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Adult Learners Week

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30 September 2023, 10:00 - 14:00 | Cape Town

WE’RE CELEBRATING ADULT LEARNERS WEEK

During September we celebrate International Literacy Day as well as highlighting Adult Learners Week (ALW).

ALW has for many years been a time of recognition for our sector, commending adult learners and educators and the pathway of lifelong learning. The sector has had a long association with the themes determined by UNESCO for ALW and International Literacy Day.

This year it is;

Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.

You are invited to join us!

When 10am - 2pm, 30 September 2023

Where Epilepsy South Africa, corner of Govan Mbeki, and Cotte Roads, Wetton

Contact person Merle FRED allforum@mweb.co.za 082 402 3293

Cost

Free
ALW 30 September invite and program 360.725 KB

Upcoming events

Past events

Financing Models for Literacy and Non-Formal Education in West Africa

Theme: Financing Models for Literacy and Non-Formal Education in West Africa
Presenter: Ms. Eleonore Ouedraogo
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM GMT (Mali and Togo Time)
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/53IRrjpZRByIGMcMd4bmyw
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Webinar: 'Exploring learning through culture: Leveraging the arts to empower cities'

You are warmly invited to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities' Webinar: ‘Exploring learning through culture: Leveraging the arts to empower cities’ on 15 October 2025. This event is part of our global webinar series, ‘Unlocking the power of lifelong learning’, bringing together stakeholders from across the globe on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

This webinar will focus on culture and the arts as powerful vehicles for promoting lifelong learning in cities. Creative processes, whether they are related to the visual arts, music, dance or theatre, can foster new ways of thinking, personal growth and self-expression. These activities not only enhance cognitive abilities but also inspire individuals to see the world in a different way, encouraging innovative and outside-the-box thinking. Artistic interventions in urban spaces can transform city environments, offering opportunities to reconnect with local cultural heritage and forge stronger community bonds.

This webinar will delve into the potential of culture and artistic practices to shape urban learning experiences. Speakers will consider how cultural institutions and public art initiatives make culture-based learning accessible to diverse audiences. They will discuss strategies for integrating the arts into urban education policies. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how cultural initiatives can be designed to enhance educational inclusion, engagement and empowerment across diverse communities.

Time
15 October 2025, 13:00 to 14:00 (CEST)

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