Dear Applicants, We extend our sincere appreciation for the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm you have demonstrated in applying to the YPS Granting Scheme, supported by the German Government through the German Federal Foreign Office, implemented within the framework of “RYCOgnizing YPS: Meaningful Youth Participation in the Western Balkans.” Your engagement reflects a strong commitment to advancing
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WESTERN BALKANS – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to announce that 100 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 1400 students, while RYCO will offer various capacity-building opportunities for 200 teachers.
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Pristina – From 25–28 July, RYCO Local Branch Office in Pristina gathered selected grantees of the Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund for a regional training aimed at boosting their capacities in cultural activism, youth inclusion, and regional cooperation. Over four inspiring days, participants explored creative tools, practical project management skills, and innovative ways to engage
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The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund invites artists, cultural workers, and creative practitioners from Kosovo* to join a three-day local workshop in Pristina. Dates: 22 – 23 – 24 August 2025 Location: Pristina, Kosovo Registration deadline: 20 August 2025 This workshop is part of a new multi-year initiative supporting youth cultural activism and creative solutions
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KOPAONIK – For the eighth consecutive year, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, hosted a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Serbia, focusing on project proposal writing in the fields of intercultural exchange, peacebuilding, and reconciliation. This year’s edition took place on Kopaonik
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Experiences from exchanges as a testament of youth impact in regional dialogue and cooperation At a time when dialogue and cooperation are key to the progress and prosperity of the Western Balkans, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), through 3 cycles of high-school exchanges offered young people a unique opportunity to meet, connect, and
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Following the selection process of the 6th “RYCOconnecting” Open Call, RYCO successfully organized regional training in Pristina to strengthen the capacities of selected grantees to implement youth projects and foster collaboration among participants. Creating chances and providing opportunities for youth empowerment in the Western Balkans region is one of the core missions of the Regional
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A kick-off event in Tirana marked the beginning of RYCOgnizing YPS – new regional initiative aimed at empowering youth actors and organizations across the Western Balkans. This RYCO project will provide targeted support to youth-led initiatives that advance peace and stability in the region. Supported by the German Government through the German Federal Foreign Office,
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On February 28, 2025, a high-level visit took place on the final event of the first exchange “Different But The Same Balkan Youth Is My Name” implemented within the third cycle of the Superschools program by the Sixth Belgrade Grammar School and “Ali Demi” High School from Vlora. Students of these two schools, with the
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TIRANA – The Secretary General of RYCO, Mr. Albert Hani and the Head of Local Branch Office in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka, hosted today the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, Ms. Kato Kikuko, at RYCO’s Head Office. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between RYCO and Japan, reinforcing their joint efforts and commitment to peacebuilding,
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