Challenges of migrants’ integration: get inspired from the experiences of Cities and NGOs – EPIC final conference

May 22, 2023

After more than 3 years of hard work, the partners of EPIC will finally have the opportunity to gather together for the Final events of the project, which will take place on the 6th and 7th June in Brussels. 

“Milan Sport United” Call for Participation in the “Sport for All” Event

May 17, 2023

Within the framework of the project “Milan Sport United”, PlayMore! – leader of the initiative – together with ALDA, are glad to announce the open call for participation in the “SPORT FOR ALL” event which will take place from 8 to 10 June 2023 in Milan, Italy.

Strengthening collaborations in the Western Balkans: next steps and challenges

May 16, 2023

On 15 May 2023, ALDA and the Central European Initiative (CEI) met in Trieste (🇮🇹) to identify further possibilities for cooperation on the basis of the MoU – Memorandum of Understanding.

Food Wave Call for Proposals – Third Round

May 16, 2023

Are you a Local Authority, Youth Civil Society Organisation or Association who is sensitive to sustainable food production and consumption patterns and wants to work with young people? You have a chance to get your activity funded by the Food Wave Project!

Local Democracy Agencies in Ukraine as instruments to promote peace and democracy: next step, Rivne!

May 16, 2023

The presence of ALDA in Ukraine dates back to 2012 and counts two Local Democracy Agencies in the country: LDA Dnipro established in 2015, followed two years later by the opening of LDA Mariupol. 

Inclusion of youth in the post-pandemic period: the E-VOICE partners met in Romania

May 15, 2023

The “E–VOICE: A Voice for Europe”,  project partners and a delegation of Italian youngsters, met in Mioveni (Romania) from 19 to 21 April, where it was discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle and education of young people.

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.