
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 26, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Kosovo* Marks World NGO Day
EUROPE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo Ms Krenare Gashi-Krasniqi took part in the celebration of the World…

February 25, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Albania Meets National Youth Agency
TIRANA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka met with General Director of the National Youth Agency…

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 23, 2021
by rycowborg
Open Call: Online Workshop “Reach the Future”
MONTENEGRO – If you are a high school student, aged 14-19, coming from Montenegro, we invite you to apply for the online…

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 19, 2021
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “For the provision…

February 18, 2021
by rycowborg
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia Embrace New Friends and Cultures
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA/NORTH MACEDONIA – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, SEPUGS…

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 15, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Bosnia and Herzegovina Strengthen Capacities of Schools
SARAJEVO – RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized…

February 12, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets Young People from Danilovgrad
DANILOVGRAD – Upon the invitation of the Danilovgrad Youth Centre, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro met with young people from…

February 12, 2021
by rycowborg
Work with Us: LBO Program Assistant
SERBIA – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office is looking for a new colleague! We are launching a call for the RYCO Project…

February 11, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO and UNICEF in Montenegro Discuss Cooperation
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the UNICEF Representative to Montenegro Mr…

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 10, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO Meets New French Ambassador to North Macedonia
SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia Mr Albert Hani met with the newly appointed Ambassador of…

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 5, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Meets Director of Directorate for Sports and Youth
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with the newly appointed Director of the…

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
Youth from Albania and Montenegro Connect Using Italian Language
ALBANIA/MONTENEGRO – Within the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals co-financed by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund, Shoqata e Mësuesve Shqiptarë…

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
RYCO Meets New French Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ms Berina Bukva and LBO Program Assistant Mr Ali…

January 29, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Albania Discusses Opportunities for Start-ups and SMEs
ALBANIA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka participated in a virtual round table titled “Start-ups…

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 25, 2021
by rycowborg
RYCO in Albania Discusses Youth’s Role in EU Integration
ALBANIA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania Mr Kreshnik Loka participated in an online discussion on “EU-Western Balkans…

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 19, 2021
by rycowborg
Power of Dialogue: Youth and Youth Workers from Albania, Kosovo*, North Macedonia and Serbia Enhance Cooperation
ALBANIA/KOSOVO/NORTH MACEDONIA/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, Projekte…

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 29, 2020
by rycowborg
Young People from Kosovo* and Serbia Make New Friendships
KOSOVO/SERBIA – Supported by RYCO and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals, the Centre…

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
RYCO in Montenegro Meets Vice President of Government of Montenegro
PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montnegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with Vice President of the Government of Montenegro…

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 22, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Importance of Volunteering in the Region
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović participated in the panel discussion ”Re-thinking of solidarity…

December 18, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Role of Youth in EU Integration
WESTERN BALKANS – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović participated in the online event “Rethinking the…

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 14, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in North Macedonia Meets EU Delegation
SKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia Mr Albert Hani and Youth Representative in the RYCO Governing…

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 in Serbia Discusses Regional Research Infrastructure and Synergies
WESTERN BALKANS – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia Ms Marija Bulat participated in the international conference “Western Balkans…

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…

December 2, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Cooperation with Youth Network
PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro Mr Edin Koljenović met with representatives of the recently established national…

November 27, 2020
by rycowborg
Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services
WESTERN BALKANS – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Cleaning service for…

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 23, 2020
by rycowborg
Borrell: Reconciliation is the Most Important Step Towards the Future
SARAJEVO – On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, the High Representative of the European Union for…

November 23, 2020
by rycowborg
RYCO Meets Members of Parliament of Serbia
BELGRADE – RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia had an honour to host a delegation of six Members of the Parliament from…

November 23, 2020
by rycowborg
Open Call: Local Peacebuilding Workshops for Youth from Montenegro
WESTERN BALKANS – After they successfully completed the Training of Trainers, and to utilize their newly gained skills and knowledge, expand the ypeer…