Residential Network weekends

Twice a year (in April and November) EIL Network members and staff meet for practical and informative workshops, debates and activities on global issues and lots of fun at the network weekends. The next Network weekend will take place in Cork in November. To sign up for next wekeend (21st  &22nd of April)  contact Caterina at caterina@eilireland.org.

At the Network weekend you can expect to:

  • Become more informed on global issues: Take part in intractive workshops and learn skills.
  • Get creative: Learn creative ways to campaign using art and dram.
  • Challenge and take action: Speak with people and make your voice heard in an awareness raising street action.
  • Meet others: Make links and share ideas with other EIL members.
  • Relax and have fun: When the workshop sessions wind down on Saturday night it is time for some music, theatre, dance or movies and make friends at the Network weekend night event.

What the members think abvout the Network weekends:

" Engaging, inspiring, great way to get to know EIL"

"Good to see previous volunteers and hear how they have used their EIL experience since returning"

"Brilliant chance to deal with topical issues"

"Great fun, great people"

"Great chance for all members to get to know one another and feel like they have  a useful part to play in EIL"