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Meath Public Participation Network Community Education Map Aontas

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Aontas have developed a unique Community Education Map of the island of Ireland, and we are looking to have as many relevant grassroots organisations listed as possible. As the advocacy organisation for the adult and community education sector, we believe this map has huge potential in highlighting the important work we do, and be used as a practical tool for learners,... We would like to invite your organisation to list themselves on the new online Map of Community Education that AONTAS has developed with the Community Education Facilitators’ Association (CEFA). People working in community education across Ireland are going above and beyond to help people get back to lots of different kinds of learning. This is still under-valued and we want to change that. Download the Brochure for AONTAS Adult Education Summit!

Today we’re launching the new AONTAS Community Education Map. This is a brand-new resource for everyone working or interested in community education in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There is fantastic and essential work happening in local communities all across the country. This map is a new space to make that work visible and to say Community Education is Here. People working in community education are going above and beyond to help people get back to lots of different kinds of learning. This is still under-valued and we want to change that.

There are thousands of community education groups and organisations working right now in cities, towns, and villages across the country. Meath PPN has 800 groups registered as members from across the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion and Environment sectors in the county. Community education helps people who want to return to education or learning, but may not have the confidence or opportunities to do this in a formal setting like university or further education. It is rooted in values of equality, justice and empowerment. It creates a voice for those who are furthest from the education system. It is based on what people need and is driven by communities.

Community education often helps people who have been let down by the traditional education system in Ireland, and who need some care and guidance to get back into learning again, or take up a... 77% of community education learners are women and more than half of learners are over 55 years of age. Many people come from homes and communities where staying in school or going to college just doesn’t happen. Or people have a lot to cope with, including disabilities, caring responsibilities, or the impact of the pandemic or the cost-of-living crisis. Many people are impacted by addiction. Many are living in Direct Provision.

Many people – an increasing number – find themselves homeless. These people cannot be ignored in the Irish education system. Community education can be a place of safety for them, and offer a way to learn that is tailored to encourage them to believe in themselves and discover their own potential. The Community Education Network (CEN) was established in 2007 by AONTAS. It is a network of independent community education providers who work together to share information and resources. Membership of the Community Education Network is free for AONTAS members.

Please note CEN membership is subject to criteria. All members must be local, self-managed, independent community education organisations committed to social change. AONTAS believes in creating a more equitable lifelong learning system in Ireland where all learners, particularly in adult and community education can thrive. Simply put, every adult should be able to access quality education throughout their lives. Education is transformative and empowering for individuals, their families and communities, with wide ranging benefits for society as a whole. Education opens doors, builds confidence, increases job satisfaction and employability, creates life opportunities, improves health, and plays a vital role in personal development, as well as much more.

Given the impact of the ongoing pandemic on mental health, social isolation and (un)employment among many other areas of life, more and more people are considering returning to education to improve their overall wellbeing... AONTAS provides a free information and referral service as part of the European Agenda for Adult Learning project ‘Adult and Community Education: Supported Learner Pathways 2020-2021’. You can access the One Step Up website here: There is also a new Community Education section of the website you can now view by clicking Here

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