The narrative of a human-based system to welcome refugees from Ukraine: EPIC Project webinar
April 1, 2022ALDA, leader of the EPIC project, and its partners have organised a webinar called “From emergency situation to an inclusive and sustainable response: the narrative of a human-based system to welcome refugees from Ukraine”.
Food Wave calls for a second round: let’s drive change!
March 25, 2022Are you a Local Authority who is sensitive to sustainable production and consumption patterns to combat climate change?
We are looking for you! Lead the change and participate in our call for proposals with your project idea!
Ukraine needs YOU: support the Shelter project!
March 22, 2022Since the beginning of the war, East Europe Foundation (EEF), ALDA’s trustworthy partner in Ukraine, actively supports Ukranians who have been internally displaced, suffering from blockade or military attacks. To help address this humanitarian crisis, EEF launched the Shelter Project.
Convention of Rights on the Mediterranean Sea: ALDA in Palermo at the signing ceremony
March 21, 2022Palermo hosts the signing ceremony of the “Convention of Rights on the Mediterranean Sea” on Saturday 19 March 2022. Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, will be among the keynote guests at the event.
Call 4 project ideas – Apply to receive technical assistance
March 21, 2022Following the success of the first edition, we are back with the ALDA’s Call for project Ideas – dedicated to our members only.
ALDA and the LDAs united to support Ukraine
March 21, 2022Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, ALDA has been in touch with its colleagues and friends in the Country, especially with the Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs) in Dnipro e Mariupol.
Empowerment of migrant communities and LAs – SHAPE project has started
March 18, 2022From the 2nd to the 4th of March ALDA hosted the launch event of the project SHAPE – SHaring Actions for Participation and Empowerment of migrant communities and LAs. The meeting was organised by ALDA, as project coordinator, with the support of We World, co-leader.
ALDA at the 42nd Congress’ Session – March 22nd -24th in Strasbourg
March 18, 2022The 42nd Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will take place from March 22nd to 24th, 2022, at the Palais de l’Europe, in Strasbourg (France).
Mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, has been released
March 18, 2022During this dark hour for Europe, we can share some positive news – the mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, has been freed yesterday from captivity. ALDA celebrates this news together with Melitopol and all of Ukraine.
Antonella Valmorbida at the Transatlantic Relations Follow-up Committee of the EESC
March 17, 2022Organised by the European Economic and Social Committee, the Transatlantic Relations Follow-up Committee took place on March 16th, 2022, in hybrid format.
Joint call to EU and governments to stop the war in Ukraine – Sign the petition for peace
March 17, 2022The call organised by the Municipality of Gdansk, with the support of European organisations of mayors, including ALDA, last Monday, March 14th, 2022, got a great success in terms of participation, with 200 mayors from the whole continent connected together to support Ukraine and ask for immediate ceasefire.
Concrete steps for further collaboration: meeting with the Municipality of Bihac
March 17, 2022On 15 March 2022 ALDA colleagues Katica Janeva – Skopje Office Coordinator – and Ivana Velkova – Project Manager – had a meeting with the Mayor of City of Bihac (BiH) Mr. Šuhret Fazlic and representatives from the Municipality.
A Congress’ meeting to coordinate its network of local authorities to support Ukraine
March 16, 2022After the successful initiative promoted by the Municipality of Gdansk to join forces for Ukraine among European Mayors, on March 15th, 2022 ALDA participated to another key meeting organised by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
3 STEPS to empower educators working with migrants in France: Join the training!
March 14, 2022Are you a teacher, an educator or a mentor working with young migrants in France? We are looking for you!
First Artistic Residence: Bravo Bravissimo
March 13, 2022From 7th to 10th of March, the first artistic residence was organized by the Municipality of Lousada in Portugal as part of the Bravo Bravissimo project which aims to benefit young emerging artists and also improve local communities, with special emphasis on the active involvement of children and young people.
European Mayors in action to end the war in Europe
March 11, 2022During such worrying days for the European continent and for the whole World, ALDA welcomes the initiative launched by its member, the Municipality of Gdansk.
Citizens at the core of CoFoE: the Western Balkans experience
March 11, 2022On March 11, 2022 ALDA Secretary General, Ms. Antonella Valmorbida, joined the fourth Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
