Partners

Project Partners

Project coordinator: Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)

SVEB, project coordinator, is the national umbrella organisation for the field of adult education in Switzerland with 700 members. Totally 28 employees work in three offices in the three language regions in Switzerland for the organisation. SVEB is a major advocate for interests in the field of ALE and an important networking and multiplier actor in Switzerland. SVEB has a focus on digital and green transition, works closely with members in the field and conducts strategic work on the topic.

Since its founding, SVEB has been internationally active and has earned an excellent reputation in the international field of adult education. The Swiss ALE System serves as an international role model. SVEB hat been founding member of several international networks, such as the International Council of Adult Education ICAE, European Association for the Education of Adults EAEA, and the European Basic Skills Network EBSN. 

Partner: European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA)

EAEA, the European Association for the Education of Adults, is the voice of non-formal and informal adult education in Europe. EAEA is a transnational, non-profit association with 120 members in 43 countries.

EAEA’s overarching objectives include the promotion of active citizenship, democracy, and sustainable development, with a particular focus on fostering a just green and digital transition. The transformative power of ALE is the common thread of EAEA’s activities, whether it is individual transformation, i.e. personal and professional development through ALE, or achieving societal goals such as the green transition by empowering communities to strive for this transformation. 

Partner: International Council for Adult Education (ICAE)

The International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) is a global network of regional and national umbrella organisations advocating adult learning and education (ALE) as a fundamental human right. Comprising seven regional bodies (Africa, the Arab Region, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and North America) and representing over 800 NGOs across more than 75 countries, ICAE promotes lifelong learning as a driver of social transformation, enabling individuals to participate actively and fully in society. The organisation holds consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and works closely with UNESCO.

In association with: Associació Catalana per a l’Educació, la Formació i la Recerca (ACEFIR)

ACEFIR, Catalan Association for Education, Training and Research, is a social initiative that brings together a team of professionals from different fields with the common interest of working for education, training and research related to youth, adults and the elderly. They have experience negotiating the MFA for Spain and strong experience in delivering training in adult learning and education settings.