🌍 This evening, as part of Cork Culture Night 2025, we were delighted to welcome a like-minded community into our Cork office for a conversation on culture and connection. Voices from Nigeria, India, Italy, Belgium, Malaysia, and Ireland came together around the table, reflecting the values of inclusivity and diversity that are at the heart of our work as an educational charity and intercultural learning exchange organisation. We believe that creating safe and respectful spaces for dialogue is essential to fostering mutual understanding and supporting lifelong learning — and tonight reminded us of the power of sharing those spaces with others. 💬✨ #LifeLongLearing #CultureNight Aileen Cronin Adam Peerbux
EIL Intercultural Learning
Non-profit Organizations
Cork City, County Cork 2,052 followers
Irish charity offering a variety of intercultural learning experiences, enriching lives & inspiring global citizenship.
About us
Hello and welcome :) We are an Irish non-profit organisation that provides intercultural learning opportunities to interested people from all ages and backgrounds. We run a variety of programmes which are based on the principles of experiential learning i.e. learning by doing, wherein, participants are equipped with essential tools and knowledge which helps them thrive in a different cultural setting. Our intent is to instill intercultural competency among people for a better life and a better world. We are proud to engage with about 2000 people, every year through a variety of cultural immersion activities. This includes, study abroad, volunteer abroad, language training, travel awards, group education programmes, etc. As an educational charity, our primary area of focus is successful implementation of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. All our programmes and initiatives center around goals such as inclusion, equality, environmental sustainability, global peace, etc. If our work inspires you, you are most welcome to connect with us in any capacity that suits you. You can become a host family and provide a loving home to an international student. You can become an EIL volunteer and simply participate in our events. Or, you can apply for one of our programmes and experience the EIL/AFS effect first-hand. To learn more about EIL/AFS, you can visit our website at www.eilireland.org or you can send us a DM and we will be happy to talk with you and provide you with any information that you may require. Join us, so we can build a better and a just world, together.
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http://www.eilireland.org
External link for EIL Intercultural Learning
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cork City, County Cork
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Volunteer Abroad, Study Aborad, Development Education, Faculty Led in Ireland, Visit Ireland, and Travel Awards
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Washington Street
Classic House, 11 – 13
Cork City, County Cork, IE
Employees at EIL Intercultural Learning
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Santo Leung
Business Process Improvement Lead at Stryker and Board of Directors Vice Chairperson at EIL Intercultural Learning Ireland
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Aideen O'Leary
Experienced CEO | Financial Sustainability | Transformational Leadership | Ethical Governance | Crisis Management | MBA
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Antoinette O'Sullivan
Group Leader Coordinator, Tour Director with a background in Journalism and ESL
Updates
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Step Into Culture at EIL Ireland • Culture Night 2025 • 19 September Join us for a unique Open Day at EIL Ireland, based in the historic former Ritz Cinema at 11–13 Washington Street, Cork, as part of Culture Night City of Cork on Friday, 19 September. This noteworthy evening celebrates arts, creativity, and belonging across Ireland, now in its 20th year. Event Highlights: 🎬 Historical Walkthrough of the former Ritz Cinema - uncover its cinematic legacy. ☮️ Cultural Conversation Circles - engage in thought-provoking discussions on What is culture? 🌍 Programme Info Session - learn how EIL supports intercultural learning and global citizenship. This is a great opportunity for educators, intercultural professionals, community leaders, and lifelong learners to connect, reflect, and network in a welcoming space. Interested in collaboration or learning more about our programmes? We’d love to meet you. Visit our website to learn more: www.eilireland.org #CultureNight2025 #InterculturalLearning #EILIreland #GlobalCitizenship
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This International Day of Charity - 5 September - we celebrate not just giving, but global understanding. At EIL/AFS Ireland, charity goes beyond donations. Through intercultural learning experiences, youth leadership, and global citizenship initiatives, we create a world where empathy, diversity, and connection thrive. Join us in turning compassion into action. #EILGlobal #CharityDay #InternationalDayofCharity
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☀️ Last week, the EIL/AFS Ireland team enjoyed a wonderful summer staff day out - and what a day it was! We kicked things off with a delicious bite to eat at the Marina Market before setting sail on an amazing guided tour of Cork Harbour with Cork Harbour Cruises Tours. It was the perfect chance to step away from the hustle and bustle of the office, share some laughs, and connect with one another in a more relaxed setting. Team days like this remind us how important it is to build bonds, strengthen trust, and celebrate the people who make our work possible. Despite the forecast for rain, we were blessed with sunshine all the way through, right up until we returned to land in Cork City. 🌊⛴️ Here’s to more shared moments, stronger connections, and a team that grows closer with every adventure! #TeamBuilding #StaffDayOut #EILIreland #AFSIreland #CorkHarbourTours #StrongerTogether #WorkplaceWellbeing #TeamBonding
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Bravo Jimmy et toute l’équipe pour cette incroyable deuxième étape du Tour du Monde! 🌍🚴♂️ Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir pu contribuer à cette aventure inspirante, porteuse de courage, d’inclusion et d’espoir. 🙌 Toute l’équipe d’EIL Intercultural Learning vous souhaite une magnifique étape 3 et continuera à vous encourager sur la route! 💙 🌟 Congratulations Jimmy and the whole team on completing this amazing second stage of the World Tour! Your journey is a powerful reminder of resilience, inclusion, and hope. 💪 We at EIL Intercultural Learning are honoured to support such an inspiring mission and are excited to cheer you on as you move forward to Stage 3! 🚴♂️🌍 #ToutEstPossible #Inclusion #ActiveGlobalCitizens AFS Intercultural Programs AFS Interculture Canada Federation EIL, the Worldwide Network of the Experiment in International Living
🌟 TUTTO È POSSIBILE! 🌟 La Delegazione del Québec ed Intercultura sono orgogliose di invitarti a un evento unico: la partenza della terza tappa del Tour Mondiale in handbike di Jimmy Pelletier! 📅 Sabato, 30 agosto 2025 🕘 Ore 9:00 📍 Passeggiata del Gelsomino, Roma Jimmy, atleta paralimpico del Québec, dà il via alla terza tappa (Roma-Lisbona) del suo straordinario viaggio di 40.000 km attraverso 27 Paesi, trasformando ogni chilometro in un messaggio di inclusione e resilienza. Con noi ci saranno gli amici di Intercultura e dell’Ambasciata del Canada, con il patrocinio del Municipio Roma Aurelio. 🚴♂️ Vuoi pedalare con lui? Se vieni in bicicletta, Jimmy sarà felicissimo di essere accompagnato per qualche chilometro dai ciclisti romani! Un’occasione per vivere insieme l’energia della sfida e dimostrare che tutto è possibile. Non mancare, vieni a sostenere Jimmy e a celebrare sport, coraggio e inclusione! ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ 🌟 TOUT EST POSSIBLE ! 🌟 La Délégation du Québec et Intercultura sont fières de vous inviter à un événement unique : le départ de la troisième étape du Tour Mondial en handbike de Jimmy Pelletier ! 📅 Samedi 30 août 2025 🕘 9h00 📍 Passeggiata del Gelsomino, Rome Jimmy, athlète paralympique du Québec, lance la troisième étape (Rome-Lisbonne) de son incroyable voyage de 40 000 km à travers 27 pays, transformant chaque kilomètre en un message d’inclusion et de résilience. Avec nous seront présents les amis d’Intercultura et de l’Ambassade du Canada, sous le patronage de la Mairie Roma Aurelio. 🚴♂️ Envie de pédaler avec lui ? Si vous venez à vélo, Jimmy sera ravi d’être accompagné pendant quelques kilomètres par les cyclistes romains ! Une occasion de partager l’énergie du défi et de montrer que tout est possible. Ne manquez pas cet événement : venez soutenir Jimmy et célébrer le sport, le courage et l’inclusion ! Québec Government Office in London Embassy of Canada to Italy, in Rome / Ambassade du Canada en Italie à Rome Andrea Franzoi Anna Gomarasca Luigi Leonardo Acquafondata Vanessa Antoniali Anna Fornaciari Laurence Fouquette-L'Anglais Bureau du Québec à Barcelone (BQB) Tour du Monde Jimmy Pelletier World Tour Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec Raphaël Harfaux Martin Dionne Jimmy Pelletier Adaptavie Mario Légaré Intercultura-AFS Portugal
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Join us on LinkedIn to stay connected professionally with our intercultural learning community. Follow EIL Intercultural Learning for updates on scholarships, study abroad programmes, leadership opportunities, and alumni stories. Engage by following, liking, commenting, sharing, and helping us expand our network of global changemakers.
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✨ Welcoming the world to Ireland ✨ Today we hosted an inspiring Orientation Day for our newest study abroad students as they prepare to join their host families across Ireland. 🇮🇪 The day was filled with energy, learning, and connection, helping students adjust, build confidence, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. From cultural insights to practical tips, we’re proud to support them as they take this big step into life abroad. 🌍 A huge thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and host families who make these experiences possible. Together, we’re creating memories and opportunities that last a lifetime. 💚 #StudyAbroad #GlobalEducation #OrientationDay #Ireland
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Today is an exciting milestone! Our dedicated staff and volunteers are on their way from across Ireland, from Cork and Galway to Roscommon and Westmeath, to greet over 100 study abroad students from various parts of the world arriving at Dublin Airport. ✈️🇮🇪 Some of our team started before dawn to welcome the very first students, and we couldn’t be more delighted to help them begin their new adventure in Ireland. 🌍📚 Here’s to the next few months of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences! 💚 #StudyAbroad #GlobalEducation #WelcomeToIreland #InterculturalLearning #EILIreland AFS Intercultural Programs Federation EIL, the Worldwide Network of the Experiment in International Living
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💚 Volunteers are the heartbeat of EIL/AFS Ireland! 💚 From mentoring students to supporting events, THEY make intercultural learning possible. 🌍✨ Thank you to all who give their time, energy, and kindness to help others grow. 🙏 Want to find out more about our amazing community? ➡️ eilireland.org/volunteer #VolunteerWithEIL #InterculturalLearning #AFSIreland
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🌍 On this International Youth Day, we’re celebrating the passionate, driven, and forward-thinking young people who are taking action, not someday, but today. This year’s theme ~ “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” ~ highlights how youth-led initiatives are shaping communities and accelerating global progress. At EIL Ireland, we empower youth through cultural exchange, global education, and leadership programs. We see first-hand how experiences abroad and at home create young people who lead with empathy, vision, and purpose. Let’s amplify their voices. Let’s support their work. Because when youth lead, change follows. #InternationalYouthDay #Youth4SDGs #Leadership #GlobalCitizenship #EILIreland #Sustainability #YoungLeaders #CommunityImpact