AONTAS

BACKGROUND: 

AONTAS is the National Adult Learning Organisation. We are a non-governmental membership  organisation established in 1969. The name AONTAS is an acronym in the Irish language, Aos Oideachais Náisiúnta Trí Aontú Saorálach, meaning 'national adult education through voluntary unification'. AONTAS is the Irish word for unity or union. It was the founders' intention that the organisation be identified by its inclusiveness.

AONTAS is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. We are core funded by SOLAS (Ireland's Further Education and Training Authority) and receive project funding from other sources including the European Commission through ERASMUS+ programmes.

AONTAS has a growing membership of 400 organisations and individuals committed to lifelong learning. Our membership includes adult learners, tutors, statutory, nongovernmental, community and voluntary organisations from across the island of Ireland. AONTAS has built a strong reputation over 50 years. We are experts in community education, giving learners a voice, and advocating for educational equality for adults in Ireland. Through this expertise we have developed networks at regional, national, European and International level, to share knowledge and address the issues of our members.

For more information please visit www.aontas.com and www.OneStepUp.ie

or contact Dr Sam O'Brien-Olinger, Information and Policy Officer, sobrienolinger@aontas.com