Western Balkans– The Governing Board of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) convened on Wednesday 06.08.2025 and reached consensus on the appointment of the new Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, marking a significant milestone for regional youth cooperation in the Western Balkans. Following an open and merit-based selection process, the Governing Board unanimously appointed
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RYCO OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS PROPOSALS OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 20 Opportunity for CSOs to enhance youth empowerment and regional cooperation Creating chances and providing opportunities for youth empowerment in the Western Balkans region is one of the core missions of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO). Supporting youth-led projects implemented by civil society organizations
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Tirana- 16 schools from Albania have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, and their proposed projects, which will contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural learning and dialogue within the framework of the Balkans School Exchange Program, were presented today at a public event called “Meet the Superschools,” organized by the Regional Youth Cooperation
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Open Call for Nominations: Harmony Hero Award Organized by RYCO Local Branch Kosovo* and the German Embassy in Kosovo On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, RYCO Local Branch Kosovo and the German Embassy in Kosovo are pleased to announce the second Harmony Hero Awards. These awards recognize young individuals and informal groups
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WESTERN BALKANS – Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to announce that 90 secondary schools from the Western Balkans are selected to participate in the RYCO Superschools exchange programme. The selected schools from the region will implement regional exchanges including more than 1300 students, while RYCO will offer various capacity-building opportunities for 90 teachers.
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High Schools from Western Balkans to Apply for New Exchange Scheme Tirana, 7th May – Kick-off event titled “Exchange for Change”, organized by Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), marked the beginning of the new cycle of regional secondary school exchange scheme program, best known as RYCO Superschools. In
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Western Balkan Youth Cultural Fund brings new opportunities for art in action to contribute to mutual understanding and lasting peace Following the successful completion of the First Open Call, which supported 29 individuals and organizations from the Western Balkans region, whose projects covered the entire spectrum of cultural and artistic expression – from music, literature,
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WESTERN BALKANS – Reception at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan officially marked the end of seven-day journey for 13 young people from Western Balkan, who visited Land of Rising Sun within “Japan’s Friendship Ties Program” – MIRAI. In cooperation with the Government of Japan, RYCO has been implementing this project for four years in
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An unusual event was organized on the occasion of National Youth Day by the Minister of State for Youth and Children and RYCO was delighted to be involved in it. Hundreds of organizations, institutions, startups, businesses, and universities that work with young people or are directed by them, “parked” on December 9, in the underground
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