Today, 5 February 2025, the Lifelong Learning Platform gets to blow 20 candles! Our network was founded on 5 February 2005 in Brussels, under the name of EUCIS-LLL (European Civil Society for Lifelong Learning); its mission: to advance lifelong learning in Europe and beyond, contributing to building inclusive and democratic education systems. Twenty years have passed since our establishment and a lot has changed in the education landscape.
A milestone like this one oftentimes offers the opportunity to look back and see what we achieved together; and, of course, it also prompts us to look beyond and to ask ourselves "where will we be in 20 years?". We are grateful to be able to count on a network of committed members, volunteers, activists, and - overall - education enthusiasts that will help shape the next 20 years (and beyond!) of LLLP.
But for the moment, let 2025 be a joyful year! Here's what's cooking in out LLLPot
LLLP Manifesto - A review
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the LLLPlatform will start off the year by updating its Manifesto “Building the future of learning in Europe”. The Manifesto, published for the first time in 2015 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary, lays the foundation of our mission and advocacy work, and embodies the humanistic and holistic approach to learning that has always been at the core of our work. Despite rapid changes, many of the principles still hold true; at the same time, the advent of AI, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Twin Transitions the EU is invested in beg for an even stronger voice. In 2025, the LLLPlatform will revise its Manifesto, for it to keep guiding LLLP’s impact in the EU arena.
LLLP General Assembly - A promise
On 1-2 July, 2025, LLLP members will meet in Brussels, as usual for the annual general assembly. This gathering will be the perfect occasion to renew LLLP’s commitment to shaping the future of education in Europe, through the adoption of the updated Manifesto and through a thorough discussion on the Advocacy strategy, the membership will set the stage for the next twenty years to come. With the promise to be an even more ambitious network.
LLLShow - An exhibition
Throughout the year, LLLP will make sure that relevant stakeholders are informed of all the activities, the milestones, the celebrations and the human beings behind the Lifelong Learning Platform. Several outward-facing communication activities are foreseen:
Video testimonies from members
An art Gallery during the LLLWeek’opening ceremony (more below)
Web articles, memories and much more!
LLLWeek - A celebration
The Lifelong Learning Week has become a true landmark in the European education arena and the one marking the 15th edition shall be no less. On 8-12 December, LLLP will showcase the achievements and the people behind it in an art exhibition to truly commemorate 20 years of action for education and training. It will gather our founders, our colleagues, our members and our allies: all the people that contributed to making LLLP as it is today: the reference network for education and training in Europe.
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