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ALDA Advocates for Local Democracy at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin
June 12, 2024On 11 and 12 June 2024, ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy actively participated in the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Berlin (Germany). Representing the Association at this significant event were Secretary General, Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida, and ALDA Representative in Ukraine, Ms. Khrystyna Kvartsiana.
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CSV Positive Radio ospita ALDA: Una nuova rubrica mensile sul Volontariato e la Cittadinanza Attiva
June 11, 2024ALDA – l’Associazione Europea per la Democrazia Locale è entusiasta di annunciare una nuova collaborazione con il Centro di Servizio per il Volontariato della provincia di Vicenza (CSV di Vicenza), socio di ALDA.
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The EU4Accountability Project Culminates with the First Civic Engagement Conference
June 10, 2024On 5 June 2024, the final event of the EU4Accountability project took place in Chișinău …
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A multifunctional community centre in Sireți (Moldova) for the residents of villages
June 5, 2024The inhabitants of the villages of Sireti, Negresti and Scoreni, benefit from a multifunctional Community Centre, which was opened with the aim of strengthening the capacities of civil society, facilitating and encouraging community meetings, providing access to information and services to residents, while serving as a meeting and activity space for young people.
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(Un)heard Voices: Calling People from Marginalised Communities to Voice their Concerns about the Climate Crisis
June 3, 2024Civil society organisations and climate defenders will meet in Brussels at the “Democracy and Inclusion in Times of Climate Crisis”.
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Strengthening Local and Participatory Democracy in the European Union
June 3, 2024From 13 to 15 May 2024, ALDA’s General Assembly and Festival hosted a significant panel discussion on “Local Democracy & Participatory Democracy” which explored the Defense of Democracy Package, civil society’s role, and local participatory initiatives within the European Union.
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“Citizens’ voice: How to get engaged on EU values and policies – Call for Proposals for Organisations”: results are out!
May 31, 2024In March 2024, ALDA launched a call for proposals to fund ALDA members willing to support impactful initiatives that promote a sense of belonging to the European Union in the year of the EU elections.
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Call for External Evaluators for the TALE Project
May 31, 2024Be the next External Evaluator for the TALE Project! ALDA invites you to seize an exciting opportunity as the External Evaluator for our TALE – TAke the Lead in the EU Elections project, co-funded by the European Parliament.
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Apply to the CERV Call for Proposals and start navigating the Town Twinning world through ALDA+’s Comprehensive Support!
May 31, 2024ALDA+ is excited to disseminate the CERV-2024-CITIZENS-TOWN-TT call for proposals, focusing on Town Twinning initiatives. This programme offers a unique opportunity for municipalities and local communities to engage in international exchanges that celebrate the rich diversity and shared heritage of the European Union.
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Simple but effective solutions implemented in Talmaza and Carahasani to increase transparency and communication between citizens and local public authorities: an initiative of EU4Accountability
May 30, 2024Simple but effective solutions implemented in Talmaza and Carahasani to increase transparency and communication between citizens and local public authorities: an initiative of EU4Accountability
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Climate, environment, and citizens engagement panel at ALDA’s General Assembly
May 30, 2024On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation
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Uniting European Citizens for the SDGs, the European Green Deal and Citizen participation: ALDA in Rome within the Real Deal project
May 29, 2024Within the REAL DEAL project, on May 7 and 8, 2024, ALDA actively participated in the ASviS Festival of Sustainable Development in Rome, Italy.
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Honouring Ukraine: A Special Focus at ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024
May 28, 2024During the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024 on May 13, a profoundly moving event unfolded: the Ceremony of Recognition for ALDA’s Members’ Support to Ukrainian Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs).
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Relive the excitement of ALDA Festival & General Assembly 2024: Photos now available!
May 27, 2024ALDA deeply thanks everyone who attended ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, – Local Democracy will Save Democracy. Click the link below to relive the excitement and find your pictures.
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Local Impact, European Vision: Vimercate Hosts Panel on PNRR within HEARD Project
May 27, 2024On Saturday 11th May 2024 ALDA participated in the event “Vimercate in Europa, l’Europa a Vimercate: PNRR, HEARD e altri progetti da raccontare” held at the Falcone e Borsellino auditorium of the civic library of Vimercate (Italy).
The day, with a European background, focused on three panels discussing politics, PNRR and European projects, including the HEARD project, which aims to deepen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on democratic debate, the enjoyment of fundamental rights and women’s work-life balance through the adoption of a gender perspective.
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Empowering Sustainable Development: ALDA and the Handicrafts Association of Bhutan Unite for Green Change
May 23, 2024On May 22 ALDA had the great honour to accompany the Handicrafts Association of Bhutan (HAB) at the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium.