Food Wave calls for a second round: let’s drive change!

mars 25, 2022

Are 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!

mars 22, 2022

Since 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

mars 21, 2022

Palermo 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

mars 21, 2022

Following 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

mars 21, 2022

Since 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

mars 18, 2022

From 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

mars 18, 2022

The 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

mars 18, 2022

During 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

mars 17, 2022

Organised 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

mars 17, 2022

The 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

mars 17, 2022

On 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.

Launching of ELoGE in Bosnia and Herzegovina

mars 17, 2022

The European Label for Governance Excellence in Bosnia and Herzegovina was officially launched on 17 March …

“Forum for sharing best practices of CSOs and LAs cooperation” in Zavidovici

mars 17, 2022

The National ‘’Forum for sharing best practices of CSOs and LAs cooperation’’ organising within the …

ALDA at the CSOCoFoE Final Event: Presenting final recommendations

mars 17, 2022

After a year of consultations, the Conference on the Future of Europe is coming to its end, …

A Congress’ meeting to coordinate its network of local authorities to support Ukraine

mars 16, 2022

After 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!

mars 14, 2022

Are you a teacher, an educator or a mentor working with young migrants in France? We are looking for you!

First Artistic Residence: Bravo Bravissimo

mars 13, 2022

From 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

mars 11, 2022

During such worrying days for the European continent and for the whole World, ALDA welcomes the initiative launched by its member, the Municipality of Gdansk.