Mission

We believe that by being together, learning together and living together we can create a more tolerant and understanding world. Our mission is to bring people together to develop lasting understanding across communities, borders and ideological divides.Everything we do is guided by three values:Forward thinkingInclusiveResponsibleForward thinking: We are dynamic, motivated and hungry to develop new opportunities for people to build a more tolerant and understanding world.Inclusive: We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide a tailored and personal service which reflects our diversity and promotes tolerance.Responsible: We provide safe and ethical opportunities for our volunteers and clients, working with trusted providers who adhere to our principles and standards.

Category

Education and Skills

Additional Information

EIL (Experiment in International Living) is a registered charity based in Malvern, Worcestershire and has existed in the UK since 1936. For over 70 years we have been working with people from different cultures, breaking down barriers to mutual understanding and increasing cultural awareness. EIL is a member of a worldwide Federation with partners in 22 countries. Federation EIL is one of the oldest and most established hosting organisations in the world and was recognised in 1989 as a Peace Messenger organisation by the United Nations Our diverse range of programmes are delivered in the UK, Europe and worldwide and include volunteering, individual homestays and group learning. All have one thing in common – Community. We are proud to work with all sectors of society and specialise in bringing different people together to learn from each other;