"We live in a world that is being increasingly shaped by social and technological advancements which enable ideas to spread faster than ever before. In this society of knowledge the tools to make a difference are available to every individual and it is imperative that youth is able to develop a well rounded world view based on values of tolerance and understanding.

AIESEC aims to develop the next generation of young leaders, individuals with global mindset, entrepreneurial outlook, emotional intelligence, active learning and social responsibility. Individuals capable of adapting to a fast changing environment, keeping in mind what’s best for our society.

It is important also to recognize the large network of individuals, companies, organizations and authorities that enable us, as the largest youth driven organization in the world, to deliver a high quality development experience to university students across Bulgaria.

This year has seen an increasing number of young Bulgarians having a practical leadership experience, develop international careers through our internship program and develop a global network of contacts that will serve as their platform for enabling positive change. We have made those possible thanks to the commitment and the contribution of every member of the organization in Bulgaria.

Looking forward, AIESEC has set a global mid-term ambition of “Engaging and developing every young person in the world”, and this is a commitment that our organization will take forward in Bulgaria by expanding our reach to support the development of the next generation of Bulgarian professionals, a generation of individuals with a broad understanding of the world and their capacity to make a positive impact in it.

I am proud to have been part of the organization that has developed and guided many individuals through their journeys and it has been a pleasure to lead the term of 2010/2011 towards achievement and success."

Helly Stoyanova

Member Commitee President 2010/2011

Message from the President

AIESEC has 60 years of experience in developing high-potential youth into globally minded responsible leaders.

Present in over 110 countries and territories and with over 60,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organization. With the aim of developing the next generation of global leaders,

AIESEC provides young people with an advanced and integrated development experience, comprised by international internship opportunities, an experiential leadership program and a global learning environment.

Thousands of organizations partner with AIESEC worldwide to attract and engage high potential - high performance, young responsible leaders.

About AIESEC

AIESEC in Numbers

Our members are part of an exciting, driven global network. They are able to contribute to societal change while exploring their own vision for a positive impact on society.

We are supported by thousands of partner organisations around the globe who look to AIESEC to support the development of youth and to access top talent through our global internship program.

Our alumni are leaders within their organizations and communities. They use the experience, skills and inspiration AIESEC has provided them to be agents of positive change within today’s society.

110 Countries and territories

730 Local Offices

2,100 Universities

60.000 Members

16.000 International Internships

20.000 Leadership Roles

4.000 Partners/sponsors

470 Conferences annually

945,000 Alumni

60 years of experience

Our values provide a way for AIESEC to encourage common behaviour across our global network.

Activating Leadership

We lead by example and inspire leadership through our activities. We take full responsibility for developing the youth leadership potential of our members.

Demonstrating Integrity

We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our ideals.

Living Diversity

We seek to learn from the different ways of life and opinions represented in our multicultural environment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual.

Enjoying Participation

We create a dynamic environment created by active and enthusiastic participation of individuals. We enjoy being involved in AIESEC.

Striving for Excellence

We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve.

Acting Sustainably

We act in a way that is sustainable for our organisation and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations.

AIESEC’s VisionPeace and fulfilment of humankind's potential.

AIESEC’s ScopeAIESEC is a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Our members are interested in world issues, leadership and management.

AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national, ethnic or social origin.

AIESEC’s ApproachAIESEC members live an integrated development experience. This involves leadership opportunities, international internships and interacting with a global network to support their development.

Our Values

AIESEC in Bulgaria

AIESEC Bulgaria started its activities in 1990 with the Local Offices of Varna, Svishtov and University of National and World Economics in Sofia.

Throughout its almost 20 years of presence in Bulgaria, AIESEC has contributed for the development of leadership skills and professional experience in numerous young and ambitious people. Our members have visited countries from all over the world. They have worked for the global corporate leaders in different sectors, and realized their dreams.

The AIESEC’s role to the Bulgarian business development has been clearly recognized and appreciated. We have followed the national and local specific trends and implemented the most innovative organizational approaches.

Today AIESEC Bulgaria is present in 8 cities around the country with 7 Local offices and and three expansion offices in Burgas, Sofia University and Dobrich.

Universities in which we are present in:Sofia University,

University of National and World Economy,

Technical University Sofia,

New Bulgarian University, Sofia

University of Architecture, Construction and Geodesy - Sofia

International University Collega, Sofia,

Plovdiv University,

Technical University, Plovdiv

D.A. Tsenov Acacemy of Economics, Svishtov

University of Economics, Varna

Technical University Varna,

Veliko Tarnovo University,

South West University, Blagoevgrad

American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad

International University College, Dobrich

Burgas Free University, Burgas

AIESEC Bulgaria in numbers7 local and 3 expansion offices

17 universities

650 members

260 International Internships

125 Leadership Roles

National Management Body of AIESEC Bulgaria

2010/2011

In the term 2010/2011 AIESEC in Bulgaria for the first time of its existence had such an international team. It was presented by:

Mahaletchumi Paramjothy | Malaysia Vice president Outgoing Exchange

Igor Rodrigues | Brazil Vice President Communications

Bogumila Rzepka | PolandVice President Talent Management

Yana Makaveeva | Bulgaria Vice President Finance

Helly Stoyanova | Bulgaria President

Currently Bogumila Rzepka is the president of AIESEC in Bulgaria for the term 2011/2012, Yana Makaveeva is the President of United Arab Emirates for term 2011/2012, Igor Rodrigues is on internship as marketing associate at Cactus Communications in India, Mahaletchumi Paramjothy is a Research Consultant at Kelly Engineering Resource, Malaysia and Helly Stoyanova is looking for an international internship experience as well.

What they are doing now

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGEPROGRAM

Professional internship is the most intense learning experience that we offer and links together our global network. Each year we provide to our members the challenging opportunity to live and work in a foreign country in areas of management, technology, education, and development. In the term 2010/2011 AIESEC in Bulgaria had continued the strong focus on increasing the number of students who enriched their international experience through our internship program.

Overall performance

260 internship opportunities provided in Bulgaria and abroad which is 88% growth compared to the results achieved in term 2009/2010. This is the highest number AIESEC in Bulgaria has ever reached in its 21 years` of existence.

Global Exchange Program

Internships Realized in 2010/2011

Contribution per Local Office

103 representatives of 32 countries came in Bulgaria to support the realization of social development projects held in high schools and organizations all over the country bringing cultural awareness and soft skills trainings to students. Some of the interns had as a responsibility preparation of materials for promotion of Bulgaria as a tourist destination in their countries.

Companies that provided management and technical internships to students and recent graduates to develop their professional skills and knowledge in specific areas were: Bulwork Bulgaria OOD, TeleLink, CallPoint New Europe, Natek, “In your Hands”, Foks Entertainment Group, Marina Cape Management EOOD, Know How For Rent Ltd., Varna Confectia.

Interns` countries

Western Europe and North America

Austria

Belgium

Germany

Greece

Ireland

Italy

Morocco

Portugal

Spain

Sweden

UK

USA

Central and Eastern Europe

Czeck Republic

Georgia

Hungary

Macedonia

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Slovakia

Turkey

Ukraine

Asia PacificChina

Indonesia

Japan

IberoamericaBrazil

Incoming Exchgange

AfricaGhana

Sount Africa

Croatia

Czech Republic

Lithuania

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Serbia

Slovakia

Turkey

Ukraine

Austria

Belgium

Egypt

France

Germany

Hungary

Italy

The Netherlands

Switzerland

Sweden

Australia

China

Hong Kong

India

Japan

Singapore

Thailand

IberoamericaColombia

157 Bulgarian students have lived a life changing experience in 29 countries around the world. Students and recent graduates had their management internships with focus on marketing, business administration, finance, accounting, international business and human resources realized in companies like UBS AG, Google Inc., Alcatel – Lucent, Kraft Foods International, Nokia, Electrolux, Tata Consultancy Services, Deutsche Post, Siemens AG.

First and second year students had the chance to contribute to different social related projects connected to promotion of cultural differences, financial literacy, development of soft skills and raising HIV awareness in high school students.

Outging Exchgange

Outgoing Destinations

Central and Eastern Europe

Western Europe and North America

Asia Pasific

A member of AIESEC who has gone through both, the international internship program and an experiential leadership program within the management of this organization is considered to have a Dual Experience.

Young people who have gone through this type of experience are often recognized as globally minded change agents, able to manage change within complex organizations or ready for starting their own ventures.

The type of experience equips the individual with the capacity of generating and managing diverging thinking through the incorporation of different cultural aspects into business practices and daily activities – provided by the international internship. It also provides them with the theoretical and practical knowledge in leadership and management - provided by the experiential leadership program -comparable to programs that would cost tens of thousands of Euros for an organization to replicate with its employees.

AIESEC members that have gone through dual experiences are highly valued in by organizations in our dynamic and increasingly complex economic environment, and this is proven by the increasing number of global companies that rely on AIESEC to attract young leaders to their top development programs.

“Who if not me? When if not now? Those two questions were popping out in my head throughout my journey in AIESEC… I felt that our society and how it functions need to be changed, I did not know how, and in what direction, but I was ready to ask questions. It is very hard to remain idealistic just living your everyday life, but certainly the combination of experiences I gained in the organization (leadership roles and international exchange) gave me the motivation and support to follow my dream.

Taking a leadership position in AIESEC was one of the most turning events in my life – I realized that change depends on every one of us, and that serious work and set of skills are required for those who will implement it. Additionally to experiencing the challenges to manage a team, budgets, complex projects and take decisions every day, in AIESEC you serve a bigger purpose, that in my case was a great driver and source of energy. Later on, I decided to challenge myself further and go and work far from home for one year.

That is how I fell in love with a new country – Colombia, and found out about other culture, learned a new language and met many amazing individuals. Moreover, I got the chance to work for a non-profit organization with great goals and see some of the development challenges of Latin America. And only then, somewhere in the middle of that year I evaluated how immense was the learning and personal growth I gained from my previous roles in the organization. Now I am aware of what I want to achieve in my life, but more importantly – I know myself and my capacity to follow my goals.

Today’s society needs responsible leaders more than ever, and I am convinced the integrated experience provided by AIESEC is a step towards leadership for better future.´

Dual Experiences

Anton Valkov, President 2009/2010AIESEC Bulgaria, internship in Colombia

“I have been in AIESEC for more than two and a half years now. Starting off as a member of the External Relations team, initially I did not foresee the amount of opportunities I would later dare to grasp.

After a few months I decided to explore other areas of AIESEC to build on my potential. I ended up managing a recruitment project for my local committee, which was a major learning experience, and resulted in success. This motivated me to move to the talent management functional area and attend an international training conference for trainers.

The confidence and knowledge I had summoned, made me an active member of the local trainers team of the committee, which I enjoyed a lot. Learning through doing in that way was fun, but it only made me hungrier for more challenges. Thus, I went for an international internship to support my educational background in India – quite the unexplored place for us, people of the Balkans. India, and the mid-sized advertising agency I worked for as an account manager, showed me how accessible, challenging, fun, and most of all, united the world of AIESEC is.

By the time I got back to my local committee, I figured I owed it more dedication and effort. After getting elected as local committee president, I have the best chances at making the best of my position and leading it to become even more successful, while making every member proud of being a part of the unit.”

“When I recall my AIESEC experience, I feel grateful, that I have gone through it and at the same time, satisfied, that I have contributed a piece of me to the organization. For me, the time I have spent in AIESEC plays a significant role for my journey of personal development.

My first exchange experience was as various as it could be! It gave me friends, emotions, professional contacts, multicultural perspective and so much more! I spent eight weeks working for a big foundation in Bratislava, where I found myself in a caring and mentoring environment, among people, who are really passionate about what they’re doing. This internship helped me to broaden my horizons about my future realization and it helped me to become more responsible person

Finally, the best thing I gained out of my experience are the people I met! It is one of th most valuable assets nowadays and I believe that’s the uniqueness of our organization!

Now, I am looking forward for my next internship in KPMG in Italy, but I am sure that in whatever part of the world I could be, I will continue to enrich myself by meeting extraordinary individuals from AIESEC.”

Martin Ilievski, President 2011/2012 of Local Office Blagoevgrad, internship in India

Veselina Stefanova, Vice President Outgoing Exchange 2010/2011, Local Office Varna, Internship in Slovakia

TALENT MANAGEMENT

In term 2010/2011 AIESEC Bulgaria had engaged over 650 young Bulgarians in its development programs. The organization has continued to grow consistently in the past few years, signal of the increasing awareness in university campus and increased interest in internationalism nd leadership as complemet of university education.

Table1 : Distribution of each Local office in total number of membership's capacity in the term 2010/2011

Talent Management

During the term 2010/2011 AIESEC Bulgaria has reached 122 completed leadership experiences. This is a significant increase in 43% compared to the previous term.

Table 2. Distribution of each Local office in total number of completed Leadership Experiences in the term 2010/2011

Talent Management

COMMUNICATIONS

In the Term 2010/2011 the communications area of AIESEC Bulgaria evolved for a more professional system of Online marketing and unifying the brand through a complete revamp of our national website together with the local chapters.

The Communications area focused in 4 main points in the term 2010/2011.

Professional approach – clear Communications strategies to position AIESEC among our stakeholders and creation of resources to make Comm impact in the final results of the local offices

Alignment - National campaigns following the strict visual guidelines for all online and offline medias

Online marketing development - renovation of the website aligned with the Global website, implemented new Content Management System for national and local websites, National web management platform

Business orientation – Corporate communications supporting External Relations

Communications

Communications area in numbers:

Number of applicants in Autumn 2010 Recruitment: 457

Number of applicants in Spring 2011 Recruitment: 342

Number of Media appearances in term 2010/2011: 88

Number of people visited the website for the period

June 2010 – June 2011: 33 133

CONFERENCES

National conferences Bulgarian Growth Meeting

Scope:60 delegates,executives of local offices and project managers. The conference was held in 16th – 18th July 2010 and it`s main goal was delivering trainings on fuctuonal knowledge and project manegement.

Achieve Today 2010 is a conference for newly joined members for introduction with the organization, it`s history, values, vision and goals and develop team leadership skills to people on leadership positions. It was held between 18th and 21th November 2010 in International College in Dobrich and the total amount of delegates attented was 150 people.

Winter Election Conference is a conference for executives of local offices to revise their plans and elect the next president of AIESEC in Bulgaria. It was held between 3rd and 5th December in Blagoevgrad.

Spring Conference was held in Sofia between 8th and 10th April. It was designed for new members, people on leadership positions and heading for the future members. It was attended by 70 delegates who were introduced to AIESEC and had trainings on personal and team leadership, building future steps.

The last conference for term 2010/2011 was the first one for term 2011/2012 - Planning Conference. It was held in Plovdiv between 14th and 17th April for all the newly assigned executives of local offices with the final goal of plan creation for tem 2011/2012.

EuroCo 2010, Austria – Bozanka Vitanova, Encho Dernev, Olga Valtschkova, Pavel Peychev, Teodora Chavdarova, Krasimir Pavlov, Teofil Shikov - Presidents of local offices

International Train the Trainers, Serbia and Greece - Ivan Dikov and Mahaletchumi Paramjothy as trainers

National Conference 2010, Serbia - Valentina Nancheva, Petia Natova, Simona Stefanova

New Horizons, Ukraine – Boyana Mecheva, Nikolay Stoimenov

National Leadership Development Seminar, Germany – Bogumila Rzepka - trainer

International Conferess 2010, India – Helly Stoyanova, Mahaletchumi Paramjothy, Ekaterina Kiseleva

International Presidents Meeting 2011, Mexico – Helly Stoyanova, Bogumila Rzepka, Yana Makaveeva

ConferencesConferences are important part of the learning environment of AIESEC. It`s a place for intensive theoretical and practical learning, sharing of good case practices, networking and self – discovery, In the term 2010/2011 AIESEC Bulgaria organized 5 national conferences and sent members on international conferences in Austria, India and Mexico.

International conferences attended by members of AIESEC in Bulgaria

The concept of the project is to meet high potential students with representatives of the business sector. It is a three days event that aims to connect students from different fields of study to the reality of the companies throughout an interactive case-study competition. Organized by AIESEC Bulgaria since 2007, Business in Practice has become an opportunity for students to test their theoretical knowledge on practice, for companies to position as employers and to showcase their expertise in specific area.

Business in practice

Moreover, this meeting bridges the gap in the expectations of the business today about education and students` expectations towards future employers. In the framework of the event this year there were discussions on entrepreneurship and start ups and career planning and development. The events have taken place not only in Sofia but in other towns where AIESEC is located.

National partners are companies and organizations that have been taking active role in supporting our initiatives and the development of our members. Main meeting points were Leadership day on Achieve Today conference, Leadership agenda on Spring Conference and Business in Practice 2011.

National Partners

Youth in Action" programme continued to be a valuable partner to AIESEC in term 10|11. Thanks to the support of European Voluntary Service the tradition of working on developing youth people with global mindset is continued. Realizing the project Responsible Youth for Sustainable Future, AIESEC Bulgaria hosted a volunteer who brought a true meaning to the internationalism in the project - Henrietta Vöröss originally from Hungary, she took the opportunity with EVS in Romania, and after nine months in Bulgaria continuing her international experience in Greece.

"I wanted to experience something different from Central and Western Europe - that's why I chose Bulgaria, but I didn't want only a great experience and adventure but my time here to make some difference and when I saw the opportunity with "Youth in Action" programme I knew I have found everything in one. The project was aiming to build the global mindset and the active civil position in the youth and I can say that I have seen the change in the participants in it - meeting students from all over Bulgaria, sharing my experience and knowledge was indeed a step in the right direction. Now I can say that Bulgaria is country with a great history, amazing nature and hospitable people. For the time spent here I've learned a lot, I've met great people, I've traveled around the country and had an amazing time - the friendships, the fun moments, the shared knowledge and all the places I've been will be forever a great memory."

The board of Advisors of AIESEC in Bulgaria is represented by experienced professionals – both AIESEC alumni and partners representatives. The board meets with the national leadership team every quarter and supports the organization with valuable advice, consulting and mentoring.

Advisor and control bodies

Lazar Malakov Director of Trade | Investor.BGChair

Iva Hadjiiska

CEE Staffing Manager| Hewlett-Packard

Kalin Blajev

Regional Audit Coordinator - Bulgaria & Serbia |KBC Bank

Zlatina Mihaylova

Manager| Deloitte Bulgaria

Dimitrina Vasileva

Central and Southeast Europe Assurance People Consultant|Ernst & Young

Anton Valkov

President AIESEC Bulgaria 2009/2010

Pavel Panov

Owner / General Manager | In Your Hands

AIESEC in Bulgaria also has an internal controller wh by the compendium is an independent professional who executes audit on the organization`s financial, legal and administrative operations.

Philip Dimitrov

Internal Controller 2009/2010

National Management Body of AIESEC Bulgaria

2011/2012

Bogumila Rzepka | Poland– President

Krasimir Pavlov | Bulgaria – Vice President External Relations

Pavel Peychev | Bulgaria – Vice President Business Development

Vasilena Todorova | Bulgaria – Vice president Finance and Incoming Exchange

Agniezska Sagan | Poland– Vice President Outgoing Exchange

Laura Puerto | Colombia – Vice President Talent Management

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