From workshops and conferences to educational campaigns and special events, this page introduces you to the highlights of the adult education calendar. Click on the links to find out more. We have also put together a calendar of special days that highlight key campaigns for health, environment and social justice.

If you would like to publicise your event on the ALSA website, please contact us at info@alsa.org.

Upcoming events

Learning Cape Festival
This month-long programme of workshops, open days and special events aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning in the Western Cape, showcase innovative projects and strengthen partnerships between government, business and civil society. more...

1-2 September

Adult Education Conference: BEYOND ABET!
The conference aims to explore different models of ABET provision and redefine the role of Public Adult Learning Centres and other formal adult education institutions in providing both formal and non-formal education. The conference is jointly hosted by Umalusi, the Umsobomvu Youth Fund, and the Centre for Adult Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

For more information contact Shireen Badat on: (012) 349 1510 ext 258 or e-mail: shireen@umalusi.org.za

Adult Learners' Week
Adult Learners' Week is the highlight of the adult education calender and provides an opportunity to celebrate and promote adult learning across South Africa. more...

National ALN Conference
The Adult Learning Network national conference will be held in Cape Town and provides an opportunity to network and share information across the broad adult learning sector including developments within the SETA’s, Departments of Education and Labour and community-based programmes.

BTA/Anglo Platinum Short Story Competition
Prof Itumeleng Mosala, Director General: Department of Arts and Culture will deliver the keynote address at the prizegiving ceremony at the Johannesburg Country Club. more

Global Campaign Against Poverty - Wake up to Poverty
Wear a white band to show your solidarity for an end to poverty.

On 10 September, ahead of the UN Summit, people across the world will demand that world leaders Wake-Up to Poverty as part of the Global Campaign Against Poverty. Thousands of people will hold breakfast meetings with politicians, all night vigils, rallies outside state buildings, jamborees, petitions and early morning press calls. World leaders will literally wake up to the voices of people demanding action to end poverty before they depart for the UN Summit in New York on 14 September. more...

19-21 September

Conference on Family Literacy : Bringing Literacy Home
Family literacy initiatives have taken place in a variety of fields such as early childhood development, adult basic education and library outreach in response to ongoing problems with reading and literacy in the formal school system.

This conference hosted by the Centre for Adult Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal offers an opportunity to share best practices and explore the contribution of family literacy to early childhood development, health education, poverty alleviation
and community development.

For further information contact Jane Harley on 033-387-4624.