Sivistys is a Finnish word which roughly means “Bildung”. The Sivistys Week is a national themed week dedicated to events and actions in liberal adult education.
Sivistys builds resilience
The theme of the Sivistys Week 2025 was ”Sivistys builds resilience” – a timely topic in an age marked by anxiety, polarisation, and uncertainty.
The word resilience carries many meanings – from sisu and the ability to recover from crises, to adaptability in challenging conditions and mental first aid. But resilience isn’t just about individuals – students, lifelong learners, or educators. Through community, peer learning, and collective civic action in liberal adult education, we can foster bottom-up, sustainable resilience in our communities, societies, and across the planet.
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