Institutional Updates
75th?BoGs Meeting ?
The ALF Board of Governors?(BoGs), met on 25 September in Barcelona to discuss recent and future developments of the Foundation, in particular the ALForum 2025, and the National Network Management Framework, agreed with the HoNs, in line with the dynamics of co-responsibility and engagement of BoGs members towards the National Civil Society Networks.
Programmes & Initiatives Updates
New Debate, New City!
Another Step Closer to Closing the Circle... ?
Back?with our public policies events?series,?this time in?Helsinki, Finland.
The ALF multistakeholder debate, was held?on 18th and 19th of September. It brought together decision-makers and youth to explore critical topics around institutionalising youth participation in the Euro-Med region.
The event addressed the evolving policy landscape?strategies for ensuring diverse and legitimate youth voices in decision-making and overcoming tokenism in youth engagement. The?discussions included?topics around innovative digital tools for strengthening youth participation and explored case studies on how youth contributions are shaping multilateral institutions and organisations.
Stay tuned for?more?similar important conversations in the upcoming events!
Open Calls
You?Can Be One of the Next Young Civil Society Leaders!
The Young Civil Society Leadership Programme (YCSLP) is back with its second cycle, empowering the next generation of Young Leaders to promote just transition in their communities.
The second cohort of YCSLP promises a life-changing experience! It starts with building your capacity by providing invaluable mentorship, technical expertise, and financial support to turn your community-based actions into reality. The impact you aspire to make will reach a broader context as you connect with influential decision-makers. Your journey with YCSLP becomes even more exciting as you will meet a community of passionate change-makers like yourself, where you will not only exchange ideas but also deepen your understanding of diverse cultures.
If you are a civil society leader from one of the Southern Mediterranean countries, then this is your chance!
Deadline: 7 November 2024
The?YCSLP?is part of the Med Dialogue for Rights and?Equality II, funded by the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations?(DG NEAR), led by DAI Global Belgium, and implemented by the Anna Lindh Foundation. ?
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ALF Portuguese Network:
Transforming Communities to Respond to Violence Against Women with Disabilities Webinar ?
Last October,?associate Oceanos Servid started an innovative one-year project.
This project, which will involve various activities, two of which will take place in November, has the main aim of strengthening the quality and impact of volunteer work with homeless people, ensuring that young volunteers have training spaces to provide effective help and that they can receive tools for self-care and reducing the psychosocial risks associated with this work.
This project has the particularity of having a practical part directly with the people who are currently unfortunately living on the streets of the city of Lisbon, which increasingly has different nationalities, today they are no longer just Portuguese.
If you would like to know more about the project, don't hesitate to contact our member via social media or the organisation's own website.
ALF Tunisian Network:
WeYouth Policy Lab project: Capacity-building for young people in policy brief writing and advocacy campaigns ?
As part of its efforts to empower young people and build their skills in the areas of policy brief writing and advocacy campaigns, the WeYouth Policy Lab project launched an initiative to involve participants in a competition around these crucial themes.
Prior to the launch of the competition, intensive training was organised, focusing on writing policy briefs and developing effective advocacy campaigns. During this training, participating teams were formed to prepare for the upcoming competition, developing their skills and honing their expertise.
This project represents a valuable opportunity for young people to actively participate in decision-making, while bringing fresh ideas and perspectives through policy briefs reflecting their interests and aspirations.
Join?ALF
The Mediterranean Youth in Action?Team is Growing! The Mediterranean Youth in Action (MYA) programme is on the lookout for two?positions:
Transformative Initiatives Assistant -?If you’re highly organised person with excellent coordination skills, we’re looking for you. This?role is for you!?You’ll assist the civil society team in the implementation of youth innovative Initiatives under the MYA programme.
Communication Assistant -?This creative role needs your creative and organisational skills to assist in organising & coordinating important events for the shaping transformative narratives in Action.
Passionate enough to join the MYA dynamic team? Apply now through the link?below.
Deadline: 20 October 2024