Articles
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26 November 2023
EI Africa 10th Conference Elects New Leadership and Pledges to Support Quality Public Education
NewsThe recently concluded EI Africa 10th Regional Conference under the theme, “Standing Together for Resilient Education Systems in Times of Crisis” at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, brought together teacher unions, civil society organizations, development partners, and observers from across the African Continent to discuss the challenges facing...
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22 November 2023
Women Educators Gather at AWEN Forum to Advance Gender Equality in Education
NewsOn November 20th, 2023, members of the Women in Education Network (AWEN) came together at the Sandton Convention Centre under the theme, "Educators United for Gender Equality." The forum aimed to ignite change and break barriers, empowering women to take key leadership positions in their unions.
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22 November 2023
Education Leaders Gather at EI Africa 10th Regional Conference to Prioritize Inclusive and Resilient Education Systems.
NewsTeachers and education union leaders across the African continent have converged at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 10th Education International Africa Regional Conference, to discuss the pressing need for inclusive and resilient education systems. The conference is held under the theme "Standing together for resilient education...
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20 November 2023
African Young Educators Network (AYEN) Forum Empowers Young Educators to Drive Resilient Education Systems
NewsThe African Young Educators Network (AYEN) forum, held under the theme "Young Educators United For Resilient Education Systems," took place on November 19, 2023, at Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Organized by Education International Africa, the event aimed to empower young educators across Africa and equip them with...
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19 November 2023
Young Educators Gather in Johannesburg to Promote Quality Education for All in Africa
NewsThe Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg became a hub of inspiration and collaboration as young and passionate educators from Eswatini, Mozambique, and South Africa convened on Saturday, November 18, 2023, for the Southern Africa Young Educators Network (SAYEN) seminar. The event, organized by Education International (EI) Africa, aimed to empower...
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16 October 2023
Upcoming conference: 10th EI Africa Regional Conference
NewsEducation International Africa Region will be holding its 10th Regional Conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, from 19 – 24 November 2023. The Regional Conference is held every four years, at least six months prior to the EI World Congress. The Conference will be attended by 400...
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Cooperation Projects
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2022 - 2025 Promoting educators' rights in Africa
Absolute monarchy of Eswatini does not allow civic action, violent disruption of demonstrations and strikes is familiar for activists. Many are scared to organize, although there is plenty of space for improvement in working conditions. In Mozambique challenges are different, but not necessarily any minor. Union registration is complicated, and...
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2019 ONP Congress (Mozambique)
Crowning a global development cooperation initiative, the 4th Congress of the Organizaçao Nacional dos Professores (ONP) modified the organisation’s constitution to become a trade union able to engage in social dialogue and improve teachers’ working and living conditions.
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2008 - 2027 African Women in Education Network (AWEN)
AWEN is the EI Women’s Network in Africa. It was launched in May 2008 with the overall goal to promote Gender Equality in unions to strengthen these unions for the achievement of Quality Education for All. AWEN constitutes a platform for women educators sector to influence the political will in...
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Affiliates
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National Teachers' Union
NATU
P.O. Box 716Empangeni, 3880tel: +27-35-7721608tel: +27-35-7722401fax: +27-35-7721651 -
National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa
NAPTOSA
P.O. Box 572Pretoria 001tel: +27 (12) 324.13.65tel: +27 (12) 324.52.14fax: +27 (12) 324.13.66 -
Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie
SAOU
P.O. Box 90120Garsfontein 0042Gautengtel: +27 (12) 4360900tel: +27 (83) 306.93.17fax: +27 (12) 348.96.58 -
Professional Educators Union
PEU
P.O. Box 328382017 Braamfonteintel: +27 (11) 403.29.90tel: +27 (11) 403.29.91fax: +27 (11) 339.82.46 -
South African Democratic Teachers' Union
SADTU
Postnet Suite 106Private Bag X 51630 Aston ManorGautengtel: +27 11 971 2000