ABOUT ECEC NETWORK

Towards a shared vision of civic education in Europe

The European Civic Education Collaborative Network (ECEC Network) stands as a pioneering initiative in the realm of civic education across Europe. Recognizing the critical role of civic education in shaping informed, engaged citizens capable of contributing to democratic societies, the network brings together organizations from diverse European countries to collectively address the challenges and opportunities in this field.

The Essence

We understand civic education as a mechanism for strengthening democracies

In a society where different positions on how to achieve the common good coexist, it is more necessary than ever to foster a moral sense of capability of bringing about a common ground between these positions.

There is a transcendental connection between the associative sphere and civic education.

Our proposal is to bet on social attitudes common to all actions of a good citizen, such as optimism, altruism, responsibility –both social and political- respect, loyalty and justice.

There is a close link between civic education and moral education. Neither makes sense without the other.



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Our purpose

The purpose of this collaborative network is to become a space of encounter in which participating organizations can address some challenges of civic education for the 21st century, through the conceptualization of a shared vision on civic education -linked to the concept of whole child development (WCD)-, the identification of transformative experiences showcasing that vision, and the communication of the results to both the academy and to European civic leaders, in order to influence future European social leadership in non-formal educational spaces.

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Partners

Central to the success of the ECEC Network are its partnerships with leading organizations and institutions committed to advancing civic education. Through collaborative efforts and shared expertise, partners contribute to the development, implementation, and dissemination of network activities, enriching the collective impact and reach of the initiative.