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Hellenic Adult Education Association

Address
89-91 Kifissias Ave. Athens
Country
Greece
Contact person
Chelsea Lazaridou
Email
adulteduc2@gmail.com
Previous experience in organising intergenerational mentoring initiatives, even on a small scale
Yes
Usually working internally with different generations (young people, adults and seniors)
Yes
Vision and mission-oriented towards generating social impact
Yes
If yes, please describe them
The achievement of HAEA’s aims is accomplished through the following activities:
- Implementation of planning and evaluation studies of adult education programs, as well as scientific research on relevant topics.
- Organization of public discussions, seminars, congresses, symposiums and conferences at national and International levels.
- Designing adult education programs and development of relevant educational material.
-Implementation of European programs co-funded by the European Union.
- Provision of consultation and support to public and private agencies, as well as individuals who are active in the Adult Education field.
- Publication of books and production of printed, audio-visual and electronic material tailored to the principles and methods of adult and distance education.
- Publication of the quarterly scientific journal "Adult Education",
which functions under a Scientific Committee and a Reviewing Committee.
- Cooperation with similar Greek and International bodies.
- Activities concerning the promotion and development of professional and scientific interests of the members of the Association.
Previous experience at European and/or international levels, e.g. gained through participation in previous European projects or
Yes
If yes, please describe it
The HAEA has been involved in numerous international projects, focussing on the needs of sensitive social groups, such as older adults, disadvantaged individuals, migrants, individuals of various educational backgrounds, but also in typical groups of learners.
No previous experience at the European and international levels, but willingness to start it
No
Please describe the organisation chart and the internal division of labour and competencies
We are currently developing the organization chart - we will be able to answer this question in a few months.
No. of employees + collaborators
15
No. of enrolled members
2000
No. of volunteers
30
Members who have work or volunteering experience abroad in their CVs
Yes
Members with basic computer skills, able to enter data and operate on a web platform
Yes
Any other comments about the organisation’s experience
The Hellenic Adult Education Association (HAEΑ) is a scientific non-profit association based in Athens, Greece. HAEA today has approximately 2000 members, mainly adult trainers, students with postgraduate diplomas in adult education, and high school teachers. The mission of HAEA is the development of scientific thought, action, research, information, and the dialogue for Adult Education.