We are thrilled to announce the final selection of participants for the 2024/2025 edition of Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge into the Future! After a comprehensive and thorough selection process, we have chosen an exceptional group of individuals who will represent the Western Balkans in this prestigious program. This year, we received an
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For the fifth year running, the Regional Incubator for Social Entrepreneurs (RISE) is launching a Call for Applications for its program to support young social entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans, the RISE Journey. RISE Journey 5, from idea to social business The essence of the RISE Journey program lies in its support to young
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PODGORICA – 5 schools from Montenegro received the title of “Superschool” this year, and their conceptual projects, which will contribute further to the building of peace and reconciliation and intercultural learning and dialogue between schools, students, and their communities, within the framework of the Highschool Exchange Program in the Western Balkans, were presented today at
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RYCO Secretary General, Albert Hani participated in 33rd Economic Forum, three-day event that gathered together in Polish city Karpacz more than 6.000 participants from Poland and around the world, including high officials, politicians and government officials, policy and decision makers, corporate representatives, academic community, NGO representatives and many other stakeholders to discuss major challenges shaping
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BELGRADE – This year, 30 schools from Serbia have been awarded the title “Superschools,” and their projects, which will contribute further to peacebuilding, reconciliation, intercultural learning, and dialogue between schools, students, and their communities through the School Exchange Program in the Balkans, were presented today at a public event titled “Meet the Superschools.” The event
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KOPAONIK– The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized for the seventh year in a row a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations from Serbia on project proposal writing in the area of intercultural exchange, peacebuilding and reconciliation. This year’s training, held on the Kopaonik mountain
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RYCO – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “Travel management and other related services for the Local Branch Office of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in Kosovo. RYCO is seeking qualified service providers to conclude framework agreements as per the above mentioned LOTs for
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09 –15 October 2024, Berlin, DE Are you a young visionary from the Western Balkan who is passionate about shaping the future of your community and the region? Do you want your voice to be heard by decision makers on a larger platform? This is your chance to make a real impact! In celebration of
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Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award Organized by RYCO Local Branch Kosovo* and the German Embassy in Kosovo On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, RYCO Local Branch Kosovo and the German Embassy in Kosovo are pleased to announce the second Harmony Hero Awards. These awards recognize young individuals and informal groups
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WESTERN BALKANS – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to announce that 90 secondary schools from the Western Balkans are selected to participate in the RYCO Superschools exchange programme. The selected schools from the region will implement regional exchanges including more than 1300 students, while RYCO will offer various capacity-building opportunities for 90 teachers.
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