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RYCO is pleased to open registrations for the Western Balkans Youth Forum, taking place in Pristina from 16–19 September 2025. Supported by the UK Government, the Forum will bring together young leaders and key regional partners to address the region’s most pressing challenges with broader outreach, deeper policy relevance, and more inclusive participation.
Building on the Berlin Process, the Forum offers a platform for dialogue, peer learning, and policy advocacy around three themes:
- Migration – Tackling brain drain, mobility, displacement, and integration solutions.
- Security – Youth roles in peacebuilding, countering disinformation, and strengthening community resilience.
- Economic growth – Fostering entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and green initiatives for an inclusive regional economy.
Who can apply?
Young changemakers (18–30) from the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) with a record of contributing to positive change.
Apply by: 17 August 2025, 23:59 CET via the [application link]. Travel and accommodation are covered for selected participants. Only successful applicants will be notified.