EAEA’s General Assembly has accepted two new ordinary members and six associate members. Representatives from four organisations received their membership certificates at the Assembly in Leipzig.
New ordinary members
Nongovernmental organisation THY (THY), Kosovo
NGO THY empowers youth and adults through inclusive, lifelong learning, civic engagement, and social inclusion. Based in Prizren, its learning centre offers non-formal education, digital skills, and personal development programs inspired by the Volkshochschule model. Through local and international initiatives, THY promotes active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, and equal access to education for all.
Cie Essevesse, France
Cie Essevesse is a dance company engaged in creating choreographic work in France and in Europe. We also work for social purposes through dance and dance/art therapy methodologies, and more specifically for: social inclusion, personal development and mental health. Our mission: democratise Dance.
New associate members
Austrian Young Workers’ Movement (ÖJAB), Austria
ÖJAB is a nonprofit social organisation committed to fostering community, guided by respect, tolerance, and a humanistic worldview. Independent of political or religious affiliations, it works across youth, senior care, education, and integration. ÖJAB provides inclusive living and learning environments that support personal growth, social cohesion, and mutual support, from student residences and elderly care homes to training programs and support for refugees.
General Secretariat for Vocational Education, Training & Lifelong Learning (G.S.V.E.T.&L.L.L.) – Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs & Sports, Greece
The General Secretariat for VET and Lifelong Learning leads the design and delivery of national policies in vocational education, training, and lifelong learning. It provides scientific and administrative support to shape a coordinated system that meets evolving educational and workforce needs.
European Grants International Academy (EGInA), Italy
Designing and implementing training interventions and initiatives that respond to community needs, fostering cultural exchange and cohesion and exploiting the opportunities offered by innovative processes to contribute to transformative change in society. To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong learning for all as the main strategy for personal fulfilment for all people, with a special focus on those experiencing or at risk of disadvantage.
Escola Arvore, Portugal
Escola Arvore provides vocational and artistic training for young people and adults in the fields of arts, design, audiovisuals, and digital technologies. With a focus on local employment needs, it promotes technical and creative skill development through innovative, hands-on learning. Rooted in ethical and civic values, it plays a key role in the social and economic development of northern Portugal.
NoCode, Portugal
NoCode Institute empowers individuals to build digital solutions without needing to code, helping them reboot careers and thrive in a tech-driven world. Focused on inclusion, lifelong learning, and accessibility, it provides non-formal, flexible training to close the digital skills gap and create lasting social impact.
Spanish Volunteering Platform, Spain
PVE is a network committed to promoting transformative voluntary action and strengthening the role of volunteering in society, grounded in the values of dignity, freedom, equality, justice, solidarity, and tolerance. It supports volunteer organisations through accessible, high-quality training, offering free courses and micro-credentials to empower individuals and build a stronger culture of solidarity across Spain.
We are delighted to welcome our new members and look forward to the collaboration and meaningful exchange of experience, expertise, and support in adult education and learning in Europe and beyond, and to the shared progress we will make together.
Text: Marina Sakač HadžićPhotos: Angeliki Giannakopoulou, EAEA