The SMLP is an initiative to undertake and promote research and to disseminate information about the learning impact of social movements. The initiative is based on the hypotheses that
 - worldwide the focus of social movements has shifted from protest to proposal
 - social movements create through their activities manifold and diverse learning spaces
 - social movements play an important role in the question how to respond to the growing social demand for adult learning
 - this new role of social movements might have important implications for future policies in the field of adult education and adult learning and that
 -  the close cooperation of three distinct kind of actors, namely the social movements themselves, universities and international networks could create and provide an important support structure for adult learning in different contexts and all world regions.

The SMLP is a forum for collaboration of individuals and institutions from all world regions. The aim is, to promote the learning activities provided and created by social movements through an in-depth research on the learning capacities created by the work of social movements.

For detailed information on the research strategy see the complete project description.

Please contact the project coordinators by e-mail at [email protected]