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AIESEC International Overview

GLOBAL

AIESEC has a global scope and is represented in all continents of the world. One of the most valuable and unique aspects that our organisation has is its global network. AIESEC should make the best use of this global network to enhance the understanding between cultures by running activities that foster participation and co-operation among different countries in the network. Without any doubt our exchange programs create the best conditions for this. Non-political - AIESEC does not have a pre-defined or officially accepted political tendency or subscription.

INDEPENDENT

AIESEC is not a subsidiary or dependent entity of any other bodies in its work, sustainability or decisions.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT

AIESEC is not an organization that exists to generate profit for shareholders. The bottom-line for AIESEC is not money but people that are developing themselves as leaders. It is important of course to have enough resources and be sustainable to ensure that we are having the desired impact in society and are able to invest in further improvements for the organization. However, we are guided by the ways to generate more impact and have maximum financial sustainabiity rather than to simply generate more money.

RUN BY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Students of higher education students and recent graduates manage and run all the activities of the organization. The members of AIESEC are current (includes the ones who have given a break to their studies to dedicate themselves to AIESEC work) or recently graduated students of institutions of higher education.

Globally our membership comes from student volunteers that join AIESEC to be part of the organization and take part in the AIESEC Experience. They are also our stakeholders and the future leaders of AIESEC. That is why we need to work very hard to provide them with enough and high quality leadership opportunities, international internships and ensure that there is a global learning environment in place that offers them a powerful life-changing experience.

We must also understand that in today’s world, there are more and more organizations like AIESEC that are also attracting student volunteers. Therefore more than ever before, we need to strive to attract and retain highly talented members better than other organisations and ensure that being a member of AIESEC is a very powerful, enriching, exciting opportunity.

We must provide learning platforms that allow our members to develop in such a way that while they are running AIESEC’s activities, they learn and develop themselves through interacting with each other and other stakeholders. As a result of their AIESEC EXPERIENCE , our members will have a positive impact in society!

MEMBERS ARE INTERESTED IN WORLD ISSUES, LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT

Today AIESEC has expanded its reach to a wide range of student backgrounds. Our membership base has expanded to university students that are interested in more than just economics.

History: AIESEC in the Philippines

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