#AIESECinBINUS: Get to Know Us!

What is AIESEC and what does AIESEC stand for?

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. AIESEC is also a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization entirely run by youth for youth. AIESEC (pronounced eye-sek) was originally an acronym for Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales. AIESEC is no longer used as an acronym but simply as the name of the organisation.

When was AIESEC founded and who can be an AIESECer?

AIESEC was founded in 1948 after World War II by Jean Choplin (France), Bengt Sjøstrand (Sweden), and Dr. Albert Kaltenthaler (Germany). Over 65 years later, AIESEC are present in 126 countries and territories. Now anyone who believes in the AIESEC vision, supports the mission of AIESEC, and lives by the AIESEC values is a part of the youth leadership movement, and hence is an AIESECer.

Our Vision & Mission

We strive to build a world where people can work towards their own understanding of ‘peace’ while acknowledging and respecting the views of others.

We develop youth leadership through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments. To do so, we facilitate cross-cultural exchange and create opportunities in membership roles.

How does AIESEC work?

1. We are run by youth, for youth.

AIESEC is 100% run by youth, from their local committees in campuses to the international level. This shows how AIESEC believes that the youth truly are the key in shaping a better future.

2. Design your own journey!

All your decisions are your responsibility—AIESEC is merely a facilitator. This is why by joining AIESEC you will understand and know yourself more.

3. We do leadership development

In AIESEC, you will be shaped to become a leader. Not always and only through exchanges, but also through working as a team with other people.

4. Unlimited learning space

AIESEC is like a supermarket—everything you’re looking for exists within it. You can take any opportunities you want without fearing you’ll fail.

For more information, find us here!
IG: @aiesecbinus
LINE Group: bit.ly/AIESECinBINUSLounge