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IFWEA affiliate Malawi Union for Informal Sector (MUFIS) conducted a two-day workshop for organisers from all districts in the country. The main aim was to train organisers on how to recruit new members.
The YGAP team for 2023 completed their immersive course in Cape Town, after spending time with local NGOs and a final presentation of their postcards at Community House.
“Capacity building of trade union leaders with advanced technology will definitely improve the labour rights situation in Pakistan,” says Muhammad Tajammal Aziz. Read more.
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WHO WE ARE
IFWEA is the only international organisation for worker educator associations. We provide a global space for workers to share resources and deepen their understanding of the transformative role of trade union and community struggles.
WHAT WE DO
We provide global education to trade unions and member-based associations in worker communities. Our programmes include Study Circles, Certificate Courses and an annual youth leadership project (YGAP).
2023 ACTIVITIES 2023 COURSES
From Digital Skills to Study Circles to Leadership: Find out what programmes, courses, workshops and other activities are part of IFWEA’s schedule of activities for 2023. We also teach you how to design your own courses.
STUDY CIRCLES
Study circles enable small groups to learn together about how to advance their interests. They are essential for grassroots leaders to build up vibrant, democratic organisations. IFWEA study circles cover a range of topics including training for shop stewards, moderating online workshops, IT skills and more.
FOUNDATION SKILLS
The Foundation Skills for Social Change (FSSC) certificate programme is for leaders in trade unions and community organisations. The courses, designed by IFWEA affiliates with specific expertise, are user-friendly, relevant and practical. They include topics such as women’s leadership, and how to design online courses
OLA
The IFWEA Online Labour Academy (OLA) is an online education platform used by IFWEA affiliates to design and deliver online workplace, social and political education to their constituencies. The platform is highly flexible, allowing for a wide range of activities and resources to be used in courses. These can be moderated or self-managed.
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YGAP
The Youth Globalisation Awareness Programme (YGAP) is a vibrant exposure and exchange programme for young members of IFWEA affiliates and associated labour organisations. The programme develops the next generation of worker educators to tackle the challenges of the 21st century. To find out more about our YGAP programme, click the button below.
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