Anna Lindh Foundation

The Anna Lindh Foundation is an international organisation working from the Mediterranean to promote intercultural and civil society dialogue.

[Union for the Mediterranean @UfMSecretariat]

📢 Applications are open for the first Euro-Mediterranean Women in Journalism Award.

The award recognises gender-sensitive, solutions-oriented reporting on the challenges the region shares such as gender equality, socioeconomic inclusion, climate action and more.

Open to women journalists and women-led journalistic projects whose lead applicant is a national of a UfM Member State. Any journalistic format qualifies (article, investigation, podcast, documentary or series) and cross-border collaborations are encouraged. Work may be published in any language; English is the official language of the application and the award.

An initiative of @ufmsecretariat, in partnership with the Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists, @AnnaLindh, @IEMed_ and @IFJGlobal.

Deadline: 13 September 2026.

🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/1ZFGGIr93D

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

We’re excited to share the launch of the ALF Achievements Report, giving you a closer look at how #ALFTransforms communities across the Euro-Med.

Read the full report now: https://t.co/6qgHHjDSrt

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

The forum offered a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of ALF’s work on intercultural dialogue and to reinforce partnerships with civil society across the region.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

We were delighted to participate along with the Co-Heads of the National Civil Society Network in Türkiye, the prestigious 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum @AntalyaDF (#ADF2026) held on 17-19 April 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

where formal diplomatic channels face increasing pressure & trust between states has weakened.

The President & the ED met with the heads of ALF National Network in Türkiye reinforcing ALF’s engagement with its member network on ground & build alliances between CS & institutions

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

The call for AgorALF attendance is HERE for you to become part of the most vibrant Euro-Med space for dialogue, creativity & culture all from people to people in Limassol, Cyprus (27-28 April)!

Apply now : https://t.co/8M7G91vddg

Deadline: 27/03/26

[Rym Ali @PrincessRymAli]

A pleasure meeting @EP_President Roberta Metsola on 13 Feb 2026 to discuss strengthening ALF–EP cooperation, including progress towards a Youth Parliamentary Assembly for the Mediterranean, an action set out in the Pact for the Mediterranean.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

A clear demonstration that supporting grassroot actors & local communities is at the heart of the work we do.
We are grateful to the BoGs for their confidence and continued engagement, inspiring us to go further, together.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

ALF held its 78th Board of Governors Meeting, a key moment to reflect on the past & align on the future & to reaffirm how ALF remains useful & relevant to communities & institutions across the region.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

The ED shared updates from the ALF Secretariat & presented the Annual Work Programme 2026 approved by the Board. +80% of ALF’s operational programme budget of Phase VII (2025-2028) is channelled to National Civil Society Networks & grassroots-level activities across the region.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

The partners engaged in collaborative & participatory exchanges & discussions laying the groundwork for a shared roadmap & the next steps of TRANSFORMED’s implementation across the Euro-Med.

TRANSFORMED is a project funded by the EU under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

1-2 Feb marked the launch of the TRANSFORMED project in Alexandria. Honoured by the presence of the Managing Authority & Joint Secretariat of the @interregnextmed, H.E. Polly Ioannou, Amb. of Cyprus to Egypt & the project 4 partners & @UfMSecretariat as an associate partner.

[Union for the Mediterranean @UfMSecretariat]

The UfM took part in the kick off of the #TRANSFORMED project in Alexandria, Egypt, under the @interregnextmed and hosted by the @AnnaLindh Foundation. Represented by expert Ayman Elsherbiny, the UfM expressed its support for strengthened cooperation between local authorities and civil society across Mediterranean cities. Through dialogue, partnership and knowledge sharing, #TRANSFORMED promotes more inclusive and participatory approaches that respond to the needs of communities.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

Through mentorship, training & resources, the Young Leaders finalised the concept notes of their projects & signed the service contracts to officially start implementing.
The YCSLP project is implemented by ALF as part of the EU-funded project @Med_Dialogue led by @DAIGlobal.

[Anna Lindh Foundation @AnnaLindh]

The 3rd cohort of our Young Civil Society Leadership Programme Bootcamp has wrapped up in Limassol, Cyprus! 21 Young Leaders from 10 Southern Mediterranean countries came together to enhance their community-based projects on Inclusive Growth and Job Creation for Social Impact.