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My leadership journey through AIESEC has been almost 5 years and half, now being at the verge of stepping into the corporate world, I realize how powerful this experience has been and to what sort of a person it has molded me into. This will be true to every single person who consciously lives the AIESEC experience. Any AIESECer would stand out because we are a set of people who work to create ‘peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential’, a cause which is greater than any of us but who believes in it wholeheartedly throughout life. AIESECers are highly disciplined individuals who have been fostered to achieve challenging goals within a set of values and ethics while being conscious to genuinely care about others’ experiences without expecting anything in return. Any AIESECer who joins an organization would connect with the company’s vision, live its values while doing day to operations and be very conscious about how every penny earned and spent by the company serves the community as well. Through the many interactions I have had throughout my AIESEC career, there is a key difference that I perceive between most corporate personalities and AIESECers. Corporates want to do something back to society, but this is because of the guilt they carry for not contributing back. With AIESECers it is the complete opposite, wherein they believe in the change they want to create in society and work for it. Sri Lanka is a country which is aiming at a steady development in years to come and it needs people who are passionate and possess sound leadership skills. During the term 14-15 we have done 731 student
who are passionate and possess sound leadership skills. During the term 14-15 we have done 731 student
exchanges. These are direct experiences, and all the foreign students who have taken part in our projects have become ambassadors of Sri Lanka. Considering all the macro and micro experiences we have delivered, it is a massive impact within a year. AIESEC in Sri Lanka should grow and expand into other Universities in the country and provide global exposure for youth who are poised to lead the country in the coming decade. We started the term with a lot of uncertainty but due to untiring efforts of the leadership body and the membership of AIESEC in Sri Lanka, we were able to overcome many challenges. “Leading change” was one of the conscious decisions we took as an entity. There are many reputed organizations which I have seen struggle to manage change, but in AIESEC, we have been very transparent, had good communication and were inclusive when driving the change. I believe “Leading change” and being conscious about the “legacy” we wanted to leave behind were the key drivers behind the success we had. We, as an entity, were also very conscious about the sustainability of operations in years to come, thus every decision we took, it was not for the mere benefit for the term 14-15 but for the future of AIESEC. Finally, I would like to wish AIESEC in Sri Lanka all the very best for the term 15-16. Truly
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AIESEC Globally
GLOBALLY AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. Being a nonpolitical, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education, its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national / social origin. The organization spans 126 countries and territories and every aspect of AIESEC’s operations are managed by students and recent graduates. Since its inception in 1948, it has engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people who have been through AIESEC experiences. The impact of our organization can be seen through alumni who represent business, NGO and world politics, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Ahtisaari of Finland. AIESEC is currently present in 126 countries and territories with a membership over 70,000, a representation in over 2400 Universities, over 1500 partners and over 40,000 internship opportunities yearly.
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AIESEC in Sri Lanka was started in 1995 along with AIESEC’s International Congress which was held in Sri Lanka with a delegation over 700 to discuss about youth leadership development under the theme “Dare to Dream”. Later, in the year 2000, AIESEC in Sri Lanka hosted the Asia Pacific Leadership Development Conference and in 2004, the International Presidents’ Meeting with the representation of country presidents from 80 member entities of AIESEC. The first local chapter was established in University of Moratuwa. Later, AIESEC in Sri Lanka was expanded to Universities of Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo. Currently, AIESEC is present in University of Peradeniya, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) along with the above-mentioned four state Universities. AIESEC in Sri Lanka is expanding to University of Ruhuna and is in the initial stage of introducing to University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC). Over the 20 years of existence, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has created as many as over 2400 exchange opportunities for youth across the world through the above-mentioned Universities and has developed individuals who are in the forefront across diverse sectors.
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Team Team Member Programme offers youth the opportunity to work in a team. Different teams are created to run Global Community Development projects, Global Internship Programme, to organize events and conferences. Any member can apply for the opportunity and once he/she is being interviewed, he/she will be selected for the team.
Programme Team Leader Programme offers you the opportunity to lead teams which are formed to carry out projects, conferences and programmes. All the executive board level positions at University and National levels are team leader opportunities.
Programme This programme offers youth the opportunity to volunteer abroad. The programme aims at providing an opportunity for youth to step out of their comfort zone, to work on a social cause for a short duration. Different AIESEC entities in the world partner with organizations to offer GCDP volunteer opportunities and organize projects.
Programme This programme offers you the opportunity to have academic to professional transition through undergoing an internship with a company in any country which has partnered with AIESEC. These internships span from 6 - 78 weeks. AIESEC entities in different countries/territories partner with organizations to create these opportunities for students.
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AIESEC in Sri Lanka’s Board of Advisory group consist of four board members. The National Committee of AIESEC in Sri Lanka is accountable for the board of advisors. For the term 2014-15, quarterly board meetings were held, presenting the progress of the entity and future initiatives to the BoA. AIESEC in Sri Lanka is thankful for the commitment and guidance of the board members.
I am proud to be on the Board of Advisers of AIESEC Sri Lanka and be part of initiatives that give youth in Sri Lanka and overseas the opportunity to be change agents who are smart, responsible and entrepreneurial leaders - ready to be employable not just in Sri Lanka, but on a global scale. I would like to congratulate the outgoing member committee on the great strides made in all initiatives – specially the Global Internship Programme and Global Community Development Programme in terms of standardization of process and development of training modules. In addition, I would like to wish the incoming member committee all the best for a very successful year and I’m sure they will take AIESEC Sri Lanka to the next level – with greater number of international exchanges and partnerships in order to expose more youth to the AIESEC international learning environment
AIESEC is a perfect platform for young undergraduates to hone their leadership skills and to experience cross cultural exposure through global internship program. AIESEC exposure gives the individual to discover their true potential and gear them for the world of work and to make a meaningful contribution to the society This is my first tenure as a member of the BoA and it gave me an opportunity to meet the young AIESECers for the first time so closely. I was happy to witness the 'can do spirit' of the President Tharidha and his able team in achieving the end objective no matter what the obstacles that came their way especially the student exchange visa issue. There is so much positive energy and commitment with the team AIESEC, the real test is what you can do with this energyto make a lasting impact to the society. AIESEC should aspire to be a group of leaders who will rise up in the universities to be the change agents and stand out from the crowd. AIESEC should actively get involved in building a bridge between industries, institutes and universities. PAGE 5
AIESEC is an amazing organization that is run by its members for its members focusing on leadership development. My experience has been good during the year as its leadership has kept me and the other members of the board of advisors apprised regularly on their activities. Their track record has proven that they have consistently produced members who are sought after by prospective employers because of their leadership skills. We should try to produce more leaders who will take ownership and responsibility in their places of work. AIESEC should work on this to realize its full potential. "
It is with great pride that I congratulate AIESEC in Sri Lanka for what it has achieved in the past year. I am happy to see how you have overcome challenges that came your way. AIESEC has a lot to offer for the youth of Sri Lanka and the world, and I hope the organization will keep its torch burning bright for years to come.
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14-15 National Executive Board of AIESEC in Sri Lanka held the office from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2015 as the Board of Directors of AIESEC (Ltd). Executive Director: Mr. Tharidha Muhandiramge Director – Business Development: Ms. Marion Wambui Director – Communications: Mr. Udayanga Weerarathne Director – Finance: Mr. Ashan Srilal Director – Information Management: Ms. Bhagya Awanthie Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Samith Siriwardana Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Charitha Lokuge Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Panchal Abeysinghe Director – Organizational Development: Mr. Ravipriya Bandara Director – Outgoing Exchange: Mr. Thanura Manamperi Director – Talent Management: Mr. Poorna Molligoda
Local Committee President – Colombo Central: Mr. Rajitha Amarasinghe Local Committee President (Interim) – Colombo North: Mr. Sohan Wijegunawardhana Local Committee President – Colombo South: Mr. Danula Eranjith Local Committee President – Jayewardenepura: Mr. Shamlin Meedin
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Programme Outgoing
Programme The term 14-15 marked an exchange number of 59 in oGCDP, resulting in an absolute growth of 7 and a relative growth of 13.46%. Successful initiatives for the term included Global Citizen Promotional Campaign (described in Chapter 7), development of the standard operating procedure, training modules and the partnership with National Youth Services Council (to be delivered in the upcoming term). Operations were done in six external entities, namely Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC), National Institute of Social Development (NISD), National School of Business Management (NSBM), American National College (ANC), Royal Institute (RI) and Northshore College of Business & Technology. Local students engaged in community development projects in 9 countries with the main partners being Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand and Poland.
Programme Though not being a focus programme in the term, 9 realizations were done in oGIP, with an absolute growth of 8 and a relative growth of 800%. These 9 opportunities for professional internships were created in United Kingdom, Germany, India, Malaysia, Colombia and Lithuania.
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Incoming
Programme Being the highest performing programme in AIESEC in Sri Lanka for the past 3-4 years, iGCDP retained its status in 14-15 term as well, with 636 exchanges, marking in an absolute growth of 88 and a relative growth of 16.06%. It should be noted that this performance was despite the summer peak not being fully utilized due to the visa constraints AIESEC in Sri Lanka had. AIESEC in Sri Lanka was recognized internationally due to the exchange growth achieved during the latter 6 months of the term. Entity partnerships were given a higher prominence in the term, thus partnerships were established and successfully delivered with Mainland of China, Taiwan, Germany, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Russia and Ukraine. Over 400 exchanges were delivered with these entity partnerships with the potential of up scaling in the coming term. Some other key initiatives in the term include successful collaboration with National Youth Services Council, GCDP summit, BD summit, process standardization and incoming preparation seminars being conducted at local committee level. (Please refer projects for more information.)
Programme The exchange number of 27 in iGIP resulted in a decline of 30 exchanges with the growth figure being mentioned as -52.63% with respect to the past term. This was largely due to the visa constraints existent from April 2014 to June 2015. Nevertheless, the term ended in a positive note, resolving the visa issue with the collaboration of Department of Immigration & Emigration and the Ministry of Higher Education. 1 National Exchange Partnership (Exotic Global Holidays) was raised and delivered by AIESEC in Colombo South, while the partnership with Radicalz (Pvt) Ltd is aimed to be delivered with the resolving of visa issue. 1 Entity partnership was established with Mainland of China to deliver the national exchange partnership mentioned above. Process standardization with the integration of expand S&S and legal consultation on exchange-related documents were done during the term.
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Projects
‘Be Sri Lankan’ was a brand which was being used by AIESEC in Sri Lanka from the term 13-14, being the brand AIESEC in Sri Lanka is looking forward to build. A comprehensive guide was developed on how to use the ‘Be Sri Lankan’ brand and sessions were delivered at the IM & Comm manifest to educate all members working under IM & Comm. The long term ambition of this campaign is to spread awareness about AIESEC in Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka (as a country) throughout the AIESEC network through widening our virtual reach.
AIESEC in Sri Lanka has been growing in exchange numbers quite rapidly during the past few years. Talent Management and development is a key part of AIESEC in Sri Lanka when taking the growth into consideration and, since the quality of the experience is of utmost importance. Over the years, it has been a challenge to execute talent management processes due to lack of HR business Intelligence. Through the TXP evolution project this term, we were able standardize the TM processes, helping to gather the necessary HR Business Intelligence needed for AIESEC in Sri Lanka to make more informative decision-making in future. Education materials and cycles were developed for all the exchange and back office functions. Talent Planning
HR Business Intelligence
Reallocation
Talent Recruitment Team Preparation
R&R
Team Environment Management
In any organization, it is vital to see the standardization of process along with the organizational growth. A project was launched to standardize the operating procedures of each function. We have successfully standardized the front office functions which helped in improving the productivity of operations. PAGE 11
Held on August 31st, 2014 at University of Colombo, this was organized with the aim of providing the operational knowledge and the adaptation to the new customer flow with regard to the function at team leader and team member levels. Approximately 30 team members and team leaders took part in the event, which was facilitated by the iGIP leadership body of AIESEC in Sri Lanka. AIESEC alumnus Mr. Thilina Fonseka chaired the event while AIESEC alumni Mr. Samantha Karandagoda, Mr. Akila Ramanayaka, Mr. Ashan Jenabdeen and Mr. Lividul Witharana being external resource personnel for the sessions.
With the objectives of planning operations for the upcoming exchange peaks and sharing the good case practices among entities, two such events were held in October 2014 and April 2015, targeting the winter and summer peaks respectively. This was facilitated by the iGCDP leadership body and one of the summits was chaired by Ms. Venus Wang, representing the national committee of AIESEC in Mainland of China.
Leadership
Development
Held from October 22nd to 25th, 2014 in MIMT, Thulhiriya, this conference had a participation of over 200 delegates from 4 local committees and 4 expansion entities. The main objectives of the conference were to introduce and implant Gen2015 behaviours, to introduce new customer flow and adapt it in operations with GIS (Global Information Systems), strategy delivery and creation of ground level action plans. In addition to that, LEAD sessions were delivered to delegates, facilitated by externals Ms. Shyam Hettiarachchi, Mr. Dilum Caldera and Mr. Jayantha Perera. National Excellence Awards were presented during the conference to felicitate the achievements of the 13/14 leadership term. Ms. Jackie Wamucci, a former President of AIESEC in Tanzania was the chairperson of the conference.
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Aiming the winter exchange peak, intern conferences were delivered at local committee level as Incoming Preparation Seminars for the exchange participants. 3 intern conferences were held at Universities of Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura and Moratuwa, the latter being co-delivered by Colombo Central and Colombo South local committees. The events were facilitated by the National executive board, along with the iGCDP leadership body.
Showcasing cultures of over 10 nationalities and the participation of over 200 exchange participants, this event took place on February 6th, 2015 at Viharamahadevi Open Theatre, Colombo. This has been the main PR event of AIESEC in Sri Lanka, targeting the winter exchange peak.
Held on February 7th and 8th, 2015, this event was conducted with the objectives of giving a proper understanding about BD policies and processes, aligning and packaging GCDP projects and positioning AIESEC’s projects among corporates as sustainable and socially impactful ones. This was chaired by AIESEC alumnus Mr. Akila Ramanayaka and had a delegation consisting of local committee presidents and elects, vice presidents for Business Development and Global Community Development Programme.
Being the second national conference of the annual events calendar, NatCon 2015 was held from April 24th to 27th, 2015 at Sarvodaya Training Centre, Bandaragama. The conference was attended by over 100 delegates at team leader, elect EB and current EB levels. This was conducted with the aims of creating a proper transition and preparation for the coming term (for elect EBs) / summer peak (for TLs) and creating a discussion on how AIESEC in Sri Lanka needs to head to the future. Continuation of the LEAD sessions at NLDS 2014 was also part of the conference. Two sessions were facilitated by Ms. Shyam Hettiarachchi and Mr. Vidura Ralapanawe. Mr. Deepa Khatri, Asia Pacific Co-ordinator of AIESEC International for the term 12/13 chaired the conference.
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nd th Aimed Aimedwith withdelivering deliveringthe the transition transition at atthe thenational nationalexecutive executive board boardlevel, level,this this was was held heldfrom fromMay May22 22ndto to24 24th,, 2015 2015at at Negombo. Negombo.AIESEC AIESECalumnus alumnusMr. Mr.Inas InasJenabdeen Jenabdeenchaired chairedthe theconference. conference.Rather Ratherthan thanthe thedelivery deliveryof of sessions, one could observe the occurrence of discussions on how AIESEC in Sri Lanka and its local chapters sessions, one could observe the occurrence of discussions on how AIESEC in Sri Lanka and its local chapters
shape their theirstrategies strategies for forthe the upcoming upcomingterm. term.This Thismarks marks the the first first time time AIESEC AIESECin inSri Sri Lanka Lanka holding holding an an MC MC ––MCe shape MCe transition conference. transition conference.
I Integrating aspects of Information Management as well as Communications, IM & Comm Manifest was held on Integrating aspects of Information Management as well as Communications, IM & Comm Manifest was held May 31st, 2015 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura premises. Over 30 members, team leaders and elect EB on May 31st, 2015 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura premises. Over 30 members, team leaders and elect members were present for the program. EB members were present for the program. The delegation went through sessions, helping them to understand about vital functions of EXPA, national as The delegation went through sessions, helping them to understand about vital functions of EXPA, national as well as international marketing campaigns, importance of internal communication and functional relevance in well as international marketing campaigns, importance of internal communication and functional relevance in the LC environment. the LC environment. The program was facilitated by current and elect National Executive Boards, in collaboration with current LCVP The program was facilitated by current and elect National Executive Boards, in collaboration with current IM & Comm.s LCVP IM & Comm.s
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Financial Report AIESEC in Sri Lanka th
30
JUNE 2015
Year Ended 30th June 2015 2014 LKR LKR Revenue
10,153,957
8,810,518
Direct Cost
(6,645,529)
(3,758,948)
Gross Profit
3,508,428
5,051,570
(3,227,068)
(3,516,667)
Operating Profit
281,360
1,534,903
Finance Costs
(14,530)
(15,540)
Finance Income
32,931
30,268
Income Over Expenditure
299,761
1,549,631
Administrative Expenses
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AIESEC in Sri Lanka th
30
JUNE 2015
As at 30th June 2015 LKR
2014 LKR
32,934
62,786
32,934
62,786
284,000
428,250
Deposit & Pre Payments
6,284
-
Cash and Cash equivalent
6,273,311
5,318,563
6,563,595
5,746,813
6,596,529
5,809,599
Accumulated funds
3,748,027
3,451,312
Restricted funds
2,798,502
2,125,620
Total Equity
6,546,529
5,576,932
50,000
232,667
50,000
232,667
50,000
232,667
6,596,529
5,809,599
Assets Non-Current Assets Property Plant and Equipment Current Assets Trade & other Receivables
Total Assets Reserves and Liabilities
Liabilities Current Liabilities Trade and other Payables Total Liabilities Total Equity and Liabilities
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15-16 The election for the Executive Director of AIESEC in Sri Lanka for the term 15-16 was held on January 11th, 2015 at Helpage Sri Lanka, Nugegoda. Out of the 4 candidates for the position, Mr. Samith Siriwardhana was elected. The elections and selections process for Board of Directors of AIESEC in Sri Lanka was held in 4 rounds, spanning from February 2015 to May 2015. Executive Director: Mr. Samith Siriwardhana Director – Business Development: Mr. Danula Eranjith Director – Expansions Development: Ms. Ruwini Rajasooriya Director – Finance: Mr. Janith Dushyantha Director – Information Management & Communications: Ms. Pulani Ranasinghe Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Piumal Tennakoon Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Shifan Mihilar Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Kaveen Muhandiramge Director – Marketing: Mr. Januka Wijesinghe Director – Outgoing Exchange: Mr. Dananjaya Weerawansha Director – Talent Management: Ms. Thimali Yasoda
Local Committee President – Colombo Central: Mr. Kaneru Godagama Local Committee President – Colombo North: Mr. Sohan Wijegunawardhana Local Committee President – Colombo South: Mr. Dehan Vithana Local Committee President – Jayewardenepura: Mr. Kalpa Nallahandi
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For the term 14/15, AIESEC in Sri Lanka have had three successful national events. That is: NLDS 2014, which had about 300 delegations of members from all four LCs, CC, and CN, JLC and CS as well as the expansions: Peradinyia, Ruhuna, SLIIT and IIT. Global Village 2015 event that was able to reach out 350+ students and Natcon 2015 in which we had both the incoming and out-going leadership bodies in the LCs and expansions in attendance to prepare for the next term. Our most prominent partners this term at both national and local events were:
Fonterra Lanka as the platinum sponsor for the NLDS conference and LC events Millennium IT as the platinum sponsor for the Natcon 2015 conference and LC events Virtusa who have also contributed to support the LC events Brandix who have worked to support the LC events The Sunday times who have contributed to marketing and PR partners at national and LC event initiatives. Radicalz (Pvt) Ltd and Exotic Global Holidays for being National Partners under exchange programmes.
Without them, it would not be possible to successfully carry out these events and initiatives. We would like to extend our gratitude and hope the partnership between AIESEC in Sri Lanka and these organizations continues to grow for generations to come.
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Alumni of AIESEC in Sri Lanka contributed immensely towards the growth of the organization. Namely they were very helpful during NLDS, Business Development Summit, and National Transition. We would like to extend our thanks to the board members of the Board of Advisors of AIESEC in Sri Lanka. University Staff Advisors o Lt.Col. Dr. Chandana Gamage (University of Moratuwa) o Dr. Sudantha Liyanage (University of Sri Jayawardenapura) o Dr. Mayumi Wijesinghe (University of Colombo) o Dr. Upamali Amarakoon (University of Kelaniya) National Youth Services Council, Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Ministries of Youth Affairs & Skills Development, Industry & Commerce and Higher Education.
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