Community Education Against Disinformation: Telling stories to create change
Aisling Meyler from our Research Team talks about the power of community education in tackling online disinformation, and how telling stories can bring people together. Aisling also gives an insight into a new workbook for community education practitioners that will soon be available from AONTAS.
Draft Programme for Government includes a welcome commitment to review financial supports for adult learners, but no mention of community education
AONTAS team responds to the draft Programme for Government, particularly focusing on adult and community education
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the AONTAS STAR Awards 2025!
AONTAS announces the shortlist of adult learning projects and organisations for the 2025 STAR Awards, taking place this March in Croke Park in Dublin
Adult learning advocate Kayla Dibble invited to take part in prestigious European Commission roundtable this February
Adult learning advocate, representative, and AONTAS Board Member Kayla Dibble has been invited by the European Commission to join a roundtable discussion on the forthcoming “Union of Skills” for 2025.
Learners As Leaders in 2024: Democracy and Voter Education
The Learners As Leaders programme has been running for several years, helping people to develop skills in areas like critical thinking, communication, and creative problem-solving, and they learn how to advocate for themselves and others with similar experiences.
SWEETS: a project reflecting the core of Community Education
Our Community Education Officer Lorraine O’Connor visits members of the Community Education Network across the country, demonstrating the real impact of their work and the great benefits they bring to local communities.
AONTAS Highlights of 2024
The team at AONTAS have been working all year round to bring about positive change for adult and community education in Ireland and across Europe. Let’s take a look at some of our big moments from the year.
Learner Voice at the Community After Schools Project (CASPr)
The AONTAS team gave a workshop to learners at the Community After Schools Project (CASPr) on self-advocacy and the importance of Learner Voice
Increasing literacy, numeracy, and digital skills across Europe: “Upskilling pathways”
We’re working with our European partners to help people to develop literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, to offer them equal opportunities to participate in our society.
Modelling Wellbeing in Community Education: Fun, Friendship, and Fulfilment in Cork
Our Community Education Officer Lorraine writes about visiting Cork recently for a gathering of community education providers to learn from each other and share the impact of wellbeing practices in community education