Amplifying Learner Voices: Introducing the ENHANCE Matrix

True participation isn’t just about being heard, it’s about being empowered to shape one’s own path and influence meaningful change. That’s where the ENHANCE Matrix comes in: it’s an interactive map of good practices aiming to empower adult learning organisations to amplify learners’ voices, co-create solutions, and drive inclusive change.

The matrix showcases 30+ good practices from across Europe, bringing together methods, case studies, and reflections on what works when learners are placed at the centre of the learning process. It doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: rigid hierarchies, unequal access to digital tools, linguistic and cultural barriers, gatekeeping, and tokenism all challenge meaningful participation. What differentiates successful practices is a commitment to trust-building, follow-up, adaptive dialogue, and open communication that takes learner input seriously.

By offering both a Background Paper (the “why”) and a Matrix Mechanics guide (the “how”), ENHANCE gives practitioners the tools to translate theory into action. Meanwhile, the toolkit and interviews allow organisations to draw inspiration and practical insight from real-world stories.

Whether you lead a learning organisation, design programmes, or advocate for more participatory education systems, the ENHANCE Matrix is a powerful resource to rethink how we listen, engage, and learn with rather than for learners.

Read more about the ENHANCE project on the project webpage & check out the Matrix as part of SOLIDAR’s Social Rights Monitor here.