As a member-based organisation working in the field of intercultural learning, EFIL envisions communication with the Member Organisations and volunteers in countries throughout Europe as a vital means of strengthening the network.
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Communicate EFIL related issues internally and through external communication channels to stakeholders, in order to inform, engage and inspire internal and external audiences about EFIL’s work and mission. Share and spread knowledge and expertise about Intercultural Learning and mobility in the network.
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Click hereBiennial Report 2017/2018
Our Biennial Report is published in odd years and covers the previous two years. It lists and describes all the EFIL events during this time, as well as mayor changes in the Network and in EFILs structure or directions.
Publication we have contributed to

Study on the Social Value of Youth Organisations
Published by the European Youth Forum (2016)

Inspiring! Youth Organisations Contributions to Citizenship Education
Published by the European Youth Forum (2016)

Recognition of school study periods abroad in Europe - an overview and policy recommendations
Edited by Elisa Briga
Explore our history
For EFIL’s 40th anniversary, a booklet has been published, walking you through 40 years of history, from the early beginnings and informal meetings in the 1960s, over the 1970s when AFS Europa became EFIL and intercultural learning was put on the table, the widening focus and expanded tasks of the Federation in the 1980s, a decade of challenges in the 1990s, to today’s EFIL with a strong membership and stable secretariat and board, enjoying increased visibility and credibility.
Educational Publications

Mobility Report
A study on mobility of secondary school pupils and recognition of study periods spent abroad. Edited by Roberto Ruffino & Elisabeth Hardt

Promoting Citizenship in Europe
Written and compiled by Luis Arnaut, Arjen Bos and Alessio Surian.
Project supported by the European Commission.

Blue Book
This publication is meant to provide you with insights on what is possible for AFS within the foundation world and to help you to identify foundation(s) that can potentially support your activities.

Purple Book
The new issue of our “Purple Book” will be a guide through the labyrinth of European funding opportunities. Whenever you wish to train your volunteers or organise an international chapters exchange, or when you intend to plan a study visit or send your staff member to another organisation for the exchange of experience, you should explore these pages!

Promoting and Developing Volunteering
Handbook ”Promoting and Developing Volunteering” produced by EFIL with the help of the Council of Europe. Compiled by Sara Borgiattino.