A FORUM FOR SHARING, LEARNING & BUILDING

ASPBAE was established in 1964 by a group of adult educators, inspired by the idea of promoting adult education in the region.

Today, ASPBAE has grown to a network of organizations and individuals involved in formal and non-formal adult education, in campaigning for the right to education for all, working with and through NGOs, community organizations, education campaign coalitions, government agencies, universities, trade unions, indigenous peoples, women's organizations, the media and other institutions of civil society across the Asia-Pacific, committed to building an Asia Pacific movement dedicated to advancing transformative adult education and in making Education for All a reality in the region.

We seek to mobilise and support NGOs, community organisations, national education coalitions, teachers’ unions, child rights organizations, women’s groups, academic institutions and other civil society organizations to hold governments accountable to ensure the right of all to education.

We strive to strengthen the over-all capacities especially of NGOs and civil society groups, to - through adult education activities, strategies and programmes - assist people and communities improve their conditions, fight for their rights, combat discrimination and participate equally in decisions that affect their lives.