Dvv international is the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (Deutscher Volkshochschulverband e.V., DVV), which, in turn, is the federal umbrella association for the 16 regional associations of Germany’s community adult education centres (Volkshochschulen, VHS). DVV and its Institute represent the interests of the association’s members, together with those of over 1000 Volkshochschulen, at the national, European, and international level.
The domestic and international work of dvv international is guided by a commitment to human rights and the Institute’s principles on the promotion of women and gender equality.
Dvv international is active on a worldwide basis, cooperating with more than 200 partners in over 40 countries. The Institute sees itself as a professional partner that brings experience and resources to joint projects and learns, in turn, from its partners.
The work of dvv international is fi nanced with funds from the federal budget (e.g. the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the German Foreign Offi ce) and other donors (EU).
Dvv international:
- fosters the exchange of information and expertise on adult education and development throughout Europe and worldwide;
-provides support for the establishment and development of youth and adult education structures in developing countries and countries in transition;
- provides inservice training, advice, and media for global and intercultural education and for learning about European policies.