The YPS Granting Scheme is supported by the German Government through the German Federal Foreign Office and implemented by RYCO within the framework of “RYCOgnizing YPS: Meaningful Youth Participation in the Western Balkans.” Following the completion of the final review process and subject to the availability of additional funds, six projects from the reserve list have been approved for funding under the YPS
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RYCO has been awarded a formal commendation by the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. KATO Kikuko, marking a significant milestone in the seven-year partnership that has strengthened dialogue, cultural exchange, and youth empowerment across the Western Balkans. The recognition reflects the long-standing cooperation between RYCO and the Government of Japan through the MIRAI Program—an
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The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to announce the final selection of participants for the 2025/2026 MIRAI Program – Western Balkans Meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future. This year’s open call attracted 1,223 applications from across the Western Balkans. The selection procedure consisted of several steps, including eligibility screening, detailed evaluation of
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The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, organized a three-day training from 28 to 30 November, aimed at strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations and secondary schools to implement the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Agenda. The activity brought together 20 participants, representing secondary schools and non-governmental
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Tirana, 17 November 2025 – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in partnership with Yunus Social Business Balkans and with the support of the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union, hosted the RISE Local Forum in Tirana at Europe House. The event brought together representatives from public institutions, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, alongside
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RYCO Local Branch of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with OFAJ and EVZ, is pleased to announce the launch of a new trilateral initiative aimed at connecting young people from Germany, France, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The programme invites motivated individuals aged 18 to 30 from Bosnia and Herzegovina to join Young Voices for a
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Skopje – Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about youth cooperation, regional collaboration, and supporting meaningful school exchanges? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking a dedicated Local Finance and Administration Assistant (FAA) to join our team in Skopje and support the implementation of the Superschools Project—a key regional initiative fostering youth exchanges, inter-school
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Sarajevo – Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about youth cooperation, regional collaboration, and supporting meaningful school exchanges? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking a dedicated Local Finance and Administration Assistant (FAA) to join our team in Sarajevo and support the implementation of the Superschools Project—a key regional initiative fostering youth exchanges, inter-school
read moreSkopje, November 12, 2025 — RYCO hosted the closing event of the Research and Mentorship Program titled “From Research to Action: Youth Policy Briefs on Brain Drain & Youth Unemployment in the Western Balkans Six” at the “Iustinianus Primus” Faculty of Law in Skopje. Supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs,
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Regional cooperation is built on strong partnerships, and when reinforced by new initiatives, it drives progress in advancing youth cooperation and strengthening regional development. This was the message from the first official meeting of RYCO team, led by new Secretary General, Vladimir Obradovic, and Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) team, led by Secretary General Amer Kapetanovic.
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