Dear Applicants, We sincerely appreciate the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm you have shown in applying for the 6th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. Your commitment to fostering regional cooperation and empowering youth in the Western Balkans is truly inspiring. This year, we received an outstanding 152 project proposals, bringing together 395 partner organizations from
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Marking the 62nd Anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) welcomed today German and French delegation, led by German Ambassador to Albania, H.E. Karl Bergner and French Ambassador to Albania, H.E. Catherine Suard. Together with Director of GIZ in Albania, Sonia Kurz, GIZ Team leader, Jasmin Valjevac and Director of Agence Française
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TIRANA – Peace requires collective responsibility and ongoing commitment, therefore the engagement of all stakeholders is crucial to ensure the sustainability and impact of RYCO’s peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, this is the message from today’s meeting between RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani and President of Albania Bajram Begaj. During the meeting, SG Hani outlined RYCO’s
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Sarajevo – Are you passionate about community engagement and driving meaningful change at the local level? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is looking for a proactive Local Program Officer to join our team and lead the implementation of impactful initiatives that empower youth and foster regional cooperation.s. Position: Local Program Officer Type: 12 months
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Tirana – Are you passionate about logistics and ensuring the smooth operation of organizational processes? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking a dedicated Logistics Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in streamlining operations, managing resources, and supporting our impactful projects. Position: Logistics Officer Type: 12 months Application Deadline: 7
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Zlatibor – From December 6th to 8th, RYCO played a pivotal role as a partner organization in the promotion of the 4th generation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) on Zlatibor, Serbia. The event, organized by WeBalkans, showcased the collaboration between RYCO and the YEA project, emphasizing the importance of youth engagement in shaping the future
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Tirana, December 7, 2024 – The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Academy successfully concluded its third and final module at the Hotel Tirana International, uniting representatives from governmental institutions, regional organizations, and national youth councils from across the Western Balkans. Hosted by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), the two-day module provided a platform to
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Berlin – The Aspen Institute and the German Federal Foreign Office convened a high-level working group of experts and government representatives in Berlin from 3-5 December 2024, to address the reconciliation and enlargement pathway for the Western Balkans. Participants engaged in insightful discussions, providing thorough analyses of the current situation and offering constructive solutions to
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Are you passionate about democracy and peace? Do you want to shape the future alongside young leaders from across Europe and beyond? Youth4Peace is calling young people from Western Balkans region to be part of an unforgettable international experience in Berlin in May 2025! In 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the
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Thirteen selected young people from the Western Balkans will spend the next 7 days in Japan, as part of the MIRAI Program 2024/2025 – implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). From 3rd to 9th December, participants will have the opportunity to visit Tokyo and Hiroshima and exchange
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