International Activities
Updated: Thursday, January 01, 2004 | 
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In the wider world, the EIS plays an active and prominent part in the major teacher international organisation, Education International representing over 20 million teachers from 300 teacher organisations in over 140 countries and the European Trade Union Committee for Education ETUCE - (see website http://www.ei-ie.org/). The EIS too has contributed generously in appeals for aid, for example in developing countries, setting aside 1% of its subscription for this purpose.
Development Co-Operation Fund
- $40,000 to EI Proposal Projects
(joint cost with ASTI & INTO) - £4264 Oxfam Southern Africa Crisis Appeal
- £4264 TUC Appeal for Emergency Aid for relief in the West Bank and Gaza
EI Action Appeals
- $50000 to EIS Proposal Projects
(joint costs with ASTI and INTO)
Political Contributions Fund
- $7,000 to the EI Solidarity Fund(for the children of Afghan refugees and humanitarian work)
The Educational Institute of Scotland , 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BH
T: +44 (0)131 225 6244, F: +44 (0)131 220 3151, enquiries@eis.org.uk
T: +44 (0)131 225 6244, F: +44 (0)131 220 3151, enquiries@eis.org.uk