AIESEC was founded in 1948 in 7 countries in Europe by Jean Choplin (France), Bengt Sj?strand (Sweden), and Dr Albert Kaltenthaler (Germany). Over 65 years later we are present in?126 countries and territories.

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We are a non-political, independent, not-for-profit organisation 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 by ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national/social origin. Our vision is peace and the fulfilment of humankind?s potential, to achieve this we seek to engage and empower every young person

Since we were founded,?we have engaged and developed?over?1,000,000 young people?who have been through an AIESEC experience. The impact of our organisation can be seen through our alumni who represent business, NGO?and world leaders, including one Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Atisaari of Finland.

WHAT DOES AISEC STAND FOR?

AIESEC (pronounced eye-sek)?was originally an acronym for Association Internationale des ?tudiants en Sciences ?conomiques et Commerciales. AIESEC is no longer used as an acronym but simply as the name of the organisation. Members of AIESEC are known as ?AIESECers.?

YOUTH-RUN

We are a global network?of young leaders under the age of 30 who?strive?to better themselves and the communities around them. We are passionate about world issues, leadership development, cultural understanding and experiential learning.The organisation spans 126 countries and territories, and every aspect of AIESEC?s operations are managed by students and recent graduates. We have operated in this way since our inception, making us uniquely ?by students, for students?, for over 65 years.?The?global leadership teams are elected by the membership annually.