Citizenship Education Archives

News and statements

Enabling Learning Environments: The Role of Non-formal and informal learning in Building Citizenship and Basic Digital Competences

On 21 April 2026, SOLIDAR+, in collaboration with the S&D Group, organised the Policy Knowledge Exchange ‘Enabling learning environments: The role of non-formal and informal learning in building citizenship and basic digital competences’. The event, taking place at the European Parliament in Brussels, brought together policymakers, civil society organisations and education and training stakeholders to discuss the role of non-formal and informal learning (NFIL)…

Projects

DigiCitizenEdu – Digital Citizenship Education

WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? The Digital Citizenship Education (DigiCitizenEdu) project is an Erasmus+ funded initiative running from January 2026 to end of June 2028 (30 months). DigiCitizenEdu aims to advance Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) by equipping educators and learners across Europe with the skills and knowledge needed to actively and responsibly participate in today’s…

Projects

ECODE – Ethical, Common and Open Digital in Education

WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? ECODE (Ethical, Common and Open in Digital Education) is an Erasmus+ funded initiative running from December 2025 to December 2027, focused on promoting a critical approach to the use of digital tools among young people. ECODE aims to foster a critical approach to the use of digital tools and an awareness…

Training Material

EMPASY Handbooks on Emotional Literacy & Participatory Techniques

The EMPASY Handbooks are practical resources designed to strengthen youth work through innovative approaches. Each handbook combines theoretical frameworks and definitions with templates, checklists, case studies, and practical examples to support professionals working with young people in non-formal education settings. Developed through a robust needs assessment in Lebanon, Morocco, and Jordan, and implemented in a pilot training phase, these handbooks respond to…

Training Material

Training manual on digital citizenship education

In recent years, the topic of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) has gained growing importance among SOLIDAR Foundation’s membership. SOLIDAR Foundation has addressed this issue through various approaches, increasingly advocating for a fair digital transition and raising awareness on Digital Citizenship Education. SOLIDAR Foundation’s projects, such as the ECHO network project, have focused on DCE and…

News and statements

EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners

On Tuesday 2 December, SOLIDAR+ organised EQUAL FUTURES: Advancing Global Citizenship Education for All Learners, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The hybrid event brought together policymakers, educators, practitioners, and civil society representatives to discuss how Global Citizenship Education (GCE) can strengthen inclusion, equality and democratic participation across Europe. The event also marked the presentation…

Training Material

Education Policy Pill: Building Inclusive Societies Trough Global Citizenship Education

This Policy Pill offers an interactive way to explore SOLIDAR+’s 2023-2025 advocacy cycle on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) containing an overview of its work during the cycle including its latest Policy Paper on Beyond Barriers: Strengthening Global Citizenship Education for Inclusive Societies which aims to further the knowledge of the impact of Global Citizenship Education…

Publications

Advancing Inclusion and Global Citizenship Education: A Roadmap for the European Education Area

Advancing Inclusion and Global Citizenship Education: A Roadmap for the European Education Area Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and inclusive education are essential for building resilient, democratic, and socially cohesive societies across Europe. As global challenges intensify, ranging from climate change and migration to polarisation and inequality, education systems must equip learners not only with labour…

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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…