About EIL

EIL (Experiment in International Living) is a registered charity based in Malvern, Worcestershire and has existed in the UK since 1937. For over 70 years we have been working with people from different cultures, breaking down barriers to mutual understanding and increasing cultural awareness. Our mission is to empower and equip people, particularly young people and disadvantaged groups, as agents of pro-active change within local communities. We achieve this through experiential learning, training and cultural exchange.

   peace messenger  fed eilEIL is a member of a worldwide Federation with partners in 22 countries. Federation EIL is one of the oldest and most established hosting organisations in the world and was recognised in 1989 as a Peace Messenger organisation by the United Nations

Our diverse range of programmes are delivered in the UK, Europe and worldwide and include volunteering, individual homestays and group learning. All have one thing in common – Community. We are proud to work with all sectors of society and specialise in bringing different people together to learn from each other; whether disadvantaged young people from the UK, international volunteers or the former mayor of Preston!