profession: Local authorities

Asociatia “Centrul pentru Dezvoltarea Instrumentelor Structurale”

Asociația CPDIS is a Romanian non-governmental organization dedicated to community development, social inclusion, and active citizenship. Through educational, civic, and youth-focused initiatives, CPDIS supports participation, equal opportunities, and local empowerment. The association works with partners at local and international level to promote solidarity, learning, and sustainable social impact.

Balkan Youth Activism

Balkan Youth Activism (BYA) is a multidisciplinary, community-based youth organization with proven expertise in developing, coordinating, and implementing local, national, and international initiatives for young people. Our experience spans diverse sectors, ensuring inclusive participation, innovation, and sustainable impact.

Municipality of Lopătari

Located in Buzău County, Romania, Lopătari is a commune defined by its unique natural heritage, including the “Living Fires” and „Salt Mountains”. The local administration is committed to modernizing the community while preserving its traditions. Joining the DYPALL Network marks a strategic step toward enhancing youth engagement – Lopătari strives to empower young citizens to take an active role in local governance, fostering a collaborative environment for sustainable rural development

Divisão de Juventude da Câmara Municipal de Setúbal

DiJuv is a representative body of young people in the Municipality of Setúbal, providing a safespace for them to express themselves, to hear but especially to be heard as members of a diverse community. Our publics’ range is from 13 to 35 years of age.

Romanian Youth Movement for Democracy Association

RYMD strengthens young people’s civic engagement through education, dialogue with authorities, and everyday democratic practice. We envision vibrant communities where all young people live safely, participate in decision-making, and have access to opportunities for their development. Our work focuses on youth participation, democracy education, inclusive communities, and county-level support networks, delivered through non-formal education, advocacy, training, and dialogue initiatives.

DEMOCRATIC TRUST: DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITIES AGAINST CORRUPTION AND DISCRIMINATION AMKE

DEMOTRUST (Democratic Trust: Democratic communities against corruption and discrimination A.M.K.E.) is a youth-led and grassroots Greek think tank (est. 2024), consisted of young political scientists, PhD candidates and active citizens, dedicated in developing actions, tools, policy research and recommendation on democracy, trasparency, trust in institutions, and youth activism.

RADKA z.s.

RADKA z. s. is a non-profit organization from Kadaň, founded in 2003. It supports children, youth, families, adults, and seniors through educational, leisure, and intergenerational activities. Its mission is to strengthen community life, promote an active lifestyle, and create a place where people feel connected and fulfilled.

“Queerlab” Socio-Cultural Youth NGO

We are a queer, youth-led organization based in Armenia, dedicated to empowering LGBTIQ+ youth by fostering inclusive spaces for self-expression, learning, and growth, while promoting equality, solidarity, dignity, and active participation in society through the power of multimedia and art.

Cosmos Youth Association

At Cosmos Youth, we strive to encourage and support young people worldwide to lead in a more just, equitable, and sustainable future. Our vision is to create a world where young people are empowered to discover their potential, increase their participation, and become active members of the global community.

Youthfully Yours SK

Youthfully Yours SK (YYSK) is a dynamic NGO from Eastern Slovakia empowering young people through non-formal education, Erasmus+ projects, and community engagement. Focused on active citizenship, inclusion, and personal growth, YYSK offers learning, volunteering, and international opportunities. With expertise in social responsibility, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, it supports youth and educators in developing key skills for a better future.

Laboratory of Initiatives for Development (LID Moldova)

LID Moldova is a think-and-do tank foundation promoting democratic values, transparency, and civic participation. We implement programs on research, innovation, and digital transformation, while supporting youth and local authorities in developing skills and capacities. Our mission is to empower changemakers and foster dialogue among citizens, institutions, and organizations, guided by the vision of a Moldova where future generations want to live.

Poenta Association

Poenta Association is an innovative organization that combines sustainability, employability, entrepreneurship, well-being, and culture to empower the next generation.

“Civil Youth Center” Community Development NGO

Civil Youth Center NGO is a dynamic space in Armenia where young people connect, learn, and lead. We empower youth to raise their voices, engage in decision-making, and turn ideas into action for stronger, more inclusive communities. Through non-formal education, civic initiatives, and international cooperation, we inspire active citizenship and show that when youth participate, society becomes more democratic, vibrant, and sustainable.

Besiktas Municipality

Beşiktaş Municipality, located in Istanbul with a daily population of 2.5 million, serves its residents through cultural, social, educational, health, and sports facilities. With a strong focus on youth, education, and EU cooperation, the Municipality develops projects fostering active citizenship, youth and intercultural dialogue. Accredited in the European Solidarity Corps, it has engaged nearly 1,500 young people in almost 20 projects, empowering them through volunteering and mobility.

Municipality of Fyli

Municipality of Fyli is located in the region of Attica and comprises the Municipal Units of Αno Liosia, Zefyri and Fyli. It covers a total area of 109km 2 and the population is 48.157. Municipality of Fyli had a prominent place in ancient times and nowadays a great effort is made to promote our cultural heritage. The Municipality is highly attentive and committed to issues related to sustainable development and energy.

Municipality of Strumica

Strumica is a city with a youthful spirit, building its future through the eyes of young people. Our commitment is to create a progressive, modern, and European municipality by empowering our youth. Through genuine partnership, we ensure they are key drivers of change in our community. Strumica is a small city with a big heart that beats to the rhythm of youth!

NOVISI ELKARTEA (Asociación fraternidad entre Togo y Euskadi)

Expert and promoter of African cultures and traditions. Secretary General and Project Coordinator of the Novisi Association

Stowarzyszenie Centrum Rozwoju Inicjatyw Społecznych CRIS

CRIS, founded in 2002, is an association of over 20 people with diverse skills, competencies, and perspectives. We are united by our sensitivity to social challenges and our attentiveness to the needs of local communities. We support local leaders, NGOs, social enterprises, and public institutions by providing education, technical support, and financial assistance. Through these activities, we aim to build social capital and empower citizens to take an active role in shaping their communities.

Local action group Zagorje-Sutla

LAG Zagorje-Sutla is a local action group from Croatia that supports sustainable rural development across 11 municipalities. Besides agriculture and rural investment, it promotes cultural heritage, tourism, social inclusion, youth engagement, environmental protection, and civil society development. It also organizes educational activities, fosters local identity, and encourages cooperation between public, private, and civil sectors.

Young Professional Network

Young Professionals Network (YPN) Albania is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering young people through civic engagement, democratic participation, and leadership development. We foster dialogue between youth and institutions, promote inclusive policymaking, and support youth initiatives that contribute to sustainable community development in Albania and beyond.

ANTALYA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Antalya Metropolitan Municipality (AMM) delivers services in infrastructure, planning, climate, social policy, and smart cities. AMM is active in EU/national projects and global networks like UCLG, UCLG-MEWA, AMF, MedCities, and Cittaslow, where the Mayor serves as Vice President, promoting innovation and sustainability.

Cooperativa Bangherang – Soc. Coop. Sociale

Bangherang is a social cooperative that provides socio-educational activities, training services, facilitation and European project design and management, working with children/adolescents, young people, youth workers, teachers, public administrators. Bangherang develops participative activities capable of adapting to the specific objectives of each context, dealing with a variety of topics and responding to the attitudes and needs of each target group using non-formal educational approaches.

Agenzia per la Promozione dei Giovani APS

APG is a well-established non-profit focused on youth empowerment and non-formal education, working to make Italy a virtuous model of youth participation in Europe. We are a diverse, dynamic community of volunteers, activists, and youth workers creating safe, structured, and stimulating spaces where young people can express ideas, develop skills, and engage in social, civic, and political life. Our projects foster active citizenship and youth-led change.

Pacunet

PACUNET is a cultural organization promoting unity and inclusion through arts. It connects diverse communities via workshops, festivals, and exchange programs, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, peacebuilding, and heritage preservation. By fostering creative expression and intergenerational dialogue, PACUNET inspires mutual respect and leadership. Its vision is a world where cultural diversity and artistic collaboration build a peaceful, inclusive future.

Bright Future Foundation, The Netherlands

Bright Future is a non-profit based in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, working with youth across Europe. We focus on solidarity, non-formal learning and inclusion, especially for young people with fewer opportunities. Our team runs local and international projects under Erasmus+, ESC, local municipalities, etc., creating impact through volunteering, exchanges and community-building activities. We empower youth to grow personally and socially through meaningful and solidarity initiatives.

NGO For active society

Non-formal learning activities for youth and adult people of different social backgrounds, social integration through non-formal educational activities (culture, art, outdoor and other participatory activities), improving life quality in rural areas, involving in culture projects (music, arts, theatre, dance, exhibitions etc.) through cooperation with culture estate luznavasmuiza.lv.

Local Councils’ Association

The Local Councils’ Association (Malta) promotes inclusive local governance and youth participation. In Malta, young people aged 16+ can vote, contest local elections, and even become mayors. The LCA actively supports youth empowerment and the inclusion of future female leaders, ensuring their voices shape local democracy and community development.

CARE Caucasus

CARE Caucasus is a regional civil society organization based in Georgia, working across the South Caucasus. We focus on empowering rural and underserved youth through non-formal education, civic engagement, and youth-led development. Our work includes youth clubs, mentorship, and peer education, promoting active citizenship and local change through inclusive, community-based initiatives and strong grassroots partnerships.

Udhetim i Lire-Liberi di Viaggiare (Free Travel)

The Association “Udhetim i Lire-Liberi di Viaggiare” created in Durres, Albania in 2015 as non- profit organization. UiL-LdV is focused on tourism, cultural heritage, youth, environment, rural development, good governance, culture, voluntarism, and human rights promotions. Active participation in the local, national, international institutions and authorities for the adaption of the legislative means.

Youth Politics Association

It is a structure that tries to include young people in local decision-making processes for their empowerment in all areas of life. It develops models for participation in local, national and international decision-making processes. It develops models for “youth empowerment programs” and “development of participatory democracy” for the empowerment of young people.

Center for Youth Activism CYA Krik

Center for youth activism KRIK is non-governmental organization whose main goal is including the people with dissabilities in the society. The vision of this organization is to be the voice of the youth that will be heard and will make changes and contributions in the society as well as working for the well-being of the socially excluded groups. KRIK strives to encourage greater youth participation, youth activism and most importantly promote social inclusion for people with dissabilities.

Student-Youth Council

Student-Youth Council is a public union, which aims at solving the problems that youth and students are facing by protecting their rights, promoting knowledge and skills, filling informational gap, realizing youth’s intellectual, creative, cultural and sport potentials.
Our programmes: Youth integration and assistance for their active involvement in public life; Assistance for to promote and develop volunteering; Assistance for to establish and develop democratic govern/self-govern.

Oriel APS

Oriel APS is an NGO based in Verona that promotes youth empowerment and support the personal and professional growth of youngsters, fostering their access to European opportunities as a means to develop European belonging. In parallel, Oriel address the target of youth workers, trainers, facilitators and mentors to develop key skills, knowledge and attitudes to foster youth empowerment, developing innovative learning curricula based on participatory approach and non-formal education.

Coglobal

Coglobal is a social non‑profit with over 12 years of experience in designing innovative, inclusive participatory and deliberative democracy processes. We promote dialogue between governments and citizens (especially underrepresented groups like children and youth) and build alliances to foster open, inclusive governance at the local and international levels.

Centar E8

Centar E8 is a youth organization focused on working with young people across Serbia. Through innovative campaigns, the use of social media, and diverse work methodologies, we educate youth on topics such as media literacy, gender equality, violence prevention, and the importance of active political participation in society.

INEDNET (Information and Education Development Network)

Information and Education Development Network is an information-consulting organization, which acts as a network of media makers, non-formal educators and youth workers. The organization aims to: Empower young people through quality non-formal education. Enable media makers to update competencies on fair content production. Enhance the development of youth work, and provide equal access to it.​

YEPP Italia

YEPP Italia was founded in 2011 as an evolution of the international YEPP program. Key words of the YEPP methodology are participation, active citizenship, learning, advocacy, decision making power, community. Main concept is youth empowerment at the individual, social and community level. In 50 municipalities 5 Italian regions groups of young people, aged between 15 and 29, are experiencing participation processes in urban neighbourhoods, small towns, rural villages

Helix – Social Innovation Hub

Helix – Social Innovation Hub is an informal educational organisation dedicated to empowering young adults and fostering social transformation. Serving as a dynamic community, we bridge organisations, technology, research, innovators, and ideas to co-create impactful solutions for complex social challenges. Our mission is to empower young adults through innovative methods, an entrepreneurial mindset, and self-development tools, fostering socially balanced, sustainable growth.

Kipriakos Organismos Kentron Neotitas – Cyprus Youth Clubs Organisation

Cyprus Youth Clubs Organization (KOKEN) is a non-profit dedicated to empowering youth across Cyprus. As the coordinating body for 65 clubs with 3,500 members from urban and rural areas, KOKEN aims to improve their quality of life through regional, national, and international activities. Focused on social inclusion and education, KOKEN promotes civic engagement, well-being, digital skills, and employability, offering programs in culture, sports, human rights, and volunteerism.

Munícipio de Portimão

Munícipio de Portimão – Órgão de Administração Pública Local que integra a Divisão de Desporto e Juventude, Unidade Orgânica com responsabilidade nas Politicas de Juventude

Dracon Rules Design Studio

Dracon RDS is a non-profit organization based in Karditsa, Greece, dedicated to promoting the use of board games as tools for education and social inclusion. We specialize in designing educational games and innovative learning methods to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Through local and international projects, including EU-funded initiatives, we aim to empower communities and create impactful learning experiences in areas such as sustainability and social equity.

Sosyal İklim Derneği – Social Climate Association

Since its establishment in 2014, Sosyal İklim Derneği – Social Climate Association has been actively working on the development of a culture of dialogue among young people, the rights and participation of children and young people, climate action and justice. Social Climate team operates with 9 young professionals, 20 young board members and actively collaborates with approximately 7000 young volunteers in 10 different cities

Democracy and Law Youth Association

The Democracy and Law Youth Association (DLYA), founded in 2019, promotes democratic values and social justice while engaging youth. We include young people with fewer opportunities and enhance their skills through Erasmus+ projects, training, and national solidarity projects. DLYA’s mission supports Turkish and European youth in areas like democracy, citizenship, gender equality, and climate, fostering creativity, intercultural interaction, and understanding of the EU.

Asociatia Nuclee

Founded in 2023, Asociatia Nuclee is a non-profit organisation based in Caracal,Romania, committed to combating the region’s depopulation trend by creating opportunities for young people to build their futures within their communities. Focused on participation, cultural expression, research, and innovation in the fields of: climate action, economic growth, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation, we foster intergenerational collaboration, driving sustainable progress and a thriving society.

Detska organizacia FENIX, o.z.

We are NGO whose goal is to support children and youth in spending their leisure time actively. We concentrate on using the methods of non-formal education.

Migrafrica

Migrafrica is an organisation founded by young African migrants who are empowering young fellow African migrants in Germany. Our main goal is to enhance the social, economical and political participation and integration. We support faster integration and mobilizion of resources to improve lives, build capacities and skills and develop networks between young Africans living in Germany/Europe and bridge the gap between Africa and Europe.

La Bastida Participació SCCL

We are a non profit cooperative working on youth policies, who provides assessment to municipalities and their youth workers and creates and develops participation processes together with local public administrations or other entities. We believe in participation both as the main goal and key tool in the empowerment processes of people, especially youth, for the social transformation in their context.

Asociación Las Niñas del Tul

Las Niñas del Tul is a non-profit association carrying out activities in the province of Granada since 2004. The main goal is to promote participation as a tool for both personal and community developments. It is characterized by its extensive experience in working with young people, using the methodology of non-formal education. Inclusion is an inherent part of our mission, ensuring that everybody have opportunities to participate regardless of their circumstances and needs.

University of Coimbra Institute for Legal Research

UCILeR’s understands that Law can make a transversal contribution, being essential for social cohesion and coexistence between people, as well as for the construction of normative frameworks that fairly pursue sustainable development. UCILeR’s research proposal is based on reflecting on contemporary problems and the ways in which they can be legally resolved, either in the light of current law or through the necessary changes to its current framework. The UCILeR’s work reflects this vision.

Pi Youth Association

Pi Youth Association (PIYA) was established in 2014 in Türkiye with the aim of helping young people develop knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes. Our local activities organizes focus on encouraging the personal development of youth. PIYA has consistently maintained a strong focus on national activities related to youth rights and issues. Lastly, PIYA actively participates in international youth development by engaging in Erasmus+ and volunteering abroad through ESC both funded by the EU.

BASHKIA FUSHE-ARREZ

The Municipality of Fushe-Arrez strives to be the leader among Albanian municipalities to engage youth in policy-making and decision-making processes. Youth participation is at the core of our governance and community.

ProActive Group Georgia

Proactive Group Georgia is a CSO, whose mission is to support the development of a free, democratic, progressive-minded proactive society. We create learning opportunities for youth and adults through promoting civic activism, democratic youth participation, social entrepreneurship, diversity & inclusion by various NFE activities, which helps people to grow on a personal /professional level, to be more proactive citizen. We empower them by various capacity building programs for employability.

Center for Intercultural Dialogue – CID

Center for Intercultural Dialogue (CID) is a CSO working to promote intercultural acceptance and active citizenship through capacity building processes, education and youth work. The CID’s activity focuses on many aspects which are of interest for young people: from provision of services and information, to research and support for policy-making and networking.

Municipality of Kolonjë

The Municipality of Kolonjë is located in the southeastern region of Albania and has a total area of 864 km2. We currently have a total population of 17,898 inhabitants, spreading across 2 cities and 76 villages. We are primarily engaged in local governance and administration. Our main areas of focus include youth empowerment, urban planning, infrastructure development, public services, social welfare, and community engagement. Please feel free to contact us for collaborations on projects.

Donum Animus

Non governmental/ non profit organisation promotes social cohesion and active participation of people from vulnerable groups paying special attention to persons with disabilities in deprived communities.

Lota’s Box

Lota’s box was founded in 2018 to promote values of democracy, active citizenship and equality. Our activities are based in three pillars: lifelong learning, sport and active citizenship

Umbrella

Umbrella is a Georgian youth value-based organization that aims to educate, motivate and activate young people aged 13-30 in Georgia and beyond, in order to be empowered and develop the communities that are coming from. The mission of the organization is to support young people’s progress by creating educational initiatives to develop young people’s competence in the fields of environment, human rights and democracy. To ensure the real impact we work on local, national and international levels.

Association Centre for research and analysis NOVUS Strumica

Association CRA NOVUS is an NGO established in 2013 in Strumica, N.Macedonia, that works in the field of non-formal education, youth engagement and civic activism, promotion and strengthening of youth policies and promotion of EU values. Since 2013 NOVUS conducts research and activities aimed at the transparency of local and national authorities, as well as enabling young people with knowledge and skills to be part of the democratic processes in our country in matters that affect them.

Câmara Municipal do Fundão

Fundão as a municipality in the center of Portugal, threatened by depopulation, but with a strong and determined smart territorial innovation and youth strategy, has created an innovation ecosystem that is a reference in Portugal, attracting, IT companies, youth organizations and a serious mobility regional HUB, generating start-ups, and supporting hundreds of projects, while investing in R&D and pioneering initiatives in professional retraining and digital skills, financial literacy.

Europiamo ETS

Europiamo is the Italian community for the youth, youth workers, and youth organisations working together to build a more accessible, participatory, and sustainable Europe. In 2024, we have more than 100 members and over 25 youth organisations part of our network. We connect young people to growth opportunities in Europe, we curate spaces for participation and sharing, we represent the youth sector, the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes in Italy

ORNAMENT Foundation

ORNAMENT Foundation, founded in 2020 by a group of dedicated individuals, is a non-governmental organization working closely with diverse communities, especially youth. The foundation aims to improve social inclusion methods, enhance personal and professional skills to boost youth employability, and promote volunteerism. It also focuses on encouraging healthy behaviors through sports, advocating for ecological living, and supporting non-formal education to empower young people.

Habitat Association

Habitat Association is a non-governmental organization produces social capacity-building and impact-oriented projects based on strong partnerships compatible with the digitalizing world and aimed at sustainable development. Founded in 1997 by young people who came together for the Copenhagen Social Development Summit in 1995 and the United Nations Habitat II Summit in 1996, Habitat’s mission was to establish a communication bridge between the youth of the world and the youth of Turkey.

HUSKJ (Hessische Union zur Stärkung von Kinder- und Jugendinteressen)

We are the umbrella organization of youth parliaments in Hesse. Our goal is to increase the numbers of youth parliaments in Hesse in order to increase the number of youth that is represented in the local decision making process. We want to give youth a voice and strengthen democracy. Furthermore, we organise meetings for youth all over Hesse which allows them to connect with each other, enhance their personal skills and exchange solutions for common problems in the local youth parliaments.