👉🏻 We are an umbrella organisation of 44 National Unions of Students from 40 countries 📑 We represent almost 2️⃣0️⃣ million students 🙌🏻

Core values

- **Promoting Social Inclusion and Equity**: ESU works to ensure that higher education is accessible and inclusive for all, regardless of socio-economic status, gender, or other factors. This is crucial for promoting social equity and addressing disparities in education[1][5].
- **Addressing Disadvantaged Groups**: ESU focuses on initiatives that help disadvantaged learners, including those with lower socio-economic status, and works to train university staff to address these issues[1][2].
- **Policy and Legislative Impact**: ESU influences international, European, and national policies to invest in free education and affirmative actions, which can significantly impact societal structures and opportunities[1][5].
- **Community and Youth Engagement**: Projects like the 'Cycle of Resilience' and 'Seeds of Resilience' involve students in building societal resilience, promoting social inclusion, and fostering democratic citizenship, which are essential for community well-being[4].
- **Quality of Life and Education**: By advocating for free education, addressing indirect costs, and promoting inclusive learning environments, ESU contributes to improving the quality of life for students and their communities[1][5].