About the LBO
The RYCO Local Branch Office (LBO) in North Macedonia is located in Skopje and implements activities across the whole Contracting Party. Its goal is to support youth, civil society organizations (CSOs), high schools, and universities by promoting meaningful youth engagement, participation, and collaboration.
The LBO connects local youth with the wider Western Balkans and works to strengthen local youth initiatives in line with RYCO’s values, strategies, and principles while providing exchange opportunities for young people. Established in 2017, it gained official status as an international governmental entity in 2023, recognized by North Macedonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Local impact
40
HIGH SCHOOLS
80
REGIONAL EXCHANGES
135
CSOS
300+
YOUNG PEOPLE
20
YOUNG JOURNALISTS
150
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
- Open Calls: CSOs and schools in North Macedonia have been supported through grants for projects that promote regional civil society and youth collaboration. The LBO has also partnered on initiatives launched by other RYCO Contracting Parties, facilitating regional exchanges.
- Superschools: Across three program cycles, 40 high schools were supported and participated in 80 regional exchanges for students and teachers.
- Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund: 5 CSOs, 5 cultural practitioners, and 2 “Peace Champions” from North Macedonia were supported to implement cultural initiatives.
- Hajde: 20 young journalists from two faculties received equipment and support, producing 20 youth-focused stories and 10 podcasts on youth participation and regional cooperation.
- RISE: The program supported 118 individuals and 40 teams in 10 cities during its first two cycles. The second RISE Regional Forum in Skopje brought together more than 150 social entrepreneurs.
- Regional Summer Camp: More than 100 young people took part in peer-education-focused regional summer camps. The first camp in Mavrovo gathered 55 participants, followed by a second camp in Bijeljina with more than 50 young people.
- Capacity building and participation: Seven training courses organized with the OSCE Mission in Skopje benefited more than 130 representatives from CSOs and high schools. Youth Talks provide a safe space for discussion on topics such as the Berlin Process and the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.
- Student and sport initiatives: The Regional Student Station expanded opportunities for student representatives across the Western Balkans. The “Scoring Development” regional conference in Skopje gathered more than 70 participants and promoted sport as a tool for youth development, peace, and stability.
Opportunities
Advancing the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in North Macedonia
RYCO’s Local Branch Office in North Macedonia, together with UNFPA, UNDP and OSCE Mission, supported the implementation of a three-day...
From Shkodra to Skopje: Superschools Exchange in Action
Skopje – On April 1st, 2026, a high-level visit was held at the Gymnasium “Josip Broz Tito” as part of the Superschools Exchange Programme,...
Next Stop Skopje: Regional Leadership Tour Continues in North Macedonia
As part of RYCO’s Leadership Regional Tour, the delegation visited North Macedonia from March 29 to April 1, engaging...

RYCO and OSCE Host Training and Forum on Youth, Peace and Security in Budva


Supporting Young Cultural Practitioners: WB Youth Cultural Fund Achievements Presented in Montenegro

High-Level Superschools Visit Highlights Student Exchange in Montenegro

Conference “Berlin Process Youth Forum – Conclusions and Recommendations in the Context of Montenegro” Held in Parliament

YPS Training Held in Montenegro: Strengthening Capacities of Schools and Civil Society for the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

RYCO Goes to Berlin: Study Visit with the Delegation of the Parliament of Montenegro

RISE Local Forum in Podgorica: Youth Driving Change

Meet the Superschools in Montenegro – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the WB6 for reconciliation and better regional cooperation

Youth in Action: SHAPE THE FUTURE 2025 – Regional Summer Camp in Berane Gathered 50 Young People from the Western Balkans

RYCO and OSCE organized Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) Conference in Podgorica

RYCO Montenegro Strengthens Ties with the Office of the President to Boost Youth Engagement in European Integration

Empowering Youth in Politics: Young Leaders Unite in Budva for Dialogue and Cooperation

RYCO meets with the Head of OSCE Mission in Montenegro

Building Bridges Through Youth Exchange: Superschools Program Meets High Officials to Strengthen Regional Cooperation in Nikšić

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

RYCO’s Partnership Role in Promotion of the 4th Generation of Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) on Zlatibor

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

Capacity building training for CSO representatives within the RYCOnnecting You(th) 6th Open Call for project proposals

Meet the Superschools in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Exchange and Mobility of High School Students in the Western Balkans for Reconciliation and Better Regional Cooperation

Meet the Superschools in Montenegro – Exchange and mobility of high school students in the Western Balkans contributes to reconciliation and better regional cooperation

WB Youth Cultural Fund Local Training in Montenegro

RYCO and Parliament of Montenegro Forge Path for Youth Empowerment and Regional Cooperation
RYCO Youth Talk in Podgorica Highlights Importance of Youth Empowerment and Inclusion in the Processes of Cooperation in the Western Balkans

RYCO LBO MNE successfully organized YPS Capacity Building Training in Bečići

RYCO MNE & OSCE Training for strengthening capacities of NGO representatives in Montenegro

RYCO MNE and OSCE Collaborate to Empower Young Journalists in Montenegro

Creating peace through theater and art in Bar

Strengthening Bonds Between RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro

Training for Hajde students from the region

Exploring Nature and Unity: Intercultural Youth Eco Kamp in Vusanje, Gusinje

Call for Applications 2023/2024: Western Balkans Meet Japan – A Bridge Into the Future
RYCO Leadership and Management Training in Budva

RYCO in Montenegro meets the French Ambassador



RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes

RYCO in Montenegro Celebrates the 60 Anniversary of the Elysee Treaty with the German and French Embassies

European Union and the Council of Europe have launched a campaign for the Western Balkans – “Block the hatred. Share the love.”

Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists organized by Local Branch Office in Montenegro

Capacity Building Training for CSOs from Montenegro successfully organized

RYCO Open Call for Capacity Building Training for Young Journalists from Montenegro

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

Eco Camp in Gusinje and Plav

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


RYCO in Montenegro Meets States Secretary of the Ministry for Sports and Youth

MEETING WITH YOUTH – UNITED IN DIFFERENCES

RYCO in Montenegro organized Youth Camp for young athletes


RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro meets with representatives of International Visegrad Fund and Slovakia Embassy in Montenegro

RYCO and Erasmus+ Offices in Montenegro to Work Together


Youth from Montenegro, RYCO, Diplomats Discuss European Values


RYCO in Montenegro Meets EYCA Representatives

No Future without Truth and Reconciliation

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

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 the Superschools of Montenegro

RYCO and EU Celebrate Successes of Projects Supported in Montenegro

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

RYCO in Montenegro Close Partner for Implementation of French Presidency of Council of EU’s Activities

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

Young Athletes Promote Reconciliation and Cooperation in Montenegro

Students of Journalism from RYCO Regional Program Meet in Tirana

RYCO in Montenegro Meets New OSCE Ambassador to Montenegro

Better Region Starts with Volunteering

Western Balkan Ministers of Youth and Education Work Together for Better Region

RYCO and OSCE in Montenegro Organize Two Regional Activities

EU-Balkan Youth Forum, Hani: Youth to Unleash Their Potential at Home

RISE Project Is Double National #EEPA2021 Winner for Montenegro and Serbia

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia Promote Intercultural Learning

RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Intercultural Youth Hub in Kotor

Youth from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia Cooperate for Peace

International Day for Tolerance: Fostering Mutual Understanding and Peace

RYCO’s Regional Strategy Forum Is Example of Different Region

RYCO Meets Umbrella Youth Organizations from Western Balkans

Invitation to Tender for Communication and Visibility Campaign

RYCO in Montenegro Discusses Regional Peacebuilding with Young Leaders

Invitation to Tender for Supply and Production of Branded Visibility Materials

Apply for MIRAI Exchange Program: Western Balkans Meet Japan

Call for Applications: External Expert for Facilitation of RYCO Strategy Development

RYCO in Montenegro Organizes Superschools Info Session

RISE Supports 129 Young Entrepreneurs in Western Balkans

Apply Now: Superschools Open Call for Pool of Mentors

RYCO in Montenegro Strengthens Youth Intercultural Competencies in Sports

Invitation to Tender for Travel Management and Other Related Services for RYCO LBO in Montenegro

Open Call: Participate in Regional Conference on Entrepreneurship

RYCO in Montenegro Holds Consultative Workshop with School Student Bodies

Make Your School a Superschool

RYCO in Podgorica Discusses Youth Dialogue and Democracy

Peace Day: Youth Means Peace

Apply Now! EU-Balkan Youth Forum “What is Europe?”
Team Members
Vladimir Gjorgjevski