Through the MIRAI Program, young people from the Western Balkans have the opportunity to experience Japan first-hand, discover its culture and institutions, exchange perspectives, and bring new ideas and inspiration back home. For Blendi Hodai from North Macedonia, the experience became much more than a visit to Japan. A MIRAI participant and alumnus, Blendi shares
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The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth, in cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), is inviting young people to apply for the 2nd National Youth Summer School. The Summer School will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026 in Dojran, bringing together 60
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VRNJAČKA BANJA— The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized for the ninth year in a row a capacity-building training, aimed at strengthening civil society organisations’ capacities to develop and implement projects advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. Held from 24 to 27 August,
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RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Supply and Delivery of an Official Vehicle for the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Head Office in Tirana, Albania” RYCO is seeking qualified suppliers (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) to establish the supply and delivery of
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Whether you’re convinced Europe’s future includes the Western Balkans, still have doubts, or simply haven’t had the chance to explore yet the question — to EU or not to EU — this is your opportunity to understand it closely. RYCO, together with Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is bringing together young people (18–29) from the
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We are inviting young people from across the Western Balkans to take part in a regional training and policy dialogue in Bitola. What will the transition away from coal and carbon-intensive industries mean for young people in our region? Will it create new opportunities, or will young people once again be invited only after the important decisions have already been made?
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Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to present the projects selected for support under the 7th Open Call “RYCOnnecting YOUth.” The 7th Open Call, launched on 31 December 2025, attracted strong interest from civil society organisations across the Western Balkans, receiving a total of 157 applications involving 258 partners from the region. The selected
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WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you interested in learning about peacebuilding in Japan to help build a brighter future for the Western Balkans? This 7-day cultural and academic program is the perfect opportunity for you! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are excited to collaborate for the seventh
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Pristina – Are you passionate about youth cooperation, regional exchange, and turning ideas into real opportunities for young people? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a motivated Local Program Officer in Kosovo to support the implementation of the School to School exchange project, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal
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RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia is opening a call for participation in capacity-building training for the preparation of project proposals enhancing mobility, regional cooperation, peacebuilding, reconciliation and youth activism in the Western Balkans, for representatives of civil society organizations from Serbia. The training is implemented with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
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