Agencija za lokalnu demokratiju Nikšić

Nikšić, Montenegro

Democracy & Civil societyChildren & YouthHuman rightsPeace & Conflict

NGOInternational reach

Profile last updated: June 21, 2026

About

Agencija za lokalnu demokratiju Nikšić is a non-governmental organisation based in Nikšić, Montenegro working on democracy & civil society, children & youth, human rights +7 more.

Agencija za lokalnu demokratiju Nikšić (ALDNK) is a non-profit organisation in Nikšić, Montenegro, part of the Local Democracy Agency network. It works on local democracy, youth participation, human rights and peace building, local economic development and social economy, and cultural heritage. Its activities include youth programmes, capacity building for local governments and NGOs, grant calls for civil society, and regional cooperation within the Balkan Local Democracy Network and ALDA. It works with young people, local communities and municipalities in Montenegro and across the Western Balkans.

Location

Nikšić, Montenegro

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

local democracyyouthhuman rightspeace buildingsocial economycultural heritagerenewable energyWestern Balkans

Languages

SREN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyChildren & YouthHuman rightsPeace & ConflictCommunity developmentEmployment & SkillsEnvironment & ClimateArts & CultureHeritageEducation

Works for

YouthCommunities

How they work

Capacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmesGrant-makingVolunteer programmes

Programmes

INER

Environment & Climate · Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Promotes intelligent energy management and renewable energy sources, including energy audits, demonstration actions and a solar park in Nikšić, in partnership with local governments.

CoCo Tour

Heritage · Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Italy

Cross-border Interreg IPA project on community-based tourism, accessibility and the eco-museum in Herceg Novi.

YouSEED

Community development · Montenegro

Youth social economy project supporting rural development, with grant calls for social enterprises, CSOs and NGOs in 20 municipalities.

Monumental 9

Heritage · Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia

Project on the architectural heritage of Partisan (NOB) monuments in the Western Balkans, with tourist routes and training.

Zajednički horizonti (Shared Horizons)

Peace & Conflict · Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo

Regional project promoting peace and reconciliation through cultural heritage, storytelling and photography with young people.

Urbana kultura povezuje mlade

Employment & Skills · Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia

Regional youth project on youth employment, local youth policies and IT entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans.

Provjeri, biraj, analiziraj!

Education · Montenegro

Media and information literacy campaign for young people, including workshops and online tools.

CLINK

Arts & Culture · Montenegro

Cultural heritage project using pop-up galleries, murals and creative activities for young artists in Nikšić.

Countries of operation

MontenegroSerbiaBosnia and HerzegovinaNorth MacedoniaAlbaniaCroatia

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsEU fundingGovernment funding

Ways to support

Volunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

ALDA (European Association of Local Democracy)Balkanska mreža za lokalnu demokratijuMreža za ruralni razvoj Crne Gore

Partnerships

Opština Nikšić, Grad Ilok, LIR Evolucija, Opština Laktaši, Udruga EU Centar, Prijestonica Cetinje, COSV Cooperation for Development, Expertise France, Institut za medije, Opština Kotor, Opština Rožaje