Global Citizen Booklet - AIESEC South Africa

Global

Citizen

aiesec.org.za

Go Abroad Make an Impact

who are we?

Our vision

Founded in 1948, AIESEC is the largest student organization in the world, with about 70 000 members spread out in 126 countries. our goal is to develop youth potential in a global environment.

We believe the fundamental solution to world issues is leadership. That’s why we strive to develop leaders following our leadership development model.

the leaders we develop We strive to develop leaders who Display the following characteristics:

Empower Others

Solution Oriented

- Communicates effectively in diverse environments

- adapts and shows resilience in the face of challenges

- develops & empower other people

- transmits positivity to move forward throughout uncertainty

- Engages with others to achieve a bigger purpose

- takes risks when it’s needed

- believes in their ability to make a difference in the world

- understands and lives personal values - focuses on strengths over weaknesses

- interested in world issues - enjoys taking responsibility for improving the world

- explores one’s passions

self-aware

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World Citizen

Why AIESEC? As the world’s largest student run organisation, we know exactly what students want. We are students too, Who better to facilitate your exchange?

The process of going on exchange is completely managed by a fellow student who has dedicated time to developing themselves through the AIESEC program.

This means while you’re going through exchange processes such as project management or service delivery, these services are carried out by the members of the organization. In choosing AIESEC you’re not only developing yourself, but also the students facilitating this for you.

What’s more is that you could be funnelling your money, upwards of R20 000 into other exchange agencies. But AIESEC programs are far cheaper and open up to a diverse network of like minded young people.

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Cost Breakdown Our exchange fee is R2000 per person per exchange. AIESEC is run as a non-profit organisation and our main source of income is volunteer fees so without charging a fee we would not be able to exist. Volunteer fee levels are set to match costs. We charge a fee to volunteers for all our placements in order to the costs of running our organisation.

We keep the fees as low as we can but we have to ensure that we can provide the level of support that we promise. The exchange fee goes towards: • Maintaining our AIESEC Opportunities Portal • Stipend for our National Team comprised of 7 internationals working full-time • Our operational costs such as governance and administration, marketing, insurance and legal, etc.

• Our Local Commitees that also have operational costs such as marketing, administration, etc.

Please note that AIESEC will NOT be paying for your visa fees or flight to the country.

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Bevani’s exchange sto ry On an impulse, I decided to spend 7 weeks in Mauritius. I had no idea what to expect, I wasn’t going because of some grand plan, with set expectations or any notion of what I wanted to achieve.

I knew that I wanted an experience. I wanted to do something valuable. I wanted to see the world.

The 7 weeks that followed my tearful goodbye with family and friends were some of the most incredible of my life. The experience was a culmination of feeling fulfilled, meeting diverse people with unique stories and going on some of the most indescribable adventures.

It was a whirlwind of learning and growing, not only about myself and my limits; but about other people and my ability to influence the world around me. My experience may have been a tiny drop in the ocean of change happening around the world, but it was something. I talked to people and changed their lives and perceptions in whatever small way I could.

The work was rewarding; especially because we needed to overcome the barriers of working with kids that did not speak English.

Finding a way to connect with the local population was a learning experience in itself, but we also got to understand the realities of the country.

Above and beyond learning about Mauritius, I was able to truly live as a global citizen. It was in the moment when I walked into the living room and every one of my 12 housemates was calling home and speaking a different language that I truly realized what a unique experience this was.

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6 to 8 weeks projects We have different types of projects which you can choose from, depending on your interests. Our projects last from 6 to 8 weeks.

contact us www.aiesec.org.za

education

AIESEC South Africa office

- Teach kids on different subjects (English, Math, Music, etc.)

- Create curriculum for your class or follow the curriculum given by the local school or NGO

+27 11 072 8173 facebook.com/AIESECSA twitter.com/AIESECSAfrica southafrica@aiesec.net

Health

- Assist the NGO with health initiatives in the community - Teach the community about hygiene and diseases - Raise awareness about the consequences of diseases and lack of hygiene

Culture

- Teach kids about South African culture in schools - Organize Global Village events to display South African culture

Thabiso Ncube AIESEC South Africa President thabiso.ncube@aiesec.net

Cherry Cheung

Environment

- Raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues - Organize “Clean-up the city� events - Assist NGO on nature and animal preserves

Social Entrepreneurship

- Finance tasks such as budgeting and bookeeping to assist a small local business - Create marketing plans to assist NGOs promote their products and services - Create fundraising and business development plans to help NGOs secure grants and funds

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Bevani Vurdiah

AIESEC South Africa Vice-President Outgoing Exchange xinwen.zhang1992@aiesec.net

AIESEC South Africa Outgoing Exchange Manager +27 61 239 2233 bevani.vurdiah@aiesec.net

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