Anthroposophic Council for Inclusive Social Development

What Anthroposophic Council for Inclusive Social Development does

The Anthroposophic Council for Inclusive Social Development (legally 'Section for Inclusive Social Development') is a non-profit coordinating body headquartered at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland, operating under the School of Spiritual Science. Founded in 1979, it functions as the international coordinator for the anthroposophic social movement, connecting 750+ partner organizations and 30+ national associations across 60+ countries that work in curative education, social therapy, supportive education, social pedagogy, and social psychiatry for persons with disabilities and those at risk of social exclusion.

Its core offerings include 60+ international professional education programs (including the multi-year CALM-LD continuing education curriculum for physicians, therapists, and caregivers), a bilingual peer-reviewed journal ('Anthroposophic Perspectives in Inclusive Social Development,' now with its own digital platform at perspectives.goetheanum.ch), and an extensive publication portfolio (Anthropos Edition, introductory booklets series, working materials, lectures, films, and music). The organization is staffed by 1–10 employees and is governed through a Delegates' Circle and Regional Working Groups.

Revenue is generated through four streams: professional education program fees, journal subscriptions, publication and literature sales, and donations processed via Stripe. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging annual international conferences (notably the International Autumn Conference), monthly newsletters, multilingual web presence (DE, EN, ES, RU), and partnerships with movements such as Camphill and the World Social Initiative Forum. No commercial technology platform or AI capability is developed in-house; the organization's competitive position rests on its institutional embedding in the Goetheanum and its network-coordinating role rather than on technology assets.

Name

Anthroposophic Council for Inclusive Social Development

Legal name

Section for Inclusive Social Development

Website

https://inclusivesocial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Anthroposophic Council for Inclusive Social Development (Section for Inclusive Social Development) is a non-profit coordinating body headquartered at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland. It connects 750+ partner organizations across 60+ countries working in anthroposophic curative education, social therapy, and supportive services for persons at risk of social exclusion.

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Product category

Inclusive social development and continuing professional education

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Educational Services (611), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN), Professional Development for Inclusive Practices (General Education Staff) (EDAKABAL), Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI)

Keywords

• Inclusive social development
• Anthroposophic curative education
• Social therapy services
• Professional continuing education
• Therapeutic education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dornach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Education Programs: International multidisciplinary continuing education programs in anthroposophic medicine, therapeutic education, and social therapy. Programs span multiple modules over extended periods (e.g., September 2026 to June 2028).
2. Publications and Literature: Sale of books, introductory booklets series, anthroposophic publications, working materials, lectures, films and music through the Anthropos Edition.
3. Journal Subscriptions: The bilingual international journal 'Anthroposophic Perspectives in Inclusive Social Development' offers subscription-based access to its content.
4. Donations: The organization accepts donations through Stripe payment processing for supporting the worldwide movement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Section for Inclusive Social Development coordinates a worldwide movement of 750+ organizations across 60+ countries working in anthroposophic curative education, social therapy, therapeutic education, social pedagogy, and social psychiatry. Its core deliverables are (1) more than 60 international multidisciplinary continuing education programs for physicians, therapists, caregivers, teachers and social workers; (2) publications, working materials, lectures, films and music distributed through the Anthropos Edition; and (3) the bilingual international journal 'Anthroposophic Perspectives in Inclusive Social Development' available via subscription in digital and print.

Product overview

The Section for Inclusive Social Development functions as a coordinating and educational organization operating under the Goetheanum's School of Spiritual Science. It provides a platform for collaboration among 750+ organizations across 60+ countries. The portfolio includes the bilingual Journal 'Perspectives' (now with its own digital platform), over 60 professional education programs, and published literature covering anthroposophic curative education, social therapy, and related fields. The organization also facilitates working groups, research initiatives, and regional networks, with a monthly newsletter providing updates on activities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Journal Perspectives A bilingual international journal covering anthroposophic curative education, social therapy, and related fields of work; available via subscription in digital and print, with editorial guidelines for authors and recent issues published on a dedicated digital platform.
• Professional Education Programs More than 60 international multidisciplinary continuing education programs in anthroposophic medicine, therapeutic education, and social therapy, delivered in modules for physicians, therapists, caregivers, teachers, and social workers.
• Anthropos Edition and Literature Publications Published works on anthroposophic curative education, social therapy, and related fields, including the Introductory Booklets Series, Anthropos Edition titles, individual publications, working materials, lectures, films, and music, sold through the Anthropos Edition.
• Monthly Section Newsletter Free monthly email newsletter providing updates on the work of the Section, worldwide movement activities, conferences, publications, and organizational developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 750+ organizations in 60+ countries with 60+ professional education programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Camphill MovementcoreOthersThe worldwide movement of Camphill communities is represented by the Camphill Movement Group in the Delegates' Circle of the Section. Camphill communities provide residential and daytime support for people with learning disabilities and special needs.
• World Social Initiative Forum (WSIF)coreOthersWSIF is an international network of spiritually-inspired social initiatives aiming to address human poverty, marginalization and inequality. Collaborates on shared mission of inclusive social development.
• Anthropoi BundesverbandmajorOthersThe German Federal Association of Anthroposophical Social Services supports the work of the Section with competences and resources. Represents Anthroposophic Social Services in Germany.
• Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf SteinersmajorOthersAs a sponsor of international volunteer work and emergency pedagogy, the Friends have a seat in the Delegates' Circle of the Section. Supports Waldorf education and anthroposophic pedagogy internationally.
• Anthrosocial (Switzerland)majorOthersThe 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 (NFLS)majorOthersThe Association for Curative Education and Social Therapy in the Nordic countries supports the Section and has a seat in the Delegates' Circle of the Section. Represents Nordic countries in the movement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inclusion International: A global federation advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families; comparable as a worldwide membership network advancing inclusive social development across many countries, though secular in orientation.
• International Disability Alliance: Global alliance of disability and development organizations representing persons with disabilities at the UN and across regions; a direct peer in coordinating a worldwide advocacy network for disability inclusion.
• Camphill Movement: The worldwide federation of Camphill communities providing residential and day services for people with learning disabilities under anthroposophic principles; a direct peer and core partner operating in the same Steiner-based disability-support niche as the Section.
• World Social Initiative Forum (WSIF): An international network of spiritually-inspired social initiatives addressing poverty, marginalization, and inequality; a direct peer and partner sharing the Section's spiritually-rooted social-development orientation across borders.
• International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations (IVAA): The international medical association coordinating anthroposophic physicians worldwide; a direct sister organization within the Goetheanum ecosystem, comparable in global coordination, professional education, and Steiner-based philosophical foundation.
• Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners: An international NGO sponsoring Waldorf education, anthroposophic pedagogy, and emergency education worldwide; a direct peer and Major partner of the Section, with comparable international coordination of Steiner-based educational and social initiatives.

Regional players

• European Disability Forum: An umbrella organization representing 100+ million Europeans with disabilities; a regional peer in disability advocacy and inclusive social development, operating at EU rather than global level.

Broad incumbents

• Rehabilitation International: A global network promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities through advocacy, rehabilitation, and policy work; a broad incumbent with comparable worldwide disability-inclusion mandate and convening role.
• Special Olympics International: The largest global organization serving people with intellectual disabilities through sports, education, and health programs; a broad incumbent in the disability-services space with comparable worldwide reach and programmatic scale.

Emerging players

• Zero Project: A research and innovation initiative identifying scalable solutions for the lives of persons with disabilities; comparable as a global platform advancing disability inclusion, with overlap in connecting worldwide disability-sector actors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inclusivesocial
• Instagraminstagram.com/inclusivesocial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inclusivesocial

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