and Visual Assets” RYCO is seeking the services of a creative agency to develop and implement several processes contributing to visibility and recognizability
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Students and teachers from twelve high schools across the Western Balkans have been selected to take part in RYCO Superschools exchanges and learn more how physical activity, sport, and play can be used to address important social topics. Through the program, participants will learn how sport can support the prevention of violence, strengthen social cohesion,
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RYCO invites civil society organizations across the Western Balkans to apply for the 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call, supporting youth-led initiatives that strengthen reconciliation, intercultural learning, dialogue, and regional cooperation. This Open Call is a key instrument of RYCO’s Strategic Plan 2025–2027, translating our vision into concrete action by empowering young people and CSOs to build trust, cooperation,
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Western Balkans, Friday 19th December – Representatives of governments and youth from WB6 gather together in 27th RYCO Governing Board Meeting to evaluate achieved results and discuss priorities and upcoming activities for the year ahead. GB Meeting, that took place online, marked an important milestone in the organization’s governance and strategic planning cycle. The meeting
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RYCO’s Eighth Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting upcoming events, promising to keep you informed
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The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, in partnership with United Nations agencies in Serbia (UNFPA and UNDP), organized a two-day capacity-building training for civil society organizations focused on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas. Held on 13–14 December, the training marked the first in a series of joint activities
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