

RYCO, the regional organization dedicated to youth development and cooperation, marks its 8th anniversary on the 4th of July. So far, RYCO has made significant efforts in empowering more than 31,000 young people, by investing over 7 million euros in youth exchange programs, on regional and local levels. It has organized four Open Calls supporting
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SERBIA – This month, RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia organized two Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund local workshops, dedicated to all individuals and CSO representatives interested in raising their capacities for applying for regional cultural grants. The first workshop took place on Divčibare at the beginning of the month, while members of the CSOs
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Western Balkans – Launch of the Superschools 3rd Open Call on 7th of May, followed by series of info sessions in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, marks the beginning of a new phase of RYCO flagship program that brings opportunities for high school students and teachers in Wester Balkans region
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Tirana, June 11-13, 2024 – The Youth Summit Tirana, a regional initiative organized this year by the Municipality of Tirana, brought together young leaders, innovators, and thinkers from across the Balkans to discuss and explore opportunities for youth engagement in various sectors. The summit empowered youth by providing a platform for cross-border dialogue, learning, and
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RYCO and partners joined forces for the upcoming Youth Forum in Berlin Berlin – From traditionally good relations to newly announced cooperations, RYCO team led by Secretary General Albert Hani, successfully concluded a two-day official visit to Berlin marked by series of meetings with key partners and stakeholders, bringing the new prospects for Western Balkans
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Dear Applicants, We want to express our gratitude towards all of you who have shown interest and made efforts to participate in the Second Open Call for the Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund. In the Second Open Call for the Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund, we are happy to share that we have received 90
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Tirana – The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is inviting tenderers to submit their offers for the tender “For the provision of cleaning services for the Head Office of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office”. RYCO requires the effective provision of cleaning services for its premises. This is to provide cleaning services through two part-time cleaning
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WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience that lets you delve deeper into it? The good news awaits you. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) are excited to collaborate for the fourth consecutive
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RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani took part as speaker in Burgas Connectivity Forum 2024, event that on 31st of May gathered together in Bulgaria different stakeholders and policy-makers involved in EU-Integration, Regional Cooperation and Connectivity dynamics. Sharing his thoughts with other prominent speakers in panel discussions on peacebuilding and reconciliation through the lens of connectivity,
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