Regional Youth Cooperation Office - RYCO

15/01/2026

Stepping into a new decade.
New rhythm. Same mission.

All eyes on + you(th) 👀💜

15/01/2026

December was a month full of exchanges ✨

Youth energy traveled across the region: from creative workshops and classroom collaborations to moments of learning, sharing, and friendship.

Here are some of the Superschools exchanges we’re highlighting from last month 👇

👏Exchange between Society of Christian Doctrine Preca College and SOU Orde Chopela Prilep
👏Exchange between JU Srednja ekonomska i ugostiteljsko-turistička škola Mostar and Škola za učenike oštećenog vida “Veljko Ramadanović”
👏Exchange between Živorad Janković High school and SOU „Mavrovo – Rostushe”
👏Exchange between Miloš Crnjanski Secondary Vocational School and "Kristaq Capo" Secondary Vocational School
👏Exchange between SUGS EMUC 8mi Septemvri and IAAP "Adem Gllavica"
👏Exchange between Public Instituton Third Gymnasium Sarajevo and High School "Ljupco Santov" Kochani
👏Exchange between Forestry school and Municipal secondary school "Gjorce Petrov"
👏Exchange between JU GIMNAZIJA OBALA Sarajevo and OEMUC "St Naum Ohridski" North Macedonia

This programme is part of a multi-donor project, co-financed by the 🇪🇺 and the 🇩🇪 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by GIZ together with RYCO.

31/12/2025

RYCO’s Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General in front of the camera 🎥 Reflecting on their mandate so far, key achievements, and the moments that shaped the year we’re leaving behind.

Looking ahead to 2026 priorities: from RYCO’s 10th anniversary and Berlin Process Chairmanship returning to the Western Balkans, to rolling open calls and new opportunities for youth in the region.

▶️ Watch the full interview via the YouTube link in our bio.

31/12/2025

On the last day of the year, RYCO is unwrapping a special gift 🎁 — the 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call for CSOs, creating new opportunities for youth cooperation across the Western Balkans.

The Call supports regional initiatives that bring young people together through dialogue, strengthen reconciliation, promote intercultural learning, and build long-term cooperation.

🔹 Two thematic areas
💶 Grants: EUR 20,000–30,000
⏳ Project duration: 4–6 months

A meaningful way to close the year and an inspiring start for youth-led regional change.

👉 For more information and application details, visit our website!

30/12/2025

Coming tomorrow 🤝

RYCO leadership in front of the camera 🎥 reflecting on 2025 achievements and outlining the ambitious work ahead in 2026 for the youth of the region.
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29/12/2025

Happy Holidays! 💜
Growing younger, together with the best !

23/12/2025

With the final meeting in South Mitrovica, within the framework of the RYCO Tour and ’s Chairmanship of the RYCO Governing Board, an important chapter comes to an end. 🤝

RYCO Co-Chair Donika Zogu met with the Mayor of Mitrovica, Mr. Faton Peci, a long-standing supporter of RYCO who has been closely involved since its founding. During the meeting, he reaffirmed his continued commitment to RYCO’s mission and to strengthening youth empowerment across the region.

22/12/2025

Last Friday, representatives of governments and youth from the Western Balkans came together for the 27th Governing Board Meeting of RYCO.

The online meeting reviewed achieved results and set priorities for the year ahead, including the adoption of RYCO’s Operational Plan and Budget for 2026. It also marked the conclusion of 's Chairmanship, with Montenegro taking over for the coming year.

This session was the first Governing Board meeting under RYCO’s new leadership, setting the direction for the next institutional phase and continued support for youth cooperation across the region.

Read more in the link below 👇

Western Balkans, Friday 19th December - Representatives of governments and youth from WB6 gather together in 27th RYCO Governing Board Meeting to evaluate achieved results and discuss priorities and upcoming activities for the year ahead. GB Meeting, that took place online, marked an important miles

19/12/2025

RYCO’s Eighth Newsletter is here! 🚀
Dive into the latest updates from the Regional Youth Cooperation Office, featuring key highlights, inspiring stories, and exciting upcoming events.

Click the link to explore the 8th edition and stay connected!

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 ind

18/12/2025

RYCO Is Taking the YPS Agenda Forward in Serbia 🚀

RYCO LBO in Serbia, together with and , is keeping the momentum going on Youth, Peace and Security! A two-day training brought together civil society organizations to boost local action, youth leadership, and real impact around the YPS and WPS agendas in Serbia.

✨ 20 CSO representatives dived into global YPS and WPS frameworks, explored how they connect to Serbia’s youth policies, and sharpened their skills through interactive sessions on countering misinformation and hate speech, preventing social tensions, and building dialogue and trust in communities.

This training marks another step in strengthening RYCO–UN cooperation and empowering young people to shape more peaceful, inclusive communities. 💬✌️

17/12/2025

🗣️ Youth voices in action, locally and regionally! As part of the project “Civic Circles – From Institutional Silence to Youth-Led Dialogue”, the Youth Cultural Center Bitola , in partnership with Pro Local Bitola, organized a two-day training bringing together members of the Local Youth Councils from Bitola, Prilep, Krushevo, and Krivogashtani.

🎯 Through interactive sessions on youth participation, representation, advocacy, strategic planning, and cooperation with municipalities, young participants strengthened their skills to effectively represent youth interests and drive positive change in their communities.

✨ This is all part of the RYCOgnizing YPS wave, and we’re just getting started, because YPS isn’t just a topic… it’s the trend

📍 The following activity received support through RYCOgnizing YPS granting scheme, supported by German Cooperation and implemented by RYCO