ESU Loire Valley

The ESU is a non-political organisation, working with people regardless of nationality and background, from all walks of life. By building skills and confidence in communication, we give individuals the opportunity to realise their full potential. Our vision is to provide people worldwide with communications skills, confidence and opportunities to engage in an exchange of ideas and opinions. We st

rive towards a universal understanding that good communication and cultural exchange are essential to individual, community and global development. During its 100 year history the ESU has provided scholarships, bursaries and exchange opportunities for English-speakers around the globe, at the same time promoting the skills of public oratory and debating to school and university students worldwide. The original ties between Great Britain, the United States of America and the Commonwealth countries have, in recent decades, been extended world-wide. We raise funds for our education programmes through our members, alumni and corporate supporters. The ESU has branches throughout the UK and in over 50 countries worldwide. Our headquarters at Dartmouth House in Mayfair has become known as a centre of excellence for open dialogue and respect for all opinions. In France there are branches in Bordeaux, in Paris and in Strasbourg as well as in the Loire Valley. Our branch shares the vision of the ESU both through the commitment of individual members and collectively by sending candidates to London every year to take part in the ESU International Public Speaking Competition.