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DYPALL Network

DYPALL Network - Developing Youth Participation at Local Level DYPALL Network is supported and co-funded by the European Union.

DYPALL Network is a European platform of municipalities and civil society organizations working together to improve youth participation in decision making processes at local level. The network aims at enabling municipalities and regional authorities to address the needs and interests of youth, while contributing to engage young people as an active actors of the solutions for their problems, increa

sing their level of ownership, commitment and engagement in our communities.DYPALL Network stands for the creation of effective and sustainable involvement of youth in decision-making and in cooperation with local authorities through the development of strategies, the building of structures and relations of trust among actors. Our platform demands the development of knowledge, sharing of experiences and tools to create and to develop further these spaces of shared decision-making.

15/06/2026

During the high-level meeting “Network of the Elected Officials”, organised as part of the Climbing the Ladder – Fostering a Culture of Youth Engagement (CL-YE) project, from 3–6 June 2025, 27 elected officials from different European countries gathered in Strasbourg, France, to promote meaningful youth involvement in policy-making.

Through a combination of group work, plenary discussions, interactive presentations, study visits, and reflection sessions, participants explored the role of democracy in everyday life and exchanged ideas on how to strengthen youth participation at local, national, and European levels.

As highlighted by one participant, politics influences every aspect of our social life, and meaningful change often begins with small actions in our own communities. Building connections, sharing experiences, and addressing today’s democratic challenges together are essential steps towards a more engaged and inclusive future.

🔗 Read the full activity report and discover the key outcomes of the meeting on our website: https://dypall.com/

11/06/2026

Youth Councils are structured bodies where young people can advise local, regional, or national authorities. They typically function as long-term representative mechanisms that influence policy and community planning.

In this short video, we explore the practical impact of this mechanism through the first-hand experiences of:
· Igor Barmuta, Advisor to the Suwałki Local Youth Council (Poland)
· Paolo di Spirito, President of the Local Youth Council of Rivoli (Italy)

Discover more about these mechanisms on the Engage Youth platform at https://engage-youth.com/.

10/06/2026

From 2nd - 4th of June, DYPALL Network attended the European Europe Goes Local Event in Tromsø, Norway, the European Youth Capital of 2026.

The event brought together changemakers and youth work stakeholders from across the continent to explore how youth work can promote youth participation in Europe’s most remote and rural territories.

Through workshops, conferences, and study visits, the event offered the chance to take a look at local youth work in action and to draw inspiration from diverse practices focusing on methodologies, digital innovation, and civic spaces.

DYPALL Network contributed actively to the discussion, sharing diverse local realities and strategic frameworks.

🔗 To read more, check out the full article here: https://dypall.com/conference/dypall-network-at-the-european-egl-event-2026-in-tromso-norway/

09/06/2026

📢 Call for participants

Are you an active member of a Local Youth Council (or a similar youth participation structure)? Apply for the international training course “Strengthening Local Youth Councils in the AI Age”, organised by DYPALL Network as part of University on Youth and Development (UYD) 2026 of the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, from 13–20 September 2026 in Mollina, Spain.

This training activity aims to empower members of Local Youth Councils (LYCs) with the skills, knowledge, and critical understanding needed to assess and improve the quality of the consultative bodies they are part of, while exploring the opportunities and challenges that Artificial Intelligence brings to civic engagement and youth work.

We are looking for participants who:
- are active in a local youth council or similar municipal youth structure.
- hold a leadership, coordination or facilitation role.
- have a good level of English.
- are motivated to engage with a European network of youth council representatives

Applications from pairs of colleagues representing the same Local Youth Council are strongly encouraged.

⏳ Application deadline: 28 June
🔗 Discover more and apply here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/171SXgklO0LccM5zAgtCne3bwDlJkBG3B/view?usp=sharing

The UYD has been organised by the North South Centre of the Council of Europe for more than twenty years. It is the most long-standing Summer University. It represents an international hub for meetings, youth advocacy and exchange of good practices. The event gathers, for one week, hundreds of young people, youth workers, decision makers, experts from the field and institutional representatives, providing them all with a space to meet, debate, build their capacities and cooperate on youth policy issues.

The UYD is designed as a space for experiencing intercultural dialogue while debating the most pressing issues of the global youth movement.

More info : https://www.coe.int/en/web/north-south-centre/university-on-youth-and-development

02/06/2026

Engaging youth starts here 🎯

We’re launching a new video series introducing the Engage Youth platform and its eight key mechanisms of youth engagement, each explored through the voices of expert practitioners from across Europe.

In this first video, discover briefly the speakers and the mechanisms we will explore, and understand why structured youth participation is essential for stronger, more inclusive democracy.

Across the series, each video will dive into one engagement mechanism, bringing real insights, experiences, and tools from those working directly with youth participation in communities, institutions, and organisations.

EngageYouth is a free, practical tool designed for municipalities, youth workers, NGOs, policymakers, and young people to design meaningful and effective participation processes.

Explore the platform and find the mechanism that best fits your goals at https://engage-youth.com/.

26/05/2026

How are Local Youth Councils (LYCs) evolving across Europe, and what support is needed for their future development?

This survey aims to:
• Explore the current state of LYCs in Europe
• Identify the training and capacity-building needs of LYCs
• Define future priorities for the European Network of Local Youth Councils (ENLYC)

The results will contribute to strengthening youth participation and supporting the development of local youth structures across Europe.

🔗 Complete the survey by the 7th of June here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiUo7OQx_G4LpuDOQiQg1f91RBCzPGaKuF6dE5PlZqmhHWQQ/viewform

This is being conducted in the framework of the "Engage, Connect and Empower Local Youth Councils in Europe (ECE-LYCE)" project, coordinated by DYPALL Network, in cooperation with NAU - Netværket af Ungdomsråd (Denmark), Klaipėda Youth Organisations Association “Apskritasis stalas” (Lithuania), Krovna Organizacija Mladih Srbije (Serbia), Udruga Delta (Croatia), Suomen Nuorisovaltuustojen Liitto ry. (Finland), and Romanian Youth Movement for Democracy (Romania).

Co-funded by the European Union 🇪🇺

25/05/2026

DYPALL Network attended the “Local Democracy that Delivers”, ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 in Malta, organised by ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy from 13 - 15 May.

The three-day event brought together civil society organisations, local authorities, institutional partners, and stakeholders committed to strengthening democratic systems at the local level.

The event reaffirmed the importance of a multi-level approach, from the local to the international level. Building a democracy that works for everyone means strengthening local democracies, making them more participatory, effective, and connected to people’s needs.

The main themes discussed throughout the three-day event included:
▪ Local democracy as the driving force for delivery, as the local level is the closest to citizens
▪ Participation as the key element, as democratic processes work best when citizens are actively involved
▪ Local democracies as the foundation for trust and dialogue with national institutions
▪ Local democracies as part of a global network, fostering stronger alliances and mutual support

To discover more, read the article here: https://dypall.com/conference/dypall-network-at-alda-general-assembly-2026-in-malta/

20/05/2026

On 11–12 May, DYPALL Network attended the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference 2026 in Cascais, Portugal, the European Capital of Democracy 2026, organised by the Câmara Municipal de Cascais, and the European Capital of Democracy .

Local leaders, innovators, and young changemakers from across Europe gathered to explore how cities and local governments can translate universal rights into practical actions, at a time when democracy faces new pressures across the globe.

It has been two days of hands-on sessions and collaborative formats, including spark talks, panel discussions, best-practice exchanges, workshops, and deep dives, bringing together mayors, experts, and local innovators to co-create tangible solutions to protect and renew rights.

🔗 Read the article and discover more on our website.

14/05/2026

During the training course “Youth Facilitators for Democracy” in Portimão from 8 - 12 April 2025, 16 young leaders gathered to build the skills needed to support youth engagement across Europe.

At DYPALL Network, we focus on designing training processes where every activity is intentionally built to foster cooperation. Seeing this commitment reflected in the participants' feedback is the best validation we could ask for, as it reminds us how essential a structured, meaningful environment is for long-term collaboration to grow.

The activity report for this training is available on our website here: https://dypall.com/our-work/activities/

13/05/2026

📣 Internship opportunity at DYPALL Network

Do you want to transform data into social impact and contribute to national and international projects? DYPALL Network is looking for a young talent to join our team in Lisbon through the +Talento – IEFP paid internship program.

This internship is a chance to gain real, hands-on experience in supporting projects with national impact and participating in international initiatives, assisting the technical team in the collection, analysis, and visualisation of qualitative and quantitative data and collaborating on analytical reports regarding strategic themes within our projects.

We’re looking for someone fluent in Portuguese and English, with at least a bachelor’s degree in Sociology or a related field. If you’re passionate about the youth sector, active citizenship, and public policy, and eager to work in a strong international presence, this opportunity is for you.

🔗 Read more and discover how to apply here: https://dypall.com/calls/we-are-hiring-paid-internship-talento-public-policy-data-analyst/

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