News & Events

Ecuadorian prize for student Gary

On June 24, 2009 The Wicklow People covered Gary Finnerty's story in the article Ecuadorian prize for student Gary. Gary is one of the winners of EIL Travel Awards 2009 and he is now in Ecuador. He will spend five weeks in Ecuador this summer.

"I'm really looking forward to this incredible trip. It will be challenging given it's a totally different culture to here in Ireland but I'm still looking forward to it and the experiences it will bring..."

Blog from Vermont

June 26: We've arrived safe and sound. We were treated to the best pizza in Brattleboro last night as we were weary and hungry. All the staff here are so friendly and warm, after our feast last night we enjoyed a strolling tour through campus and retired to the Cafe to compete in an exciting and fun game of Taboo!
The views here in the green mountains of Vermont are stunning, even though its raining now it can still take your breath away. At 3 today the rest of the participants of the programme will be arriving so we'll be very busy today.
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EIL staff team: Caterina Totaro

Caterina Totaro, Development Education Co-ordinator at EIL Ireland, presents herself and her duties at the Cork based not-for-profit organisation.

"The voice of the returned volunteers is more powerful than anything else in promoting interest and familiarity with development issues here in Ireland..."

Gary's blog: Supernatural superserious

It's E-day plus 5 this evening and I'm trying to do this blog quickly as I'm in an internet cafe in Quito and will have to go catch our lift home soon. Monday night I joined up with the 28 strong group of Americans and have been staying with them in a hostel since. They're a great group, split into 2 groups of 14, full of friendly and sincere people, but they wouldn't be American without being loud sometimes! Since they're arrival my time is on a schedule and very group orientated with lots of team activities.

Global Awareness Programme: Lynda Piper-Roche Volunteer in South Africa

Lynda Piper-Roche is one of the winners of EIL Travel Awards 2009 and will spend two months in South Africa as part of the Global Awareness Programme. We asked her some questions about her expectations, motivation and ger feelings before she leaves this month. This is what Lynda told us during the interview.

"I have wanted to go to Africa for a long time now and EIL has helped me to do this. I am really excited, I cannot wait to go over..."

 

Global Awareness Programme: Ciara Cunningham Volunteer in South Africa

Ciara Cunningham is one of the winners of EIL Travel Awards 2009 and will spend two months in South Africa as part of the Global Awareness Programme. We asked her some questions about her expectations, motivation and her feelings before she leaves this month. This is what Ciara told us during the interview.

"Personally, I am expecting a challenging and mind broadening experience and potentially life altering as some previous volunteers have described it..."

Noel's Blog

Hi everyone back in Ireland. Nigeria is crazy. I arrived last Wednesday with Karen another volunteer from EIL, we landed in Lagos and minute you walk out the door you know you in another world. We walked to the car park were we changed money on the Black market it was scary stuff we the drove through Lagos and I have never seen so many people. I heard there are 17 million people in Lagos I think I seen them all. We then stayed in a 5* hotel thank you EIL, It was lovely.

Wilson’s student wins travel award to Vermont

On June 30, 2009 The Westmeath Examiner covered the story of Emily McCormack in the article Wilson's student wins travel award to Vermont. Emily is one of the winners of EIL Travel Awards 2009 and will spend two weeks in Vermont discussing issues which impact on young people.

“We will be listening to various Vermont politicians and policy makers, and in the evenings we will be taking part in cultural activities..."

Caroline's Report on the Health Summer Camp 2009

Bonn City Council and the University of Bonn, together with our German partner organisation Experiment eV, provided 8 fully-funded places for Irish nursing students, or students of other health care disciplines at the seminar on the theme ‘Intercultural Aspects of Healthcare’. The seminar took place in Bonn from 14th - 20th June 2009.

Among the eight participants was Caroline Hickey. This is her report on the Health Summer Camp...

Support Ciara’s African work at local coffee morning

On June 26, 2009 The Roscommon People covers Ciara Cunningham's story in the article Support Ciara’s African work at local coffee morning. Ciara is one of the winners of EIL Travel Awards 2009 and will travel to South Africa as part of EIL’s Global Awareness Programme.

In July, Ciara will travel to Athlone, a community to the east of Cape Town, for nine weeks to work with children living with HIV and AIDS...

EIL around the world

EIL Intercultural Learning's Travel, Volunteer and Learning Experiences around the world in 2008. Over 2,000 participants travelled to/from each of these countries in 2008 on a range of study, volunteer and cultural exchange programmes.

EIL Intercultural Learning's Travel, Volunteer and Learning Experiences around the world in 2008. Over 2,000 participants travelled to/from each of these countries in 2008 on a range of study, volunteer and cultural exchange programmes.

Global Awarenes Programme

The Global Awareness Programme combines volunteer work in South Africa and Nigeria with raising awareness about the global challenge of HIV and Aids back here in Ireland. Bursaries available to help with the costs.

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EIL Travel Awards 2009

EIL Travel Awards 2009 will support 34 people to travel to a variety of countries including Japan, Hong Kong, Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, USA, South Africa and Nigeria. Some awards have no upper age limit. There are special awards for DEIS Schools and University Access Programmes. Apply now - getting an award may be easier than you think.

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