In an ever-growing multicultural and diverse Europe and in the wider context of increasing complexity at the global level, inclusion becomes a cornerstone of a just and democratic society. Considering the crucial role education plays in teaching fundamental values and promoting social inclusion to strengthen social cohesion and democratic participation, inclusive education becomes paramount in…
The Training of Trainers is an annual training opportunity offered by SOLIDAR Foundation for its members to increase their knowledge of and capacity to engagein policy themes connected to social affairs, inclusion and education at EU level. The training is based on an interactive methodology and is carried out by expertsin the relevant field. The…
This month an exciting new project coordinated by the University of Groningen kicked off: CLADES! The Erasmus+ funded project titled Critical Language Awareness, Democratic Engagement and Sustainability (CLADES) was launched in Groningen on 8-10 October and will run until August 2027. The kick-off meeting brought together the project consortium composed of 5 partner organisations: SOLIDAR…
From 24th to 26th September, delegations of SOLIDAR and SOLIDAR Foundation and their members had the privilege to visit AWO Bundesverband‘s branch in Braunschweig (Brunswick). The visit started with Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum and welcoming the delegations in Brunswick’s city hall. City councilor Dr. Christina Rentzsch explained how the city has organised a youth parliament….
This month, in the framework of the Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) Midterm Review, SOLIDAR Foundation participated in a Strategic Dialogue organised by DG EMPL. After DG EAC’s CSO Consultation that took place in July, the Strategic Dialogue was another moment where stakeholders could have their say on the Action Plan and give recommendations on how to…
September 26, 2024 Last Tuesday, Ursula von der Leyen introduced her proposed team of EU Commissioners for 2024-2029, featuring 27 old and new faces, including six Executive Vice-Presidents who will shape the direction of the European Commission for the next five years. In her announcement, von der Leyen emphasized portfolios built around “prosperity, security, and…
HOW GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IS EMPOWERING YOUTH AND STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY On May 21, SOLIDAR Foundation hosted a hybrid event at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and online, bringing together civil society representatives, policymakers, and experts to discuss the role of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in fostering democratic participation and exploring challenges and opportunities….
Following the start of the collection of good practices last month, Just4All, an EU-funded project will now begin to develop four national reports on Just Transition and Education. The works are part of three research and training activities including a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Just4ALL’s research papers will explore just transition policies, programmes, and…
WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT? ENHANCE (Enhancing Adult Learners Voices) is a project running from December 2023 until May 2026 which intends to enhance adult learners’ voices by creating learning spaces where the educational process is based on the voice of the learner. This inherently democratizes the educational process, leading to a deeper connection with…
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