BOOST Project empowers Civil Society across the Western Balkans

Ottobre 29, 2025

The BOOST Project, a regional initiative led by ALDA, and funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is making significant strides in strengthening civil society across the Western Balkans.

ASPIRA!

Ottobre 29, 2025

Aspirazioni, Sinergie, Partecipazione, Rete e Alleanze con i NEET
Servizio Civile Universale Bruxelles

Incontro tra l’Ambasciatore Marco Canaparo e i volontari del Servizio Civile Universale a Bruxelles

Ottobre 28, 2025

Un incontro alla Rappresentanza d’Italia a Bruxelles ha riunito i volontari del Servizio Civile Universale, tra cui ALDA con il progetto “BET ON EU”, per promuovere i valori di solidarietà, cittadinanza e diplomazia dei cittadini.

Erasmus: a legacy that inspires ALDA’s Commitment to Learning and Participation

Ottobre 23, 2025

ALDA carries forward the Erasmus legacy through projects and partnerships that connect learning, inclusion, and civic participation — empowering citizens to shape democracy in Europe.

Promoting youth advocacy on sustainability: the launch of the RISE project

Ottobre 22, 2025

On 10 October 2025, ALDA hosted an event in Marseille, France to bring together all the partners of the RISE project (Resilience, Inclusion and Sustainability through Empowerment in Climate Advocacy). The gathering included our first Transnational Partner Meeting and a public event focused on youth engagement in sustainability.

Voices of a Generation: Young Women for Change

Settembre 24, 2025

On 10 September 2025, the Politik-Her project culminated in the Voices of a Generation conference in Brussels. The event brought together young women leaders and civil society to launch the Politik-Her Toolkit, a resource to advance inclusive leadership and gender equality across Europe. Highlights included inspiring speeches, powerful presentations, and the unveiling of concrete methodologies to replicate the project’s practices.

Media4EU study visit: Macedonian journalists explore EU integration and media freedom in Vicenza

Settembre 22, 2025

As part of the Media4EU project, ten young journalists and media students from North Macedonia joined ALDA in Vicenza for a four-day study visit, exploring EU integration, media freedom, and cross-border cooperation through workshops, exchanges, and hands-on activities.

MATCH Youth Exchange: Empowering Young People Through Sport, Health, and Active Citizenship

Settembre 16, 2025

From 8 to 16 September 2025, the town of Recoaro Terme is hosting the international youth exchange MATCH, co-organised by Erasmus+ and co-funded by the European Union. The project is designed to empower young people through sport, health education, and community engagement.

NEW REGENERATION

Agosto 20, 2025

New Re-Ge empowers MENA youth to drive climate action and resilience, aligned with the SDGs, Paris Agreement, and ‘Sustainable Green Europe’.
Youth Social Act

Youth Social Act – Youth participation in Democratic Life at Local Level

Luglio 29, 2025

Youth Social Act promotes alternative forms of active social and civic youth participation in democratic life.

Youth Impact Forum: Empowered youth, vibrant Democracies

Luglio 9, 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.

From Ukraine to Europe: ALDA Supports the Launch of the TIPS4UA Internship Programme in Barcelona

Giugno 2, 2025

On 2 June 2025, the province of Barcelona officially welcomed the launch of the TIPS4UA Internship Programme, a key step in fostering resilience, innovation, and European integration among Ukrainian municipalities.

From “The Future We Want” to EYE 2025: Taking action on Fast Fashion

Aprile 16, 2025

At EYE 2025, ALDA will host a lobbying simulation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on fast fashion, with young participants and MEPs

ALDA Italia Joins the National Forum for Sustainable Development: Advancing Italy’s Path Towards Agenda 2030

Aprile 15, 2025

ALDA Italia joined the National Forum for Sustainable Development, contributing to Italy’s sustainability strategy and Agenda 2030 through active engagement in six thematic working groups.

ALDA’s Online Workshop on “How to engage with the EU”

Aprile 10, 2025

On March 26, 2025, ALDA brought together around 15 participants for an engaging online workshop: “How to Engage with the EU”.

Regional Capacity Building: BOOSTing Development and EU Integration in the Western Balkans

Aprile 4, 2025

From March 25 to 27, 2025, ALDA hosted the first BOOST Regional Capacity Building in Belgrade, focusing on youth, rural development, and cultural heritage. The event aimed to strengthen civil society and support EU integration in the Western Balkans.

Meet the 10 Selected Organisations from the 3rd Call for Proposals of the WYDE Civic Engagement Project

Marzo 14, 2025

The 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.

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

Febbraio 26, 2025

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