What began in 1948 as an organization with an aim to develop “friendly relations” between member countries is now a global association based in over 107 different countries and territories. During its history, AIESEC has provided more than one million people with highly impactful leadership experience.

 

At every stage of its history, AIESEC has been connecting people and organizations.

Throughout time, this has had a different aim.

In 1950 , it was used to bridge nations after World War II.
In 1970 to develop inter-nationally aware managers.

Looking for more relevance, nowadays AIESEC is the international platform for young people to explore and develop their potential . Our innovative approach to developing young people focuses on taking a proactive role, developing self-awareness and a personal vision, building networks, and developing capacity to drive change.

We are an organization which is driven by youth in an energetic, innovative, passionate and dynamic way. We share our hopes and  ambitions for the future.

 

In the early 2000's, the organisation saw a steady increase in exchange performance with over 5000 students sent on internship in 2008.

The introduction of development internships (more info at the section 'International internships') added to the diversity of experiences offered. During this period of time the introduction of further management and measurement tools for exchange have supported countries to increase the number of exchange experiences they are providing.

The 60th anniversary celebrations of 2008 saw AIESEC celebrating the history and achievements of 60 years of activating youth leadership in over 100 countries and territories.

To download the  AIESEC 60th Publication of AIESEC in PDF, please click here

For more information, we refer to the AIESEC's history webpage on the site of AIESEC International.