Brought together by a shared determination to shape the region they call home, young people from across the Western Balkans came together at the Youth Forum 2025, held from 16-19 September in Pristina, to share their experiences, voice their priorities, and shape a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to improve everyday life and open new
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A delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro took part in a three-day study visit to Berlin within the programme “Exchange of Experiences on Building Trust, Reconciliation, and Inclusive Policies” that took place from the 8th to 10th of October in Berlin. The visit was organized by RYCO Local Branch in Montenegro in cooperation with the
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Pristina – Eleven schools from Kosovo have been awarded the title of “Superschool” this year, with their projects presented at a public event called “Meet the Superschools,” organized by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch Office in Kosovo. The selected schools and their programs will contribute to peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural dialogue within
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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 sixth consecutive year
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RYCO’s Sixth Newsletter is here! Packed with highlights and upcoming events, our team has worked hard to make this newsletter a gateway to the latest happenings in the Regional Youth Cooperation Office. In this edition, you’ll find diverse features, ranging from RYCO activities and inspiring individuals to exciting upcoming events, promising to keep you informed
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Following two unforgettable editions of the Regional Summer Camps in Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia, we are delighted to announce that we are continuing our journey – this time in Berane, Montenegro, from June 16–21, 2025. “Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE” is more than just a summer camp. It’s a place where young
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TIRANA- The RYCO Local Branch Office in Albania proudly partnered with the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Epoka University for the successful organization of the EU Decision-Making Simulation School on April 8–9, 2025, bringing together more than 30 high school students for an immersive, two-day educational experience. The initiative aimed to introduce
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Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund continues to empower youth-led cultural activism and regional cooperation. After the successful implementation of the previous Open Calls, which supported 70 initiatives and engaged over 850 young artists, practitioners, and youth activists across the Western Balkans, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is excited to announce the launch of the
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From institutional partners to representatives of regional and international organizations, RYCO’s pivotal role in fostering youth cooperation, reconciliation, and intercultural dialogue in Western Balkans region once again has been strongly reaffirmed during the recent visit of Secretary General Albert Hani to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. During the official visit to Sarajevo, RYCO Secretary General,
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The first part of the third edition of the Sport for Development (S4D) Instructor Training was successfully implemented between 1st to 5th of April in Skopje, bringing together 25 youth workers, coaches, educators, and sport practitioners from across the Western Balkans. The training was organized by the GIZ Sport for Development team in cooperation with
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