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“I believe the English-Speaking
Union is making a very important contribution to
global peace and understanding by helping across
the world to communicate in a common language.
Quick and easy communication is vital in the resolution
of conflict, and it also plays a prominent part
in economic and social development.” |
President,
HRH The Prince Phillip
Duke of Edinburgh KG KT. |
The English-Speaking Union is an independent, non-political,
educational charity with members throughout the UK,
the USA and the rest of the world. Its purpose is to
promote international understanding and human achievement
through the widening use of the English language throughout
the world.
Central to the purpose of the English-Speaking Union
today is the recognition that the English language offers
people of different races and cultures a means of shared
communication. English is spoken by over one billion
people worldwide and has become the international language
of business, travel and technology. The ESU supports
a range of activities that enhance the effective use
of the English language.
Lord Watson, ESU Chairman
Mrs Valerie Mitchell OBE, Director-General |
Many scholarships and exchanges are sponsored by the
ESU, providing the opportunity for study both in the
UK and overseas.
The ESU is a membership organisation with branches
throughout the UK and groups active in over forty countries
worldwide. The ESU is based at Dartmouth House which
acts as the international headquarters.
WHAT THE ESU STANDS FOR
- Promote English in international
public speaking and debate for the support of worldwide
communication and dialogue
- Encourage the enjoyment and constructive
use of English through educational programmes
- Provide a forum for international
friendship through our support of the worldwide network
of ESUs and the provision of secretariat facilities
for the International Council at our headquarters
at Dartmouth House, London
- Initiate and administer international
youth exchange and work experience schemes
- Focus on key current affairs issues
through regular international conferences, seminars
and meetings
- Provide and create cultural activities
- Facilitate and assist the establishment and recognition
of ESUs worldwide
- Ensure the coordination and coherence
of our activities through the skill and dedication
of our staff and voluntary helpers
- Rely upon the enthusiasm and support
of all our members
- Work in close and innovative partnership
with our corporate members and sponsors
| The English-Speaking
Union Argentina Executive Committe |
Honorary Chairman
. Ambassador Shan Morgan |
Honorary Founding Member
. Mabel Mazzini MBE |
Honorary Member
. British Council Huw Jones |
Deputy Chairman
. Michael Rattagan |
Chairman
. Malcolm J. Rodman |
Honorary Member
. David Ian Martin OBE
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Honorary Treasurer
. Pedro Diaz |
Honorary Secretary
. Teresa Canas de Davis |
Board of Governors
. Margarita Broqua
. Susana Cravino
. Litty Mora
. Cecilia Perdomo de Rodman
. Lucia Suarez
. Eric Campbell OBE
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. David Parsons
. Pedro Diaz
. Roberto Aras
. Robert Holmes Brown
. Jeremy Simpson
. Ian Tate
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