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.

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RYCO and the Austrian Embassy Spark New Possibilities for Youth Empowerment
A meeting at RYCO’s Head Office in Tirana provided a opportunity to strengthen cooperation between RYCO and the Austrian Embassy....

RYCO's Fifth Newsletter: Dive In!
RYCO's Fifth Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter...

RYCOgnizing Friends of Youth, Peace, and Regional Cooperation
In recognition of the unwavering support for RYCO and its peacebuilding mission in the Western Balkans, RYCO Secretary General Albert...

RYCO Announces the Preliminary list of the 6th Open Call "RYCOnnecting YOUth"
Dear Applicants, We sincerely appreciate the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm you have shown in applying for the 6th RYCO Open...

Delegations of German and French Embassies in Tirana paid official visit to RYCO office
Marking the 62nd Anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) welcomed today German and French delegation, led...

RYCO Participates in the Diplomatic Corps Reception Hosted by the President of North Macedonia
Skopje - On January 17, 2025, representatives of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) took part in the traditional annual...

RYCO Meets President of Albania to Discuss Youth’s Role in Peacebuilding and Regional Cooperation
TIRANA – Peace requires collective responsibility and ongoing commitment, therefore the engagement of all stakeholders is crucial to ensure the...

Exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a Local Program Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo - Are you passionate about community engagement and driving meaningful change at the local level? The Regional Youth Cooperation...

Exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a Logistics Officer / Office Assistant
Tirana - Are you passionate about logistics and ensuring the smooth operation of organizational processes? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office...

Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Actions Across the Western Balkans
Efforts to localize the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda across the Western Balkans have brought together youth, civil society,...

Peace Broadcaster Closing Event: Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters
Pristina, December 20, 2024 – Peace Broadcaster Closing Event: Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters End of December and one...

Visit to Japan - bridge to new perspectives and lifelong connections for 13 young people from WB
WESTERN BALKANS – Beginning of December marked the start of the lifetime journey for 13 young people from Western Balkans region,...

RYCO’s Partnership Role in Promotion of the 4th Generation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) on Zlatibor
Zlatibor - From December 6th to 8th, RYCO played a pivotal role as a partner organization in the promotion of...

YPS Regional Academy successfully concluded in Tirana
Tirana, December 7, 2024 – The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Academy successfully concluded its third and final module at...

21st RYCO Governing Board meeting evaluated results and set the goals for upcoming period
The 21st RYCO Governing Board (GB) meeting, organized under the Chairmanship of Bosnia and Herzegovina, took place on 6th of...

RYCO Secretary General on Western Balkan working group meeting in Berlin: It is necessary to recognize and validate undertaken steps towards peacebuilding and reconciliation in WB
Berlin - The Aspen Institute and the German Federal Foreign Office convened a high-level working group of experts and government...

Join the Youth4Peace Movement: Applications Now Open!
Are you passionate about democracy and peace? Do you want to shape the future alongside young leaders from across Europe...

MIRAI 2024/2025 Program welcomes 13 young participants from WB to visit Japan
Thirteen selected young people from the Western Balkans will spend the next 7 days in Japan, as part of the...

RYCO Announces Winners of Third Open Call for Proposals of Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund
Dear Applicants, We want to express our gratitude towards all of you who have shown interest and made efforts to...

RYCO Secretary General Discusses Youth Involvement with the President of the Assembly of North Macedonia
Skopje – In a step toward enhancing youth participation in decision-making, RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani met with Mr....

Youth Leading the Way: RYCO Youth Talk Explores Cybersecurity and Peacebuilding in Belgrade
BELGRADE – RYCO LBO Serbia, in collaboration with the South-East Europe Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) and the OSCE Mission...

Celebrating Five Years of RISE: Empowering Change Across the Western Balkans
In the course of this year, RISE reached the milestone of five years since its establishment in the region for building social entrepreneurship and empowered youth in the Western Balkans. Celebrations marking this anniversary took place in Tirana, Sarajevo,...

Minister Muzhaqi Joins RYCO for a Day of Dialogue and Inspiration
Tirana – Minister Bora Muzhaqi paid an official visit to the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) headquarters in Tirana, hosted...

RYCO Secretary General attended Human Capital in the New Growth Plan Conference in Tirana
RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated in a conference Human Capital in the New Growth Plan: Supporting the 5th Freedom,...
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