Non-formal education is a dynamic method that follows society’ s developments. During the years various techniques regarding non-formal education have been improved and an international network of non-formal educators has developed.
To learn more about non-formal education techniques, get to know experienced trainers and get in touch with youth organizations operating around the world, there are several tools, in this regard the European Commission has developed a“ SALTO” agency.
To learn more we suggest you to visit the following website: https:// www. salto-youth. net
During the years non-formal educators have developed a specific field related to human rights topics, Human Rights non-formal education. In this regard the most known educational tool is“ Compass”. Compass is a manual for Human Rights Education for young people, published by the Council of Europe for an international audience. Compass addresses educators and young people and offers practical activities, information supporting the handled topics and a methodological and pedagogical introduction. The“ Compass” manual is constantly updated and developed thanks to the help of experienced trainers; it is totally free in its English, French and Arabic versions. A complete online version of“ Compass” is available on this website: http:// www. coe. int / en / web / compass
One of the most notorious tools for non-formal skills certification is the Youthpass, promoted by the European Commission in order to certify skills gained by young people and adults during their participation to learning processes based on non-formal education methods. For further information visit the relative website: https:// www. youthpass. eu
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