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.
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.
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 an umbrella organisation of AFS organisations in Europe and the Mediterranean. As of 2022, EFIL comprises 26 member organisations in Europe and beyond.
Latest news
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EFIL is hiring: Fundraising and Project Officer
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EFIL is hiring: Erasmus+ School Programme Officer
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The outputs on “Recognition of outcomes of learning periods abroad” are out!
The final outputs on individual pupil mobility and its recognition across Europe developed by the “Expert Network on Recognition of…
EYF annual theme
In 2023, EFIL’s annual theme under EYF “Revitalising Democracy– exchange organisations cultivating ICL and active citizenship“; we aim at to support 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.
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.
We work with the support of
