Dear Applicants, We sincerely appreciate your interest and efforts in participating in the 6th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. This year, we received 137 applications involving 363 partners from across the Western Balkans, reaffirming the region’s strong potential for positive change through youth cooperation, mobility, and engagement. Following the completion of the final documentation
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A kick-off event in Tirana marked the beginning of RYCOgnizing YPS – new regional initiative aimed at empowering youth actors and organizations across the Western Balkans. This RYCO project will provide targeted support to youth-led initiatives that advance peace and stability in the region. Supported by the German Government through the German Federal Foreign Office,
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Are you passionate about youth empowerment, social inclusion, and the transformative power of sport? Do you want to promote positive change across the Western Balkans? The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and GIZ invite you to be part of an exciting international experience through the Sport for Development (S4D) Instructor Training – 3rd Edition! In
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On February 28, 2025, a high-level visit took place on the final event of the first exchange “Different But The Same Balkan Youth Is My Name” implemented within the third cycle of the Superschools program by the Sixth Belgrade Grammar School and “Ali Demi” High School from Vlora. Students of these two schools, with the
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Skopje, – In a significant step towards fostering integrity and transparency in governance, over 30 young politicians and political activists gathered today in Skopje for the “Western Balkans Next Gen: Leading the Fight Against Corruption” event. Organized by the Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative (RAI) in partnership with the Regional Youth Cooperation Council (RYCO), the event aimed
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The Head of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) Local Branch in Montenegro, Edin Koljenović, welcomed the newly appointed Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Ambassador Jan Haukaas, at the RYCO Office in Podgorica. The meeting underscored the continued dedication of both institutions to foster youth engagement as a tool to equip young people
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On February 18, 2025, a high-level visit was held to one of the awarded Superschools programs, implemented as part of the second cycle of this regional initiative, connecting secondary schools from Nikšić and Bugojno. The event brought together representatives of the European Union, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Ministry of Sports
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In a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation and enhancing youth initiatives in the Western Balkans, RYCO hosted GIZ Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro Country Directors, Daniel Bagwitz, accompanied by GIZ Albania Country Director Sonja Kurz and GIZ Team Leader Jasmin Valjevac. The meeting provided an opportunity to gain deeper insights into RYCO’s mission, ongoing projects,
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TIRANA – The Secretary General of RYCO, Mr. Albert Hani and the Head of Local Branch Office in Albania Mr. Kreshnik Loka, hosted today the Ambassador of Japan to Albania, Ms. Kato Kikuko, at RYCO’s Head Office. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between RYCO and Japan, reinforcing their joint efforts and commitment to peacebuilding,
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A meeting at RYCO’s Head Office in Tirana provided a opportunity to strengthen cooperation between RYCO and the Austrian Embassy. Ambassador of Austria to Albania, H.E. Monika Zach, met with RYCO Secretary General Albert Hani and Head of the Local Branch Office Kreshnik Loka to discuss ongoing collaboration and explore new ways to empower young
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