European Federation for Intercultural Learning

Contributing to peace and justice in a diverse world by promoting intercultural understanding and sensitivity among European and other countries, organisations and citizens

The European Federation for Intercultural Learning (EFIL) is the umbrella platform for AFS organisations in Europe and the Mediterranean.
We contribute to Europe’s future by providing intercultural education, European citizenship and the active participation of European citizens in the continent’s life. The European Union and the Council of Europe are EFIL’s core Partners for European fundraising, policy-setting and sharing.

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Our work

We work to expand access to inclusive and high-quality intercultural mobility through advocacy, increasing inclusivity, diversification and quality of intercultural learning opportunities and fostering active citizenship through volunteerism and intercultural learning experiences while supporting national and international organisations with similar purposes.

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Our areas of impact

Under EFIL's Strategic Plan 2022-2024, our key strategic statements are structured within three areas of impact: Advocacy, Intercultural Learning, and Active Citizenship.

Advocacy

Engaging in advocacy to contribute to expand access to inclusive and high quality intercultural mobility

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Intercultural learning

Working to increase inclusivity, diversification and quality of intercultural learning opportunities.

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Active citizenship

Fostering active citizenship through volunteerism and intercultural learning experiences.

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EFIL Member Organisations

EFIL is the umbrella organisation of AFS organisations in Europe and the Mediterranean. As of 2023, EFIL comprises 26 member organisations in Europe and beyond.

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Latest news

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    EFIL is hiring: Communication and Governance Officer

    Are you passionate about intercultural understanding as a key for a better world? Would you like to support the leading…
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    Teacher Training: Individual Pupil Mobility and recognition of its learning outcomes – focus on intercultural competence

    Go to registration form   Location: Lyon (TBC), France Dates: 28-31/10/2023 Arrivals : 28/10 am, start of the training at 2pm…
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    EFIL is hiring: Fundraising and Project Officer

    Do you like bringing together the assets and needs of diverse organisations to give life to projects with a clear…
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EYF annual theme

In 2023, EFIL’s annual theme under EYF “Revitalising Democracy– exchange organisations cultivating ICL and active citizenship” aims at supporting the growth of a cross-border community of young people committed to the promotion of intercultural learning and active citizenship among others, toward a more just and peaceful world built on democratic values.

50anniversary

Our story

It has been over 50 years since the European Federation for Intercultural Learning (EFIL) started working towards promoting intercultural understanding and sensitivity among European Organisations, citizens and beyond.

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