ABOUT AIESEC ABOUT AIESEC

We believe that young people hold the key to a better future and they must learn to adapt quickly to solve problems. By living cross-cultural experiences, they will develop understanding of other cultures and other people's perspectives better This is why AIESEC strives to achieve peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential.

AIESEC was founded in 1948 by students from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden Our fundamentals were shaped by the social, economic and political climate of the time after the second world war. Since then, the world has been changing faster than ever before.

In today’s context, ‘peace’ does not exclusively mean avoiding war. Peace can symbolize a world that does not have conficts that arise from cultural, religious or other aspects of differences in humanity Next to that, peace can symbolize being in harmony with yourself

AIESEC strives to build a world where people can work towards their own understanding of peace, while respecting and understanding the views of others.

Through “Fulfillment of Humankind’s Potential, AIESEC strives for a world where people can be the best version of themselves.

We place our confidence in youth because they are the future and have the passion, dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit that are needed to shape the future They have the responsibility to improve tomorrow by choosing who they will be today.

AIESEC is a platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. After going through an AIESEC experience, young people are better prepared to make a positive impact in any sphere they choose.

AIESEC’s unique leadership development model seeks to prepare youth to take a stand on what they care about and become capable to make a difference through their everyday actions. That is why our answer is to develop the characteristics below according to the largest world issues and trends. These characterics are fundamentals, which enable the life-long leadership journey of young people.

AIESEC provides an opportunity for young people to work or volunteer abroad in nonfamiliar environments. This allows them to step outside their comfort zone and expand their world view, while contributing to the community where they are working. Living such experiences enables people to build a better understanding on how to communicate and capitalize on diversity in our increasingly connected world

Secondly, AIESEC wants to develop leadership and cross-cultural understanding in their members. AIESEC members work in teams to create and manage these cross-cultural exchange experiences. This provides an opportunity for our members to live powerful team experiences and develop their own leadership potential.

AIESEC has a set of shared behaviours- the AIESEC values- that shape our organizational culture. These values bring our mission and vision to life by guiding our everyday actions and decisions.

Demonstrating Integrity

We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfill our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way aligned with what we envision

Acting Sustainably

We act in a sustainable way for our organization and our society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations

Enjoying Participation

We create a dynamic and welcoming environment through the active and enthusiastic participation of individuals We enjoy being involved in AIESEC

Activating Leadership

We lead by example and inspire leadership through actions and results. We take responsibility for developing the leadership potential of others

Living Diversity

We actively learn from different ways of life and opinions represented in our multi cultural environment We act inclusively, respecting and actively encouraging the contribution of every individual.

Striving for Excellence

We continuously improve through creativity and innovation We strive to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do..