1968
Erik de Clerck founds the non-profit organisation Alfa. Alfa is a think tank and action group dedicated to raising awareness about injustices in the world.
1970s
The Flemish Government recognises Alfa as Youth Centre for Societal Innovation (JOCEMA)
1973
From Alfa springs the Wereldwinkel in Turnhout.
1990s
Alfa starts creating educational materials and supervising workshops.