Justice, well-being and change
The ale campaign
We are a global alliance of networks, associations and organisations for adult learning and education (ALE). We recognise the fundamental importance of ALE for justice, well-being and change. While Agenda 2030 identifies lifelong learning (LLL) as critical to attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ALE which is a significant part of LLL, is largely invisible. For ALE to be seen, understood and valued, we need to advocate for greater involvement and investment by governments, donors, private sector, international organizations, and social movements.
The we-are-ale campaign has been kicked-off
On March 22, 2021 some 375 participants from across the globe met in a virtual forum for the kick off event of the Adult Learning and Education (ALE) Campaign. With the tag line “We are ALE” the campaign represents, for the first time, an open alliance of ALE partners (Networks, associations and organizations) with the…
Regional Kick-off in Latin America
The Global Campaign “We are ALE” got off to a dynamic start in Latin America thanks to the Latin American Campaign for the Right to Education (CLADE), one of the original partners in the global campaign. Not only was CLADE present at the global kick off on 22nd March but it also organised a whole week…
Why ICAE supports the global ale brand?
“After decades of promoting and lobbying for adult education, we now got the professional tool to give it a face and a visibility – the one that we… Why ICAE supports the global ale brand? “After decades of promoting and lobbying for adult education, we now got the professional tool to give it a face…
Political recognition and public awareness of adult education
Improving the framework conditions for adult edu- cation is one of the core tasks of DVV International. Lobbying and advocacy for the human right to education and lifelong learning are carried out to- gether with regional, national and global networks and adult education associations. It is the goal of DVV International as a professional organisation…