Vision and Mission
The vision of Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) is to support educational initiatives through mentorship and resources, working with them towards sustainability, expansion, and replication; to mobilise Montessori for Social Change.
EsF strives to promote the rights of the child throughout the world, irrespective of race, religion, or belief. Our efforts to support a child’s right to quality education they deserve is grounded in the Montessori principles.
When Montessori principles are applied in the wider context of society, their possibilities are vast and all-encompassing. EsF unites people to amplify the social mission of Montessori education and revisit Montessori principles and practices to benefit society.
EsF is a unifying global network that connects a wide range of people, initiatives and ideas to support human development through the application of Montessori principles in different contexts, with an emphasis on building local capacity and sustainability. EsF falls under the Outreach pillar of AMI's Strategic Plan 2023-2028, advocating for human rights and sustainable development, in particular for children's rights to education and holistic development.
We connect changemakers
Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) serves as a dynamic platform that connects changemakers around the world, who are united in their commitment to promoting children's rights and advancing human development. Embracing diversity, the global network brings together individuals from various countries, backgrounds, and fields of expertise, all working towards the application of Montessori principles to create a better world for children irrespective of race, religion, or belief.
EsF enhances capacity building efforts by linking Montessori teachers, advocates, students, schools and organisations to communities, social entrepreneurs, local officials and policymakers. An interconnected approach enhances visibility and credibility of Montessori education, ultimately expanding its availability and accessibility to children worldwide.
EsF strengthens and broadens the network by preparing individuals to carry out the broader social mission of the Montessori movement, primarily by deepening their understanding of the needs of humanity and the development of the child by revisiting Montessori principles and practices from the perspective of society at large.
Through Events and Assemblies, EsF fosters connections among individuals involved or interested in the fields of Montessori and child development. These gatherings serve as vital platforms for sharing knowledge, ideas, and experiences, collectively advancing the cause of Montessori education and shaping the future of child development worldwide.
We promote the rights of the child
Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) recognises and supports the capacity of each and every child to grow to their full potential.
We draw our inspiration and commitment from the work of Maria Montessori and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We recognise that many children suffer deprivation, discrimination and exclusion and as a consequence, lack the opportunities to grow to their full potential.
We firmly believe that education fosters resilience and adaptability in a rapidly changing and interdependent world. We are committed to the Sustainable Development Goals in their entirety, and more specifically, Goal 4: to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education andpromote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
AMI is also recognised as an NGO in official partnership with the United Nations and UNESCO. Additionally, AMI is a member of the International Teacher Task Force for Education 2030 and the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.
A shared commitment
"Children are capable from birth of developing themselves through their own experiences in response to their environment. Education from birth should offer children a framework for self-directed, life-long learning through meeting their developmental needs. We create for the children a developmentally appropriate and engaging environment in a diverse and inclusive multi-aged community, where children and adults are collaborators and role models. All humans have an innate drive to fulfil their highest potential. In supporting that potential on an individual level, we enable the development of contributing and peaceful global citizens responsive to the diverse needs of society." -Dallas Declaration, EsF Assembly, 2011