Associate Member

Sandford Lodge, Sandford Close, Ranelagh, D06 YF65, Dublin, Ireland

Phone: +353 1 412 7900

National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)

Who we are

Founded in 1980, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA), is a registered charity, company limited by guarantee and membership-based organisation. We believe that literacy is a human
right. We are committed to making sure people with unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs in Ireland can fully take part in society and have access to quality learning opportunities that meet their needs. We collaborate with partners to influence policy and practice to support the development of literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills.

What we do

NALA’s core areas of work are:

Advocacy, research and policy
Literacy learning and support including our Learn with NALA eLearning and Tutoring service
Literacy awareness training and outreach
Professional development and support
Plain English editing and training service

Visit nala.ie to find out more about our work.

Best practices

NALA completes and publishes national policy submissions, research, adult literacy guidelines and resources to support adult literacy in Ireland.
In 2025 NALA

Published factsheets on education; age, gender and country of birth; employment; health, happiness and social outcomes; and comparisons based on the results of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Survey of Adult Skills 2023 in Ireland.
received the UNESCO International Literacy Prize for its Learn with NALA service
received the Plain Language Association International Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award for its Plain English Service and
launched a series of Level 1 to 2 workbooks

In 2026 NALA launched A guide to money: managing it and keeping it safe

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Learn with NALA Learner Awards Day 28 March 2025

EAEA brings together
120 organisations from 43 countries.

EAEA is a European NGO whose purpose is to link and represent European organisations directly involved in adult learning. Originally known as the European Bureau of Adult Education, EAEA was founded in 1953 by representatives from a number of European countries.

EAEA promotes adult learning and access to and participation in non-formal adult education for all, particularly for groups currently under-represented.

Want to know more?

EAEA membership is an opportunity to become part of a European-wide network of adult educators.

Visit our Why join page to find out about all the membership services we provide. If you want to join our network, visit the How to join page to learn about the differences between Ordinary and Associate membership and find the best fit for you.

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Galway City Partnership

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