Social and Affordable Housing in Ukraine: Creating homes that rebuild lives

29 srpnja, 2025

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome on 10–11 July 2025, Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol (Ukraine) unveiled an innovative model for social and affordable housing. Rooted in the Mariupol Reborn initiative, the project responds to one of the most urgent challenges of post-war Ukraine: ensuring decent, stable housing for millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by russia’s full-scale invasion.

Citizen Foresight Europe

23 srpnja, 2025

Promoting citizen engagement and participation in envisioning the future of Europe

Cura e Solidarietà – Prospettive dal basso

23 srpnja, 2025

Reti di Empowerment e Salute per la Promozione dell’Inclusione e Responsabilità Operativa

Стійкість та відновлення: Україна потребує сильної місцевої влади

23 srpnja, 2025

Роздуми після модерації панелі “Об’єднані громади та регіони: Ефективне управління для відновлення України” на Конференції з відновлення України 2025 у Римі, Італія.

Resilience and recovery: Ukraine needs strong local authorities

22 srpnja, 2025

Reflections after moderating the panel “United Communities and Regions: Effective Governance for Ukraine’s Recovery” at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome, Italy. 

Youth Impact Forum: Empowered youth, vibrant Democracies

9 srpnja, 2025

On 18 September 2025, Brussels (Belgium) will host the Youth Impact Forum, a dynamic and engaging event dedicated to rethinking how young people participate in democratic life, organised by ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy.

WE ACT Project Launches a Comprehensive Handbook on Gender Equality and Political Participation

8 srpnja, 2025

The WE ACT Project, supported by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye, reached a significant …

Towards a Democratic, Socially, and Environmentally just EU: Civil Society releases its 2025 State of the Union Report

2 srpnja, 2025

As the President of the European Commission prepares to deliver the official State of the Union address, civil society organisations across Europe are stepping forward to make citizens’ voices heard on the issues that matter most. In response, Civil Society Europe (CSE), together with a broad coalition of organisations, has published the “Civil Society State of the Union 2025”.

ALDA General Assembly 2025: Reuniting in Rome After the Ukraine Recovery Conference

27 lipnja, 2025

ALDA’s General Assembly 2025 will gather members, partners, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to celebrate local democracy, exchange best practices, and shape the future of the Association. Join us for inspiring discussions, strategic decisions, and vibrant networking moments.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – AQUATIK-EU Conference in Venice

19 lipnja, 2025

On 17–18 June 2025, the city of Venice (Italy) welcomed the AQUATIK-EU International Conference at the historic Cotonificio complex of Università IUAV. Held under the title “Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water”, the two-day event gathered project partners, academics, practitioners, and institutional representatives to explore the vital role of water in shaping both tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

ALDA Advances Local Development and Governance in Central Asia  

6 lipnja, 2025

From Astana to Bishkek, ALDA’s recent mission laid the foundation for future partnerships and democratic engagement across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Water Heritage and Communities: Enhancing the Cultural and Social Value of Water – Join the International Conference

26 svibnja, 2025

Join the first AQUATIK-EU International Conference that will take place in Venice (Italy), the city of water par excellence, in at Università IUAV – Cotonificio on 17-18 June 2025. The two-day gathering will bring together over 70 participants, including local authorities, civil society actors, researchers, and citizens, from across Europe.

Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures

16 svibnja, 2025

16 organisations have been selected for the call launched by ALDA “Together in Action: Empowering Local Communities for Sustainable and Inclusive Futures”.

Empowering Youth in Democratic Participation Across East Africa: a look back at the WYDE Civic Engagement event in Tanzania!

26 veljače, 2025

Empowering Youth in Democratic Participation Across East Africa: a look back at the WYDE Civic Engagement event in Tanzania!

The ALDA+ Website is now available in English!

21 veljače, 2025

We are excited to announce that the ALDA+ website is now available in English, making our services even more accessible to an international audience.

How to Be an Ally in Combating Islamophobia: Insights from Get the Trolls Out!

20 prosinca, 2024

As a partner of Get the Trolls Out! project, ALDA supports initiatives like the booklet How to Be an Ally, produced by the Media Diversity Institute within the framework of the project. The booklet provides practical guidance for individuals committed to fighting Islamophobia.

Empowering Democracy in exile: strengthening Civil Society for Belarus, a look back at the Conference in Gdansk

14 studenoga, 2024

On November 4 and 5, 2024, the conference “Democracy in Exile: Empowering Local Democracy and Civil Society for Belarus” was held in Gdansk, Poland.

Applications for the Council of Europe’s 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) in Türkiye are open!

23 rujna, 2024

Applications for the Council of Europe’s 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) in Türkiye are open! Deadline: October 11, 2024