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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 · 8h
✨Registrations for the #LLLWeek2026 open tomorrow, October 1st!! Join us for 5 inspiring days packed with dynamic discussions across 5 different topics centred around this year's annual theme on Validation and Recognition! 💡🌍 Stay tuned to our social media for updates! 🆕 #LifelongLearning
Lifelong Learning Week 2026. The 16th edition is around the corner! Registrations soon.
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
💭 We continue to put a spotlight on stories of positive impact from civil society. This week, we hear from Eleni Karaoli, Chairperson of the Cyprus Anti-Poverty Network. Learn more about our ‘Voices of Millions campaign’ here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety
Quote that says 'Our goal is systemic change so everyone can live with dignity and equality opportunity - Eleni Karaoli, Chairperson of Cyprus Anti-Poverty Network'. Voices of Millions logo is in lower left corner and co-funded by EU logo is in lower right corner. Cyprus Anti-Poverty Network represents over 15 civil society and non-profit groups in Cyprus. We work towards reducing poverty and promoting social inclusion for vulnerable groups. Our goal is systemic change so everyone can live with dignity and equal opportunity.

We were established to represent Cypriot civil society within the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN). Joining the EU network gave us access to expertise, evidence-based policy tools, and coordinated advocacy at EU level. This connection amplified our voice with national authorities and allowed shared strategies and best practices to be adapted in Cyprus. A major achievement was contributing to the development of the national Guarantee Minimum Income (GMI). EAPN provided expertise, policy papers, and arguments that helped shape our national advocacy and submissions to authorities. As a result, the GMI now supports people in real need. Without benefits, poverty in Cyprus would be about 34%, whereas with benefits it falls to around 17%. Another result is progress on a required minimum wage for certain low-paid jobs, which helps prevent exploitation and raises basic income. 

As we’re led by volunteers, we rely on the research, policy papers, training, and advocacy tools produced by EAPN. These resources allow us to produce informed positions and run targeted campaigns on themes like women’s poverty, energy poverty, and in-work poverty. Working together also helps us respond collectively to directives, regulations, and strategies at EU level (e.g., EU Anti-Poverty Strategy).

Without EU networks, we would lose access to these crucial tools. National advocacy would be less informed about EU processes, weakening our influence. Society would face fragmented efforts, which would lead to less progress on poverty reduction.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 29/09/2026
The European Commission recently convened stakeholders and SALTO Resource Centres to review the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Inclusion & Diversity Strategy for the post-2027 period.🚀 📢A survey will be launched to gather feedback across Europe. Current ID Strategy here: lnkd.in/eBfGRgus
Group photo of the stakeholders and SALTO Resource Centres to review the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Inclusion & Diversity Strategy for the post-2027 period.Room full of stakeholders talking to each other.A group of people discussing. They are sitting in red chairs forming a circle.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 25/09/2026
We attended the launch of the European Literacy Coalition this week, & fully endorse the Warsaw Memorandum. 👏 • We raised the importance of including learners in any co-creation activities of the Coalition, considering that no learner was present in the panel discussions. 🗣️ #LiteracySkills
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 22/09/2026
📅 Save the date! Join us in Brussels on 1 December 2026 for the STRIDE Final Conference & Policy Forum, focusing on equity and inclusion in education and training. Stay tuned for more information! #STRIDE #EducationalEquity #InclusiveEducation
Save the Date for the STRIDE international conference on “Equity and inclusion in education and training policies: Insights from 25 years of reforms in Europe”, taking place in Brussels on 1 December. The image features the Atomium and the logos of the European Union, UK Research and Innovation, Lifelong Learning Week 2026, and STRIDE.
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European Association for the Education of Adults @eaea.org · 10/09/2026
#PISA 2025 recorded the lowest ever performance in science, reading and mathematics. Declining foundational skills today will increase the need for learning opportunities later in life. This is why we need better investment in #AdultLearning! @oecd-ocde.bsky.social eaea.org/our-work/inf...
Cuts cost more! Protect Erasmus+, ESF+ and Europe's investment in people.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/09/2026
So, the State of the Union... Among competing EU priorities, how did it fare on education and lifelong learning? 📚 #SOTEU #education #LifelongLearning
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/09/2026
Our member EPA held the conference “Bridging the Gap: VET, Green Skills, & the Family Learning Ecosystem.” 🗣️Our Policy & Advocacy Manager, Andrei Frank, joined experts to explore how education can help cultivate green competences & support a fair & inclusive green transition.
Policy and Advocacy Manager of LLLP, Andrei Frank addressed participants during the panel “The Institutional Pulse & Policy Alignment”.
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We need to work together for change. This week, we hear from Valeria Emmi at CESVI as part of ‘The Power of Many’ series from our ‘Voices of Millions’ campaign! Learn more: bit.ly/4svMm7X #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety
Picture in a circle of speaker Valeria Emmi with quotation underneath, which ways "If CESVI were not part of an EU network, its ability to influence policy and amplify its impact would be significantly reduced."CESVI is an independent, Italian not-for-profit organisation supporting people affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

Our mission is to turn social justice into action by empowering communities —especially women, children and marginalised groups— to achieve autonomy and dignity, while addressing the root causes of crises and strengthening sustainable, locally driven development.

But to create lasting change, we need to work together. This is why CESVI is a member of Alliance2015, working alongside like-minded NGOs to heighten our impact. Together, we recognise that strong, inclusive policies must be based on evidence.Alliance2015 plays a pivotal role in shaping EU food security and humanitarian action by providing evidence for advocacy tools like the Global Hunger Index. Through this, we aim to encourage EU decision-makers to create more resilient food systems that can respond effectively to hunger and longer crises.

This is reflected in stronger humanitarian aid programmes that include local leadership and a more integrated approach to such challenges. 

For people affected by crisis and food insecurity, this translates into more effective support systems: better access to nutritious food, greater resilience to shocks, and assistance that reaches those who need it most.To achieve change at national level, CESVI connects EU commitments with practical action through Alliance2015, strengthening cooperation programmes. 

Without this partnership, CESVI’s ability to influence policy would be significantly reduced, with less access to shared evidence, advocacy platforms, and strategic policy dialogue. 

For society, this would mean less effective humanitarian and development action overall. Policies would risk becoming more fragmented, less evidence-driven, and less responsive to crises like hunger, climate shocks, and forced displacement.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 14/09/2026
Join EfVET, EAEA & EARLALL during the #EURegionsWeek for an essential workshop: "Rethinking Care Careers: Gender, Skills and Well-being for Stronger Regions".💪 Don’t forget to register! lnkd.in/eHa7wmpe 📅14 October | 16:00-17:30 📍Square Brussels @efvet.bsky.social @eaea.org @earlalleu.bsky.social
#EURegionsWeek Workshop, Rethinking Care Careers: Genders, Skills and wellbeing for stronger regions event. Hear from the Centre-Val de Loire and Etela-Savo: good practices.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 11/09/2026
We read the OECD's PISA results, and here's what you need to know 💡 The 2025 results follow the biggest cycle-to-cycle decrease ever in 2022; and it worsened 📉 We dive deeper here: www.lllplatform.eu/post/when-le...
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When learning becomes a task to tick off - the PISA 2025 results
The long standing global measurement PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) run by OECD in member and non-member countries to evaluate the school performance of 15-year-old pupils in re...
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 10/09/2026
Join the Alliance for Childhood - European Network Group for a milestone event exploring how a systemic perspective can guide more coherent, equitable, and future-oriented policies for childhood. 🧒✨ 📅 29 September | 10:00 – 18:30 CEST ⏳ Don't forget to register by 15 September! 🔗 lnkd.in/e9fm9i9a
Improving the quality of childhood in europe. alliance for childhood. atelier 29, event
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 09/09/2026
A new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OSHA) sheds light on the significant psychosocial risks facing teaching professionals today. 🧑‍🏫 Discover the key challenges that demand our attention by reading their report: osha.europa.eu/en/publicati...
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Psychosocial risks in education: understanding work-related factors affecting teachers’ well-being
Teaching professionals face significant psychosocial risks in the workplace, including high workload, emotional demands, limited autonomy, job insecurity and exposure to violence. These factors affect...
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 08/09/2026
🗓️ Save the date! On 13 October, join EURASHE (@eurashe.bsky.social) at their office in Brussels during #EURegionsWeek for an insightful discussion on the #MFF and place-based policies. 📍18:00 - 19:30 CEST Registration opens on 15 September! Additional details on their website 🔗 lnkd.in/dv2itS4g
European Week of Regions and Cities. EURASHE. MFF
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 04/09/2026
The European Commission is launching a call for participants to join a dedicated squad and an in-person workshop focused on AI literacy in schools and teacher education. 💻 Don’t miss this chance to collaborate and make a tangible impact. 📅 Apply by 20 September: ec.europa.eu/newsroom/eac...
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EACEA_OEP - Call for participants: AI literacy squad and workshop
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 03/09/2026
📅 Save the date! 📢Join us in Brussels on 4 December for the Conference: The Future of Traineeships in Europe to discuss the future of Erasmus+ traineeships; supporting students across Europe through digital innovation and stakeholder cooperation. #ErasmusPlus #Traineeships
DETAS Final Conference Save the Date: The Future of Traineeships in Europe, 4 December 2026 in Brussels.
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🐾 Improving the lives of millions of animals should be a priority. Today, ‘The Power of Many’ brings a story from David Garrahy, External Affairs Manager at World Animal Protection. Learn more here: bit.ly/4tqscgh #VoicesOfMillions #ThePowerOfMany #EUCivilSociety
Picture of speaker from World Animal Protection with Voices of Millions logo on top right. Quote says 'Without a network, our ability to carry out campaigns to improve the lives of animals would be fragmented and made much more difficult.'World Animal Protection is a global organisation that wants to mobilise the world for animal wellbeing. We are dedicated to ending cruel factory farming and stopping the commercial exploitation of wild animals.

We do not operate alone, but are part of the wider EU network Eurogroup for Animals. We decided to join this network because working together with allies amplifies impact and can produce real change for billions of animals. We have already seen steps towards the legal protection of animals that have been pushed by organisations like ours, facilitated by belonging to an EU network. For instance, working together with nearly 100 partners across Europe, we pushed a campaign forward to support the European Citizens’ Initiative “End the Cage Age”. In reply to the initiative, the European Commission set out plans for a legislative proposal to end the use of cages in farming. 

This is a huge move forward for animal welfare, something that will make the treatment of animals more humane in the coming years.The existence of EU networks clearly helps us carry out our mission at national levels. Our offices in Thailand, Brazil and China often engage with these networks for inspiration and guidance regarding upcoming developments in animal welfare.

In a scenario in which EU networks did not exist, our work would be much more difficult. Our ability to carry out campaigns to improve the lives of animals would be fragmented and society would be clearly negatively affected.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/08/2026
📢 The Blue Book Traineeship Programme is now open for applications! For the first time, the European Commission is broadening access by opening it up to VET graduates! 🎓 👉 Don't forget to apply by 4 September! 🔗Check out this recorded webinar to get answers to your questions: lnkd.in/eBdF_P_J
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Unlock EU career opportunities: information session introduces Blue Book Traineeships for VET graduates
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is delighted to host a dedicated information session on a new opportunity for vocational education and training (VET) graduates: access to the European...
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 18/08/2026
Erasmus+ seeks feedback on the upcoming Education Package. Education professionals are invited to share views on three main areas: 🎒Basic skills 🧑‍🏫Teachers and trainers 💻 Digital transformation in education 📅 Deadline: 8 September 🔗Have your say: education.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/ne...
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Commission launches Call for Evidence on new Education Package
The Commission is gathering public input ahead of a new Education Package, to be announced this November. Your feedback can help shape it.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/08/2026
Four categories. Four ways to make an impact. 💥 🏆Best Policy 🏆Best Organisation 🏆Best Tool 🏆Best Learner Could your project, organisation or learning journey be recognised? Apply by 31 August! 📅 #LLLAwards #LifelongLearning #Validation #Recognition
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 08/08/2026
✨ What are validation and recognition, and why do they matter? In this post, we explore what these concepts mean and how recognising all forms of learning, skills and competences can make a difference. Apply by 31 August! 📆 #LLLAwards #LifelongLearning
This year's theme is validation and recognition. LLLAwards 2026. Lifelong Learning
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 29/07/2026
✨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
LLLP's new members: garagErasmus, Lie Detectors, Cooperatives Europe logo
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Erasmus Student Network @esn.org · 27/07/2026
📅 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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 24/07/2026
🎉 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!
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/07/2026
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
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 22/07/2026
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.
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
⚖️ 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
Colourful speech bubbles in the background. "The Power of Many" encircled in top left corner. In the centre, picture of Jan Bazyl, Director of Grupa Zagranica in Poland. Quote saying "Advocacy isn't just an extra activity, it is fundamental to ensuring that the policies shaping our world are both fair and sustainable". Voices of Millions logo in bottom left corner, and logo of "Co-funded by the European Union" in bottom right corner.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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 21/07/2026
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
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/07/2026
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.
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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
Logo of "Co-funded by the European Union" on top left corner. White background with colourful speech bubbles, including the text "The Power of Many". Quotation that says "It's important that the needs of Belarusian youth are taken into account in EU policy, because these decisions directly affect them", by Yulia Ralko, International Secretariat of the Belarusian National Youth Council. Logo of "Voices of Million" in bottom right cornerRead 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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 07/07/2026
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
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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 · 03/07/2026
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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LLLAwards | LLLPlatform
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 · 03/07/2026
🎙️In episode 9 of the ENHANCE Podcast, we explore how learners’ voices can meaningfully shape education policy in the EU.
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European University Foundation @unifoundation.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
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: ow.ly/PMWf50Zhv4Y
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 02/07/2026
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
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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 · 26/06/2026
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
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🔊 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
Logo of "Voices of Millions" on top right corner and "The Power of Many" on top left corner. Circle in the middle with picture of Blandine Bouniol, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Institutional Relations at Humanity and Inclusion, in Belgium. Quote over an orange speech bubble that says "We ensure that the voices of persons with disabilities reach European institutions, not by speaking for them, but by amplifying their stories and evidence"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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 23/06/2026
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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 19/06/2026
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
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 19/06/2026
📍 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
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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 · 17/06/2026
Erasmus+ is in danger! The funding for the future programme risks to be reduced, and this means less funding for our common European future! 🚨
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/06/2026
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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 15/06/2026
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?
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 11/06/2026
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!
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 10/06/2026
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!
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European Association for the Education of Adults @eaea.org · 05/05/2026
🆕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
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Civil Society Europe @eucivilsociety.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🌱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
"Voices of Millions" logo on the top right corner and "The Power of Many" on the top left corner. Circle in the centre with a picture of Kajsa Pira, Programme Director of AirClim in Sweden. Blue speech bubble with the quote "Greenhouse gas emissions affect us all, so working with other European organisations is the only reasonable thing to do".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.
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 05/06/2026
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
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 01/06/2026
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
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Lifelong Learning Platform @lllplatform.eu · 20/05/2026
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...
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