Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband e. V.

The Bayerischer Volkshochschulverband (bvv) is the largest state organization for adult education in Bavaria and comprises around 160 Volkshochschulen with over 1,000 locations. These institutions offer local, high-quality, and affordable further education opportunities for all citizens, regardless of age, education, or social background.

The Volkshochschulen in the bvv association offer a wide range of educational programs in the areas of Society & Politics, Culture & Design, Health, Languages & Integration, Profession, Future Skills, School Leaving Qualifications and Basic Education. In addition to in-person courses, there are also digital offerings that make learning flexible.

The main mission of the bvv is to strengthen adult education in Bavaria as a committed advocacy group. The association represents the Volkshochschulen to politics, business and society and promotes equal opportunities. The work of the bvv is characterized by appreciation, equal opportunities, openness to diversity and commitment to a sustainable society.

The bvv is actively committed to sustainable education and is shaping the future of adult education together with the Volkshochschulen. The association attaches great importance to digital participation and promotes accessible educational opportunities. In addition, the bvv is involved in the Bayerischen Bündnis für Toleranz to counteract hate and incitement and to promote a culture of respect and democracy.

A particular milestone was the 50th anniversary of the Bayerischen Erwachsenenbildungsförderungsgesetzes (BayEbFöG), which has proven to be the basis for the dynamics of adult education in Bavaria. The bvv is continuously working on updating its digital strategy and investing in future-proof projects such as the Wegweiserkurse.

In summary, the bvv supports the Volkshochschulen in their role as fundamental educational institutions of the municipalities and works to actively shape the future of adult education in Bavaria, while promoting values such as respect, tolerance and diversity.

• 1 - https://vhs-bayern.de
• 2 - https://vhs-bayern.de/themen/grundbildung/
• 3 - https://www.bayernportal.de/dokumente/behoerde/5702723275117
• 4 - https://www.charta-der-vielfalt.de/aktivitaeten/deutscher-diversity-tag/bevor-sie-starten/aktionsarchiv/2022/?showAction=1&tx_dreipccdvdiversity%5Baction%5D=show&tx_dreipccdvdiversity%5Bcontroller%5D=Participants&tx_dreipccdvdiversity%5Bparticipant%5D=11075&cHash=bf77fe14c86d0cd40a1eed7d7616b840
• 5 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayerischer_Volkshochschulverband