Thank you to everyone who came to The Wild Garden this morning for a wonderful workshop, where ancient ecofacts and artifacts were shared, and an understanding of the stories these objects tell about life was gained. The questions and answers amongst the children revealed genius and great hope for the future!

We can't recommend Aine Brosnan's workshops enough.

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Azadî at Sneem Summer Festival: Sponsoring a Powerful Evening of Film and Dialogue

This summer, Azadî was proud to sponsor a moving and thought-provoking event during the Sneem Summer Festival, a screening of a powerful documentary by renowned filmmaker and journalist Peadar King, followed by a Q&A and a community-led discussion on alternatives to war.

Held in the heart of Sneem, the evening brought together festival-goers, local residents, and visitors to bear witness to the human cost of conflict, specifically, the ongoing Israeli occupation of Gaza. Peadar King's documentary offered a sobering, deeply human look at the tragedy of war, focusing not only on the devastating human rights violations but also on the lives lost and families torn apart on both sides of the divide.

There are no winners in war. That truth echoed throughout the screening and resonated even more during the discussion that followed. As Peadar King answered audience questions, it became clear that the film was more than a piece of journalism, it was a call to action, a demand for empathy, and an invitation to imagine alternatives to violence, occupation, and suffering.

At Azadî, we believe in the power of dialogue, art, and activism to create space for reflection and change. Supporting this event was a natural fit for our mission: to advocate for justice, peace, and the fundamental rights of all people no matter where they live.

We are grateful to Peadar King for his unwavering commitment to telling difficult stories with compassion and integrity. We’re also grateful to the Sneem Summer Festival organisers and to the community of Sneem for hosting such a meaningful event.

This evening reminded us that change begins with awareness, and awareness begins with listening. Together, let’s continue to question systems of violence, uplift voices of resistance and resilience, and seek paths to peace rooted in human dignity and freedom — Azadî.

The AZADÎ team is proud to be a member of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) for 2025, a growing international community dedicated to the promotion of Roma arts, culture, and identity.