WESTERN BALKANS – Today is a perfect opportunity to remind us all, our societies and governments, that a sustainable contribution to our communities starts with the warm hearts of our volunteers. Voluntarism is and stays as one of the important RYCO’s core principles because we believe that the better regions starts with youth that are
read moreSKOPJE – RYCO Local Branch Office in North Macedonia in cooperation with Youth Representative in the RYCO Governing Board Mr Vladimir Gjorgjeski and Chief of Cabinet of the Agency for Youth and Sport Mr Stefan Stepanoski, organized consultation meetings with youth civil society organizations in the seven cities of North Macedonia – Kicevo, Ohrid, Bitola,
read moreDear Applicants, We would like to express our gratitude towards all of you who have shown the interest and made efforts to take part in the third RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. The Call was built upon the results and experiences of the first two RYCO open calls from 2017 and 2018 and dedicated
read moreNOVI SAD – The fourth three-day Regional Youth Leadership Forum concluded in Novi Sad, Serbia today with a panel discussion on the Western Balkans in 2030 – Visions, Wishes, Realities, attended by the RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša, the prime ministers of Serbia and North Macedonia Ms Ana Brnabić and Mr Zoran Zaev, and
read moreNOVI SAD – RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša signed a memorandum of understanding on behalf of RYCO with the Franco-German Youth Office (OFAJ) represented by the organization’s Secretary General Mr Tobias Bütow. The two organizations are aiming to encourage intercultural dialogue, political and peace education, with a special focus on dealing with the past
read moreWESTERN BALKANS – The Scout Exchange “Scouting for Change” is a five day scout exchange and the first activity from the project “SCOUTS UNITED Learn it, Do it, Scout it” funded by RYCO and the United Nations Peace Building Fund through the second RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. If you are between 15 and
read moreNAIROBI – Over 9,500 delegates from more than 170 countries took part in the Nairobi Summit ICPD25 (International Conference on Population and Development), where RYCO Secretary General Mr Đuro Blanuša and Head of the RYCO Local Branch Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ms Berina Bukva had a chance to present RYCO’s vision and work, as well
read moreSARAJEVO – RYCO is launching an open call for participation in the capacity building training for project design in the areas of youth mobility, cooperation and activism in the Western Balkans. The call is open for less experienced representatives of civil society organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The training is supported by the OSCE Mission
read moreBAR – RYCO Local Branch Office in Montenegro in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Montenegro, supported by the French Embassy to Montenegro, organized a three-day sports camp Intercultural Competencies in Sports in Bar, Montenegro on 8 – 10 November. The event gathered 23 successful young professionals in different sport disciplines from
read moreSKOPJE – Head of the RYCO Local Brench Office in North Macedonia Mr Albert Hani met Minister of Education and Science of North Macedonia Mr Arbër Ademi last week in Skopje. The meeting focused on the upcoming Western Balkans Summit 2020 co-chaired by North Macedonia and Bulgaria, the preparation of the government to chair the
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