We are excited to invite you to participate in the 2026 European Democratic Education Community’s (EUDEC) annual conference in beautiful Şirince/İzmir, Türkiye, from July 30 to August 6, 2026. Annual conference is the highlight of EUDEC calendar, bringing together scholars and volunteers active in democratic education from across the globe. It is a space […]
Erasmus + KA2 EDU-2025-PEX-TEACH-ACA – December 2025 to December 2028 SWELL Academy empowers teachers and educators, both pre-service and in-service, to take ownership of their wellbeing and professional growth through Self-Directed Learning (SDL). The project promotes the creation of adaptive, participative learning environments where educators and students alike are valued, motivated, and engaged. With 11 […]
HORIZON Europe MSCA-2024-SE-01-011 Staff exchanges – November 2025 to November 2029 The I-CIVIC project establishes a multidisciplinary network of international experts to explore and strengthen democratic engagement, civic participation, and digital literacy across Europe. It responds to the growing challenges of democratic deficits and youth disconnection by fostering collaboration between education, research, and community sectors. […]
Erasmus + KA210-SCH – September 2025 to September 2026 FutureEd seeks to co-create a rights-centred educational framework that supports sustainability, digital responsibility, and active citizenship. Through participatory processes involving educators, students, and community stakeholders, the project will develop two practical guides and an EU Charter promoting democratic participation and human and digital rights in education. […]
Erasmus + KA210-YOU – March 2025 to May 2026 The project is collecting and spreading real-stories about experiences of Youth related to democracy. It will showcase and provide empirical evidence on the impact of a pedagogy that recognizes children’s bundle of rights to participate, providing opportunities and tools to enjoy and enforce them. Partners: Orvita […]
EUDEC is proud to present an article by Derry Hannam , offering a truly inspiring insight grounded in real events and personal experiences. This is a must-read for everyone—from parents to educators—highlighting key perspectives on the current state of education. Derry Hannam has also published a book “Another Way Is Possible – Becoming A Democratic […]
Manifesto 25 is here, calling on you to sign and lend your support to transform education for the future! A blueprint for reclaiming education Developed by a coalition of educators, policymakers, and thought leaders, Manifesto 25 offers a blueprint for reclaiming education by dismantling outdated paradigms, fostering creativity, and addressing systemic inequities. The manifesto challenges […]
EUDEC is an official partner of the LearningPlanet Festival 2025! Since its launch in January 2020, the annual LearningPlanet Festival – initiated by the Learning Planet Institute and supported by UNESCO – has been a free, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning, bringing the world together on the occasion of the International […]
We’re excited to announce a new book in the field of Democratic Education! Twelve Dutch democratic schools have come together to create “Taking the Leap – Democratic Schools: Former Students About Their Lives.” This book offers inspiring insights into the lives of former students, sharing their unique experiences and the impact of democratic education. A […]
On 27–28 November 2024, around 150 stakeholders from the Youth, Education, and Training sectors across 26 EU countries gathered in Tallinn, Estonia for the Participation Forum, organized by SALTO Participation & Information. Martina Paone was representing EUDEC and had 3 days full on interesting and inspiring meetings, workshops and networking. EUDEC`s Counsil Member and co-founder […]