Looking for THE:PLACE to be? The programme’s beneficiaries in France and Italy share their experiences!

November 19, 2024

As the second round of the first edition of THE:PLACE programme is well underway, ALDA and MAD as coordinators have engaged in a series of visits of the programme beneficiaries these last weeks. 

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

November 14, 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.

The BOOST Programme’s first round of Regional Grants is now available – apply before December 27, 2024

November 6, 2024

ALDA is excited to announce that the first round of grants is available for regional projects within the BOOST Program.

Between Democracy and Russian Propaganda: Moldova’s Struggle for European Integration

October 29, 2024

In recent years, Moldova has actively pursued European integration, making remarkable progress in aligning its politics and society with EU values.

New opportunities for Civil Society consolidation: the INSPIRED Moldova project kicks off in Moldova

October 21, 2024

ALDA is happy to start working on a new project – INSPIRED Moldova, funded by …

ALDA’s Participation in the 43rd Federalist Training Seminar in Ventotene, Italy

September 19, 2024

ALDA participated in the 43rd Federalist Training Seminar in Ventotene.

Progetti di ALDA Italia e ALDA+ approvati per il Piano dell’Offerta Formativa di Vicenza

September 19, 2024

Iniziative per scuole primarie e secondarie che promuovono valori europei, sostenibilità e cittadinanza attiva.

ALDA in Central Asia: expanding partnerships and strengthening Civil Society

September 16, 2024

As part of its commitment to promoting local democracy, Human Rights, and citizen engagement, ALDA …

ALDA’s humanitarian aid initiative: emergency support for Dnipro (Ukraine)

August 14, 2024

The ongoing war, which has persisted for over two years, has greatly exacerbated the urgent …

Nominations are open: Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024, recognising courage and excellence in promoting freedom, solidarity, and equality

August 14, 2024

The nominations for the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2024 are open! Apply by October 31st, 2024.

EU Enlargement: Protagonist at the 23rd CIVEX Commission Meeting in Vilnius

July 26, 2024

On 8 & 9 July 2024, the ALDA delegation attended the 23rd meeting of the CIVEX Commission in Vilnius, Lithuania.

ALDA Advocates for Migrant Integration and EU Enlargement at the 23rd CIVEX commission meeting in Vilnius

July 22, 2024

Learn more about ALDA’s strategic initiatives for coordinated migrant rights actions and community integration advocacy.

Bosnia and Herzegovina takes over the presidency of the Interreg Danube Region Programme (DRP) in 2025

June 25, 2024

On June 19, 2024, the 11th Danube Participation Day (DPD) titled ‘’Creating change for successful EU enlargement – How can we work together for a sustainable, resilient, and stable transition in Ukraine and beyond?’’ took place in Vienna (Austria), organised by Foster Europe Foundation for strong European Regions.

Highlights from the 11th Danube Participation Day and 13th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

June 25, 2024

The ALDA Team participated in the 11th Danube Participation Day and the 13th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.
ALDA at the 2nd Annual Team Europe Democracy Meeting

ALDA at the 2nd Annual Team Europe Democracy Meeting

June 25, 2024

On 13-14 June, ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy) took part in the 2nd Annual event of the Team Europe Democracy (TED) initiative. This significant gathering, held at The Faculty in Brussels, brought together key stakeholders dedicated to promoting democracy and human rights on a global scale.

Empowering Civil Society: ALDA’s Role in the EU Civil Society Forum 2024 Western Balkans and Türkiye

June 24, 2024

Nataša Vučković, ALDA President, and the ALDA Balkans team attended the EU Civil Society Forum for the WB and Türkiye in Belgrade.

Discover Villa Fabris: join ALDA International School or book a Retreat!

June 20, 2024

Join the Summer School or book your tailor-made Retreat at Villa Fabris and let be inspired by this Palladian jewel.

Need a place to focus with your team? Enjoy a tailor-made retreat at Villa Fabris (Thiene) Italy

June 20, 2024

Villa Fabris in Thiene: a truly unparalleled setting for hosting retreats on local democracy-related issues