From June 10 to 15, 2025, the second part of the third edition of the Sport for Development (S4D) Instructor Training took…
From June 16 to 21, Berane, a small town in northeastern Montenegro, became a meeting point for young changemakers from the Western…
Montenegrin MPs sign Declaration committing them to enhanced co-operation with youth Podgorica- Montenegrin MPs have committed to establishing regular dialogue with youth…
Belgrade –Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for logistics, coordination, and youth development? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office…
For the third year in a row, RYCO had the pleasure of welcoming a group of Harvard students in Tirana, for an…
TIRANA- The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania proudly partnered with the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Epoka University…
The Head of the Local Branch of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro, Edin Koljenovic, and Program Coordinator Bojana Lalatovic,…
From institutional partners to representatives of regional and international organizations, RYCO’s pivotal role in fostering youth cooperation, reconciliation, and intercultural dialogue in…
The first part of the third edition of the Sport for Development (S4D) Instructor Training was successfully implemented between 1st to 5th…
Young leaders from twelve political parties gathered in Budva from March 11 to 13 to discuss strategies for involving young people in…
Elbasan, 14 March 2025 – Laughter, music, and the energy of young people filled Elbasan’s Dhaskal Todri High School, as Summer Day…
The Head of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch in Montenegro, Edin Koljenović, welcomed the newly appointed Head of the…
On February 18, 2025, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as part of the second…
Marking the 62nd Anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) welcomed today German and French delegation, led by German…
Skopje – On January 17, 2025, representatives of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) took part in the traditional annual Diplomatic Corps…
Sarajevo – Are you passionate about community engagement and driving meaningful change at the local level? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO)…
Efforts to localize the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda across the Western Balkans have brought together youth, civil society, and policymakers…
Pristina, December 20, 2024 – Peace Broadcaster Closing Event: Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters End of December and one more significant…
Zlatibor – From December 6th to 8th, RYCO played a pivotal role as a partner organization in the promotion of the 4th…
BELGRADE – RYCO LBO Serbia, in collaboration with the South-East Europe Dialogue on Internet Governance (SEEDIG) and the OSCE Mission to Serbia,…
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, Pristina, Podgorica,…
RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani participated in a conference Human Capital in the New Growth Plan: Supporting the 5th Freedom, organized by…
Skopje – RYCO’s Local Branch Office in Skopje, in partnership with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) organized a 2-day training…
Skopje, November 18, 2024 — Students from across the Western Balkans gathered in Skopje this week for a dynamic three-day event, organized…
Pristina – A working breakfast with media representatives, held in Pristina on November 14, 2024, marked another step in RYCO’s ongoing efforts…
Budva – A three-day capacity-building training on crafting project applications focused on youth mobility, cooperation, activism, and intercultural learning was organized by…
SKOPJE – The latest edition of “Peace Broadcasters: Empowering Young Journalists as Peace Reporters,” organized by RYCO in partnership with Deutsche Welle,…
Regional Youth Cooperation Office conveyed an informal meeting that gathered today in Podgorica members of the RYCO Governing Board to discuss the…
Tirana, Albania —RISE 5th Anniversary caravan continued its journey today in Tirana, highlighting achievements of this powerful initiative that has inspired and…
Skopje— Yesterday we wrapped up the two-day Regional Conference titled “Scoring Development: Regional Cooperation and Youth Empowerment through Sport.” Organized by the…
TIRANA – The Local Branch Office of RYCO in Albania, in collaboration with SCiDEV, hosted the RYCO Youth Talk: YPS and Digital…
In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the award ceremony for the 2024 Harmony Hero Awards took place at the German…
Skopje – Today, a productive meeting was held between representatives of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Victorija Trajkov, Deputy Minister…
Tirana- 16 schools from Albania have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, and their proposed projects, which will contribute to…
Sarajevo- 16 schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded the title of “Super School” this year, and their proposed projects, which…
PODGORICA – 5 schools from Montenegro received the title of “Superschool” this year, and their conceptual projects, which will contribute further to…
BELGRADE – This year, 30 schools from Serbia have been awarded the title “Superschools,” and their projects, which will contribute further to…
KOPAONIK– The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized for the seventh year…
Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award Organized by RYCO Local Branch Kosovo* and the German Embassy in Kosovo On the occasion…
BELGRADE – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia is opening a call for participation in capacity-building training for the preparation of project…
Sarajevo – From July 22 to 24, 2024, Sarajevo hosted the Youth MeetUp, second event within the partnership between RYCO and the…
Skopje – On July 16, 2024, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) held a significant event titled “The Role of Media in…
RYCO’s work and unique mission in the region are recognized, especially when it comes to quality of programs and their implementation, and…
Mavrovo – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje in the period 21 – 24 of June organized a regional training for…
SERBIA – This month, RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized two Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund local workshops, dedicated to all…
Bijelo Pole – Capacity building training for writing project proposals and project implementation was held between 21st and 23rd of June in…
Sarajevo – Today, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina joined forces with the BH Pride March to host an…
Tirana, June 11-13, 2024 – The Youth Summit Tirana, a regional initiative organized this year by the Municipality of Tirana, brought together…
Pristina – The 6th United Nations Youth Assembly in Kosovo was held under the theme “Youth, Peace, and Security in the AI…
Skopje – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in North Macedonia recently concluded a six-week MUNA Academy program in…
Serbia – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia teamed up with the Beldocs International Documentary Film Festival 2024 for an exciting RYCO…
This Saturday RYCO team, led by Secretary General Albert Hani, welcomed a group of more than 50 Harvard students, including master’s and…
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr. Edin Koljenović met with Vice President of the Parliament of Montenegro…
Belgrade, April 15, 2024 – Emphasizing its dedication to educational advancement and intercultural dialogue, RYCO played a pivotal role in the Third…
Skopje- Youth from North Macedonia actively participated in a lively discussion at the Youth Talks event, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the…
Podgorica, March 28, 2024 – The RYCO Youth Talk held in the premisses of European House in Podgorica echoed a resounding message…
As the Berlin Process is crucial platform for cooperation in the region, which ensures that aspirations of the Western Balkans towards EU…
Emphasizing youth perspective thorough raising youth related topics in public discourse Skopje – Working breakfast with media representatives, organized in Skopje…
TIRANA: RYCO Secretary General Mr. Albert Hani and Head of the Local Branch in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka, hosted several media representatives…
RYCO Kicks-Off the “Jeunes des 2 Rives (J2R)” program focused on knowledge exchange and international solidarity education The Regional Youth Cooperation Office…
Mitrovica- In a meaningful gathering at the Diakonie Youth Center in Mitrovica on January 25, 2024, the German and French Embassies in…
Yesterday, on January 22nd 2024. The RYCO LBO of Bosnia and Herzegovina together with the French Institute in Bosnia and Herzegovina, French…
Tetovo – The “Empowering Youth for Peace and Security” workshop, a joint initiative by the Center for Education and Development and Multikultura,…
Bečići – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in Montenegro in cooperation with Youth Network of Montenegro organized “Capacity Building Training in the…
TIRANA – RYCO’s Local Branch Office in Albania, in cooperation with the United Nations Association Albania, recently hosted both the Youth Peace…
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Recently, local activities in several cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina were organized as our team from LBO BIH…
An unusual event was organized on the occasion of National Youth Day by the Minister of State for Youth and Children and…
Pančevo- On December 7th, the vibrant city of Pančevo witnessed an inspiring gathering of young minds at the RYCO Youth Talk held…
Skopje- On November 16, representatives from the LBO North Macedonia participated through facilitation in a Youth Talks event within the General Assembly…
Belgrade- RYCO Local Branch in Serbia within RYCOgnized project supported initiative “Paint for Peace: Engaging Students in Youth, Peace, and Security”, which…
Vrnjačka Banja- RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS) and with the support…
SARAJEVO 24th November – Now, and not in some distant future, is the right moment to put joint efforts and invest in…
100 schools from the region conclude a successful chapter of collaboration Sarajevo – More than 100 students and teachers from the region…
BAR– RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized Capacity Building Training for 14 representatives…
MOSTAR – In an inspiring initiative this weekend, Mostar became the epicenter for a series of impactful capacity-building trainings designed for the…
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro organized the second “Training on Intercultural…
TIRANA- The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania has actively supported the local initiatives of Peace Week 2023, a collaborative effort organized…
Sarajevo – In Sarajevo, we recently organized the inaugural YPS MeetUp event, bringing together our colleagues, as well as representatives from non-governmental…
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Capacity Building Training and Mentoring Program for Young Journalists and Students of Journalism on Intercultural Dialogue and Transitional Journalism The Regional…
Bajina Bašta- RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized on 28th October 2023. the fourth Youth Talk this year that was focused…
BAR – Students and teachers of Secondary Vocational School Bar and Contemporary Art High School from Tuzla organized a theater play in…
Belgrade – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia jointly with National Youth Council of Serbia (KOMS) organized a Meet up on UN…
Tirana – Culture has the power to transform entire societies, strengthen local communities, and forge a sense of identity and belonging for…
BELGRADE – Students and teachers of high schools “Tehnoart Beograd” and “Hamdi Bushati” from Shkodër organized a fashion show in the RTS…
ALBANIA – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania, in partnership with World Vision Albania, successfully concluded the Youth Festival 2023: A…
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro – Mr Edin Koljenović held a productive meeting with the Democratization Program…
Belgrade – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia took part in Belgrade Pride Week by organizing the Youth Coffee Talk titled RYCO@BGPride:…
In the Fair of creativity and youth, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo* proudly showcased its commitment to fostering peace and…
Podgorica – The high temperature didn’t stop us from working hard this week. After a long break, Hajde students from the region…
BERLIN – The Berlin Declaration of the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2022 is finally launched. The tremendous work derived from a collaborative…
RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized a three-day Intercultural Youth Eco Camp in cooperation with the local NGO from the north-…
(Pristina, 10th August 2023) – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2023, RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo*, in close cooperation…
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience that lets…
Sarajevo – In celebration of International Youth Day, a global array of events is being organised to shed light on the multifaceted…
ŠABAC – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized a capacity-building training…
RYCO supported the Macedonian Scouts Association in organizing the 13th Macedonian Scout Jamboree, which brought together approximately 800 youths from across Europe…
PRISTINA – On the occasion of International Youth Day, RYCO Local Branch Office Kosovo*, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in…
BERAT- The 9th edition of the Youth Trail, titled “Fostering Dialogue between Youth and Decision-Making Institutions,” was successfully organized by the OSCE…
BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized Leadership and Management Training for RYCO management with the support of the OSCE…
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr.Edin Koljenović and the French Ambassador, Mr. Christian Thimonier, held a meeting…