RYCO’s Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, together with UNFPA, UNDP and OSCE Mission, supported the implementation of a three-day capacity building workshop aimed at strengthening the capacities on the Youth, Peace and Security Ageda of the Youth Officers from local-level public institutions, as a joint initiative supported by the Ministry of Social Policy, Demography
read more
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), brought together young people, anti-corruption experts, and practitioners in Sarajevo for the workshop “Western Balkans Next Gen: Leading the Fight Against Corruption.” The event focused on strengthening awareness of anti-corruption mechanisms through interactive discussions, case studies, group work, and practical tools
read more
The Ministry of Social Affairs, Demography and Youth of North Macedonia has officially launched the procedure for the selection of the Youth Representative of North Macedonia to the Governing Board of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). The Youth Representative plays an important role in RYCO’s governance structure, ensuring that the voice, perspectives and needs
read more
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of Albania has officially launched the procedure for the selection of the Youth Representative of Albania to the Governing Board of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). The Youth Representative plays an important role in RYCO’s governance structure, ensuring that the voice, perspectives and needs of young people
read more
On 7 May 2026, students and teachers from the Sixth Belgrade Gymnasium in Serbia and Gymnasium “Ali Demi” from Vlore, Albania gathered in Belgrade for a Sport for Development (S4D) event organized within the Superschools programme. The event brought together young people through interactive and sport-based activities aimed at promoting inclusion, cooperation, teamwork and intercultural
read more
Berat – From 22 to 24 April 2026, the city of Berat hosted a three-day Capacity Building Training (CBT) for members of Local Youth Councils (LYCs), bringing together young representatives and activists from Elbasan, Librazhd, Prrenjas, Mallakastër, Vlorë, Kuçovë, Lushnjë, Divjakë, and Berat. The workshop was organized by the RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania
read more
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) local branch in Montenegro organized a three-day training titled “Capacity Building for Representatives of Local Governments and Civil Society Organizations in the Context of Implementing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda” in cooperation with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, held from April 14 to 16 in Budva. The training
read more
Sarajevo marked the final stop of RYCO’s Leadership Regional Tour, bringing together senior leadership, institutional partners, international stakeholders, and program beneficiaries through a series of high-level meetings and engagements. The visit concluded a regional journey at a significant moment, as RYCO celebrates a decade of its work, reaffirming its commitment to youth cooperation, reconciliation, and intercultural dialogue across the Western Balkans. The Sarajevo visit combined strategic discussions with key institutional and international partners, alongside direct engagement with organizations and initiatives that reflect the
read more
In the first days of April 2026, Pristina hosted the Regional Leadership Tour of RYCO Secretary General Vladimir Obradović and Deputy Secretary General Kreshnik Loka. The visit marked an important milestone in the context of RYCO’s 10th anniversary and contributed to strengthening cooperation with youth as well as key regional and international actors. The delegation,
read more
On 1 April 2026, students and teachers from the Pharmacy and Physiotherapy School in Belgrade and the Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Youth in Sarajevo came together at the Olimp Sports Center in Belgrade for an inclusive sports activity titled “Games Without Borders,” organized within the Superschools program. This activity aimed to promote inclusion, cooperation, and mutual
read more