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

July 29, 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.

Стійкість та відновлення: Україна потребує сильної місцевої влади

July 23, 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

July 22, 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. 
Democratic resilience at core of Helgesen’s ALDA speech

Democratic resilience and citizen participation at the core: Gunn Marit Helgesen opens ALDA’s General Assembly

July 14, 2025

Gunn Marit Helgesen, Vice-President of the Congress of the Council of Europe, opened ALDA’s 2025 General Assembly with a powerful call to strengthen democratic resilience and promote citizen participation, especially at the local level.

ALDA at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

July 10, 2025

From 10 to 11 July 2025, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy – …

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

July 8, 2025

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

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

June 27, 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.

Promoting European Values through Civic Participation: ALDA President Visits Chișinău as Part of the INSPIRED Moldova Project

June 20, 2025

As Moldova continues its journey toward European integration, the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) reaffirmed its support through a high-level visit by its President, Nataša Vučković, to the country’s capital.

Building Europe Locally: ALDA at the 7th German-Ukrainian Municipal Partnership Conference

June 19, 2025

ALDA joined the 7th German-Ukrainian Municipal Partnership Conference in Münster, highlighting local democracy as key to Ukraine’s EU accession and post-war recovery.

Opening of the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) in Kharkiv Region: A Pillar of Democratic Resilience for Eastern Ukraine

June 9, 2025

On 8 June 2025, Kharkiv – a city that has become a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience – welcomed a powerful new institution: the Local Democracy Agency Kharkiv Region.

ALDA Advances Local Development and Governance in Central Asia  

June 6, 2025

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

Standing Together for a More Inclusive Europe: ALDA at the Launch of the Barometer on Living Together

June 6, 2025

ALDA joined Pulse and Groupe SOS for the launch of the SSE Barometer, spotlighting the power of the Social Economy to foster inclusion and solidarity in Europe.
ALDA General Assembly 2025

ALDA General Assembly 2025

June 4, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: ALDA General Assembly 2025 is taking place on 12th July in the city of Rome, right after the URC.

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

June 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.

WE ACTed Together!: WE ACT Project Closing Event Held at the Consulate of the Netherlands in Istanbul

May 21, 2025

During the 2.5-year project period, more than 100 women politicians, including active candidates in the 2024 local elections of Turkey, and nearly 100 civil society organisations from all over Turkey participated in the project.

At URC2025 in Verona, Local Voices Unite: A Coalition for Sustainable Ukrainian Municipalities

May 21, 2025

On the occasion of the URC2024 preparatory event in Verona, an important in-person meeting was held under the umbrella of the Coalition for Sustainable Municipalities.

2025: A Strategic Step Forward for ALDA’s Thematic and Regional Hub

May 6, 2025

In 2025 ALDA opens a new chapter by relaunching its Thematic and Regional Hubs. This renewed structure reinforces ALDA’s mission by focusing on key priority areas such as migration, gender equality, and rural development, while also anchoring activities in specific geographic regions. By enhancing coordination among working groups, regional teams, and members, the hubs aim to boost engagement, improve coherence, and amplify the impact of ALDA’s actions throughout Europe.
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Explore the art of public engagement! Join ALDA and CCRI’s workshop on “Enhancing Public Engagement in Circular Transitions”

May 2, 2025

Explore the art of public engagement! Join ALDA and CCRI’s workshop on “Enhancing Public Engagement in Circular Transitions”