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In 2024, the Concours des Champions de l’Éducation was held to identify and honor exceptional contributions to the education sector in West Africa. Supported financially by the Swiss Cooperation, the competition highlighted innovative practices and impactful projects in education. Following a rigorous selection process, three outstanding organizations from Benin, Burkina Faso, and Senegal were awarded …

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From November 18–22, 2024, Pamoja Network, with the support of DVV International, hosted a Training of Trainers on the GlobALE Curriculum in Grand-Popo, Benin. The event brought together 17 participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. The GlobALE Curriculum, an international framework designed by UNESCO, comprises five modules. This …

Read moreTraining of Trainers on the GlobALE Curriculum in Benin

Are you working in an Adult Learning Centre on the topics of sustainability and the digital transition? Join us for a 3-day funded training in Brussels, May 5-7, 2025, on advocacy for twin transition. Read the full opportunity and register by 28 Feb 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/g-kUajuZ . How can adult learning support the twin process …

Read moreALE Advocacy for the Twin Transition – May 5-7 2025 – Brussels

At the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC6) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Katarina Popović, Secretary General of ICAE, delivered a powerful address during the plenary session. She highlighted the crucial role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in forging effective climate action partnerships within learning cities. A key focus of her speech was on the …

Read moreICAE at ICLC6: Empowering Climate Action through Learning Cities

The University of Florence, Italy, hosts this year’s International Adult and Continuing Education (IACE) Hall of Fame Conference, under the theme, “Revitalizing Adult Continuing Education for Positive Social Changes and Personal Fulfillment.” This esteemed event has brought together 150 participants from 26 countries, including Hall of Fame members, educational leaders, and advocates, all dedicated to …

Read moreICAE at the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame Conference 2024: Honoring Excellence and Shaping the Future of Adult Education

Recently one of two of our US based members held their annual conferences ProLiteracy and AAACE. At the AAACE conference there was an excellent pre conference for the Commission on International Education which is a unit of AAACE. There was a broad discussion of international initiatives as well as exploration of various options for further international …

Read moreNorth American Regional Update(by Peter Waite, ICAE Vice President for North America)

ICAE is pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report, marking a year of significant milestones and advocacy achievements in adult learning and education. This year was particularly special as ICAE celebrated its 50th anniversary, commemorating five decades of dedication to lifelong learning worldwide. The anniversary was highlighted by the 11th World Assembly in Bali, Indonesia, …

Read moreICAE Presents the 2023 Annual Report

The TALE (Transformative Adult Learning and Education) project, in which ICAE proudly served as a partner, is nearing completion with impactful outcomes that highlight the transformative potential of adult education in addressing today’s societal challenges. Led by Kansanvalistusseura, TALE has brought together educators, policymakers, and learners to advocate for lifelong learning as a cornerstone of …

Read moreTALE Project Wraps Up with Final Event, Policy Recommendations, and a Practical Toolkit for Adult Education