Section for Inclusive Social Development
Inclusive – social – in development: Living together, shaping the future with a deep interest in the other
News
“Anthropos” Continuing Education in Russia
“Young Professionals – Shaping the Future“
Perspectives 2025-4 – Now Online!
Community in Conversation – Sharing Community – Sharing Spirituality
Age Culture and Geriatric Medicine
Inauguration of New Section Network in the United Kingdom
The Second Renaissance Conference – December 5–7, 2025 (online)
Fundamental Work Now Available in Spanish: ‘The Children of the Curative Education Course’
Visit to Thailand on the Occasion of the 5th Module of the Asia-Pacific Training
A Successful Experiment
Call for Funding for the New Paperback Edition of the 'Course on Education for Special Needs'
“Inclusion Plus Award” Goes to the Karl Schubert Community
Welcome
To the worldwide movement of anthroposophic initiatives in the field of disabilities, supportive education, social pedagogy and social work. In the Section for Inclusive Social Development, people and partner organizations from over 50 countries work together under the umbrella of the School of Spiritual Science (Goetheanum) to help develop a 21st-century society in which a fulfilling life is possible for all people. Our work focuses on situations where persons are at risk of being excluded from access to education, health and social participation because of a disability or social circumstances. This means that we see our task on the one hand in supporting the individual on his or her biographical path, and on the other hand in creating social spaces in which this individual path can move and unfold.
750+
Organizations
60+
Countries
60+
Professional Education Programs
30+
National Associations
Anthroposophic Perspectives in Inclusive Social Development
The Bilingual International Journal for Anthroposophic Curative Education, Social Therapy and Related Fields of Work
Events
Conference for Ita Wegman’s 150th Birthday: The Courage to Heal
30th Annual Conference of the International Training Circle
Community in Conversation – Sharing Community – Sharing Spirituality
International Conference 2026
Meeting of the Circle of Delegates (by invitation)
31st Annual Conference of the International Training Circle
Autumn Conference 2027
Meeting of the Circle of Delegates (by invitation)
Newsletter – quarterly updates on the work of the Section and the worldwide movement
Camphill
The worldwide movement of Camphill communities is represented by the Camphill Movement Group in the Delegates’ Circle of the Section.
WSIF
WSIF is an international network of spiritually-inspired social initiatives aiming to address human poverty, marginalization and inequality.
Anthropoi Bundesverband
The German Federal Association of Anthroposophical Social Services supports the work of the Section with competences and resources.
Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners
As a sponsor of international volunteer work and emergency pedagogy, the Friends have a seat in the Delegates’ Circle of the Section.
Anthrosocial
The Association for Anthroposophical Supportive Education, Social Pedagogy and Social Psychiatry Switzerland supports the work of the Section with expertise and resources.
Nordiska förbundet för Läkepedagogik och Socialterapi
The Association for Curative Education and Social Therapy in the Nordic countries supports the work of the Section and has a seat in the Delegates’ Circle of the Section.