Education Articles

Education and Awesome Blossoms

by Hollie Nielsen, AWC Central Scotland

The Education Team focuses on SDG4, “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” This month, we are highlighting Target 4.7, which includes ensuring that “all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles…” 

Education Roundup: June 2024

by Michelle Miller, AIWC Cologne and Education Team Co-Chair

In June, the Education Team continues our focus on global citizenship.  Did you have a class in high school that considered what a democracy is, along with the rights and responsibilities of citizens living in a democracy? In the US, this is called “civics” class. By the time I was in...

Education Roundup: May 2024

by Michelle Miller, AIWC Cologne and Education Team Co-Chair

We begin our focus on global citizenship in May. As an educator and lawyer, this is a topic near and dear to me! One of the most important purposes of an education in any democracy is to enable people to participate fully in the political system of that country. Education should...

Wageningen University and Awesome Blossoms: Target Project 5 and Continuing Education

by Hollie Nielsen, AWC Central Scotland

This month, Target Project 5 is highlighting Sustainable Development Goal 4, “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all” – perfect timing for the Ed Team to highlight Awesome Blossoms and continuing education. 

The Awesome Blossoms program provides the women entrepreneurs with education in the areas of financial literacy,