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Our final panel, Strengthening Communities through Community Education, brought together leaders from across the sector - AONTAS CEO Dearbháil Lawless, Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin of Conradh na Gaeilge and Glór na Móna, Diversity and... They explored how community education drives social change, strengthens language and cultural identity, challenges racism, supports women’s leadership, and builds collective power in communities. Philomena Abulu Obasi shared "Your learner won’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care" #NEAAL #AONTASSummit #AdultEducationSummit2025 Create space for vital conversations around inequality, division, and the systems shaping our society Highlight the power and impact of adult and community education in building a fairer, more inclusive future Feature powerful contributions from learners, educators, researchers and thought-leaders tackling today’s biggest social and educational challenges

Day one will open with a performance by Forever Young Community Choir and an address from Fiona O’Byrne, Assistant Secretary at DFHERIS. The morning will include the launch of the 2024–2025 Learner Voices Across Ireland: National FET Learner Forum Report, presented by members of the AONTAS research team, followed by a Learner Voice Panel Discussion. 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 A world where the pursuit of learning for all adults is valued, equal, and strengthens communities Be part of this landmark event bringing together communities, learners, educators, policymakers, and key stakeholders from Ireland, the UK, and across Europe. To advocate for empowering adult learning that drives social equality, justice, and collective action across the island of Ireland

We recently held our 55th AGM. The theme for this year’s AGM was ‘Connecting Communities’ and featured some thought-provoking discussions with learners and those who work within the sector. Our Chairperson, John D’Arcy, opened the proceedings, highlighting the launch of our new Members Hub. It’s our new online space for our members to connect on everything related to adult education on the island of Ireland. You can get involved here. John also shared how recent AONTAS research on the impact of adult and community education in Northern Ireland has resonated with his own colleagues across the UK – a testament to the impact of...

The day included the election of new board members. We extended our deepest thanks to Liam McCarthy for his years of service to AONTAS and warmly welcomed Lynn Simpson, Training Manager at CASPr – the Community Afterschools Project, to the AONTAS family. Our CEO Dearbháil Lawless took us through a snapshot of 2024, re-committing us to our core values of social justice and collective action. Guided by our strategic plan, we reached 81.5 million points of contact with people in 2024 and hosted 166 events during the Adult Learners’ Festival. We advocated tirelessly – from launching a manifesto in the Dáil to championing campaigns like Holding You Back, ensuring that the voices of learners were not just heard, but acted upon. Our work extended to Northern Ireland, where we collaborated with the Alliance for Lifelong Learning to measure and champion the impact of adult education.

We also strengthened connections across our Community Education Network, bringing together 100 independent groups through coffee mornings, CEN meetings, and Erasmus+ adventures across Europe. Within AONTAS itself, we focused on fostering an inclusive and flexible workplace, ensuring our team thrives as they continue to support and amplify the sector. Hard to believe we’re approaching the end of 2025! This year, AONTAS and the Community Education Network (CEN) have achieved so much: Our Community Education Campaign The AONTAS Adult Education Summit Growing our membership Numerous submissions highlighting the value and impact of community... To reflect on 2025 and plan the road ahead, we invite our Community Education Network members to join us for our in-person meeting on December 4th. 📩 Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you’d like more details.

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