Ordinary Member

Akersgata 41, 0158 Oslo, Norway

Phone: +47 22 41 00 00

Voksenopplæringsforbundet - The Norwegian Association for Adult Learning (NAAL)

Who we are?

NAAL is the national NGO umbrella for adult learning in Norway. Our members are 15 government-approved adult learning associations with a member network of 475 nationwide adult learning NGOs

What we do?

The purpose of NAAL is to:

Advocate the common interests of the associations and their participants towards the Government, the Parliament and the Ministry of Education
Promote non-formal adult learning in the society in general
Advice members and other third parties concerning laws and regulations
Advice within the field of Adult learning theory and practice
Counsel within the Educational planning
Project coordination
Advocacy and lobbying

Best Practices

NAAL was partner when the Norwegian government initiated the work to develop a national skills strategy. Along with the Ministry of Education and research, the partners were the social partners in the Norwegian labour market, NAAL and the Sami parliament. The Norwegian Strategy for Skills Policy 2017-2021 was presented in February 2017.

EAEA brings together
120 organisations from 43 countries.

EAEA is a European NGO whose purpose is to link and represent European organisations directly involved in adult learning. Originally known as the European Bureau of Adult Education, EAEA was founded in 1953 by representatives from a number of European countries.

EAEA promotes adult learning and access to and participation in non-formal adult education for all, particularly for groups currently under-represented.

Want to know more?

EAEA membership is an opportunity to become part of a European-wide network of adult educators.

Visit our Why join page to find out about all the membership services we provide. If you want to join our network, visit the How to join page to learn about the differences between Ordinary and Associate membership and find the best fit for you.