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Strengthening Civil Society in Serbia for Regional Youth Cooperation

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

Stereotypes Breaker, Friendships Maker- Superschools new Open Call is Here!

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

Building Capacities for Impact: 6th Open Call Regional Training for Grantees held in Prishtina

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

RYCO Launches ‘RYCOgnizing YPS’ to Strengthen Youth Engagement in Peace and Security

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,

Superschools High-Level Visit in Serbia: Celebrating Youth Exchange and Intercultural Cooperation

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

Strengthening Cooperation – RYCO Meets with the Ambassador of Japan in Albania

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,

RYCOgnizing Friends of Youth, Peace, and Regional Cooperation

In recognition of the unwavering support for RYCO and its peacebuilding mission in the Western Balkans, RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani has initiated a formal process to honor individuals and organizations that have played a pivotal role in advancing our work. As a token of appreciation for their dedication, selected individuals have been awarded the “RYCOgnized