Application Deadline: 25 August 2024 at 23h59 CET time.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Berlin Process, the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) in collaboration with the Bürger Europas e.V., and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, invites you to join a distinguished international youth exchange program, in Berlin. This initiative will bring together 30 young participants from the Western Balkan 6 (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia) along with participants from France, Poland, and Germany. This exchange will explore how young people can engage in local politics and civil society to build a peaceful, democratic, and sustainable future.
The youth exchange with culminate with your participation at the WB6 Youth Forum 2024, a signature annual event organized in the margins of the Berlin Process Summit, on 13-14 October. The Youth Forum is not just an event; it’s a platform that empowers young minds like yours to actively participate in shaping the future of the Western Balkans region through meaningful engagement in the EU integration process. By bridging the gap between young people and decision makers, the Forum ensures that your perspectives are heard at the highest levels of decision-making.
Requirements
- Aged 18 to 30 years old
- Proficient in English
- Interested or actively engaged in political, cultural, or social initiatives at the local and/or Western Balkan level
- Available to participate for the entire duration of the program
- Willing to contribute actively to the program
- Experience in regional youth cooperation will be considered an asset.
More Info: International Youth Exchange & the WB6 Youth Forum 2024