 Living Wages is a community of adult learners, educators, tutors,
volunteers and supporters located in Southeast Washington, D.C.
We believe that all men and women are entitled to opportunities to learn throughout their lives.
In our adult education centers, we promote justice, democracy,
social and economic development, and a world in which violent conflict
is replaced by diaglogue and a culture of peace.
Click on the headings below to read more information about "who we are."
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 Our objective is to enable life-long learning that ensures a living wage.
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 We are an organization of dedicated staff and volunteers.
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 For details of our development and our current status, click above.
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 Our name is "Living Wages" because we understand the importance of earning a wage that can support healthy families.
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 In "popular education" everyone is a learner -- including the teachers.
Click above to see the development of this approach to education.
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 In our approach to adult education, we have incorporated the principles affirmed at the UNESCO 5th International Conference on Adult Education.
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We are very gratetful to the organizations and individuals who help and support us.
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