On September 8, 9, and 10, 2026, the 8th World Forum for Lifelong Learning took place at the Pontifical Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia, co-organized with the World Committee for Lifelong Learning (WCLL). Gathered around the theme “Lifelong Learning: Pillars for Peace and Paths to Social Transformation”, researchers, decision-makers, and
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In crisis contexts, long-term wellbeing cannot rely on temporary external aid alone. It requires sustainable frameworks that empower local populations with lasting knowledge, professional skills, and health autonomy. Through a pilot project in Shariya Camp in Iraq, LAFAM implemented a lifelong learning and local capacity-building framework that expanded the existing
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In environments shaped by displacement and social exclusion, sport offers far more than a recreational outlet—it provides structure, restores dignity, and serves as a powerful vehicle for education, inclusion, and social cohesion. To foster values of respect, teamwork, and tolerance, LAFAM launched an integrated sports learning initiative in Shariya Camp
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LAFAM participated in and presented at the 7th World Committee of Lifelong Learning (CMAtlv.org) Conference in Alexandria, Egypt, from 7th to 9th March 2023. During the workshop on “Refugee and migrants’ health – challenges and opportunities for health education”, M. P. Farschi from LAFAMONG.org shared LAFAM’s health capacity-building experience in
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In the heart of Shariya Camp in Iraqi Kurdistan, displacement disrupted lives, but it could not extinguish ambition. To bridge the gap between temporary aid and long-term dignity, LAFAM launched a holistic vocational sewing program designed to restore autonomy and open pathways for sustainable reinsertion into society outside the camp
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LAFAM is continuing its “Pathway to Resilience” programme for refugee children and young people at Sharyah Camp, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. This programme of extracurricular activities is designed to support young people in their personal and social recovery, helping them gradually reconnect with others, return to education and,
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When health risks emerged in Shariya Camp, the participants in the LAFAM sewing workshop applied their training directly to meet an urgent local need. Demonstrating practical self-reliance and operational continuity, these newly skilled individuals mobilized their workspace to produce essential protective equipment for their neighbors. Targeted Local Action: Workshop participants
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