We are the voice of non-formal adult education in Europe

Since the end of 2024, EAEA has been a partner in the DigiFusE project. DigiFusE supports the development of digital readiness and resilience in controlled learning environments, such as closed detention and care institutions, to improve their educational environment.

The new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, proposes a Union of Skills as part of its ambitious 100-day plan. The European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) represents the European non-formal adult learning and education sector with thousands of providers and millions of learners. We welcome this initiative but stress that skills must be understood holistically - supporting individuals, communities, and society, not just the labour market.

On March 26, 2025, EAEA organised the online workshop “Mentor Your Way to Sustainability”. The goal of the workshop was to launch the mentoring and peer-review SMALEI guidelines, and to encourage participants to get started on their climate action in their institutions. 15 participants joined from all over the world.