global community
of worker educators!
News and Features
Building digital skills
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.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR
E-BULLETIN
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).
ACTIVITIES AND 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. 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.
KNOW MORE
Follow us on Facebook
Page likes: 1,848
IFWEA
(opens in a new tab)International Federation of Workers' Education Associations
Today, our Asia Region Study Circle facilitators, together with their coordinators, came together for a regional meeting to connect, reflect and share. 🤝✨The session provided an opportunity to reflect on the implementation of the Study Circles for Social Change Programme, share experiences from their respective study circles, discuss progress, and learn from one another.Thank you to all our facilitators and coordinators for your participation and continued commitment! 🌸
From 2012 to today, young people from across the world have come together through our Youth Global Awareness Programme (YGAP) to learn, connect, share experiences and build lasting friendships. 💛As we prepare to welcome our 2026 YGAP cohort, we’re taking a look back at some of the amazing groups who have been part of this journey over the years. 🎥🌍And there’s still an opportunity to join us! 👀We have ONE last-minute space available for YGAP 2026.Interested in being part of this year’s journey? Get in touch with us at secretariat@ifwea.org as soon as possible for more information.Here’s to the memories already made — and the new ones still to come! ✨
📢 FREE Global Labour University NETWORK WEBINAR | 13 OCTOBER 2026Universal public services are for everyone. So how do we protect them?Public services funded through fair taxation are essential to building more equal societies. But ageing populations are increasing demand, while many public systems are already under pressure.Around the world, workers are facing the consequences of austerity, privatisation, wage cuts and changes to the public workforce.What does this mean for working people - and how can we respond?🌍 Join the GLU Network on 13 October for a discussion on the struggle to defend public services, workers’ rights and a fairer future.🗓 13 October 2026💻 Online🎟 Free: registration is required
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
👐 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