Edel Ní Bhraonáin

(she/her)

Ireland

Edel Ní Bhraonáin is a facilitator, programme manager and community organiser with over 15 years of experience creating inclusive, participatory spaces. She works at the intersection of language, sustainability, youth work and community development. Growing up in a rural, indigenous community with a minority language has deeply shaped her work, which is guided by the interconnected pillars of heritage, people and nature.

Edel believes that strong communities and genuine human connections are essential to building a just and fair future, and this principle underpins all of her facilitation and programme work. She has a strong commitment to human rights and language rights, particularly for those whose voices are least heard.

Experience

Languages: English, Gaeilge

Event Types: Citizen Assembly, Conference, Festival, Offline, Online, Panel, Retreat, Summit, Team Offsite, Training, Workshop

Audiences: Children (0–12 y/o), External Stakeholder, Indigenous Communities, Internal Stakeholders, Marginalised or vulnerable groups, Older adults (65+), Public Sector, Teens (13–19 y/o), Third or Fourth Sector, Young adults (20–35 y/o)

Certificates: CXC Online Facilitation Training CXC In-Person Facilitation Training

Thematic Areas

Facilitation & Training

Testimonials

I like doing this programme because it is lively and enjoyable. The students have responsibility for the programme, which is a very positive thing.

— Participant, Urban Setting 2019

Through her work, Edel inspires school communities to reflect, refocus and re-energise their practice. Her facilitation strengthens confidence, boosts morale, and sparks real interest and engagement among young people.

— Participant, Rural Setting 2018