Federation EIL-Worldwide Network of the Experiment in International Living

Federation EIL - the worldwide network of the Experiment in International Living - is a nonprofit membership association which facilitates and promotes the work of its autonomous member organizations in 23 countries. Federation EIL members promote intercultural learning experiences through homestays, group travel, study abroad, language training, work exchange and other cultural immersion programs.

EIL Independent Homestay Programs – Responsible Travel since 1932

If you are looking for a program that

generates benefits for local people and their communities
provides meaningful connections with people and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues,
is culturally sensitive and builds local pride and confidence,
has a positive economic, environmental and social impact on a community,

then an EIL Independent Homestay may be just right for you.

Volunteers for International Partnership

is a program of the participating members of Federation EIL, that combines international community service projects with language training and homestay opportunities in 19 countries.To learn more about volunteering abroad, visit the website at www.partnershipvolunteers.org.

Federation EIL has completed its first international research effort, "Exploring and Assessing Intercultural Competence", a project designed to evaluate the impact of intercultural experiences provided through service projects. Go to Publications and Resources to read the Executive Summary, the Final Report, and to find other travel and educational resources.

UN Peace Messenger Organization: In 1989 The Experiment in International Living was designated as a Peace Messenger Organization by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Javier Perez de Cuellar

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Federation EIL is a member of WYSETC: The World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation