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Study Circles are changing the lives of women in Nepal – and inspiring others. We speak to two women who are in Study Circles with CLASS Nepal, and learn how they gained the skills and confidence. Read more.
Study Circles are changing the lives of women in Nepal – and inspiring others. We speak to two women who are in Study Circles with CLASS Nepal, and learn how they gained the skills and confidence. Read more.
You can also download our Study Circles for Social Change Information Packet and find out about forming your own Study Circle.
Foundation Skills for Social Change Programme
Build your skills for leadership and social change through IFWEA’s Foundation Skills for Social Change Programme. Explore our course catalogue in organisational development, digital skills, leadership, popular education, and labour movement issues designed for grassroots leaders and worker educators worldwide. Click here.
Strengthen your organisation or union
IFWEA offers dynamic online learning opportunities for trade unions, NGOs, community organisations, worker educators, and social justice movements worldwide. Download the IFWEA e-learning programme here.
IFWEA offers dynamic online learning opportunities for trade unions, NGOs, community organisations, worker educators, and social justice movements worldwide. Download the IFWEA e-learning programme here.
Our services include Moodle platform set up and management, and training for Moodle administrators and online educators.
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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).
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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. 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.
YGAP
The Youth Global 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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👐 How to stay in touch with the global worker educator community?Sign up to our monthly IFWEA e-bulletin, where we share the latest news and views, info on courses and programmes, and updates on who is doing what in the world of worker education and lifelong learning.
🌍 Lead with Purpose. Empower Others. Inspire Change.Great leaders don't just lead, they educate, organise, and empower others to create lasting change.IFWEA's Leadership Development Courses are designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of worker educators, trade union leaders, activists, and community leaders through practical, participatory learning.Explore learning pathways in: 🔹 Workers' Education & Grassroots Leadership 🔹 Online Facilitation Skills for Worker Educators and Leaders 🔹 Participatory Online Course Design 🔹 Study Circle Leadership 🔹 Global Women's LeadershipWhether you're building confidence as a leader or strengthening your organisation's capacity, these courses provide the tools to lead with impact.🌐 Discover the full range of Leadership Development Courses: ifwea.org/courses/leadership-development-courses/#IFWEA #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkersEducation #TradeUnions #CommunityLeadership #StudyCircles #OnlineLearning #CapacityBuilding #LeadershipForChange #EmpoweringWorkers #LifelongLearning
📚 Build Stronger Organisations Through Stronger LeadershipEvery successful organisation depends on people who understand their roles and lead with confidence. IFWEA's Organisational Development Skills Courses provide practical, hands-on learning to strengthen leadership, democratic participation, and organisational effectiveness within trade unions, worker committees, and community organisations. Explore our courses: ✅ Role of a Secretary ✅ Role of a Chairperson ✅ Role of a Member ✅ Role of a TreasurerReady to strengthen your organisation?🌐 Learn more and explore the courses here: ifwea.org/courses/organisational-development-skills-course#ifweaI#OrganisationalDevelopmentp#leadershipdevelopmentp#workerseducationa#tradeunionsn#capacitybuildingl#DemocraticLeadershipr#CommunityLeadershipr#SkillsForChangeh#EmpoweringWorkersrkers
🌦️ How can local knowledge be institutionalised in climate decision-making?Climate adaptation efforts increasingly recognise the importance of local and indigenous knowledge. But how can this knowledge be meaningfully embedded within decision-making systems and climate governance at local and national levels?The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) will host a peer-learning webinar on Thurday 24 September 2026 at 2pm CET. The event will bring together practitioners, researchers and policymakers to share lessons from four projects supported by IDRC's Step Change Initiative, which promotes equitable, inclusive and locally led adaptation across Africa. Drawing on experiences from DEFOCLIM in Senegal, CRAKS in Uganda, SCALE in Nigeria and PIEGIS in Burkina-Faso, speakers will explore practical approaches to strengthening participation, influencing policy, and ensuring local knowledge informs planning, budgeting and governance processes.📌 Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/2v7eed2t📌 Thursday 24 September | 2pm | online📌 Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English and French.
¡El arte también lo hacemos nosotrxs! 🎬✊ IFWEA affiliate Instituto Capacitación Incasur:Creemos firmemente en la fuerza y creatividad de los y las trabajadoras como generadores de arte, cultura y memoria. Por eso, este 4 y 5 de noviembre llega la primera edición del Festival de Cine Sindical.Queremos que seas parte de esta experiencia: que presentes tu proyecto, compartas tu historia y generemos espacios para el debate y la reflexión colectiva.📌 ¡Estate atentx a nuestras redes que muy pronto abrimos la convocatoria!Guardá este posteo, compartilo y ayudanos a difundir. 💬👇#cinesindical #festivaldecine #cinenacional #trabajadoresyarte #ConvocatoriaAbierta CineComunitario CineYTrabajo See lessWe also make art! 🎬✊We firmly believe in the strength and creativity of women and men as generators of art, culture, and memory. That's why the first edition of the Trade Film Festival is coming up on November 4th and 5th.We want you to be part of this experience: to present your project, share your story, and generate spaces for collective debate and reflection.📌 Stay tuned to our social networks, as we will soon open the call for submissions!Save this post, share it, and help us spread the word#cinesindicald#festivaldecinee#cinenacionali#trabajadoresyarteY#ConvocatoriaAbiertaierta CineComunitario CineYTrabajo
💰 What does income have to do with mental health?The WageIndicator Foundation is hosting a webinar which will explore research involving more than 50,000 people across 90+ countries and the links between mental well-being, income, and the Living Wage.With Dr. Kai Ruggeri in conversation with Leena Bhattacharya and Ravi Krishnan.📅 24 September 2026🕒 3–4 pm CEST💻 OnlineJoin the session: wageindicator.org/.../mental-health-income-and.../#mentalhealth #LivingWage #income #wellbeing