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On their return to Ireland we ask our volunteers to be the voice of the people they worked with and to highlight their experiences of poverty and inequality. Then together we campaign to make a difference by promoting global justice and greater equality and respect among the peoples of the world.

November Network Weekend
The EIL Network Weekend took place in Cork on the weekend of November 15th and 16th. EIL members gathered to share stories, participate in workshops, have fun and celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. See the photos here!

Every Human has rights
2008 is the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. EIL will be marking this with a workshop and public action on Human Rights at the Network Weekend on the 15th November. Find out more about the Declaration and how to play your part in supporting it by clicking this box.

Clare Herbert reports on Writing Workshop
Clare Herbert recently attended a writing workshop organised by HDN and has shared with us a report on the event.... Read more

Volunteer Pre-departure Workshop
The most recent volunteer pre-departure workshop took place in the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre on O’ Connell St, Dublin on 19 July 2008. The workshop was attended by 12 volunteers who are leaving for Africa, Latin America and Asia in the next few weeks... Read more

Take 5 to learn more about racism, poverty and HIV & AIDS

On the web...

What the World eats
See a photo essay by Pete Menzel demonstrating how globalization, migration and changes in wealth are affecting the diets of families around the world.

The Miniature Earth
A short YouTube video offering a perspective on the global community, the issues that unite and divide us. Imagine the world population reduced to a village of 100 people, it would look something like this...

Global Awareness Programme
The Global Awareness Programme is a training, volunteering and awareness raising project focusing
on HIV & AIDS. For more info click here

Read Amy Mc Govern's blog
"I now know what it feels like to love your work so much that you miss it on the weekends and look forward to Monday mornings." Read more

Blog entry from Claire and Michelle in Nigeria...
"I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..." Read more

Global Awareness Programme volunteers arrive in Nigeria and South Africa! Read the story

Cork Volunteer to Assist Nigerian Healthcare NGO

Limerick Volunteer heading to South Africa to help
HIV & AIDS organisation

Teaching English in China, Chris Brown's journal
"It has been a wonderful place to teach, especially since this was my first time teaching. It has gone much better and more quickly than I had ever expected. The experience has been unforgettable...." Read more

Thoughts on volunteering in Guatemala, a volunteer passes on his experience
" Through talking to local people it become apparent to me just how important education is in Guatemala's future. English for example, with many of the schools being small and remote the teachers there that are supposed to be teaching English have virtually none themselves. English is necessary for many of the 'good' jobs or if the students are to progress onto higher level education...." Read more

Ireland-Hong Kong Youth Exchange 08 - my experiment in international living
"I could go on and on about my experiences and all the stories from Hong Kong because I honestly had the time of my life. I've met so many amazing people and friendships were formed that will never be broken. I think about our adventure every day...." Read more

Teaching in Mexico, an Irish volunteer's experience
"It was such a rewarding experience and I would defiantly recommend people thinking about volunteering to do it here...." Read more

Teaching in Cape Town, Kathleen Lucey's journal part 10
"Kathleen Lucey is a teacher from Co Cork who has been in South Africa since mid August at a primary school in Cape Town. She's written with her latest account of her experiences there..." Read more

Bringing a language to life, enhancing English teaching in Argentina
" What I am trying to do is to show the teachers ways to make the language come to life in the class and to have the children speaking the language because they are enjoying the activities and not just filling pages in a workbook. So far it has all been very well received..." Read more

Feedback from Guatemala, the lasting impact a volunteer has made
"I hope you doing well. I want to thank you for your contribution in our organisation - Utz Samaj. Your work with us was really helpful to our training school..." Read more

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