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Lifelong Learning Platform

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We gather and convey the voices of 40+ networks active in education and training at EU and international level 🇪🇺 #LifelongLearning

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · last wk.

✨A warm welcome to our new members: garagErasmus, Cooperatives Europe and Lie Detectors! Check our new article about their missions and how they contribute to our platform! 🔗 www.lllplatform.eu/post/welcome... @coopseurope.eurosky.social @liedetectors.bsky.social

Erasmus Student Network @esn.org · last wk.

📅 Save the Date: 4 December 2026 Join us in Brussels for the #DETAS Final Conference and discover how digital innovation can strengthen Erasmus+ traineeships and support students in their transition from education to employment. More details coming soon.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2w ago

🎉 Meet the last but not least member of the #LLLAwards 2026 jury: Pavel Trantina (@ptrantina.bsky.social), Member of the European Economic and Social Committee! ✨ 📢 Showcase your work by submitting your application before 31 August to join this celebration of validation and recognition!

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2w ago

Meet our fourth LLLAwards’26 Jury member: Andrina Wafer, Head of International Mobility and Prior Learning, NARIC Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)! 🌟 🎉 Your work deserves recognition. Apply for the #LLLAwards by 31 August and share your impact with the lifelong learning community.

Andrina Wafer, Head of International Mobility and Prior Learning, NARIC Quality and Qualifications Ireland and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026 @andrinaeuropa.bsky.social

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2w ago

Meet the third member of our LLLAwards'26 Jury: Jon Harding, TLA Project & Development Manager and member of the EfVET Executive Management Team. ✨ 🌟 Is your initiative making a difference? Apply for the #LLLAwards by 31 August and help inspire the future of lifelong learning.

Jonathan Harding, TLA Project & Development Manager, efvet, executive management team and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026.

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 2w ago

⚖️ Only advocacy that remains close to people can be fair and sustainable. Today, we hear from Jan Bazyl, director of Grupa Zagranica, as part of ‘The Power of Many’ series. Learn more about CSE’s ‘Voices of Millions’ campaign here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety

Read Jan's story: Grupa Zagranica gathers 62 Polish civil society organisations working in humanitarian aid, international cooperation and global education. Our mission is to boost public knowledge about global challenges and monitor Polish international cooperation. We act as a representative voice for the sector, making sure that aid is about actual impact.

We act by listening. Our secretariat is like a “helpdesk” for members that connects them with partners. Since our members work on the front lines, their priorities become our priorities and shape our advocacy.

We gather their expertise and channel it to decision-makers in Warsaw and Brussels. It is a way to ensure that policies reflect real needs.

With time, this has led to tangible changes. Grupa Zagranica helped shape Poland’s 2011 Development Cooperation Act, the first legal framework for Polish aid, ensuring that resources are used effectively on the ground. We also influenced national school curricula, so that young people grow up with a better understanding of issues such as climate change or migration.

Through the recent EU Presidency Project, we’ve supported small local organisations to bring topics like climate justice and decolonial education to their communities. This way, we have managed to spark broader public conversations.

Since most Polish organisations are small, being part of an EU network like CONCORD really matters. It gives us “insider” knowledge of how the EU works, as well as legitimacy in front of national authorities. We are seen as part of a wider European force.

If these networks disappeared, policies would be driven only by political and economic interests, far from people’s realities. The human side of cooperation would fade, and with it, fairness and sustainability.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2w ago

Continuing our introduction to the LLLAwards'26 Jury, we're pleased to present our second jury member: Brigitte van den Berg. ✨ (@brigittevdberg.bsky.social) ⏳ There's still time to apply! Don't miss the opportunity to submit your application for the #LLLAwards before 31 August.

Brigitte van der Berg, co-chair of the European Parliament's Intergroup The future of education and skills for a competitive Europe, member of the European Parliament, and jury member of the LLLAwards 2026

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2w ago

This week, we are excited to introduce the outstanding members of our #LLLAwards'26 Jury, giving you the chance to get to know the experts behind the evaluation process. 🎖️ First up: Ernesto Villalba! Applications are still open! Submit yours by 31 August and share your initiative across Europe! 🏆

Ernesto Villalba, Ambassador of the European Skills and VET Week 2026 and jury of the LLLAwards 2026
Since joining Cedefop in 2011, Villalba has been responsible for validating non-formal and informal learning. He also collaborates with the EC to monitor, implement, and evaluate the 2012 Council Recommendation on validation, and update the European Inventory and European Guidelines.

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 4w ago

As part of ‘The Power of Many’ series, we hear from Yulia Ralko of the Belarusian National Youth Council (RADA), member of the European Youth Forum. Learn more here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety

Read Yulia’s story: The Belarus National Youth Council (RADA) is a voluntary union of 44 youth organisations, created to consolidate, represent, promote and defend the rights of youth organisations and young people in Belarus. Unfortunately, because of repression in the country, RADA has been operating underground since 2006.

What is our goal? To provide information on youth issues and rights at local and international levels, strengthen cooperation between youth civil society and the EU, and increase the capacity of youth organisations through educational programs.

Even though Belarus isn’t a member of the EU, it’s important for us that Belarusian youth are heard because EU decisions directly affect them. Almost 11,000 Belarusians study in Polish universities and after mass protests in 2020, many young Belarusians were forced to migrate.

Last December, the Bureau of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe appointed a Youth Delegate from the Belarusian democratic movement to the 2026 Congress. This was historic for Belarus. We never had a Youth Delegate before, particularly at a time when democracy is under pressure.

Since many Belarusian young people are forced into exile in Europe, they greatly depend on EU programmes and opportunities, which should remain accessible. This helps promote EU values by offering them a safer, democratic environment to live.

If we could not be a part of an EU network, our society could fall further to Russian propaganda with no clear ways to escape it. We also wouldn’t be able to communicate the needs and ideas of young people in Belarus and give them a voice beyond our borders.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 4w ago

Big news💥 European Skills & VET Week and #LLLWeek are partnering! 🤝 Organised by @cedefop.europa.eu and the @ec.europa.eu, this collaboration strengthens EU training and features the #LLLAwards in the official programme. 💪 🇪🇺 Read more here: ⬇ bit.ly/4wzM3M5 #LifelongLearning #EuropeanSkills #VET

Lifelong Learning and Skills & VET Weeks join forces to boost continuous training

Two of Europe’s premier education initiatives are uniting. Discover how the Lifelong Learning Platform and the European Skills & VET Week are teaming up to champion continuous education, elevate innov...

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ECAS NGO @ecas-europe.bsky.social · last mo.

What do you need to apply for the LLLAwards 2026? 🏅 This year, the topic of “Reimagining validation and recognition: giving value to all learners, learning, and competences” will award four initiatives in four different categories! Apply before 31st August: lllplatform.eu/lllawards #LLLAwards

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In 2016, the Lifelong Learning Platform launched the Lifelong Learning Awards to celebrate creative and inclusive practices.

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SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR+@solidar-eu.bsky.social · last mo.

🎙️In episode 9 of the ENHANCE Podcast, we explore how learners’ voices can meaningfully shape education policy in the EU.

European University Foundation @unifoundation.bsky.social · last mo.

Save the date: Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+ Join the final conference of the #DiEM project and explore how Erasmus+ can become more inclusive and accessible for all. Registration is now open: https://ow.ly/PMWf50Zhv4Y

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · last mo.

Earlier this week, our General Assembly brought members together to discuss AI in education, welcome new Steering Committee members and organisations, and shape the future of lifelong learning.📚🌟 Read more about it! 👇 www.lllplatform.eu/post/lllp-ge... #LifelongLearning #GA2026

LLLP General Assembly 2026: from AI in education to new members!

On 29-30 June 2026, the Lifelong Learning Platform held its annual General Assembly in Brussels. In an extended two-day version, it brought together the whole membership to approve reports, plans and ...

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · last mo.

Civil Society Europe wants to make data on civil society funding more accessible and increase its visibility. 👇 Check below their infographics on the state of funding for civil society in the EU. Learn more about their campaign here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · last mo.

🗣️ Stronger civil society, media and culture means a stronger Europe. Check our infographic to discover stable funding mechanisms for civil society. Stay updated on ‘Voices of Millions’ on our website: bit.ly/3RjPEyk #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions

Infographic with the following information: A stronger civil society, media and culture means a stronger Europe. Meaningful impact requires more than uncertain funding. What mechanisms can ensure stable funding for civil society, media and culture in the next EU long-term budget? The AgoraEU programme amounts to 8.6 billion euros for culture, media and civil society. The European Parliament's proposal for a 25% increase amounts to 11 billion euros. How to achieve stable funding? Strengthen AgoraEU through revenue from fines under Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and AI Act. Allocate 85% of funds to civil society under CERV+, the key funding resource for civil society. Ensure sustainable and long-term funding: CERV+ should continue to provide operating grants. The message is clear: it's time to invest in civil society. Logos of "Voices of Millions" and "Co-funded by the European Union" on bottom right corner,

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · last mo.

🔊 The lived experiences of persons with disabilities must inform decisionmaking. We hear from Blandine Bouniol, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Institutional Relations at Humanity & Inclusion. Learn more about our ‘Voices of Millions campaign’ here: bit.ly/4svMm7X #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety

Read Blandine's story: Humanity & Inclusion (HI) works in over 60 countries to create a more inclusive world, where persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations can live in dignity and with their fundamental rights respected. We aim to remove barriers to their participation in all areas of society and make sure that no-one is left behind.

The core of our advocacy is centering the voices of persons with disabilities, as they are usually the most marginalised, and often excluded from aid and decision making. We shape our priorities and policy messages through their lived experiences, and translate them into actionable recommendations for policymakers.

We take this approach because we want policies to be grounded on realities, and believe that this process strengthens the effectiveness of humanitarian and development action.

Our advances are tangible. We played a key role in developing the Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action, which then led the UN to mandate that service delivery be non-discriminatory and inclusive.

Through sustained advocacy, we influenced the EU to adopt their disability marker, ensuring that all EU-funded humanitarian projects account for disability needs. This shift has improved dignity, autonomy, and access to essential services for millions.

Being part of EU networks, such as CONCORD, enables us to keep constant dialogue with EU institutions and present a unified voice. These networks also create opportunities to amplify the voices of affected individuals, such as when we brought Margaret Arach Orech, a Ugandan landmine survivor, to speak at the European Development Forum.

Without NGO input to EU policies, society would suffer from deeper exclusion and distrust in institutions and humanitarian actors. The shrinking of civic space would silence those in need and invisibilise vulnerable populations, posing a threat to democracy. Our commitment to “leaving no-one behind” makes decisions more critical, effective and inclusive.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · last mo.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of attending the “Reimagining Education through the Arts: Building Skills, Inclusion and Communities” event organised by our member, IYMF International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation at the European Parliament and hosted by MEP @mrossemp.bsky.social. 🇪🇺

Transforming society through creative arts banner. International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

Civil Society Europe wants to make data on civil society funding more accessible and increase its visibility. 👇 Check the post below and learn more about CSE’s Voices of Millions campaign here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions #MFF #AgoraEU

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🔎 What is the state of funding for civil society in the EU? Check data at a glimpse in our infographic below. Stay updated on ‘Voices of Millions’ on our website: bit.ly/3RjPEyk #EUCivilSociety #VoicesOfMillions

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

📍 Budapest hosted the latest STRIDE consortium meeting! Partners came together to review progress, refine innovative tools, and discuss findings that will help address educational inequality across Europe. ✨ Read the full update: lnkd.in/euab6CwU #LifelongLearning #STRIDE #EducationInequality

STRIDE partners meet in Budapest to fine-tune new tools and findings on Educational Inequality

Educational inequalities remain a significant challenge across Europe, impacting learning outcomes from an early age. The STRIDE consortium meeting in Budapest highlighted how the project is moving fr...

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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

Erasmus+ is in danger! The funding for the future programme risks to be reduced, and this means less funding for our common European future! 🚨

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

We're grateful to EVP @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social for inviting us to the Implementation Dialogues on the upcoming EU Teachers & Trainers Agenda! 👏 Time to develop a strategy to support them with the significant societal changes that led to an adaptation of how education & training is delivered.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

AI is on everyone's mind! 🗣️ Last week we joined @financialtimes.com & LinkedIn's event discussing how to unlock the potential of AI for the labour market. Are we ready to speak about AI & the workplaces? Have we learned enough about AI? Do we have enough awareness in lifelong learning about AI?

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

On 1 July, we will say Tá fáilte romhaibh chuig an Uachtaránacht!! 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 The Irish Presidency will take over the Council of the EU, and we now have access to their upcoming priorities!

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

Applications for the #LLLAwards 2026 are open until 31 August! 🏆 We will award 4 initiatives on the topic of "Reimagining validation and recognition: give value to all learners, learning and competences" 🎖 Check all the details on our website: tinyurl.com/4htnhdvs

Lifelong Learning Awards 2026 Applications are open until 31 August!

European Association for the Education of Adults @eaea.org · 3mo ago

🆕EAEA's newest statement on the Erasmus+ for everyone: Europe needs a broad vision of Adult Learning and Education Our key recommendations are: not to conflate VET and ALE, be inclusive of all learners, have a holistic understanding of ALE, and others. 🔗Read the statement eaea.org/.../Erasmus-....

EAEA's newest statement on the Erasmus+ for everyone: Europe needs a broad vision of Adult Learning and Education

Our key recommendations are:
✅Holistic approach to learning
✅Keep learning in the definition of ALE to represent non-vet learning, which is important for civic engagement and personal growth
✅Not conflating VET with ALE
✅Meeting the needs of diverse learners, from NEETs through learners with disabilities and special learning needs, older learners, isolated learners, and others
✅Keeping mobility programmes active for learning
and personal development
✅Integrating sustainability in learning

Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🌱Air pollution does not care about borders. Today, we bring you a story from Kajsa Pira, Programme Director at the environmental organisation AirClim, in Sweden. Learn more about CSE’s 'Voices of Millions' campaign here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety

Read Kajsa's Story. AirClim is a Swedish organisation working on reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. These are issues that do not stop at national borders, which means that collaboration with other European organisations is the only logical approach.
We have achieved concrete policy changes that have positively impacted the lives of people at home and in Europe.

AirClim has been shaping the revision of the Air Quality Directive, accepted in 2024. As an expert organisation, we have provided analysis and expertise on emission measurements, modeling and health effects. Being a member of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has been really valuable for this process, since their presence in Brussels allowed for advocacy work on site.

Environmental legislation is largely implemented at EU level, which is reasonable. Air pollution does not know about borders, so reducing it only at national level would not be enough.

We believe our contributions to the new directive, leveraged by collaboration within our EU network, will translate into better health and improved living conditions both in Sweden and the rest of Europe.

We cannot imagine our work without an EU network, since international and especially European cooperation is at the heart of our actions. AirClim would hardly be able to carry out our advocacy efforts without European legislation.

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

Women5.0: Meet incredible women entrepreneurs and trainers breaking barriers! ✨ This @alldigital.bsky.social initiative boosts women's digital skills with resources and 10+ inspiring stories from across Europe. 🇪🇺 Explore more at: women5.eu 🌐 #WomenInTech #DigitalSkills

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 2mo ago

We're looking for a new Policy Assistant! 📣 If you are interested in EU policy & education & training we're offering a 6 month Contrat d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) to join our team! Check the full vacancy & requirements on our website: www.lllplatform.eu/careers-1/po... #vacancy #job

We are hiring! Policy Assistant, deadline to apply: 5 July

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 3mo ago

Last week we were in Thessaloniki for the launch of the new European Framework on Lifelong Guidance at @cedefop.europa.eu 😍 🇬🇷 We shared civil society's perspective on lifelong guidance policies; the importance of putting the user, the learner, and not-yet learner at the centre of the process...

Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 3mo ago

Join the HERMMES Ambassador Training before 31 May! This 15-month training for professionals who want to become ambassadors for healthy digital media education of children will be delivered by 25+ distinguished lecturers. Find out more & register: hermmes.eu/hermmes-amba... #Training