XXXVI Ridef

“Freedom, solidarity and democracy!”

We deliberately chose a location close to Gdansk – because it was in Gdansk that the Solidarność movement was born, which brought freedom to Poland after years of communist rule. This symbolism perfectly reflects the idea of our congress to create a space where solidarity, freedom and democracy become part of everyday life. The main theme of the congress is:

“Solidarity, freedom and democracy in education as a force for social change in the face of global challenges”.

During RIDEF 2026, we want to emphasize that education based on Freinet’s values is not an abstract ideal, but a real tool for social change. Solidarity, freedom and democracy in education are becoming a force through which schools can respond to global crises, build just and peaceful societies and prepare learners to actively shape the world they live in. During this meeting we want to clearly and collectively affirm the importance of these values – TOGETHER!

We look forward to your registration and your visit.

Many of you have probably already visited our website 2026.ridef-fimem.com and our Facebook profile, where you will find important information on the topic, fees, accommodation, meals, visas and online registration.

We would like to thank the first teachers who have already registered, especially those from France and Spain.

Dear friends, we kindly ask you to register via our website as soon as possible, as we would like to offer you comfortable and affordable accommodation close to the RIDEF center. We have reserved 250 places for you:

– Hotel Mistral – 170 seats

– School accommodation – 80 places

The sooner we know how many of you will be attending RIDEF, the sooner we can confirm the reserved places with the accommodation providers. Please visit the website and make your choice:

https://2026.ridef-fimem.com/en/pricing/

Please register by the end of March 2026.