European Association for the Education of Adults

Resilience and Community-Building

EAEA’s annual theme 2026 highlights how adult learning and education contribute to resilient and democratic societies.

Manifesto for Adult Learning

EAEA manifesto outlines the challenges where adult education can play a key role.

Adult learning projects

EAEA participates in adult education and learning projects to promote lifelong learning and a more cohesive, sustainable society.

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16.06.2026 EAEA General Assembly

Welcome new members!

EAEA welcomed eight new members at the General Assembly on the 9th of June in Warsaw, Poland. The new members come from Kosovo, Ukraine, Malta, Ireland, Portugal, and Bulgaria.

09.06.2026 Democracy

EAEA Grundtvig Award highlights volunteering and citizens’ assemblies as drivers of resilience and community-building

MEDIA RELEASE. EAEA has awarded adult education projects in its 23rd annual Grundtvig Awards. This year’s award celebrated Resilience and Community-Building in adult education.

04.06.2026 key competences

Competence development and community-building through sports

The links between sports and learning appear to positively impact personal, emotional, and social habits. While these benefits for physical and mental well-being are acknowledged, reports indicate a lack of participation from EU citizens in sports and physical activities.

EAEA Country Reports