Founded in 1947, 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. Our affiliate members are drawn from 25 countries in Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa and North and South America.
global community
of worker educators!
We are worker educators, providing education to trade unions and member-based associations in worker communities. IFWEA’s website and Online Labour Academy (OLA) enable resources to be shared globally. Our programmes include Study Circles, Certificate Courses and an annual youth leadership project, while we also facilitate webinars, online dialogue and research.
IFWEA has been developing expertise in interactive online education methods for nearly a decade. This enables us to take a leading role in assisting our global knowledge community cope with the challenges presented by the pandemic. We share democratic, participatory online communication skills that worker educators can use to connect with workers and communities.
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.
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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
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LIBRARY
We host a resource library on our website that features global publications on issues such as gender equality, precarious and informal work, collective bargaining and workers’ rights, women’s leadership and building democratic trade unions. All publications are free to download.
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IFWEA E-BULLETINS
Our regular IFWEA e-bulletins keep you updated with the latest courses, programmes, conferences and activities by IFWEA, affiliates and associated organisations. We share news related to the global community of worker educators in both English and Spanish. Scroll down this page to sign up.
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YGAP
The Youth Globalisation Awareness Programme (YGAP) is a vibrant exposure and exchange programme for young staff members of IFWEA affiliates and associated labour organisations. The programme develops the next generation of worker educators tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
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IFWEA HEAD OFFICE
Address: Labour Research Service (LRS), Community House
41 Salt River Road, Salt River 7925, Cape Town South Africa
Postal address: P.O. Box 376 Woodstock 7915 Cape Town South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 486 1115
Fax: +27 21 447 9244
Email: ifweasecretariat@lrs.org.za