Short Description:
Superschools is a flagship programme by RYCO aimed at fostering reconciliation and intercultural dialogue among youth in the Western Balkans. It facilitates school-to-school exchanges, enabling students and teachers to engage in collaborative projects that promote mutual understanding and regional cooperation.
Focus Areas:
- Youth mobility and intercultural learning
- Peacebuilding and reconciliation
- Capacity building for schools and educators
- Establishment of sustainable regional partnerships(Instagram, superschools.net, Facebook)
Geographical Scope:
The programme operates across the six Western Balkan countries: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia and Serbia.
Key Activities:
- Organizing bilateral student exchanges between partnered secondary schools
- Implementing joint projects on topics such as STEM, environment, digital innovation, art, and culture
- Conducting capacity-building workshops for teachers and school staff
- Hosting regional conferences and networking events to strengthen school partnerships.
Programme Highlights:
- In the 2021/2022 school year, up to 30 bilateral exchanges were supported.
- The programme has engaged over 1,300 students and 90 teachers in various exchange activities.
- Special emphasis is placed on developing long-term partnerships that extend beyond individual projects.
Implementing Organizations:
- Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Funding and Support:
- Co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
- Total programme budget: €5.5 million(Rycowb)
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