Funding

IFWEA's core budget is derived from affiliation fees of its member organisations. Its programmes and activities are supported by members' donations and grants from development agencies. In recent years, these have included the EU, ILO, UNESCO, national government agencies in Norway, Finland, and the UK, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, War on Want, Oxfam, DFID and the UK Community Fund.

IFWEA Membership

Applications for membership are welcomed from any organisation with an interest in workers' education, provided it meets criteria and accepts the principles established in the constitution, and pays affiliation fees as agreed at General Conference. All applications (forms are available from the IFWEA website) must be accompanied by a copy of the organisation's constitution and a recent report of activities, and membership is subject to approval by the Executive Committee.

Associate Membership is also available for individuals who wish to keep abreast of developments in workers' education, or wish to formally express their support for the work of the Federation. Associate membership is open to any individual who supports the aims and objectives of IFWEA, upon payment of a fee, subject to approval from the Executive Committee. Associate members are entitled to receive all IFWEA publications and reports of activities, and attend IFWEA events, subject to the agreement of the Chair or presiding representative, but are not entitled to vote, to represent IFWEA, or be nominated for election to IFWEA representative bodies.