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About us


		We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting relationships around the world.

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Our projects

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What's happening

Challenge Europe

British Council has made a commitment to focus its Challenge Europe projects in Finland in 2010/11 to improving the state of the Baltic Sea. Read more about the project in Finland.

Active Citizens

Active Citizens is British Council’s global programme in the field of intercultural dialogue, community cohesion and diversity. Read more about the project.

Creative Cities

Creative Cities creates a network of urban influencers who can contribute to the economic, social and cultural prosperity of Europe. Read more about the project.

Long Horizons		Cloud Culture
Greening the Arts - a collection of personal reflections about art, artists and climate change. Download a copy of the brochure.		Cloud Culture: the future of global cultural relations. Download Counterpoint's panel debate and discussion as a book, film or podcast.

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