BREAKING! The Rural Toolkit on EU funding is now live!!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Don’t miss our Good Practice Webinar on Rural youth participation in policymaking👉🏼bit.ly/3vcWTgY Discover ways to enhance rural youth engagement in decision-making and promote democratic participation! 24 Apr, 9.00-13.00 CET ❗️Express your interest to attend by 5 Apr

Along with our member Scottish Rural Action we are looking forward to making a contribution to this Webinar #RuralYouth participation in policymaking on 24th April. More details and to register 👇 @ElardAisbl Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC NYCI FUTURAL Project EU CAP Network

🌟DONT MISS IT‼️ Bringing the Rural Pact closer to citizens (22 May). 💻Follow the policy Lab online: bit.ly/3yqlC2A ➡️It will explore how the Rural Pact can be translated at local level to empower local communities to take action & how make it happen.

We’re very pleased to announce the launch of our new website: ruralcommunities.eu! 🌍✨ Explore our new online home for updates, resources, and opportunities to connect. Best wishes Tom Jones, ERCA President & the Team #ERCA #RuralCommunities #RuralEurope

Great discussion today EU Rural Pact policy lab on how the #RuralPact can be translated at local level. Our Coordinator Vanessa Halhead was one of the panelists reporting on how local action can contribute to Rural Pact objectives. EU Agriculture🌱 @EU_Regional @ElardAisbl EU CAP Network

Today at the policy lab Bringing the rural pact closer to citizens. Lots of ideas but now is time for action. #ERCA is ready to engage in these actions. Soon we will launch our paper on local empowerment in cooperation with #SBEeurope

🌟 Job Alert 🌟 We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Communication Officer to join the EU Rural Pact Support Office team 🤝🚀 🔍 Learn more about the role & how to apply here ➡️ bit.ly/3WZsUEO

📩Do you want to keep up with the latest #RuralPact & #RuralVisionEU updates? bit.ly/4cHjh2x 👉Become a member of the Rural Pact community to receive the monthly newsletter, and a wealth of knowledge-sharing & networking opportunities, straight to your inbox!

🚀 Excited to launch the Michael Dower Award for Rural Resilience! 🌍 Celebrate community initiatives & individuals improving rural life! 💪 Apply here: bit.ly/4h4Eupp Deadline: 14 Feb 2025 🗓️ Stay updated by joining our newsletter! 📰 #RuralResilience

🗓️SAVE THE DATE: December 11th 2024 European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA Web event: 'About Youth and Me' ⏱️10.30-12.30CET Save the date in your calendar. More details and link will be issued shortly. #RuralYouth #RuralCommunities

Youth Webinar will be held by European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA on Dec. 11th. 9.30-11.30 Irish Time. Save the Date to join the discussion on how to get young people involved in your org and policy making. Registration & link to follow. #RuralYouth CAP Network Ireland NYCI DFI Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC

Are you already a member of the #RuralPact? bit.ly/4cHjh2x Our ever-growing online community platform offers you a space to connect and exchange! Stay informed – get engaged! Join the Rural Pact today. #RuralVisionEU

Sign up for the #MichaelDowerAward Newsletter michaeldoweraward.eu to receive updates about the Award. The Award is now open for applications until 14th February 2025. Let’s work together to uplift rural communities across Europe #RuralResilience #SustainableDevelopment

Congratulations to our Vice President Ben van Essen on being awarded as a Rural Ambassador at a conference of the larger Municipals yesterday. 👏 Ben represents ERCA on the EU Rural Pact Coordination Group and is advisor to the Board of LVKK in the Netherlands #RuralCommunities

We would like to thank all the speakers and all who attended our Web-Event 'About Youth and Me on Dec 11. A full report and recording of the Web-Event will be available in mid-January. A short report and presentations are now available 👉bit.ly/3BQ3eSB #RuralYouth

On thursday, rural europe with representatives from 28 countries will discuss, learn and speak on current and future policies to deliver a sustainable future,at a rural parliament event in partnership with the EESC ,in Brussels.

All roads lead to Scotland in October for the 6th European Rural Parliament and hosted by our member Scottish Rural Action. Lots of discussion and field trips will take place over the 21-23 Oct. Hope to see you there! #ERP2025 #RuralVoice #RuralResilience Scottish Government

Together with our member Irish Rural Link join us for our next Web-Event on Volunteering in Rural Communities. 🗓️Friday March 28 2025 ⏰ 11.00am - 13.00 CET 📍Online via Zoom Register on bit.ly/3DlFJ4C before 5pm CET on 27 March. More details on ruralcommunies.eu

Yesterday, at the #RuralPactConference, we heard high-level interventions on integrating EU rural policies & key priorities for the future of rural areas. We continue exchanging today - follow the recap live at 16:15: bit.ly/3IgtE39 #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU