The ALDA network continues to grow and diversify, welcoming six new members during the latest Governing Board Meeting held online on 13 April 2026. This expansion reflects ALDA’s ongoing commitment to promoting inclusive, participatory, and resilient local governance by engaging a wide range of actors from across Europe and beyond.
The newly admitted members bring extensive expertise in fields such as migration, youth empowerment, cultural innovation, gender equality, and territorial development, further enriching ALDA’s thematic hubs and reinforcing its mission to promote democratic values at the local level.
A diverse and impact-oriented membership
The new members represent a dynamic mix of civil society organisations, public authorities, and social enterprises, each contributing unique perspectives and operational experience.
One Bridge To (Italy)
Based in Verona, Italy, One Bridge To operates along the Balkan Route, providing humanitarian aid and support to migrants, refugees, and people on the move. Established in 2016, the organisation combines direct assistance with awareness-raising activities, including educational programmes and public events that amplify the voices and stories of affected communities. Its strong engagement at the grassroots level aligns closely with ALDA’s focus on inclusion and human rights.
Provincia di Caserta (Italy)
The Provincia di Caserta, located in the Campania region, represents a key public authority covering 104 municipalities and approximately 900,000 inhabitants. With competencies spanning environmental protection, infrastructure, education, and local development, the Province plays a strategic role in supporting territorial governance and enhancing public service delivery.
Bucce Studio Società Cooperativa – Impresa Sociale (Italy)
Founded in Vicenza in 2024, Bucce Studio is a social cooperative born from the merger of two local cultural organisations. It supports artists and communities through participatory processes, cultural regeneration, and EU project development. Its work contributes to strengthening the sustainability and inclusiveness of the cultural sector, fostering collaboration and innovation at the local level.
Daktilo84 (Türkiye)
Daktilo84 (D84), based in Türkiye, is a non-partisan civil society organisation dedicated to promoting pluralistic democracy. Through research, civic education, and public dialogue, D84 enhances participatory governance and policy development. The organisation has previously collaborated with ALDA in the WE ACT project, contributing to strengthening women’s political participation and media visibility.
TGS Eurogroup (Italy)
TGS Eurogroup APS is an association rooted in the Salesian tradition, active across Northeast Italy. Since the early 2000s, it has developed programmes focused on European citizenship education, youth mobility, and intercultural exchange. By enabling young people to engage with European institutions and opportunities, the organisation plays a vital role in fostering active citizenship and shared European identity.
Public Association Social Technologies Agency – STA (Kyrgyzstan)
The Public Association Social Technologies Agency (STA) is a leading NGO in Kyrgyzstan, with a long-standing commitment to gender equality and civic education. Founded in 1995, STA has implemented numerous projects addressing women’s rights, youth leadership, and environmental issues. Today, it remains a key actor in strengthening the women’s movement and advancing inclusive policies at the national level.
Strengthening ALDA’s mission
The integration of these new members highlights ALDA’s continuous expansion as a global network of local democracy stakeholders. By bringing together organisations with complementary expertise and geographic reach, ALDA enhances its capacity to address complex societal challenges through collaborative and decentralised approaches.
Their involvement will contribute to advancing key thematic priorities, including Gender, Inclusion & Human Rights, Youth Empowerment & Education, Environment & Climate, Digitalisation & Innovation, and Citizens Engagement.
As ALDA moves forward in implementing its strategic vision, the inclusion of new members represents not only growth in numbers but also a strengthening of its collective impact. These organisations will play an essential role in shaping future initiatives, supporting partnerships, and delivering tangible results for communities across Europe and neighbouring regions.