The FEDE continues to interact with many stakeholders operating in the field of solidarity economy as well as all kinds of projects holders. To this effect, Gateways & Skills creates links between solidarity associations and professionals within the framework of periodic volunteer programs. Gateways & Skills was formed based on a dual observation: - Associations that promote solidarity regularly lack volunteers as well as a number of specific skills. - Many professionals are not involved in community service due to inadequate opportunities. By promoting skills-based volunteer work, Gateways & Skills bridges the gap between volunteer work and professionals, even with those occupying full-time positions. As such, we enable solidarity associations to benefit from cutting-edge expertise at a low cost. With the firm belief that the economic and social situation in [lire plus]

The FEDE is an active member of the World Committee for Lifelong Learning (CMA), and participates in the meetings that regulate the day-to-day running of the organization. The convening of the Board of Directors, in FEDE’s presence, is such an example. The CMA brings together education and training professionals, business leaders, researchers, academics, students, professors, tutors, elected officials and educators from all countries and all sectors of civil society, including education, economy, associations and administration. The World Committee was created in 2004 by a team of French, Chinese, American and Quebec professionals. The founders hailed from all sectors of society. The original impetus that led to the creation of the World Committee was based on the observation that the idea of lifelong learning had in the 1990s evolved from a [lire plus]

As an International Non-Governmental Organization enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe, the FEDE participated in the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg (November 7-9). Education is essential for democratic societies. In principle, the higher the education level is, the more citizens participate in elections and other aspects of a democratic society. Education enhances democratic citizenship “by endowing learners with skills and an understanding, and by developing their attitudes and conduct, thus giving them the means to exercise and defend their democratic rights and assume their responsibilities in society, to appreciate diversity and to play an active role in democracy, so as to promote and protect democracy and the rule of law.” This forum is a unique platform that enables policy-makers and militants to debate solutions to address the [lire plus]