ALDA is excited to share that it has become a member of the Youth Democracy Cohort (YDC), a worldwide group of organisations focused on increasing youth participation in civic and political activities. This membership shows ALDA’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth initiatives, offering new chances for cooperation, sharing knowledge, and making significant changes in democratic progress. YDC, which was started as part of the Summit for Democracy’s Year of Action, now has over 300 organisations from more than 70 countries, forming a strong network for discussions, joint efforts, and a shared goal of empowering youth in democracy.
As a key member of the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) and a major contributor to the WYDE Civic Engagement project, ALDA is strongly dedicated to improving democratic governance for people of all ages and from all areas, with a particular focus on empowering youth. The Youth Democracy Cohort’s goals closely match ALDA’s focus within the Hub youth empowerment and education, which sees young people as crucial to building inclusive and strong communities. By becoming part of the YDC, ALDA not only deepens its involvement within the WYDE project but also boosts the efforts of its Youth Hub, furthering its aim to support young people through education, active involvement, and civic engagement programs across Europe and beyond.
Empowering youth globally through a network of shared knowledge and support
As part of YDC, ALDA will work with various partners, enhancing the impact of its youth initiatives through shared knowledge, workshops, and global projects. This network supports ALDA’s goal of creating strong, inclusive communities by giving young leaders the skills and support they need to actively and wisely take part in democratic processes. Through YDC, ALDA’s programs aimed at youth involvement will gain more chances to advocate, better educational resources, and access to YDC’s wide range of member knowledge on subjects like social inclusion, digital innovation, and leadership.
ALDA joining YDC also adds a significant element to the group’s collaborative network, which includes organisations from various continents. This cooperation enables ALDA and its partners in YDC to work together on global issues, promote inclusive policies, and assist young leaders in developing the skills needed for effective participation. In return, YDC provides ALDA’s young members with a platform to connect with others, learn, and contribute to shaping global democratic governance.
Encouraging young people to speak up is important for building societies that are ready for the future and include everyone. The YDC initiative works to make politics and democracy easier to understand and take part in, especially for young people. This includes teaching about politics, encouraging people to be active citizens, and helping young leaders grow. ALDA’s work with YDC will share ideas from its projects across Europe and beyond, showing how important it is for young people to be involved in local decision-making.
ALDA’s participation in the Youth Democracy Cohort shows its dedication to creating fair and inclusive democratic societies that value equality, sustainability, and involvement from people of all ages. By joining YDC, ALDA is ready to make its youth programs even more effective. This partnership will link these programs with a worldwide network that aims to support the development of future leaders. Both ALDA and YDC share a vision of a world where young people are crucial in creating and maintaining democratic systems.
To learn more about the Youth Democracy Cohort and the advantages it provides, please visit the YDC website.