(Pristina, 10th August 2023) – On the occasion of International Youth Day 2023, RYCO Local Branch Office in Kosovo*, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo, recognized and honored young individuals who have significantly contributed to peacebuilding processes, through the establishment of “Harmony Hero Award”. Nominations from all individuals and organizations who knew
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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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Sarajevo – In celebration of International Youth Day, a global array of events is being organised to shed light on the multifaceted challenges faced by young people worldwide, encompassing legal, environmental, economic, social, educational, and cultural dimensions. In the heart of Sarajevo, a dynamic gathering titled “You(th) Can Lead” took center stage last night, organised
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ŠABAC – The RYCO Local Branch Office in Serbia, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, organized a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations on project proposal writing in the area of intercultural exchange and reconciliation. This year’s training, held in Šabac from 20th to 23rd of July, gathered 15 civil society representatives.
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RYCO supported the Macedonian Scouts Association in organizing the 13th Macedonian Scout Jamboree, which brought together approximately 800 youths from across Europe in Krusevo, North Macedonia, between the 12th and 21st of July. The Jamboree, a scouting event held every 5 years since the Association’s foundation, traces its roots back to 1958 in the city
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PRISTINA – On the occasion of International Youth Day, RYCO Local Branch Office Kosovo*, in close cooperation with the German Embassy in Kosovo, is pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘Harmony Hero Awards.’ These awards aim to recognize and honor young individuals who have significantly contributed to peacebuilding processes. We invite nominations from all
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BERAT- The 9th edition of the Youth Trail, titled “Fostering Dialogue between Youth and Decision-Making Institutions,” was successfully organized by the OSCE Mission in Albania and RYCO Local Branch Office Albania from July 13-15, 2023, in the city of Berat. Sixteen Albanian participants, including OSCE Youth Advisory Group members, alumni, and RYCO youth activists, gathered
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BUDVA – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro organized Leadership and Management Training for RYCO management with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and in cooperation with GIZ, in Budva from 10 to 13 July 2023. The training program, conducted by experienced trainer Mr. Đorđe Maričić, focused on strengthening the capacities of the
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PODGORICA – Head of RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr.Edin Koljenović and the French Ambassador, Mr. Christian Thimonier, held a meeting at the premises of the French Embassy to discuss important matters concerning youth empowerment and collaboration, on July 6, 2023. During the meeting, Mr Koljenović presented RYCO’s activity plan, highlighting the organization’s achievements
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PODGORICA – Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro, Mr Edin Koljenović met with the Director of the Directorate for Youth, Mr Martin Lulgjuraj on Tuesday, 4 July 2023. The primary focus of the meeting revolved around the presentation of different programs and initiatives RYCO has for supporting young people in the region,
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