UNIQUE is a European network of training, consulting and research organisations as well as individual experts.

UNIQUE stands for life-long learning supported by the particular potential of non-formal and informal learning approaches in order to contribute to the development of democratic and active citizenship at all levels.

UNIQUE provides a set of complementary knowledge and competence in consulting, training, research and evaluation based on wide experience in European Union, Council of Europe and UNESCO.

WE believe

… in the importance of Active Citizenship for the development of societies based on Human Rights and democratic values and a balance of citizens rights and responsibilities.

… in the empowering nature of non-formal education and learning and the need to work for greater complementarily with the formal education sector for the benefit of life-long learning.

… that learning for active citizenship requires educational approaches following the principles of self-directed learning and participative methodologies in order to empower individuals and groups to plan, organise, undertake and review their own activities for the benefit of their communities.

… that an open and informed dialogue and exchange between research and practice is a pre-requisite for innovation and quality in education.