EIL / AFS Ireland

15 March ~ International Day to Combat #Islamophobia A day to stand against prejudice, discrimination and hate, and promote respect for human rights and dignity for all. At #EILIreland we champion inclusive, welcoming societies where everyone belongs. #Inclusion #HumanRights

Happy #MothersDay from EIL Ireland! 🇮🇪 Celebrating all mothers and caregivers whose love and guidance inspire growth, learning, and connection.  #EILIreland #GlobalCitizenship #FamilyLove

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 The 2026 theme #GiveToGain reminds us that when we invest in women and girls, everyone benefits. At EIL, intercultural learning & global exchange empower young women to become confident leaders & global citizens. 🌍 #IWD2026 #GlobalCitizenship

Today marks #ZeroDiscriminationDay 2026✨a call to end stigma that denies dignity, health & opportunity. Discrimination hurts us all; inclusion strengthens us. At #EILIreland, we champion intercultural understanding & global citizenship where all people are respected & supported.

🇹🇭 Study in Thailand with AFS Thailand! 🏡 Host family stay 🏫 Thai secondary school 🌏 Cultural & orientation camps 🗣 Learn Thai 😊 Experience the Land of Smiles 📅 Apply by March 7th 📧 info@eilireland.org 📞 021-4551535 Your Thai adventure starts now! ✈️

🇩🇪 Study in Germany for 3 months, a semester or a full school year with Experiment! 👨‍👩‍👧 Host family stay 🏫 German public school 🌍 International seminars ✅ 24/7 support 📅 Apply by March 7th 📧 info@eilireland.org 📞 021-4551535 Start your German adventure today! ✈️

📢 Applications are OPEN for #NoHateSpeechWeek2026! The @coe (with support from the EU) is inviting civil society, public authorities, academia, equality bodies, tech & media actors to join this Europe-wide initiative. 🗓 Apply by 10 March 2026 👉 Apply: coe.int/en/web/inclusi…

This week our Cultural Groups team hosted all our EIL/ @roadscholarorg group leaders for two days of training ahead of a big year! 🇮🇪✨Excited to welcome new leaders & can’t wait to see how 2026 unfolds! #EILIreland #CulturalGroups #RoadScholar

⚖️Celebrating #WorldDayOfSocialJustice with EIL/AFS Ireland ⚖️ Promoting equality, human rights, and inclusion through intercultural learning and global citizenship. #EILIreland #InterculturalLearning #GlobalCitizenship

Two inspiring days with our Local Coordinators from across Ireland. Covering safeguarding, Garda vetting & student support. Inspired by past Explore winner Jennifer Burns + 2 alumni who shared how exchange changed their lives, the power of storytelling in action.

🌎Today is Global Tourism Resilience Day! Recognising tourism’s role in jobs, culture & community, and the need for resilience & sustainability in the face of change. At #EILIreland we support resilient, inclusive tourism for people & planet. #SustainableTourism

🔬Celebrating #WomenInScience and #GirlsInSTEM with EIL Ireland 🔬 Supporting curiosity, innovation, and learning across cultures for a brighter, inclusive future! #EILIreland #InterculturalLearning #GlobalCitizenship

🌐 Today is Safer Internet Day 2026! We at EIL/AFS Ireland are proud to support #SID2026. This year’s theme, “AI: Aware, Safe, and in Control,”highlights the role we all play in helping young people use AI & digital tech safely and positively. 🤖✨ #AIAware #OnlineSafety

🌟 JOB ALERT 🌟 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join EIL/AFS Ireland as Manager of the Cultural Groups Department. More info: eilireland.org/about-eil-irel… Application Deadline: Noon, Friday, 13th Feb 2026

Job Alert: Manager of the Cultural Groups. Application Deadline: Noon, Friday, 13th February 2026 How to Apply: Send CV and a cover letter to info@eilireland.org **Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application.** More info: eilireland.org/about-eil-irel…

We were thrilled to host our first local orientations since pre-COVID this weekend!✨ Huge thanks to our volunteers & Shannon from our #StudyAbroad team for visiting students in Ennis, Castlebar & Wexford. Here’s to a brilliant Irish adventure for all our students! ☘️💚

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! 🎉 A big thank you to our partners, participants, and everyone who works with us. Here’s to continued collaboration, shared success, and exciting new opportunities in the year ahead. Wishing you all an amazing 2026! ✨

Huge congratulations to Pablo Rafael Lopez Cardozo, our @AFSESP student 🇪🇸👏 A TY student at @stmacartans, Co. Monaghan, Pablo won the Europe Direct Soapbox National Final (U16) 🎤🏆 Mentored by Ms Curran, he took home an iPad + €1,000! #AFS #StudentSuccess #PublicSpeaking

Some of our 4-month EIL Germany students are heading home just in time for Christmas 🎄✈️ Wishing you all the best, we hope you had a fantastic experience in Ireland and learned lots about Irish culture ☘️ Safe travels and happy holidays!

Wishing all our volunteers, partners & supporters a very #HappyChristmas and a peaceful New Year from everyone at EIL/AFS Ireland. Our office is closed Tues 23 Dec–Mon 5 Jan. We look forward to reconnecting & achieving great things together in 2026. 💙 #InterculturalLearning