Dear Applicants,
We sincerely appreciate the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm you have shown in applying for the 6th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. Your commitment to fostering regional cooperation and empowering youth in the Western Balkans is truly inspiring.
This year, we received an outstanding 152 project proposals, bringing together 395 partner organizations from across the region. This overwhelming response reaffirms the immense potential for positive change and the shared vision for a more connected, engaged, and resilient youth community in the Western Balkans. The strong interest in regional youth cooperation, mobility, and exchange highlights the ongoing need to create an enabling environment that fosters dialogue, reconciliation, and empowerment.
We highly value the work you have put into building partnerships and preparing meaningful project proposals under the two key thematic areas:
🔹 Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
🔹 Youth Empowerment and Engagement in Society
🔹 Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
🔹 Youth Empowerment and Engagement in Society
We encourage you to stay connected with RYCO and continue your important work in these fields. If you haven’t already, we invite you to follow our website and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and subscribe to our mailing list for updates on future opportunities, upcoming open calls, and the latest news from RYCO.
Below, you will find the preliminary list of the 13 highest-ranked project proposals. The final selection of supported projects will be announced upon the completion of the final documentation check and budget clearance procedures.
Thank you once again for your participation and dedication to youth cooperation and peacebuilding in the region.
Please see below the final list of the top-rated project proposals.
Sincerely,
RYCO TEAM
*This multi-year project is financed by the German Federal Foreign Office, supported by the Governments of the Western Balkans, and implemented by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO).