1. The Key to Europe since 1985

2. About AEGEE Promotes the Idea of a Unified Europe, assisted by an unmatched Network of European Friends. Politically and religiously independent voluntary non-profit organisation The biggest European interdisciplinary Students Association Network without a National Level Established in Paris in 1985

4. IDEA BEHIND Constructing a unified Europe Living the European Idea across Borders Expanding Democratic Values Influencing European policies and Society by Constructive contributions and Activities Promoting Intercultural Co-operation & Communication Initiating Cross-border Actions Strengthening human rights and equal opportunities Creating an Open and Tolerant Society Borderless Europe

5. PAST Experiences 1987, giving the decisive Kick to the Launch of the Erasmus Program In 1989, opening up to east before the fall of Iron Curtain In 1990, immediate Integration of Middle and Eastern Europe First NGO accepting local branches from Turkey Active Cross-border Cooperation Partnerships between East and West Greek-Turkish Dialogue Fostering Student Mobility Leading Role in Students’ Movements in Former Yugoslavia NGO Conference in Buffer Zone Cyprus Students Convention on the Future of Europe Election Observation Mission in Ukraine, Albania and Azerbaijan

7. Ongoing PROJECTS EuroIslam Year Plan Project 2006: „Take Control“ Ways to Democracy in Europe The Bridge: Connecting mobility and disability Youth and Globalisation Find Europe Case Study Trips: Migration, Cyprus, Caucasus Year Plan Project 2006: “The Bologna Process: know your chances, know your rights!” Various training courses for self-development (PR, FR, IT, Media) Consultative status at UN, UNESCO, Council of Europe Close cooperation with World Bank, OSCE Member of European Youth Forum, European Movement International

8. THE Implementation Conferences, Seminars European-wide Projects Exchanges More than hundred Summer Universities Festivals Cultural events Information campaigns Training courses Election observation Consulting and Assisting institutions (working groups) Approximately 5 AEGEE events a week around Europe

10. In NUMBERS 204 local groups 31 candidate groups 41 countries 15 000 members each year 70 - 100 000 members so far 15 international projects 250 European events per year Thousands of local activities per year 200 000 participants so far

11. The Structure Local level Network of 243 Locals, in 40 different European countries 15.000 member European Level Comité Directeur Commissions: Audit, Juridical, Members, Network, Chair 11 International Working Groups: ~ AEGEE WG ~ Thematic WG ~ Supporting WG 22 Projects Teams Liaison Office

13. The MEMBERS Students from all faculties from all countries Fascinated by International Cooperation and Activities Interested in Working in International Teams Open to New Experiences Facing Challenges and Solving Problems The future European leaders

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