
January 20, 2021
by rycowborg
You(th) spread the News
Milan attended his first youth exchange programme in the spring of 2018. Milan is not his real name but he is a…

January 19, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO Meets French Ambassador to Albania
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša, RYCO Deputy Secretary General Mr Fatos Mustafa, Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office…

January 15, 2021
by rycowborg
Balkan Youth on the Move: From shared History to shared Emotions
About participants of RYCO funded youth exchanges The big budget friendly and modern hotel in Sarajevo hums like a beehive on this…

January 14, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia Strengthen Cultural Cooperation
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals,…

January 13, 2021
by rycowborg
Call for Applications: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are implementing the youth…

January 12, 2021
by rycowborg
A Better Region Starts with Youth Participation in Decision-Making Processes
Serving as youth representatives on the RYCO Governing Board offers a chance to make your voice heard in relation to issues that…

January 11, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania and North Macedonia Use Traditional Crafts for Social Inclusion
ALBANIA/NORTH MACEDONIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, the…

January 6, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia Embrace Cooperation
KOSOVO/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, co-financed by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, Gymnasium “Stojan Cerovic” in Montenegro,…

December 31, 2020
by rycowborg
2020: RYCO’s Year in Review
WESTERN BALKANS – As the year draws to its end, it is time to look back and reflect on our work done…

December 31, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Announces Preliminary List for Its Fourth Open Call
Dear Applicants, We would like to express our gratitude towards all of you who have shown the interest and made efforts to…

December 30, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Organizes Annual Events in Kosovo*, Montenegro and Serbia
PRISTINA/PODGORICA/BELGRADE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) concluded the organization of a series of national annual events across the region aiming…

December 30, 2020
by rycowborg
ROUTE WB6 Launches Regional Web Platform to Support Volunteering
WESTERN BALKANS – The ROUTE WB6 Team is launching the Regional Volunteers Web Platform, an online tool to support young people, civil…

December 28, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Organizes Annual Events in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia
TIRANA/SARAJEVO/SKOPJE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is organizing a series of national annual events across the region aiming to present…

December 28, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets President of Parliament of Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the President of the Parliament of…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia Cycle for Peace
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, co-financed by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, the Center for…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Mentorship Coordinator
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Outreach and Youth Info Platform Specialist
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Junior Legal Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Taxi Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “For the provision…

December 24, 2020
by rycowborg
Eleventh RYCO Governing Board Meeting Takes Place Online
WESTERN BALKANS – The eleventh meeting of the RYCO Governing Board took place online on Wednesday, 23 December 2020. The meeting discussed…

December 23, 2020
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Western Balkan Teachers Develop Capacities on Constructive Remembrance and Reconciliation
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO and UNICEF, supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, concluded successfully the second part of a five-day teachers training…

December 23, 2020
by rycowborg
Andrea Mićanović: Young People Can Shape Positive Experiences in Region
WESTERN BALKANS – Youth Representative of Montenegro in the RYCO Governing Board Ms Andrea Mićanović participated in an online regional forum on…

December 22, 2020
by rycowborg
Youth of Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia Challenge Borders
ALBANIA/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, Vlora…

December 18, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for IT Support Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “IT support service…

December 17, 2020
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania and Serbia Connect through Arts
ALBANIA/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, co-financed by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, the Association of Citizens PLANT…

December 16, 2020
by rycowborg
There’s More Peace than Hate
We spoke with the Director of the Franz Vranitzky Chair for European Studies at the University of Vienna Rainer Gries who is…

December 15, 2020
by rycowborg
Intercultural E-learning for Youth Workers in Western Balkans
NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the Union…

December 15, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO and UNICEF Continue Supporting Western Balkan Teachers
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO and UNICEF, supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, are implementing the second part of a teachers training on…

December 11, 2020
by rycowborg
Youth from Montenegro and Serbia Make New Friendships
MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, Vocational School…

December 10, 2020
by rycowborg
Human Rights Day: For Just and Resilient Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – Today marks the Human Rights Day, a day which is observed annually on 10 December to reaffirm the importance…

December 9, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in Albania Celebrates National Youth Day
TIRANA – December 8 marked the National Youth Day in Albania. Thirty years ago thousands of Albanian students took the streets to…

December 9, 2020
by rycowborg
Blanuša: A Better Region Has Already Started with Youth
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša gave an interview for the Albanian Daily News which was published in this newspaper on…

December 8, 2020
by rycowborg
A Better Region Starts with Devoted Governing Board Members
Today marks the day of the first RYCO Governing Board meeting, which took place in Tirana, Albania, on 8 December 2016. Our…

December 7, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Supports Exhibition “Once Upon a Time and Never Again”
PRISTINA – Through the second Open Call co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, RYCO supported the project “A Youth Perspective to…

December 5, 2020
by rycowborg
International Volunteer Day: Regional Volunteer Future
WESTERN BALKANS – Celebrated on 5 December every year, the International Volunteer Day raises awareness on the role volunteer’s play in responding…

December 3, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Health and Travel Insurance
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Health and travel…

December 3, 2020
by rycowborg
Dedication: On History and Political Importance of RYCO
“Some years ago we only dreamt about it. Now, it has actually come true.” This is what a representative of a youth…

November 26, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Publication: A Better Region Starts with YOUth
WESTERN BALKANS - The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the University of Vienna, the Sigmund Freud University Vienna and…

November 20, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Applauds Decision of Serbian Government
TIRANA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office applauds an adopted decision of the Government of Serbia to enable citizens of Albania to…

November 16, 2020
by rycowborg
Tolerance and Togetherness for Peace
WESTERN BALKANS – The International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on 16 November. It was first proclaimed by the United Nations…

November 10, 2020
by rycowborg
Sofia Summit: Youth Has Critical Role for Prosperity of Western Balkans
SOFIA – The seventh summit of the Berlin Process took place in Sofia and online on 9-10 November 2020. It gathered stakeholders…

November 7, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Secretary General
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening the call for the RYCO…

November 5, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Consults Over 1400 Young People on Digital Tools
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the framework of the advocacy project “A Better Region Starts with Youth”, implemented with the support of the…

November 5, 2020
by rycowborg
RISE Publishes Regional Study and Guidelines on Social Entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – Developed and conducted by the two researchers, Teo Petricevic and Jelena Andjelic, and coordinated by the RISE consortium, the…

November 3, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO-UN Steering Committee Discusses Project Progress
WESTERN BALKANS – The Steering Committee of the “Supporting the Western Balkan’s Collective Leadership on Reconciliation: Building Capacities and Momentum for the…

November 3, 2020
by rycowborg
Young People, Migration and The Demographic Challenge in the Western Balkans
EUROPE/WESTERN BALKANS – Within the framework and program of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the conference “Young…

November 2, 2020
by rycowborg
ROUTE WB6 Consolidation Workshop: Added Value to Regional Volunteering Program
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the ROUTE WB6 project, a consolidation workshop focusing on the finalization of the Regional Volunteering Exchange Program took…

October 30, 2020
by rycowborg
Discussing Youth Migration and Demographic Challenges in the Western Balkans
EUROPE – Within the framework and program of the German Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the conference “Young People,…

October 27, 2020
by rycowborg
RISE Supports 137 Young Entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – The RISE project selected 137 young entrepreneurs gathered in 46 teams coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro,…

October 27, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Expenditure Verification of RYCO Grant Beneficiaries
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for Expenditure Verification of RYCO’s grant…

October 27, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Advocacy and Promotional Campaign
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for an advocacy and promotional campaign…

October 26, 2020
by rycowborg
Tenth RYCO Governing Board Meeting Takes Place Online
WESTERN BALKANS – The tenth meeting of the RYCO Governing Board took place online on Monday, 26 October 2020. The meeting discussed…

October 26, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Launches Online Survey on Digital Tools for Western Balkans Youth
WESTERN BALKANS – Under the framework of the advocacy project “A Better Region starts with Youth” implemented by RYCO with the support…

October 24, 2020
by rycowborg
United Nations Day: Working Together for Peace
WESTERN BALKANS – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and its founding Charter. The Charter of the United…

October 13, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Communication Expert(s)
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for developing RYCO Communication Strategy and…

October 9, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Design and Creation of Digital Youth Platform
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for creation of a digital youth…

October 2, 2020
by rycowborg
Tirana Connectivity Forum: Youth Can Do It
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša participated in a panel discussion at the sixth Tirana Connectivity Forum which took place…

October 1, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO and SEEYN Organize Training on Digital Tools for Grantees of Third RYCO Open Call
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO in collaboration with the South East European Youth Network (SEEYN) organized an online training on digital tools for…

September 30, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO and UNFPA Continue Empowering Western Balkan Youth on Peacebuilding
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO and UNFPA, supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, are implementing the second part of the Western Balkans Y-Peer…

September 29, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Online Volunteering Platform
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for an online volunteering platform. RYCO…

September 23, 2020
by rycowborg
Germany Continues Supporting RYCO Projects
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša and Ambassador of Germany in Albania Mr Peter Zingraf announced a new cooperation between…

September 21, 2020
by rycowborg
Peace Day: In Peace We Trust
WESTERN BALKANS – The International Day of Peace is observed each year on 21 September to highlight the importance of peaceful societies.…

September 15, 2020
by rycowborg
RISE: Info Sessions for Young Entrepreneurs
WESTERN BALKANS – The six Local Incubators are organizing a series of the informative sessions for all the young entrepreneurs from the…

September 4, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Project Coordinator and Project Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for new colleagues! We are opening positions for the RYCO Project Coordinator…

September 3, 2020
by rycowborg
Blanuša: Western Balkans to Join Efforts in Fighting Pandemic
ALPBACH – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša attended this year’s edition of the European Forum Alpbach where he discussed the regional…

August 31, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Launches Its Fourth Open Call for Project Proposals
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO is looking for project proposals that will change the Western Balkans. The overall financial envelope for this call…

August 26, 2020
by rycowborg
RISE Launches Open Call to Support Young Social Entrepreneurs
WESTERN BALKANS – The RISE project is launching its open call for applications for young entrepreneurs from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*,…

August 12, 2020
by rycowborg
Celebrating the Power of Youth: Happy International Youth Day
WESTERN BALKANS – Today marks the International Youth Day. Firstly observed on 12 August 2000, this day serves as a reminder of…

August 10, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Program Grants Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO Program…

August 6, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with Us: Project Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

July 27, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for External Audit
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for external audit. RYCO is planning…

July 27, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO and Partners Step Closer to Regional Volunteering Program
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO and its partners organized the third Co-design Workshop of the ROUTE WB6 project on 22 – 24 of…

July 22, 2020
by rycowborg
Young People Want Stronger Europe
EUROPE – The closing ceremony of the Re-boot Europe conference was held online on 21 July. The conference, organized on the occasion…

July 22, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO and UNFPA Strengthen Peacebuilding Capacities of Youth Peer Trainers in the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – Organized within a joint RYCO-UN project supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, RYCO and UNFPA are implementing the Western…

July 21, 2020
by rycowborg
Nationalism Cannot Solve Disputes
WESTERN BALKANS – The last couple of days on social media, especially in Kosovo* and Serbia, are marked with tensions and negative…

July 20, 2020
by rycowborg
RISE: Launching of Program for Young Entrepreneurs to Change Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – The RISE project will support over 200 young entrepreneurs from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and…

July 16, 2020
by rycowborg
100 Young People Discuss Future of Europe
EUROPE – On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Southeast Europe Initiative of the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO), the Re-Boot…

July 11, 2020
by rycowborg
Remembering Srebrenica: Lessons from the Past as Call for Action against Divisions
WESTERN BALKANS – Today we remember thousands of victims of the most horrifying event that has happened on the European soil since…

July 8, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with Us: Administrative Mentor
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

July 4, 2020
by rycowborg
Celebrating RYCO’s Four Years: This Is Just Beginning
WESTERN BALKANS – Today marks four years since the six prime ministers of the Western Balkans signed the Agreement on the Establishment…

July 1, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Two Grants Assistants
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for new colleagues! We are opening positions for the RYCO Finance and…

June 25, 2020
by rycowborg
Open Call – In Youth Eyes: Western Balkans Youth Team
WESTERN BALKANS – Following the last year’s successful partnership, Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in cooperation…

June 18, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Senior Human Resources Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

June 18, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Looking for You: Finance Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening a position for the RYCO…

June 17, 2020
by rycowborg
Open Call: Re-boot Europe! Conference on Future of Europe
WESTERN BALKANS – The project of a democratic, peaceful, sustainable, social and prosperous Europe is today facing one of the greatest challenges…

June 17, 2020
by rycowborg
Work with RYCO: Project Coordinator
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

June 9, 2020
by rycowborg
Open Call: Western Balkans Y-Peer Training of Trainers
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO and UNFPA are calling for 18 enthusiastic young people, ages 18 to 27 from the Western Balkans 6,…

WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for office supply, stationery and toner…

WESTERN BALKANS – Within the project “Supporting the Western Balkans collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth…

May 5, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Finance and Administration Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for a Finance…

May 5, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Grant Making Expert
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for Grant Making Expert. The tender…

May 4, 2020
by rycowborg
WB6 Lab: Local Structures Selected
WESTERN BALKANS – RYCO, GROUPE SOS Pulse, the South East European Youth Network (SEEYN), the Institut Français and the Franco-German Youth Office…

WESTERN BALKANS – The Coronavirus disease pandemic is still having an enormous impact on daily lives of millions across the world, including…

April 30, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Looking for HR Management Consultant
WESTERN BALKANS – With the support of our partner PeaceNexus, we are looking for a human resource management consultant. If you are…

April 23, 2020
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Communication and Visibility Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for a Communication…

April 8, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Consults Youth on Priorities for Sustaining Peace in Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – Organized within a joint RYCO-UN project supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund, RYCO and the UN family gathered 24…

April 3, 2020
by rycowborg
Help Us Develop Human Resources Policy
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the project “Supporting the Western Balkans collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth…

April 2, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for External Audit of ROUTE WB6 Project
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for External Audit of the ROUTE…

March 24, 2020
by rycowborg
The Right to the Truth
WESTERN BALKANS – Today marks the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the…

March 19, 2020
by rycowborg
Help Us Develop Security Plan
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the project “Supporting the Western Balkans collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth…