About the Early Learning Initiative

Welcome to the Early Learning Initiative. It is our goal to support parents and education in any way that we can. Most of our resources are now available online for you to easily access them at home. Feel free to browse through our pages to find ways you and your family can get involved. If you have any questions just contact eli@ncirl.ie

Leah's Story
Watch Leah's story to learn how much of a difference the Early Learning Initiative is making to children's lives.
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Our Programmes
Working in partnership with Government and local communities, ELI has developed a range of innovative programmes to improve the educational aspirations and outcomes of children and young people. It has grown from 400 participants (children, parents and professionals) to 14,000+ a year and moved beyond its initial Dublin Docklands catchment area to supporting other communities across the country. To find out more
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You and Your Company Can Make a Difference

There are lots of ways in which you can get involved with the Early Learning Initiative, from fundraising to volunteering to corporate support. Click through the sections below to find out more.

ESB's Energy for Generations Fund
ELI are proud partners of ESB's Energy for Generation Fund since 2015. Corporate support is important for ELI's growth, development and sustainability especially during these challenging times.
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