Paulo Freire’s philosophy of education has had a profound impact on people throughout the world working for social change. His work has been applied not only to formal educational settings but to many diverse social movements.
Communities and Conflict
A course examining ideas of what we mean by community, the role of conflict, and our roles as activists, organizers or change agents, and the situation of the organizations or institutions in which we work or are involved.
Social and Solidarity Economy
This course examines key concepts such as work, well-being, the social economy and human needs. Traditional economic approaches that focus on the 'rational economic actor' miss the important social underpinnings of economic reality.
Culture, Ideology and Belief
A course on understanding how social movements and faith communities can act as agents of change; the collective myths and underlying conflicts in the environment or groups with which we work; and tools for the analysis of change.
Power, Politics and the State
A course which examines 'politics' in the broader sense: the organizations and institutions of power, the hidden structures of authority and the informal networks that contribute to the inner workings of society, and strategic positioning.
Global and Social Change
In this course we study globalization, development and underdevelopment. We examine how countries in what we once called the 'Third World' were systematically underdeveloped, and also at international movements for change.
Reading Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Six weeks with live seminars and supporting online materials
Measuring Social Value
What is social value and how is it measured? How useful is it as a concept?
Freire, the Artist and the Community
Understainding Freire's approach through the arts, theatre and culture
Community Analysis
Understanding the local community environment
Political Analysis
Understanding power and politics
International Analysis
Understanding international strategies and movements
Intercultural Formation Programme
for community organizations, action groups and advocacy groups
This programme is for organizations only, not individuals, and subject to a successful application.
Phase I: Field Study
A year's intensive analysis in the field to prepare your volunteers and activists for ongoing development.
Situation Analysis
Understanding values, situation and involvements
Community Analysis
Understanding the local community environment
Economic Analysis
Understanding economic processes and interests
Cultural Analysis
Understanding ideology and culture
Political Analysis
Understanding power, politics and conscientization
International Analysis
Understanding international strategies and movements
Short Courses
Situation Analysis
Understanding values, situation and involvements
Community Analysis
Understanding the local community environment
Economic Analysis
Understanding economic processes and interests
Cultural Analysis
Understanding ideology and culture
Political Analysis
Understanding power and politics
International Analysis
Understanding international strategies and movements
Situation Analysis
Understanding values, situation and involvements
Community Analysis
Understanding the local community environment
Economic Analysis
Understanding economic processes and interests
Cultural Analysis
Understanding ideology and culture
Political Analysis
Understanding power and politics
International Analysis
Understanding international strategies and movements
In-person training and workshops
In-person training and workshops are for organizations and businesses by arrangement
Training and CPD
Develop your team's skills
Short courses can contribute to developing your own or your team’s knowledge and skills, and support career and professional development. We offer a range of workshops and short courses for continuing professional development (CPD). Programmes can be tailored to your organization's needs.
Alternative Economics
Harnessing the social economy
Community Wealth-Building
Democratizing the local economy
Decolonizing Education
Exploring alternative narratives
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
