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Ireland's ALF Network brings together 64 member organisations from across the island, spanning a wide geographical range. Members fall broadly into five categories: arts organisations, educational establishments, youth organisations, interfaith organisations, and organisations dedicated to peace and reconciliation.
The Vision
The network reflects a collective response to shared areas of expertise and passion, encompassing sport, interfaith dialogue, countering hate speech, education, youth work, and arts and culture — all united by a commitment to intercultural dialogue.
Achievements of the Irish Network
Many of the network members have worked collaboratively over the duration of the network and have participated in cross border initiatives including activity "Art as an Instrument and Expression of Social Change” in Taroudant, Morocco (2014); “Non-formal and Intercultural Education in the Mediterranean” in Tarragona, Spain (2015).
Future plans and aspirations
Looking ahead, the Irish ALF Network aims to build on its growing membership by developing a dynamic programme of activities that reflects both the foundation's Euro-Mediterranean vision and the specific needs of Irish society. This includes deepening engagement in formal and informal education settings, expanding youth-led initiatives, and fostering dialogue around some of the most pressing social challenges of our time including migration and integration, gender equality, racism, and hate speech. Through sport, arts, and intercultural exchange, the network seeks to create meaningful spaces where diverse communities can connect, challenge prejudice, and build mutual understanding. Strengthening cross-border collaboration with ALF networks across Europe and the Mediterranean region remains a central ambition, as we believe that lasting cultural dialogue is built not through single events, but through sustained, people-to-people relationships over time.
Distinctive features of the network
Across our membership there is consistent and overwhelming support for the Irish ALF Network to collaborate both within Ireland and with ALF networks beyond our borders. This spirit of partnership, working collectively at home and internationally, is what defines us.
Head of Network Organisation
The first Head of the Irish Network, Dublin City University, Centre for International Relations, was appointed by the Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs. The network was established from 2005 onwards. In 2010 the members elected their own Head and have done so since then. Triskel Arts Centre was elected in 2010 and their mandate was endorsed at every subsequent election when they ran unopposed. It was agreed in 2019 that the Network would be coordinated by two co-Heads: Triskel Arts Centre and Chester Beatty. At a meeting of the network in March 2022,Chester Beatty Dublin, with Head of Education Jenny Siung as coordinator, was elected unopposed as head of the network. Counterpoint System based in Cork, was chosen as co-head, with Nadia Moussed as coordinator.