What begins as a school exchange can sometimes turn into something much more. For Vuk Vasić from XIII beogradska gimnazija and Nidal Đipa from JU Prva gimnazija Sarajevo, the Superschools Exchange Programme became a life-changing experience shaped by connection, trust, and shared everyday life. Their journey began as part of the 2nd Open Call of
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Tirana – On March 26 a high-level visit was held at the Technical-Economic High School of Tirana as part of the Superschools Exchange Programme, connecting secondary schools from Tirana and Delchevo. The event brought together representatives of the European Union Delegation to Albania, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Albania, National Agency
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Following its first stop in Albania, RYCO’s Leadership Regional Tour continued in Serbia, bringing together senior leadership, institutional partners, and program stakeholders through a series of high-level meetings and field engagements in March 2026. The visit combined strategic discussions with key partners and direct engagement with RYCO-supported initiatives, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to aligning its
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RYCO’s 9th Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting upcoming events, promising to keep you informed
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RYCO has launched its Leadership Regional Tour, an initiative designed to strengthen the alignment between senior leadership, program implementation, and local realities across the Western Balkans. The tour combines high‑level engagement with direct learning experiences connected to RYCO‑supported programs. Albania was the first stop, hosting a series of meetings and field visits from 27 February
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The RYCO Local Branch Office in Skopje organized the first promotional event in a series of activities, marking the closing phase of the three-year Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund programme. The event gathered young artists, cultural professionals, and representatives of civil society organizations from the region, providing a platform to reflect on the programme’s achievements
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WESTERN BALKANS – The sixth cycle of the youth exchange program “Western Balkans Meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future” has successfully concluded, bringing together 13 selected young representatives from the Western Balkans, accompanied by Ms. Flutura Brakaj, RYCO’s Local Program Officer, for an intensive week of institutional dialogue, peace education, and cultural immersion in Japan. Organized
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Podgorica, March 2 – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized an event aimed at promoting the achievements of grantees supported through the Western Balkan Youth Cultural Fund (WBYCF), bringing together institutional representatives, partners, and young cultural practitioners from across Montenegro. The event highlighted the impact of the Fund on empowering youth and strengthening the
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On 12 February 2026, students of the Gymnasium of Mostar visited their peers at the British Gymnasium of Technology (BGT) in Pristina as part of the EU and Germany co-funded Superschools exchange program and its “Green Code: Youth for Climate and Tech Cooperation” initiative. The RYCO and GIZ Kosovo-implemented program brings together 26 students from
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Kotor – On February 6th, 2026, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as part of the second cycle of this regional initiative, connecting secondary schools from Kotor and Tirana. The event brought together representatives of the European Union, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Ministry
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