Deadline: 21-Dec-2025

The RYCO Local Branch in Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with OFAJ and EVZ, invites young people aged 18–30 from Germany, France, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in a trilateral programme focused on intercultural dialogue and shared European remembrance. The initiative includes historical site visits, online expert training, and support for participants’ local projects. Applications close December 21, 2025, with responses in January 2026.

Overview

This trilateral initiative connects young people across Germany, France, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to explore shared histories, personal and national memories, and democratic values. Participants engage in intercultural encounters, uncover forgotten stories, revisit historical sites, and address contemporary challenges such as historical revisionism and online misinformation.

Programme Objectives

• Promote intercultural dialogue and peace education

• Explore shared European histories and collective remembrance

• Develop participants’ skills in media literacy, social media use for dialogue, and project design

• Support local projects related to remembrance, dialogue, or peace education

• Encourage inclusion of young people from diverse backgrounds and mobility-limited areas

Programme Structure

• Online Learning: February, May–June 2026; expert sessions on media literacy and project design

• Meeting in Strasbourg, France: April 2026; historical site visits and guided workshops

• Meeting in Bosnia and Herzegovina: September 2026; field visits and project development

• Local Project Implementation: July–October 2026; participants apply skills to community initiatives

Participant Support

• Accommodation in shared double rooms

• Meals and local transportation covered

• Travel reimbursed up to an agreed lump sum (preferably environmentally friendly travel)

• Financial support for local projects may be available

• Guidance from a team of six trainers from the three countries

Eligibility

• Age: 18–30 years

• Residency: France, Germany, or Bosnia and Herzegovina

• No academic requirements

• Particularly welcomes: students, early-career professionals, volunteers, refugees, migrants, changemakers, and youth from rural or mobility-limited areas

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form before December 21, 2025

2. Provide personal information and motivation for participation

3. Await notification of selection by the second week of January 2026

Key Benefits

• Intercultural experiences and historical learning

• Skill development in media literacy, dialogue facilitation, and project design

• Opportunity to develop and implement local projects with trainer support

• Networking with peers from Germany, France, and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why This Programme Matters

This initiative strengthens European remembrance and intercultural dialogue among youth, fostering critical thinking, social responsibility, and collaboration across borders. Participants gain hands-on experience in historical research, media literacy, and project management while contributing to inclusive and democratic community initiatives.

For more information, visit RYCO.