UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

12/01/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/02/2024 12:58

From Festivals to Learning Neighbourhoods: How Cork is Empowering its Citizens Through Education

As Ireland's second-largest city, Cork embraces lifelong learning as a pathway to economic growth, social inclusion, and reducing inequalities.

Cork City has a vibrant, inclusive, quality infrastructure of education from basic to higher education and is home to enthusiastic, involved and committed learning communities. 

From an annual lifelong learning festival to learning neighbourhoods or targeted initiatives for marginalized groups, Cork exemplifies how collaboration, strategic funding, and innovation can promote equitable and inclusive education opportunities for all.

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