Intercultural Exchanges
AEGEE creates a space for members of different backgrounds to meet and learn about cultural differences, in order to foster mutual understanding. AEGEE supports mobility and encourages young people to cross borders and make new friends, to break stereotypes and strengthen tolerance, respect and solidarity.
Personal development and non formal education
AEGEE offers its members numerous training and personal development opportunities through non-formal education and informal learning projects. Through training, workshops and active involvement in the Association, our members improve their skills (such as leadership, communication and team management skills).
Thematic Projects
AEGEE carries out several thematic projects both locally and internationally, which have an impact both inside and outside the association. These projects arise from the needs and problems of young people in their role as active members of European society; their purpose is precisely to create awareness and find solutions.
More info: http://www.aegee.org/projects
Policy and Advocacy
AEGEE collects the opinions and positions of European students, becoming their spokespersons before the strong powers, through campaigns, action projects, conferences and membership of major platforms. Furthermore, AEGEE informs students and young people about the impact that European policies have on their lives and the opportunities they offer. The Association enjoys a status of participation in the activities of the Council of Europe, of consultation at the United Nations, of operations at UNESCO and is a member of the European Youth Forum.
It also counts among its general partners numerous illustrious personalities such as:
- Eric Froment, former President of the European University Association;
- Mikhail Gorbachev, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize;
- Vaclav Havel, former President of Czechoslovakia;
- Ban Ki-moon, former secretary general of the United Nations;
- Giorgio Napolitano, former President of the Italian Republic;
- Romano Prodi, former President of the Italian Council and of the European Commission;
- Martin Schulz, former president of the European Parliament;
- Wolfgang Thierse, former President of the Bundestag.
Forum for discussions
AEGEE provides young Europeans with a space to discuss and exchange views on European issues in order to find common ground. This exchange of ideas is the basis of all our activities, but it is expressed especially in our working groups, conferences and general assemblies (EPM and Agora).
For more information visit the AEGEE-Europe website: www.aegee.org