Foundation Skills for Social Change
The Foundation Skills for Social Change (FSSC) Programme is IFWEA’s educational programme for grassroots leaders in trade unions and community organisations.
Through participatory learning, practical courses, and global knowledge sharing, the programme helps participants strengthen organisations, develop leadership skills, and contribute to social transformation.
Explore Our Courses
The FSSC Programme offers courses across five learning themes:
Organisational Development
Build stronger, more democratic organisations.
Leadership Development
Develop leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
Digital Skills
Use digital tools for learning, organising, and advocacy.
Popular Education
Learn participatory methods that empower people and communities.
Thematic Topics
Explore key issues affecting workers and communities.
Explore our Course Catalogue here.
How We Learn
The programme is grounded in popular education and encourages participants to:
- Learn from experience
- Reflect critically
- Share knowledge
- Take action for change
Courses are offered through IFWEA’s Online Labour Academy and may be self-paced, facilitated, or blended.
Global Knowledge Community
Participants become part of a global network of worker educators, trade unionists, and community leaders who learn from one another and share experiences across countries and regions.
Programme Introduction Video
Watch our short introduction to the Foundation Skills for Social Change Programme. Click here.
Join the Programme
Join a global learning community committed to democracy, equality, solidarity, and social justice.
- Register on the Online Labour Academy here.
- Browse our Course Catalogue here.
- Contact us for more information at secretariat@ifwea.org