About the LBO
The RYCO Local Branch Office (LBO) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is based in Sarajevo and operates throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its mission is to support youth, civil society organizations (CSOs), high schools, and youth groups through regional mobility programs and local activities that promote regional youth cooperation and the reconciliation process in the Western Balkans.
The LBO acts as a vital link between youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader Western Balkans. Memoranda with all three youth umbrella bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina support engagement across different levels, while the office contributes to RYCO’s long-term strategic goals by translating its core values into local partnerships and initiatives.
Local impact
28
CSOS
46
HIGH SCHOOLS
92
REGIONAL EXCHANGES
555+
PARTICIPANTS
- Open Calls: 22 CSOs and schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded projects as lead grantees, while 41 CSOs and schools have participated in projects as partners.
- Superschools: Across the first and current second programme cycles, 46 high schools participated in 92 regional exchanges; the factsheet highlights 555+ participants overall.
- Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund: 6 CSOs, 4 individuals, and 2 “Peace Champions” from Bosnia and Herzegovina were supported to implement cultural initiatives.
- RISE: 15 teams of young people developed social business ideas through the incubation phase and received support to move toward implementation.
- MIRAI: 15 young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina were given the opportunity to travel to Japan for an intercultural exchange.
- Local initiatives: Initiatives include Youth Eyes in partnership with the Sarajevo Film Festival; RYCO Youth Talks, with 10 events implemented across Sarajevo, Mostar, Tuzla, Banja Luka, Prijedor, and Brcko; youth-policy cooperation supported by UNFPA Bosnia and Herzegovina; and a Youth Summer Camp in Bijeljina that brought together 50 young participants from across the region around gender equality, peacebuilding, and sport for development..
Opportunities
Youth for Integrity: RYCO and RAI Support the Next Generation Against Corruption
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), in cooperation with the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI), brought together young people, anti-corruption experts,...
Last Stop Sarajevo: Regional Leadership Tour Concludes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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...
Superschools Visit between High School Jablanica and High School “Josif Josifovski” Gevgelija
A high-level visit was organized to one of the awarded Superschools exchange programs, implemented as part of the second cycle...
Call for Applications: Young Voices for a Shared Remembrance – From Memory to Action in Bosnia and Herzegovina
RYCO Local Branch of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with OFAJ and EVZ, is pleased to announce the launch of...
Exciting Opportunity: Looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant in Local Branch Office in North Macedonia
Skopje – Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about youth cooperation, regional collaboration, and supporting meaningful school exchanges? The Regional...
Exciting Opportunity: Looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant in Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo – Are you a detail-oriented professional passionate about youth cooperation, regional collaboration, and supporting meaningful school exchanges? The Regional...
Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the WB6 for reconciliation and better regional cooperation
Sarajevo – This year, twenty schools from Bosnia and Herzegovina have been awarded the title “Superschools”, and their proposed projects—which...
RYCO Secretary General visited Sarajevo and Belgrade: Confirmation of strong partnerships and recognition of efforts in fostering youth cooperation
From institutional partners to representatives of regional and international organizations, RYCO’s pivotal role in fostering youth cooperation, reconciliation, and intercultural...
Exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a Local Program Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo - Are you passionate about community engagement and driving meaningful change at the local level? The Regional Youth Cooperation...
Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Actions Across the Western Balkans
Efforts to localize the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda across the Western Balkans have brought together youth, civil society,...
Celebrating Five Years of RISE: Empowering Change Across the Western Balkans
In the course of this year, RISE reached the milestone of five years since its establishment in the region for building social entrepreneurship and empowered youth in the Western Balkans. Celebrations marking this anniversary took place in Tirana, Sarajevo,...
Preparatory gathering with Governing Board Members for upcoming formal RYCO GB meeting
Regional Youth Cooperation Office conveyed an informal meeting that gathered today in Podgorica members of the RYCO Governing Board to...
Youth MeetUp: A Platform for Future Youth Empowerment in the Western Balkans
Sarajevo - From July 22 to 24, 2024, Sarajevo hosted the Youth MeetUp, second event within the partnership between RYCO...
British Embassy supports RYCO's work and efforts towards youth empowerment
RYCO's work and unique mission in the region are recognized, especially when it comes to quality of programs and their...
RYCO Youth Talk “Pride Talks" in Sarajevo
Sarajevo - Today, the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina joined forces with the BH Pride March to...
RYCO's Active Participation at the Third Belgrade Symposium on History Teaching
Belgrade, April 15, 2024 - Emphasizing its dedication to educational advancement and intercultural dialogue, RYCO played a pivotal role in...
RYCO Youth Talk Sarajevo: Spotlight on Berlin Process and BiH achievement in opening negotiations with EU
As the Berlin Process is crucial platform for cooperation in the region, which ensures that aspirations of the Western Balkans...
Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina share insightful conversations with German and French ambassadors
Yesterday, on January 22nd 2024. The RYCO LBO of Bosnia and Herzegovina together with the French Institute in Bosnia and...
YPS goes locally in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Recently, local activities in several cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina were organized as our team from...
RYCOgnized Vision: Future can’t wait, now is time to accelerate youth peace and security agenda
SARAJEVO 24th November - Now, and not in some distant future, is the right moment to put joint efforts and...
Superschools Youth Camp wraps up with enthusiasm and achievements
100 schools from the region conclude a successful chapter of collaboration Sarajevo - More than 100 students and teachers from...
Mostar's Empowering Weekend: Capacity Building Activities exploring the YPS Agenda
MOSTAR - In an inspiring initiative this weekend, Mostar became the epicenter for a series of impactful capacity-building trainings designed...
First YPS MeetUp successfully held in Sarajevo
Sarajevo - In Sarajevo, we recently organized the inaugural YPS MeetUp event, bringing together our colleagues, as well as representatives...
Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
WESTERN BALKANS/JAPAN – Are you intrigued by Japanese culture? Would you like to immerse yourself in a 7-day cultural experience...

Youth for Integrity: RYCO and RAI Support the Next Generation Against Corruption

Last Stop Sarajevo: Regional Leadership Tour Concludes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Superschools Visit between High School Jablanica and High School “Josif Josifovski” Gevgelija

Call for Applications: Young Voices for a Shared Remembrance – From Memory to Action in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exciting Opportunity: Looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant in Local Branch Office in North Macedonia

Exciting Opportunity: Looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant in Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the WB6 for reconciliation and better regional cooperation

RYCO Secretary General visited Sarajevo and Belgrade: Confirmation of strong partnerships and recognition of efforts in fostering youth cooperation

Exciting Opportunity: We are looking for a Local Program Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda: Local Actions Across the Western Balkans

Celebrating Five Years of RISE: Empowering Change Across the Western Balkans

Preparatory gathering with Governing Board Members for upcoming formal RYCO GB meeting

Youth MeetUp: A Platform for Future Youth Empowerment in the Western Balkans

RYCO Youth Talk “Pride Talks” in Sarajevo

RYCO’s Active Participation at the Third Belgrade Symposium on History Teaching
RYCO Youth Talk Sarajevo: Spotlight on Berlin Process and BiH achievement in opening negotiations with EU

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina share insightful conversations with German and French ambassadors

YPS goes locally in Bosnia and Herzegovina
RYCOgnized Vision: Future can’t wait, now is time to accelerate youth peace and security agenda
Superschools Youth Camp wraps up with enthusiasm and achievements

Mostar’s Empowering Weekend: Capacity Building Activities exploring the YPS Agenda

First YPS MeetUp successfully held in Sarajevo

Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
You(th) Can Lead: RYCO celebrates International Youth Day in Sarajevo

High schools from Sarajevo and Pirot organized the Sports and Culture Day as part of the Superschools project


Meet the 19 Awarded Superchools of Bosnia and Herzegovina

RYCO Superschool from Sarajevo part of the regional high level GIZ visit

Regional Workshop implemented between EESTEC organizations in the framework of the EUWBSI project

RYCO and Germany Award Nermina Hrnić from Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2022 Berlin Process Summit Logo Competition

Open Call for Young Designers: 2022 Western Balkans Berlin Summit Logo Competition

Youth and media in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Recognize similarities and learn from differences


RISE Bootcamp Brings Regional Young Entrepreneurs Together

No Future without Truth and Reconciliation

Seven Days, 45 Young People, 1540 kilometres, Seven Western Balkan Cities

RYCO in Bosnia and Herzegovina Meets Ambassador of Japan

Fifty Young People Travel Western Balkans in Volunteer Caravan

Western Balkan Superschools Are Step Closer to Change Region

RISE Selects Second Generation of Entrepreneurs from Western Balkans for Financial and Technical Support

Meet Superschools of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina Celebrate Successes of Their Projects Supported by RYCO and EU

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembrance and Dealing with Past Crucial for Peacebuilding

Schools from Region Are Becoming Superschools: RYCO Announces Final List of First Superschools Open Call

With positive stories, a platform for the meeting of young people in the Western Balkans was presented – Hajde!

Hajde, hurry up, a new Regional Platform for Youth Cooperation is waiting for You!

Youth go Hajde! New Year’s Meetup for Young Leaders from the Western Balkans

Participants Selected: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into Future
