Youth and Digitalisation, two key themes of the ALDA Festival and General Assembly!

May 15, 2023

While the Conference on the Future On the very first day of ALDA Festival and General Assembly, June 7, the Association’s Thematic Hub “Youth empowerment and education”, working on enhancing youth participation and on fostering education and learning opportunities for youngsters, will organise two captivating events in the framework of the TALE and the P-CUBE projects at Maison Hap, Brussels (Belgium). 

ALDA’s journey to Georgia amid cultural traditions and new opportunities for cooperation

May 11, 2023

From 1 to 4 May 2023, ALDA Governing Board member and representative of Società Cooperativa Sociale Studio Progetto, Mr. Andrea Rilievo, together with the Head of the Development Department of ALDA, Mr. Marco Boaria, flew to Georgia for a trip aimed at strengthening their partnership ties in the country, while getting a taste of the nation’s beautiful culture. 

Final Conference of #ClimateofChange: together to discuss Social and Climate Justice

May 10, 2023

As a fulfillment of three years of activities, the last conference of the DEAR project Climate Of Change kicked off on March 27, 2023. The event entitled Change Talks: Civil Society Dialogues on Social and Climate Justice, brought together academics, policymakers, grassroots activists from the Global South and youth representatives to discuss the great human and social challenges posed by the climate crisis.

A commitment involving the whole Association: ALDA Governing Board member, Mr. Emir Coric, in Ukraine

May 10, 2023

A team from ALDA decided to leave for Ukraine for a 5-day mission, which took place at the beginning of May, with the aim of increasing this ongoing commitment to the nation, strengthening the links already established and creating new ones. 

Welcome to all new Members: A special ALDA Governing Board session

May 10, 2023

ALDA Governing Board met last 28 April for a special online session that marked some great improvements on the process to become an ALDA Member.

Memorandum of Understanding: ALDA and CEI strengthening their partnership

May 9, 2023

On March 4th, the city of Trieste will host the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ALDA – the European Association of Local Democracy – and CEI – the Central European Initiative.

Enlargement Day: the key role of local and regional authorities in EU accession

May 8, 2023

The ‘Enlargement Day’ organised by the Committee of the Regions in cooperation with DG Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), and the European Commission took place on 4 and 5 May 2023 in Brussel, Belgium.

LDA goes to Türkiye for THE:PLACE coordination and monitoring mission in İzmir

May 8, 2023

Our team was in İzmir (Türkiye) together with our partners MAD – Center for Spatial Justice for a coordination and monitoring visit of THE:PLACE programme, which aims to reinforce European Union exchange with Turkish Civil Society Organisations and cooperation between Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities. 

LIFE METRO ADAPT shortlisted for the LIFE Awards 2023!

May 8, 2023

LIFE METRO ADAPT is a European project, funded by the LIFE programme, which lasted from September 2018 to September 2021. It involved the Metropolitan City of Milan (CMM), the CAP Group, e-Geos, Ambiente Italia, ALDA- European Association for Local Democracy and Legambiente Lombardia.

ALDA in Ukraine to make 9 May a celebration for all

May 5, 2023

A team composed by ALDA Governing Board Member, Mr. Emir Coric, ALDA Secretary General, Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA EaP, Russia & Central Asia Coordinator, Mr. Alexandru Coica, the Consultant for LDAs development in Ukraine, Mr. Bartlomiej A. Ostrowski and the Director of Foster Europe, Mr. Stefan August Lutgenau, left on Tuesday May 2nd for a five-day mission to Ukraine.

Debating for a better future: #ClimateofChange youth activities in France

May 5, 2023

As citizens and decision makers of tomorrow, ALDA works tirelessly to empower younger generations and amplify their voice on societal utmost topics, such as climate change and social inequality. As a matter of fact, aiming at reinforcing this action, ALDA promoted a debate workshop at the Liceé Fresnel in France, which took place on 27 & 28 February 2023. 

ALDA participates in the event “What kind of future if we do not invest in young people?” to discuss youth’s future in Vicenza

May 4, 2023

Youth is not the future, it is the present: the engine of innovation for the construction of a solid tomorrow’s society.
ALDA knows it very well and as an active promoter of youth empowerment projects in the local area, participated in the event “What kind of future if we do not invest in young people?”, which happened last April 20.

Countering hate crime in the EU: read the STAND-UP Handbook!

April 26, 2023

Since January 2022, ALDA has been implementing the STAND-UP project – STANDing UP against hate in the EU. The project aims to counter hate in the European Union by creating a comprehensive framework for opposing hate crimes that cover all parts of the countering hate crime, reporting, investigation, prosecution and prevention (RIPP) process, embedded in a victim support framework.

Fostering inclusion and integration: ALDA at the Buk Festival 2023

April 24, 2023

The Buk Festival of small and medium publishing is an event conceived by Mr. Francesco Zarzana, ALDA vice president, and organised by Progettarte Officina Culturale (ALDA member), with the intention of giving space and a voice to the hundreds of small Italian and other publishers who present their rich cultural offerings every year.

A year-long journey at ALDA: the LED project volunteers share their experience

April 18, 2023

Almost a year has passed since 9 young people aged 18 to 28 joined ALDA through the project LED – Lighting Europe and Democracy, as civil service volunteers. 

Empowered youth & connected community: discover the Ena Creator project!

April 18, 2023

The Ena Creator project sought to contribute to the creation of a culture of initiative and leadership for 15 young people between the ages of 12 and 16 through reflective, artistic, cultural and design-thinking activities with the aim of integrating them into the community.

Together to protect democracy: Joint Civil Society and Democracy Organisations’ Priorities for the Defence of Democracy Package

April 17, 2023

The Defence of Democracy Package initiative was welcomed by 47 organisations, among which ALDA, based in Europe and active in the fields of democracy, human rights and rule of law, which decided to gather contributions and recommendations on how to defend their political systems and contribute to strengthening democracy worldwide.

The “Union of Rural Communes of the Republic of Poland” together to help Ukrainian refugees

April 10, 2023

Everyone all over Europe and beyond is committed to help refugees from Ukraine. This is the case of the “Union of Rural Communes of the Republic of Poland” as well. Thus, the two countries share a border of more than 500 km, and in these days exactly this border has become a destination of many. Among them: the municipalities located in the Bieszczady and Lesko poviats [counties].