1. Lifelong Learning Programme 2007 – 2013
GRUNDTVIG and the GRUNDTVIG Workshops
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2. The Lifelong Learning Programme
It is an educational programme of the European Union
Grundtvig, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci and Comenius are all parts of it
All programmes are co-financed by the European Union (European Commission)
Within the Grundtvig programme, there are 9 actions. Workshops are of one of those actions

3. Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872)
Danish theologian, philosopher,
politician and pedagogue
Founder of the Scandinavian adult
education centres
Coined the idea of lifelong learning
for all

4. Global aims – GRUNDTVIG…
…supports learners, teachers and organisations involved in general adult education
…offers opportunities for adults to develop their personal abilities and their knowledge
…promotes education in our society
…sustains mobility and exchange within Europe

5. Specific targets – GRUNDTVIG aims at…
…increasing the mobility of European citizens
…supporting people at risk, discriminated or marginalised people in our society
…promoting intercultural learning and exchange
… strengthening  the cooperation among adult education institutions on a European level

6. Which countries can participate in the Programme?
27 EU countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, France, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Romania, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Austria, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta und Cyprus
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
Turkey
Croatia
Switzerland

7. Workshops
AIMS:
Offer a learning opportunity for adults of many countries
Create a space for personal experiences and exchange
Develop own knowledge and abilities in a group
Enjoy learning  lifelong learning

8. GRUNDTVIG supports new learning paths and Europe!!