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.
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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), and we also facilitate webinars, online dialogue and research.
Our Mid Year Activity Review tells you all about the work we have been doing so far this year – our study circles, our webinars and dialogues, our collaborations and courses with global unions and federations, and how we are constantly expanding our community of global educators and partners.
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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OUR VISION
IFWEA envisions a world where all working people have access to lifelong learning opportunities which enable them to claim and exercise their inalienable rights, responsibilities and freedoms as global citizens.
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OUR MISSION
To build a global knowledge community which facilitates cooperation between worker educators, to advance knowledge, education methodology and practices of democratic worker organisations promoting freedom, justice and equality.
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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 1118
Fax: +27 21 447 9244
Email: ifweasecretariat@lrs.org.za