Housing as a Human Right: Maite Arrondo’s Call for Action at Civil Society Week 2025
Aprile 1, 2025At 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.
Strategic Momentum in Belgrade: ALDA’s Governing Board Meets to Advance Local Democracy and Thematic Priorities
Marzo 31, 2025ALDA’s Governing Board convened for a very important in-person meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, marking a strategic milestone in the organisation’s continued commitment to fostering local democracy, civic engagement, and European integration, particularly in the Western Balkans.
ALDA participates at “9th Edition of the European Meetings on Participation” to Foster Participatory Democracy
Marzo 25, 2025On March 18, 2025, ALDA participated in the “Décider Ensemble” event in Strasbourg, France, presenting participatory democracy practices from Valongo (Portugal), Gdansk (Poland), and Etterbeek (Belgium)
INSPIRED Moldova Call for proposals: Supporting participatory democracy and civic engagement mechanisms
Marzo 25, 2025The 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.
A New Chapter Begins: ALDA Inaugurates its New Office in the Heart of Vicenza, Italy
Marzo 25, 2025On Monday, 24 March, ALDA officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Corso Palladio 76, right in the beating heart of Vicenza — a symbolic and strategic move that reflects our growing role both locally and across Europe.
Democracy in the Western Balkans: Citizens Take the Lead
Marzo 24, 2025ALDA 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 to Engage Citizens on key European Issues
Marzo 21, 2025From 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.
AI Against Hate and Misinformation” – Hatedemics project’s first international conference
Marzo 21, 2025The first conference of the Hatedemics project, entitled “AI Against Hate and Misinformation”, took place on Thursday 13th of March in Brussels.
Connecting Local Action to Global Goals for a Circular Future
Marzo 20, 2025Funded by Horizon, the CCRI Knowledge Hub drives Europe’s transition to a circular economy. Through the CCRI Mentoring Programme, selected cities receive expert guidance on circular economy principles. As a key project partner, ALDA promotes citizen engagement and collaboration with EU cities, empowering local communities to lead sustainable development.
Street Art for the Future: STAR 2.0 Focus Groups with Ukrainian Youth Workers
Marzo 19, 2025On March 13 and 14, 2025, ALDA hosted two online focus groups for the STAR 2.0 project, involving Ukrainian youth workers. The sessions provided essential feedback aimed at enhancing the upcoming training programme, which seeks to promote social inclusion and youth engagement through street art.
MICAD: Shaping Inclusive Metropolitan Green and Digital Transitions for a Sustainable Future
Marzo 18, 2025MICAD is a three-year project led by METROPOLIS – Association Mondiale Des Grandes Metropoles.
CIRAN Project Meeting in Ljubljana: Exploring the Future of Mining and Social Contracts
Marzo 18, 2025The CIRAN project recently held a significant meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from February 18–20, 2025, …
Foresight, Participatory Governance and Democratic Engagement – The Foster Project
Marzo 17, 2025On the 12th March 2025, the Foster Europe Foundation hosted a successful online conference focused …
AMIL Project Empowering Migrants: A Literacy Course on the Italian Labour Market
Marzo 17, 2025The AMIL Labour Market Course in Italy offers migrants and refugees comprehensive training on the Italian labour market, including workplace safety, workers’ rights, and career development.
Meet the 10 Selected Organisations from the 3rd Call for Proposals of the WYDE Civic Engagement Project
Marzo 14, 2025The WYDE Civic Engagement – Women and Youth in Democratic Engagement project continues its mission to strengthen youth and women’s participation in democratic governance across Sub-Saharan Africa. After a competitive selection process, the project consortium is pleased to unveil the 10 organisations chosen in the 3rd Call for Proposals.
L’ADL Tunisie déploie des espaces citoyens pour renforcer les services de proximité
Marzo 11, 2025L’ADL Tunisie a inauguré des espaces citoyens à Djerba, Remada, et bientôt à Chebika, modernisant l’administration locale avec des services municipaux accessibles, transparents et numériques, contribuant à l’inclusion et au développement local.
ALDA Balkans Talks: Citizens’ Uprising in Serbia – Regional Impact and the Way Forward
Marzo 10, 2025Serbia 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.
