Advocacy
Backed by our robust research and focused community work, we advocate and lobby for quality education for all adults, and raise awareness of the impact of adult learning on people’s lives and on society.
Our Mission
We work on behalf of our members, who connect with all communities across the island of Ireland. Our members and adult learners inform all our research and campaigns for social change.
Campaigns
Our campaigns raise awareness of why adult learning matters and how it changes lives for the better. We show the public, politicians, and policymakers the importance of adequate funding for adult and community education, and the impact this has on individuals and communities across the island of Ireland
Publications
The latest research findings, policy recommendation, and resources for adult and community educators.
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Representation
We represent the views, perspectives, and needs of our members and the adult learning sector at a range of different advisory groups and working groups on a regular basis. We use the evidence from our research to inform our contributions to these discussions and our calls for change in policy and practice at local, regional, and national levels.
European Projects
We seek to make a difference in global challenges like climate change, the digital divide, and threats to democracy. European projects also offer great opportunities for capacity building for people working in the adult and community education sector in Ireland. We are involved in a number of European projects, supporting our members with their work in adult and community education, and promoting access to and participation in lifelong learning in Ireland and across Europe.
EU Projects
We want to make a difference in global challenges like climate change, the digital divide, and threats to democracy. European projects also offer great opportunities for capacity building for people working in the adult and community education sector in Ireland.
Partner UP
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement for Upskilling Pathways, or “Partner Up”, is a European project focusing on the effective implementation of the EU’s Upskilling Pathways initiative, an EU process that seeks to help people with low levels of literacy numeracy and digital skills.
Just4All
The JUST4ALL project focuses on ensuring underrepresented groups are considered and prioritised in societal and political changes in the face of the climate crisis. The specific focus here is on adult learning and education programmes for groups including women, adults seeking skills training, and migrants
Enhance Learner Voice
The ENHANCE project is driven by the belief that everyone deserves a voice in their educational journey and that these voices can dramatically shape and improve our society as a whole.