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. It takes place during the second week of May, from 5–11 May 2025.
Sivistys builds resilience
The theme of the Sivistys Week 2025 is ”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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