What is Network Kildare
Network Kildare was set up in 1995 to respond to the needs of locally based voluntary community education groups in County Kildare. It is managed by a voluntary committee who source grants from various government departments and other agencies to fund its activities.
Vision Statement
Network Kildare is an umbrella under which all adult and community education groups in the Co. Kildare can grow and develop in their quest for lifelong learning.
Mission Statement
To unify and encourage solidarity among the adult and community education groups in Kildare.
Aims and Objectives
Aim 1 To provide support to our members
Objective A To provide advice and information to members
Objective B Research the needs of the member groups on an ongoing basis
Objective C Represent our members on key local and national organisations
Aim 2 To raise the profile of Community Education
Objective A Working with key organisations, both statutory and voluntary
Objective B Developing a relationship with the local media
Aim 3 To provide educational and training opportunities
Objective A Plan and implement a range of opportunities in response to the need of
members
Objective B Provide on going training for the management committee
Objective C Source funding and accreditation where necessary
Activities
Mail outs
Newsletters
Participation on relevant committees e.g. Adult Education Board, National Collective of Community Women’s Networks (NCCWN)
Building up relationships with key organisations
Attending conferences and other opportunities for networking
Linking with the work of Kildare VEC’s Community Education Service
International Women's Day celebration.
Introductory and accredited educational opportunities for membership
Once off Workshops
What Network Kildare can do for you?
The Network can link you with the Community Education group nearest you.
What Network Kildare can do for your group?
The network can help your group source tutors, courses, funding, etc. All listed members receive invitations to all events and copies of our newsletter. Any group involved in community education can join the Network by contacting us. There is no cost involved.
