Racism in Ireland is something which AONTAS members recognise and know needs to be addressed.

In this blog, AONTAS information and Policy Officer Sam O’Brien-Olinger reflects on last week’s weekly membership update webinar (24th June 2020) which saw Shane O’Curry, Director of the Irish Network Against Racism, present and build on the conversation started by AONTAS Board member Joy-Tendai Kangere at the webinar on 10th June.
Weekly Membership Update and Engagement | Webinar 12

At the 12th AONTAS Weekly Membership Update Webinar AONTAS Member Jane McNicholas gave a presentation on the actions and plans of Dublin South City Partnership’s Education team.
AONTAS Advocates for Adult Learning Policy in Europe

AONTAS Advocates for Adult Learning Policy in Europe
AONTAS Response to the Programme for Government “Our Shared Future”
AONTAS Response to the Programme for Government “Our Shared Future”
“Community Education must be part of rebuilding an Ireland for all”

“Community Education must be part of rebuilding an Ireland for all”
What role does Adult and Community Education play in the process of anti-racism?

Joy-Tendai Kangere is an Adult Learner Representative on the AONTAS Board and co-founder of the oragnisation “Rooted In Africa & Ireland” (@riainetwork). On Wednesday, 10th June Joy facilitated a crucial discussion on incorporating anti-racism in adult education. A recording of the webinar is available at the end of this page.
Weekly Membership Update and Engagement | Webinar 10

Advocacy needed now more than ever despite slow progress to form new government
“You need a friendly face to break down barriers and get a foot in the door with new learners” – Engaging current and potential learners

AONTAS continued its weekly consultation with members by focusing on some practical steps for recruiting new learners and on using online platforms for ensuring current learners are engaged with and supported.
Reopening: the main issues

“It’s really all about togetherness” – AONTAS members meet for the 8th update and engagement webinar with a focus on Phase 1 of Ireland’s Roadmap for reopening.
Updates on AONTAS activities, Learner Survey Findings, Unlimited Mobile Data and more

At the last Weekly Membership Update Webinar AONTAS members not only received an update from CEO Niamh O’Reilly but also gained interesting insights into the experience of AONTAS Member Longford Women’s Link.