IFWEA
International Federation of Workers Education Associations
Cape Town, South Africa
About
Founded in 1947, IFWEA is a non-profit network based in Cape Town, South Africa working on education, employment & skills, democracy & civil society.
IFWEA is a global federation of worker educators, governed by worker associations and independent of governments, state institutions, political parties and employer organisations. It works to provide adult education opportunities for workers and their communities, supporting trade unions and member-based associations through study circles, courses, online learning and affiliate exchange. Its Secretariat, based at Community House in Cape Town, South Africa, acts as a global hub for affiliates across Europe, Africa, Asia/Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. Founded in 1947, it holds observer status with the ILO and UNESCO.
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Employment & Skills
Small group learning programme for grassroots leaders in trade unions and community organisations.
Foundation Skills for Social Change
Education
Certificate programme for leaders in trade unions and community organisations, including topics such as women's leadership and online course design.
Youth Global Awareness Programme
Education
Exposure and exchange programme developing young worker educators from affiliates and associated labour organisations.
IFWEA Online Labour Academy
Education
Online education platform used by affiliates to design and deliver workplace, social and political education.
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International Labour Organisation, UNESCO, Olof Palme International Center, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Oxfam, War on Want, SOLIDAR
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