Strengthening Local Democracy through CERV: ALDA’s Training Tour Across Europe

December 18, 2025

Between October and December 2024, ALDA organised a series of four workshops across Europe dedicated to the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.
Citizen foresight governance

Citizen Foresight Europe: Exploring Open Space Technology for Participatory Governance

December 16, 2025

An international workshop in Brussels explored how Open Space Technology can support citizen foresight and participatory governance across Europe.
study visits grants Moldova

Call for proposals: Grants for exchanges of European best practices in local cooperation and consultation mechanisms for sustainable community involvement

December 16, 2025

This Call for Proposals offers study visits grants in Moldova to support civil society organisations in exchanging European best practices and strengthening cooperation with local public authorities.

A Look Back at the GENESIS Citizen Forum on La Palma

December 15, 2025

The GENESIS project brought together its partners across the Canary Islands and opened a space for dialogue with the public.

INSPIRED Moldova: 2025, the year young people rediscovered the power of voting

December 15, 2025

In 2025, ALDA achieved significant progress in implementing the INSPIRED Moldova project, funded by the European Union, contributing to strengthening the role of civil society in promoting civic education, democratic processes, and youth participation.

ALDA Membership Days 2025: three days of dialogue, learning and exchange across the network

December 5, 2025

On December 2, 3 and 4, ALDA successfully held its annual Membership Days, a three-day online event dedicated to strengthening dialogue within the network, sharing updates, and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

HILL Project Event

HILL Project Event – Exploring the Natural Heritage of Monte di Malo

November 27, 2025

The HILL Project Event 2025 will take place on 4 December in Monte di Malo, featuring the presentation of project results, a new scientific publication, a crowdfunding launch, and the opening of an art exhibition celebrating the area’s Natura 2000 underground heritage.

THE:PLACE – Stories of Collaboration, Impact, and Shared Learning

November 25, 2025

As ALDA and MAD – Mekanda Adalet Derneği, with the support of the Mercator Foundation, prepare the new edition of THE:PLACE, we take a moment to look back at the achievements of the programme’s first cycle and celebrate the work of the community organisations that shaped it.

ALDA Strengthens Local Democracy Engagement at the FIDEPA Meeting in Dakar, Senegal

November 24, 2025

During the first week of November 2025, ALDA actively participated in the FIDEPA Meeting held …
ALDA Membership Days

ALDA Membership Days 2025

November 5, 2025

The ALDA Membership Days 2025 will take place from 2 to 4 December across ALDA offices and online, providing members and partners with a space for exchange, collaboration, and capacity-building to strengthen participation, inclusion, and civic engagement.
SpeakUP Youth Debate

SpeakUP Webinar – From Awareness to Action: Using Debate to Mobilise Youth around Civic Issues

October 30, 2025

The SpeakUP Youth Debate Webinar 2025 takes place online on 10 November. Organised by ALDA, it explores how debate can mobilise young people, strengthen civic participation, and help NGOs and educators create more inclusive and participatory youth spaces.

BOOST Project empowers Civil Society across the Western Balkans

October 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.
Connected for Democracy

International Conference – Connected for Democracy: Civil Society and the Council of Europe in Action

October 27, 2025

ALDA invites partners and stakeholders to a BRIDGE workshop on 14 July 2025 in Thiene, exploring civil society’s involvement in the Council of Europe.
European Week of Regions and Cities

ALDA at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2025

October 27, 2025

ALDA’s participation in the 2025 European Week of Regions and Cities showcased the Association’s strong commitment to inclusion, local democracy and sustainable communities.
European Heritage Hub Forum

European Heritage Hub Forum – Heritage Matters for Europe’s Cities and Citizens

October 9, 2025

The European Heritage Hub Forum Brussels 2025 takes place on 14 October at the Town Hall of Brussels. ALDA President Nataša Vučković joins the panel on “The Role of Local Authorities” to discuss democracy, heritage, and sustainable local governance.
Digital Campaigning for Youth

Online Workshop for Young People and Leaders – Digital Campaigning

October 9, 2025

The Digital Campaigning for Youth 2025 workshop takes place online on 28 October. Organised by ALDA with CitizensACT, it provides tools to build inclusive, creative, and impactful online campaigns that boost civic participation among young people.
SpeakUP Webinar From Debate to Participation 2025

SpeakUP Webinar – From Debate to Participation: Practical Tools for Engaging Youth

October 3, 2025

The SpeakUP Webinar – From Debate to Participation 2025 on 16 October (14:00–15:30 CEST) offers practical methods to engage youth through debate. Trainer Ioana Covei (ARDOR) shares energisers, warm-ups and ready-to-use exercises, plus free SpeakUP resources for NGOs, LAs and youth workers.
ROOTS Project Final Event Monteviale 2025

Final Event – ROOTS Project

September 30, 2025

The ROOTS Project Final Event Monteviale 2025 will be held on 18 October at Villa Zileri. Organised by Studio Progetto with ALDA under the OG25 Regranting Scheme, the event closes the project with reflections on outcomes, inclusion, and the impact of regranting initiatives.