ALDA and the Anna Lindh Foundation keep collaborating to strengthen civil society, promote democratic engagement and support sustainable development through shared initiatives and partnerships.
On January 30, 2025, the second in-person meeting of the Macedonian network of the Anna Lindh Foundation took place at the Public Room in Skopje, North Macedonia. The event commenced with a session moderated by Simona Slavkova, Project assistant at ALDA Balkans and responsible for Anna Lindh’s activities in North Macedonia.
During this session, participants reflected on all the activities and accomplishments of the past months while also discussing the forthcoming opportunities that lie ahead. They discussed organising more joint events, partnerships, and training sessions to build stronger connections among members.
To strengthen the network, they agreed on the importance of increasing mutual support and cooperation, particularly between organisations with similar goals.
After the meeting, members took part in a training session on local democracy and citizen participation. Ivana Velkova, Director ad interim of ALDA Balkans, led the session, using practical examples from ALDA’s work to introduce key tools and methods for building sustainable democratic processes at the local level. This training provided valuable insights into how local communities can be empowered to actively participate in democratic decision-making.
This meeting was another significant step in the development of the network and in building stronger partnerships. In the coming period, many new meetings, events and initiatives will follow that will enrich the network with even more inspiring stories and good practices.
