Manal Snidi, Author at Alda Europe

Housing as a Human Right: Maite Arrondo’s Call for Action at Civil Society Week 2025

April 1, 2025

At the Civil Society Week 2025, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, housing took centre stage thanks to the impactful contribution of Maite Arrondo, member of ALDA’s Advisory Board and expert in innovation in housing policies.

AQUATIK-EU

March 27, 2025

Raise awareness on water heritage and water management in inland areas

INSPIRED Moldova Call for proposals: Supporting participatory democracy and civic engagement mechanisms

March 25, 2025

The overall objective of this call for proposals is to provide technical and financial support for joint cooperation initiatives between CSOs and public authorities and civic engagement activities.

Democracy in the Western Balkans: Citizens Take the Lead

March 24, 2025

ALDA hosted a high-level event on 20 March 2025 at the Press Club in Brussels, focusing on the growing democratic momentum in Serbia and its impact on the broader Western Balkans

ALDA at Civil Society Week 2025: Strengthening Local Democracy and Civic Engagement

ALDA at Civil Society Week 2025 to Engage Citizens on key European Issues

March 21, 2025

From 17 to 20 March, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels hosted Civil Society Week 2025, bringing together organisations, policymakers, and engaged citizens to discuss key challenges facing Europe today.

ALDA Balkans Talks: Citizens’ Uprising in Serbia – Regional Impact and the Way Forward

March 10, 2025

Serbia is undergoing a period of profound political instability. Recognising the significance of these developments, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy is convening a high-level discussion in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, and civil society representatives.

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“For all Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment” – 8th of March, International Women’s Day 2025

March 7, 2025

Today, 8th March, marks International Women’s Day, a day established by the United Nations to highlight the ongoing struggle for equality, respect, and the recognition of women’s rights worldwide.

COSPACE GROUP: Uniting Space Technologies for a Sustainable and Resilient Future

March 6, 2025

The COSPACE Group is a pioneering collaboration between five European-funded projects ーMAGDA, RESPONDENT, SWIFTT, 100KTREEs, and BUILDSPACE ー established under the European Commission’s Horizon Results Booster (HRB) programme.

ALDA Moldova, in collaboration with eight dynamic civil society organisations (CSOs), has officially launched the first phase of the INSPIRED Moldova project.

Empowering Moldova’s Youth: The INSPIRED Moldova Project Takes Off

March 6, 2025

ALDA Moldova, in collaboration with eight dynamic civil society organisations (CSOs), has officially launched the first phase of the INSPIRED Moldova project.

Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures – Call for Proposals for Organisations

February 18, 2025

ALDA, in the context of the Operating Grant of the CERV programme – will support initiatives aimed at strengthening civic participation in the EU, and which align with ALDA Thematic Hubs.

Shaping the Future for Resilient Communities: The Success of the Futures & Foresight Training

February 13, 2025

On 11 February 2025, in the stunning setting of Villa Fabris in Thiene (Vicenza), the training session “Shaping the Future for More Resilient Communities” took place.

Route+

January 14, 2025

Route+ project aims at building a better understanding of Restorative Justice in Europe in order to facilitate the collaboration between private and public sector and all the relevant stakeholders involved in the process.

FOSTER Project Event Sparks Dialogue on Trans-Border Water Management

January 13, 2025

On 20–21 November, the picturesque setting of Neusiedler See served as the venue for a pivotal event hosted by FOSTER Europe under the framework of the FOSTER project.

Final Event of the “Moving On” Project: Promoting Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma, Sinti, and Traveller Youth in Sport

December 13, 2024

On November 27, 2024, in Brussels, the final event of the “Moving On” project brought together partners from seven European countries (Belgium, Czech Republic,France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Spain) to reflect on two years of impactful work aimed at promoting equality, inclusion, and participation of Roma, Sinti, and Traveller youth in sport and through sport.

POLITIK-HER Project Bootcamp in Naples: Empowering Young Women to Drive Change

December 13, 2024

The POLITIK-HER project bootcamp in Naples brought together five young women from each implementing partner country (Italy, Cyprus, Romania, Sweden) for an intensive and transformative experience aimed at empowering the next generation of female leaders.

Building Bridges for Ukraine: MoU Signed for LDA Vinnytsia to Foster Local Reconstruction and Modernisation

December 5, 2024

The latest milestone in ALDA Flagship Initiative for Ukraine, the Practical Platform on the Involvement of European and Ukrainian Local Authorities in Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine adds onto the partnerships ALDA has been building in support of Ukraine.

Towards A Future Oriented Environmental Governance: The Foster Project Conference

November 8, 2024

The Public Conference “Managing the Future” took place on the 9th of October at 11.00am in Brussels at the Flagey conference venue.

ALDA Joins the Youth Democracy Cohort: Enhancing Global Youth Participation in Civic Activities

October 25, 2024

ALDA is excited to share that it has become a member of the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), a worldwide group of organisations focused on increasing youth participation in civic and political activities.