This special anniversary edition celebrates A Decade of Connection, marking 10 years of bringing young people across the Western Balkans together through cooperation, exchange, dialogue, and trust-building. Inside, you’ll find highlights from RYCO’s journey, key activities, inspiring stories, updates from across the region, upcoming events, and important announcements from our team. Click below to access
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Dear Applicants, We are pleased to announce that the evaluation process for the 7th Open Call “RYCOnnecting”, launched on December 31, 2025, has been successfully concluded. This call attracted a remarkable level of interest, receiving a total of 157 applications involving 258 partners, highlighting strong engagement and collaboration across the region. Following the Administrative and Eligibility Check, 145 applications advanced to the next
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Dear participants, Welcome to the Western Balkans Youth Forum 2026, taking place from 04 to 07 June 2026 at Hotel Avala in Budva, Montenegro, under the theme “From Dialogue to Delivery: Youth Shaping Regional Cooperation.” About the WB Youth Forum 2026 The WB Youth Forum brings together young people, decision-makers, partners, civil society representatives, and
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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
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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
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RYCO’s 9th 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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RYCO’s Eighth 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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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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