ALDA Europe

Founded in 1999, ALDA Europe is a non-profit network based in Vicenza, Italy working on democracy & civil society, human rights, community development +4 more.

ALDA European Association for Local Democracy is a non-profit European association based on membership, working to promote good governance and citizen participation at the local level in Europe, its Neighbourhood and beyond. It was established in 1999 at the initiative of the Council of Europe to coordinate and support the network of Local Democracy Agencies. ALDA serves more than 300 members, including local authorities, associations of local authorities and civil society organisations from over 45 countries. Its work covers local democracy, citizen participation, decentralised cooperation, human rights, migration, youth engagement, gender equality and sustainable development. It runs projects through thematic and regional hubs, supports Ukraine's recovery, and regrants funds to local civil society initiatives. Funding comes from membership fees, the European Commission, the Council of Europe and other public and private donors. Staff work from offices in Strasbourg, Brussels, Vicenza, Skopje, Chișinău, Tunis and Kyiv.