
April 19, 2021
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Finance and Administration Officer
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

April 16, 2021
by rycowb
YOUth Choose: Introducing New Vibrant Youth Podcast
WESTERN BALKANS – The first episode of a new vibrant podcast titled You(th) Choose(s) is hosted by young journalists from the Western…

April 16, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Announces Final List of 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…

April 9, 2021
by rycowborg
We Are Looking for You: Grants Assistant
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO…

April 8, 2021
by rycowborg
YOUth Choose: Every Second Montenegrin Citizen Has Homophobic Attitudes, Education Is Key in Changing It
Although in the last decade the policy in Montenegro has made progress in regulating the rights of the LGBTIQ community, with the…

April 8, 2021
by rycowborg
Not Another Boring Handbook: Learn to Write Successful Projects
WESTERN BALKANS – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Serbia publishes the “Beginner’s Manual…

April 7, 2021
by rycowb
Regional Youth Peace Lab 2021: Apply and Initiate Change
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the framework of the “Supporting the Western Balkan’s Collective Leadership on Reconciliation” project, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office…

April 6, 2021
by rycowborg
YOUth Choose: The Wall of Names – A New Memorial in Pristina Commemorates Lost Children of War
Alban Kukaj always made sure that his drawings were filled with bright colors. The object that appeared most often in his drawings…

April 1, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and OSCE Mission to Serbia Launch Series of Online Events
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Serbia and the OSCE Mission to Serbia are proud…

April 1, 2021
by rycowb
Youth of Albania and Serbia Promote Togetherness through Sport
ALBANIA/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the Omladinski Košarkaški Klub…

March 30, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Albania Discusses Young People’s Empowerment in YOU(th) Talk
TIRANA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka took part in the thematic webinar YOU(th) talk…

March 30, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia Connect and Break Down Prejudices
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the Technical…

March 26, 2021
by rycowborg
YOUth Choose: Young Leaders in Politics – Every Idea of Youth Needs to Be Heard
WESTERN BALKANS – Youth are the pillar of the future of the region. This is the motto for several young people in…

March 26, 2021
by rycowb
Open Call: Digital Natives Combating Dangerous Narratives in Western Balkans
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/SERBIA – Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina in cooperation with the Association Forgotten Children of the War invite young people…

March 25, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in North Macedonia Discusses Its Accountability and Transparency
SKOPJE – Within the framework of a regular yearly reporting by the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, an informative meeting…

March 25, 2021
by rycowb
For Regionally Connected and European Youth
Op-ed by Vladimir Gjorgjevski, Former Youth Representative of North Macedonia in the RYCO Governing Board If someone would say to the young…

March 25, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia Have Fun and Beat Hate
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the Balkan…

March 24, 2021
by rycowb
Reconciliation through Truth
WESTERN BALKANS – Today marks the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the…

March 24, 2021
by rycowborg
Open Call for Young Designers: 2021 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…

March 23, 2021
by rycowb
Youth Explore Western Balkans through Photography
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the…

March 19, 2021
by rycowborg
YOUth Choose: Let’s Travel through Taste
WESTERN BALKANS – COVID-19 has ruined most of our 2020 travel plans and life has been a bit duller than usual. But…

March 19, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and Epoka University in Albania Launch Reconciliation Seminars: Can Old Gloves Fit Young Hands
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Albania and Epoka University are proud to announce the…

March 19, 2021
by rycowborg
Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future: Participants Selected
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan thank all the applicants…

March 18, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Albania and Kosovo* Engage in Regional Urban Development
ALBANIA/KOSOVO – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, Open Labs Albania in…

March 18, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE Financially Supports Twelve Youth Social Businesses in the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – Twelve social businesses, two from each: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, will be supported…

March 16, 2021
by rycowborg
Open Call: Youth Representative of North Macedonia in RYCO Governing Board
SKOPJE – The Agency for Youth and Sport of North Macedonia opens a call* for the Youth Representative of North Macedonia in the RYCO…

March 16, 2021
by rycowb
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia Enhance Inclusiveness and Diversity through Arts
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/NORTH MACEDONIA/ SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund,…

March 13, 2021
by rycowborg
REGISTER NOW: ROUTE WB6 Regional Cross Border Volunteer Program
WESTERN BALKANS – The ROUTE WB6 project proudly opens the registrations for the first regional volunteers exchange program. This is the first…

March 12, 2021
by rycowborg
Friday is Day for YOUth to Choose
At the end of the every hard working week, RYCO will be giving you a youth perspective on regional and local hot…

March 12, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Organizes Training to Support its Fourth Open Call Beneficiaries
WESTERN BALKANS – An online capacity building training for the RYCO beneficiaries supported within the fourth RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals…

March 12, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and EU Fund New Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO – Within the framework of the 4th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals supported by the European Union, the Regional Youth…

WESTERN BALKANS – To carry out the implementation of the campaign “YOUth Inspired by Peace”, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking…

March 11, 2021
by rycowb
Western Balkan Youth Reflect on Past to Create Common Future
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the Institute…

March 10, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth Representatives Gather to Excel Their Work in RYCO Governing Board
PODGORICA – The five Youth Representatives in the RYCO Governing Board gathered in a joint activity in Podgorica, Montenegro in the last…

March 9, 2021
by rycowb
Friendships with No Borders: Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia Come Closer Together
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, JU Srednja…

March 8, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO in Montenegro Meets Representatives of IOM
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with representatives of the International Organization for…

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

March 6, 2021
by rycowborg
We Are Hiring: Deputy Secretary General
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are opening the call for the RYCO…

March 5, 2021
by rycowborg
Albert Hani Is Appointed as New RYCO Secretary General
WESTERN BALKANS – The Governing Board of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) appointed Mr Albert Hani as the new RYCO Secretary…

March 4, 2021
by rycowb
Scouts of the Western Balkans United for Change
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project…

March 4, 2021
by rycowb
Call for Participants: Be Part of Balkan Booster 2021
WESTERN BALKANS – Are you curious to find out more about people living in your neighboring places in the region? Want to…

ALBANIA/KOSOVO/MONTENEGRO – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, EcoAlbania in partnership with…

March 1, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Meets New French Ambassador to Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the newly appointed Ambassador of France…

March 1, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and EU Fund New Projects in North Macedonia
SKOPJE – Within the framework of the 4th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals supported by the European Union, the Regional Youth…

February 25, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and EU Fund New Project in Kosovo*
PRISTINA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) signed a contract with NGO Lady on Thursday, 25 February, within the framework of…

February 24, 2021
by rycowb
From Remembrance to Reconciliation: Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Serbia Discuss Past
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/KOSOVO/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals,…

February 24, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and EU Fund New Projects in Serbia
BELGRADE – Within the framework of the 4th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals supported by the European Union, the Regional Youth…

February 23, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO and the European Union Fund New Projects in Albania
TIRANA – Within the framework of the 4th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals supported by the European Union, the Regional Youth…

February 23, 2021
by rycowborg
RISE: Financial Support for 12 Social Businesses in the Western Balkans
WESTERN BALKANS – For the last four months, 137 young entrepreneurs gathered in 46 teams from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro,…

February 19, 2021
by rycowb
Young Journalists Change the Region with Their Stories
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the framework of the advocacy project “A Better Region Starts with Youth” implemented with the support of the…

February 19, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Sarajevo Film Festival
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 18…

February 18, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and EU Fund New Project in Montenegro
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) signed a contract with the Montenegrin Pan European Union (Crnogorska Panevropska Unija) on Thursday,…

February 18, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO Signs Memorandums of Understanding with Youth Councils in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the Youth Councils in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the Youth Council of the Federation…

February 17, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and ROUTE WB6 Participate in YEA Online Event: Color of Volunteering – Painting Youth Solidarity
WESTERN BALKANS – ROUTE WB6 Project Coordinator Ms Ines Bulajić spoke in the online event of Young European Ambassadors, Colors of Volunteering:…

February 16, 2021
by rycowb
RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with National Youth Council of Serbia
BELGRADE – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

February 16, 2021
by rycowb
Youth Shape Dialogue on Reconciliation through Sports and Activism
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/KOSOVO*/MONTENEGRO/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project…

February 15, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Procurement Manual
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a relevant expertise/consultancy for developing the internal Manual of Procurement…

February 11, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia Share Messages of Peace
ALBANIA/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, Youth…

February 9, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Serbia Lead Change
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/KOSOVO/SERBIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, Balkans, let’s…

February 9, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Network of Montenegro
PODGORICA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and the Youth Network of Montenegro signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 February,…

February 5, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and OSCE Presence in Albania Discuss Cooperation
TIRANA – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša and Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka met…

February 4, 2021
by rycowborg
Open Call: RYCO Advisory Board Members from North Macedonia
SKOPJE – The Agency of Youth and Sports of North Macedonia is opening a call for two RYCO Advisory Board members from…

February 4, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Rocky Balkans Change Region
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/MONTENEGRO/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals,…

February 4, 2021
by rycowborg
Work with UNICEF and RYCO: Develop Online Learning Platform
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the project “Supporting the Western Balkans collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth…

February 2, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Capacity Building Services on Finance Monitoring and Mentoring
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a consultancy to ensure that the organization’s Action Team and…

February 2, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Implementing Partner in Montenegro
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking to engage a local implementing partner to support RYCO in delivering…

January 29, 2021
by rycowborg
Rural Youth from Albania, Kosovo*, Montenegro Cooperate Across Borders
ALBANIA/KOSOVO/MONTENEGRO – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, the Environmentally…

January 27, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Legal Expertise
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking a legal expertise/consultancy that will support the organization in analyzing and…

January 27, 2021
by rycowborg
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Reaffirming Peace and Reconciliation
WESTERN BALKANS – Today commemorates the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp and the ending of the Holocaust.…

January 26, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia Connect with Each Other
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/ NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund,…

January 25, 2021
by rycowborg
Work with UNICEF and RYCO: Online Learning Platform for Teachers
WESTERN BALKANS – Within the project “Supporting the Western Balkans collective leadership on reconciliation: building capacity and momentum for the Regional Youth…

January 21, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia Explore the Region
ALBANIA/BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, the…

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
by rycowborg
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…