Who are we? 

The Civil Society Alliance for Global Citizenship Education brings together ca. 25 civil society organisations (CSOs) across Europe that are dedicated to advancing Global Citizenship Education (GCE).  

Through campaigning, advocacy, awareness-raising, capacity building, and the development of learning materials, our members work to promote GCE from the perspectives of education policy, international cooperation, and sustainable development.  

Together, we strive to foster a more inclusive, just, and sustainable Europe. 

On 16 July, 2025, The Commission presented its proposal for the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF), covering the period from 2028-2034.  

The Civil Society Alliance for Global Citizenship Education reviewed the proposal and shaped its response around one key issue: the place of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) within the priorities of the upcoming MFF proposal. 

As the European Parliament and Member States prepare to negotiate the next MFF, the Alliance urges them:

  • Do not give up on the DEAR Programme and its priorities
  • Make GCE funding transparent, sustainable and predictable 
  • Ensure civil society participation and access to funding 
  • Look beyond the surface: build active global citizens, not just workers 

Read the statement in full to learn more about the recommendations.

SOLIDAR FOUNDATION (2024)
SOLIDAR FOUNDATION (2023)
HAND & Partners (2025)

Members:

A.R.T Fusion, Romania
Ambrela, Slovakia
Anthropolis, Hungary
Cardet, Cyprus
CROSOL, Croatia
European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), Belgium
HAND, Hungary
Irish Development Education Association (IDEA), Ireland
Kopin, Malta
Agenda 21, Romania
ITECO, Belgium
Grupa Zagranica, Poland
European Students Union (ESU), Belgium
Fors, Czech Republic
OBESSU, Belgium
SOLIDAR Foundation, Belgium
Südwind, Austria
EVTA, Belgium
European Federation for Intercultural Learning, Belgium

Coordination Group:

The Alliance has a rotating Coordination Group.  
In its foundational year (April 2025 – April 2026), this consists of SOLIDAR Foundation, EAEA, and Südwind

Join us – Join our work on Global Citizenship Education! 

The Civil Society Alliance for Global Citizenship Education welcomes civil society organisations who share our vision for advancing Global Citizenship Education in Europe. 

Interested in learning more or getting involved? Contact us!  

Contact information – alexandra.matthys@solidar.orgelisa.gambardella@solidar.org