DYPALL Network

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.

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/.

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

DYPALL Network attended the “Local Democracy that Delivers”, ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 in Malta, organised...
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/

On 11–12 May, DYPALL Network attended the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference 2026 in Cascais, Portugal, the European Capital of ...
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.

During the training course “Youth Facilitators for Democracy” in Portimão from 8 - 12 April 2025, 16 young leaders gathe...
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/

📣 Internship opportunity at DYPALL NetworkDo you want to transform data into social impact and contribute to national an...
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/

From 28th to 30th April 2026, Arad, Romania, hosted a dynamic Training Course for Youth Workers, for the PLAYCRACY – Gam...
12/05/2026

From 28th to 30th April 2026, Arad, Romania, hosted a dynamic Training Course for Youth Workers, for the PLAYCRACY – Game-based approaches for strengthening youth participation in democracy project.

Bringing together youth leaders, youth workers and teachers from Romania, Greece and Portugal, the training created a collaborative space to reflect on how democracy is experienced and practised by young people across different national contexts.

The training course was organised by Asociatia Centrul Roman De Politici Europene and Asociatia Share Education (Împărtășim Educație, Romania), in partnership with Dracon Rules Design Studio (Greece) and DYPALL Network, and co-funded by the European Union.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://dypall.com/training-course/turning-play-into-participation-playcracy-training-in-arad-romania/

The Schuman Declaration turned a vision of peace into a blueprint for cooperation. Today, that mission is more relevant ...
09/05/2026

The Schuman Declaration turned a vision of peace into a blueprint for cooperation. Today, that mission is more relevant than ever. 🇪🇺

At DYPALL Network, Europe Day is also a reminder that democracy depends on active participation and on our collective freedom to shape the kind of Europe we want to build together.

Going to be in Brussels? 📍
The EU institutions are opening their doors! It’s a unique chance to go behind the scenes, explore the spaces where policy happens, and see how the EU works to create opportunities for everyone.

🔗 More info at the link in bio.

Let’s celebrate the values we protect and the partnerships we build every day.
Happy Europe Day!

Last week, DYPALL Network participated in a series of strategic activities in Brussels as part of the European Youth Wee...
08/05/2026

Last week, DYPALL Network participated in a series of strategic activities in Brussels as part of the European Youth Week 2026 🇪🇺✨

The week kicked off with the opening session at the European Parliament, followed by a roundtable discussion with youth representatives from the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on meaningful youth participation in practice. We also held our DYPALL Steering Group meeting, focused on the network’s priorities and upcoming actions.

A key highlight was the work developed within the European Network of Local Youth Councils (ENLYC). On 28 April, ENLYC members gathered for the Working Group Meeting to shape the network’s roadmap and start preparing the first ENLYC Conference, taking place this December.

The following day, the international seminar “The Role of Local Youth Councils in Europe: Strengthening Local Democracies” explored how local youth councils can play a stronger role in democratic governance and youth participation at local level.

For more information about the activities and the upcoming ENLYC Conference, check the full articles here 🔗 https://dypall.com/activity/the-future-of-enlyc-insights-from-the-brussels-meeting/

The study session “Young, Informed and Involved: Strenghtening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation” took place f...
09/04/2026

The study session “Young, Informed and Involved: Strenghtening Democratic Literacy and Media Participation” took place from 22nd - 28th March in Strasbourg, France.

It gathered together 39 young people from 22 countries, including journalists and content creators, creating space for exchange, reflection, and collaboration on the connection between youth participation and media literacy. Participants explored topics such as democracy, ethical storytelling, and civic journalism.

Through interactive workshops, group discussions, simulation exercises, and role plays, they strengthened their ability to identify disinformation, reflect on the role of civic journalism, and develop tools to engage other young people in democratic life.

The activity was organised by the European Youth Press in cooperation with DYPALL Network and the Council of Europe Youth.

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