aegee introduction
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An introduction to AEGEE , by AEGEE-FirenzeTRANSCRIPT
We make Europe happen!
ssociation des
tats
énéraux des
tudiants de l’
urope
AEGEE was founded in 1985 in Paris during a conference entitled EGEE that aimed at overcoming the ongoing “Eurosclerosis”
The first locals: Paris – Muenchen – Milano – Leiden – London – Madrid
Only 6 !!!!!!
TODAY THEY
ARE 242!!!!!!
AEGEE was founded in 1985 in Paris during a conference entitled EGEE that aimed at overcoming the ongoing “Eurosclerosis”
The first locals: Paris – Muenchen – Milano – Leiden – London – Madrid
Only 6 !!!!!!
TODAY THEY
ARE 242!!!!!!
AEGEE is:
non-profit organization, not linked to any political party or religion
all activities are based on the voluntary work of its members
one of the biggest interdisciplinary students’ associations in Europe
• more than 10000 members
• 242 locals (Antennae)
• 42 European countries
• 70000 members since 1985
Our Aims
• to strive for creating an open and tolerant society, today and tomorrow
• to foster democracy, human rights, cross-border co-operation, student mobility and a European dimension in education
• to promote a borderless Europe without prejudices
• Peace and Stability Year Plan Topic 2006: Democracy in Europe
• Higher Education YearPlan Topic 2007: Bologna process, Education for Democracy, Internal Training Events
• Cultural Exchange Summer University, Find Europe
• Active citizenship Euro-Islam, The Bridge : Connecting Disability with Mobility
Fields of Action
Our Structure AEGEE does NOT recognize any national level or national administration
AEGEE organizational structure is based on:
• LOCAL LEVEL where members from AEGEE branches (the so-called Antennae) directly implement AEGEE’s aims according to the needs of their local community
• EUROPEAN LEVEL giving the common frame and direction for all local activities and providing a platform for international co-operation in multi-cultural teams
AGORA
COMMISSIONS
COMITE DIRECTEUR
WORKING GROUPS PROJECT TEAMS
EUROPEAN BOARDS’ MEETING
ANTENNAE
LIAISON OFFICIERS
MEMBERS
Our Partners
European Commission
European Youth Foundation
BMB+F – German Ministry for Education
UNESCO - AEGEE has Observator Status
OSCE
United Nations Organization – ECOSOC
Youth Forum Jeunesse – member organisation
Other European Students’ Associations
Our Activities PROJECTS: conferences, seminars, excursions and other events both on the local and the European levels
SUMMER UNIVERSITIES: unique international summer camps organised in more than 100 places all over Europe
ACTION DAYS: activities taking place simultaneously all over Europe dealing with the same topic
CASE STUDY TRIPS: field studies in order to learn more about some of Europe less-explored regions
TRAININGS: comprehensive internal education system offered by AEGEE to its members
Are welcomed and hosted by fellow AEGEE-members Learn several European languages and cultures Meet a lot of new friendsTravel in an easy and affordable wayTake part to exciting social programmes, including parties, pub-crawling, games, sport, cooking, and so on...Live unforgettable experiences which often change their lives
Participants to our international activities…
Weekly social meetings PartiesConversation exchangeExcursions Erasmus supportEuropean events (SU)Courses ...and a group of friends waiting for you!!!
Our Local Activities
Our MembersLast but not least, AEGEE is made of incredibly motivated young people, who work for what they believe in.
In return they get personal satisfaction from making influence on the world around and gather experience, which enriches their whole life.
The dream of Europe without borders has inspired and continues to inspire generations of students…
Join us!!
Discover Europe with Aegee
Aegee-Firenze
http://www.aegee.org