Discover AIESEC's global journey, born from the idea of strengthening intercultural understanding after World War II, and the legacy of AIESEC Türkiye, which has grown since 1954.
Explore the timeline.
AIESEC's history is more than just the story of an organization's growth. It is a generational expression of the belief among young people from different countries that cross-cultural understanding can contribute to peace.
AIESEC was founded in 1948 after World War II with the dream of fostering intercultural understanding among young people from seven countries and regions. Initially operating through international internship exchanges, the movement has since expanded to six continents.
AIESEC Türkiye was founded in 1954. It has established a well-established network supporting leadership development through local committees, national teams, conferences, and institutional collaborations.
Examine the development of the global movement and AIESEC Türkiye's journey on the same timeline.
AIESEC was founded in 1948 by students from 7 European countries. It was born with the aim of promoting peace and understanding after the Second World War.
AIESEC Türkiye was founded in 1954. Since then, the organization has expanded to America, Asia, and Africa, becoming a truly global organization. Thousands of young people have participated in cross-cultural exchange programs.
AIESEC has grown its international exchange network, reaching 50 countries and regions on six continents.
In the 1980s, AIESEC expanded its volunteer and internship programs. Focusing on the sustainable development goals, it continued to develop the leadership potential of young people.
In the 2000s, AIESEC strengthened its global network by leveraging technology. Online platforms enabled more young people to access the program, and a digital transformation began.
For the first time in a single year, the number of international experiences completed exceeded 10,000.
In 2015, AIESEC partnered with the United Nations to work with young people to raise global awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals. This step has made AIESEC's contribution to youth and the world clearer than ever before.
Today, AIESEC is an organization operating in more than 120 countries, touching the lives of millions of young people. In the future, it will continue to discover the potential of young people and contribute to world peace.
AIESEC's global and national history is rewritten with the contributions of every new member, local committee, and leadership team.