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AIESEC Alumni Europe is happy to invite you to join the 5th edition of our Alumni Mentoring Program run in cooperation with AIESEC alumni communities from Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia as well as Kingmakers – an AIESEC alumni company specialising in development programs and scenarios for organisations, teams and leaders!

The goal of the program is to aid mentees (young people in their early career stage) in achieving their professional development goals thanks to the support of an experienced mentors (5+ years of experience in a given area) through a half-year long mentorship. Common AIESEC background and values facilitate quick building of trust which is a solid fundamental for a mentoring relation!

	Mentors	Mentees
What’s in it for me?	– Give back to the younger generation. – Become a professional mentor thanks to the Kingmakers’ development program consisting of training and meta-mentoring. – Get united with the AIESEC Alumni community! – Formal electronic certificate for your LinkedIn!	– Achieve your development goals thanks to the support from a senior, experienced AIESEC Alumni. – Increase your professional network in the desired industry. – Get united with the AIESEC Alumni community! – Formal electronic certificate for your LinkedIn!
Can I join?	– You’re a former AIESEC member. – You have 5+ years of experience and successes in the specific industry. – You want to build leadership competencies for talent development as a professional Mentor. – You can devote time to trainings (8 hrs) and meetings with your Mentee (once every 3 weeks). – You are (or wish to become) a formal member of your national AIESEC Alumni Association (join us link to NAAs!). – You’re not a coach or mentor by profession.	– You’re a former AIESEC member. – You’ve graduated from university. – You know your development goals. – You can devote time to trainings (8 hrs) and meetings with your Mentee (once every 3 weeks). – You are (or wish to become) a formal member of your national AIESEC Alumni Association (join us here!).

The AIESEC Alumni Mentor Program was invented by Marek Hojnacki from AIESEC Alumni Poland who ran for 4 editions and brought to the European Alumni network.

If you want to be part of this great opportunity as mentor or mentee apply till 5th November,

Mentee application: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/MK3SN2x8Dw 

Mentor application: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/X7jKYgGWRw 

If you have any questions, please contact .

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ERAC is an annual conference of AIESEC alumni of Europe, intended to gather all AIESEC alumni in one place to celebrate AIESEC values, touch on global issues, encourage leadership & personal growth, build networks, and have a great time.

Under the slogan “Connect to Impact”, AIESEC Alumni Croatia is celebrating its first birthday in the AIESEC Alumni Europe family during four unforgettable days filled with interesting workshops, well-known AIESEC parties, and opportunities to connect and create space for change, new friendships and lifelong memories.

Explore the only world capital that starts with Z – Zagreb. Experience a real adventure – escape from the Grič canon at noon on the shortest funicular in the world to one of the beautiful city parks.

Make a wish at Manduševac, and suddenly find yourself in the solar plexus of Europe or in the Museum of Illusions. Talk to Tesla, taste traditional štrukli, or get lost in the colorful streets of one of the safest capitals in the world.

The opportunities to explore are endless, all you have to do is come … and connect.

Here are the available packages:

4 days/3 nights fee in a twin room (25. – 28.4.): early bird 440€/regular 450€

4 days/3 nights fee in a single room (25. – 28.4.): early bird 580€/regular 590€

4 days/3 nights fee without accommodation (25. – 28.4.): early bird 140€/regular 150€

3 days/2 nights fee in a twin room (26. – 28.4.): early bird 350€/regular 360€

3 days/2 nights fee in a single room (26. – 28.4.): early bird 400€/regular 410€

3 days/2 nights fee without accommodation (26. – 28.4.): early bird 115€/regular 125€

2 days/1 night fee in a twin room (27. – 28.4.): early bird 235€/regular 245€

2 days/1 night fee in a single room (27. – 28.4.): early bird 285€/regular 295€

2 days/1 night fee without accommodation (27. – 28.4.): early bird 80€/regular 90€

Upon registration, you will receive the link to purchase a desired package.

Register here: https://bit.ly/ERAC24

Agenda

Day 1: 25.4.

City Tour Zagreb

Opening & Get2Know

AAE Updates

Day 2: 26.4.

Keynote: Connect to Impact

Panel discussion: How to connect & impact in different sectors?

Alumni Talks: 

• Migration & Integration; are we facing a global issue?
• Impact & fear
• Intimate relationship as base for successful life
• Alumni Talk 4 & 5 TBA

Personal Development Workshops:

• Non-violent communication – How can empathy unlock difficult situations?
• Wellbeing
• Lead without fear
• Workshop 4 TBA

Day 3: 27.4.

AIESEC Europe & Croatia Updates

Alumni Talks: 

• Croatia in the context of the region and the world, geopolitical aspect
• Choosing Croatia – for business and family life
• Working abroad – Lessons Learnt
• Integrating migrant workers into the European societies 
• Anticipatory Climate Action as a hunger prevention tool

Panel Discussion: Harnessing AI for the benefit of the business, academia and civil society

Business Opportunities

Day 4: 28.4.

Impact Areas

• Education & Learning
• Sustainability
• Leadership & Peace
• Alumni Engagement

*The Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the agenda.

Study Tour: Explore Plitvice lakes – Pag island – Zadar

We feel that no trip to any ERAC conference would be complete without getting to know the hosting country better. That’s why we’ve prepared an amazing study tour to intimately acquaint you with some of Croatia’s world renowned historical, natural and cultural gems. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Experience the lunar landscape of the island of Pag. Admire the view at Church of St. Donatus while listening to sea organs in Zadar, and much more. 

Dates: 23.- 25.04.2024.

Day 1: Zagreb – Plitvice lakes (tour across the national park & lunch) – Island Pag (accommodation in camp Šimuni, two nights)

Day 2: Island Pag

• Explore Pag, relax on the beach or join one of the exciting excursions (optional).  

Day 3: Pag – Zadar (city tour) – Zagreb

Note:

• The Study Tour will be held in the days preceding the conference, April 23th – 25th.. 
• It’s separated from the main conference in terms of the registration and payment. 
• The Study Tour can be purchased only for the delegates of the conference and the people accompanying them.

Fee: 

• Study tour fee is 250 EUR.
• It includes transportation, shared accommodation in camp Šimuni (double bed room), entrance to the national park Plitvice lakes, lunch at Plitvice lakes, visit to the Gallery of Pag Lace and Zadar city tour.
• Accommodation is in a 2 bedroom mobile house. One room has twin beds, and one room is a double bed. In case you want the room for yourself, you can pay an additional 50€.
• Optional excursions on Pag:
  • Gligora cheese factory (tour & tasting): 20 EUR (Pag cheese is one of the Croatian delicacies) 
  • Boat excursion (TBA) 

Additional info regarding the Study Tour is available on the web pages, and the Facebook pages. It’ll also be directly communicated via emails to all the attendees ahead of the Tour.

So, if you haven’t done it already, hurry up and register.

Register here for the Study Tour: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO3iTZHSokHaoiPp7NnLgAYw5wQIIX01WtpDS31AkOScir0A/viewform

On Saturday 28 October 2023, AIESECers and alumni in Europe celebrated the founding of AIESEC 75 years ago. For the occasion more than 200 people from all generations and continents came together at the Wereldmuseum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The museum like AIESEC brings people and cultures together, although the museum already for 160 years.

After an introduction by Marco Swan (President of AIESEC Alumni Netherlands), Nilton Pinheiro (Museum Guide & Africa Expert) presented the purpose of the museum as a space where the people of Rotterdam collected exhibits from cultures around the world for the education of their fellow citizens.
Alysha Alva from AIESEC International shared information on the AIESEC 75 Storybook which collects stories from AIESECers around the globe about deciding moments in their AIESEC career. Lots of stories played on a continuous loop throughout the evening for participants to see and read.
In a fireside chat, current PAI (President of AIESEC International) Chester Shum discussed with the first Secretary General (aka PAI) Victor Loewenstein about the association in 60s, the recent challenging years and the future. Both emphasised that AIESEC’s mission of “Peace and fulfilment of humankind’s potential” is as valid today as it was 75 years ago.

Building on this, Yana Rudenka (Alumna of AIESEC in Ukraine) and Kateryna Kirvas, the current MCP of AIESEC in Ukraine, gave a moving account of their experiences in Ukraine from February 2022. Both shared with the audience how their life had dramatically changed and how they and the organization gets involved to help children, mothers and families to get through the winter. During the evening, more than €3,000 were collected for Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation on potbelly stoves for internally displaced Ukrainians, people in de-occupied territories and in the regions that are close to the battle field. Netherlands for Ukraine Foundation is one of the biggest Dutch organisations that help Ukrainians. Your donation can be tax-deductible, as NL4UA has ANBI status. Please, consider making a contribution: https://donorbox.org/netherlands-for-ukraine

From talking about peace we switched to a panel discussion on Sustainable Leadership. Current Dutch MCP Bianka Demeter discussed with Daan Smits (Head of Operational Development at Mosa Meat), Tatiana Izmaylova (HR Director Group Functions and DEI at Ontex), Tamer Zikry (Global Head of Talent at CSC and Intertrust Group) and Simone Jeuken (HRM Young Interim Professional at Yacht) about their AIESEC careers, what they have learned and still use now in their careers and how the future looks like for leadership.

To close the event Christiane Stein, President of AIESEC Alumni Europe, joined Marco to introduce the European Regional Alumni Conference in April 2024, the next chance to come together and “Connect2Impact”.
The official program was followed by a walking dinner, mingling and dancing. Several AIESEC roll calls were brought back to live with AIESECers and alumni.

Dear all,

ERAC takes place from 18-21 May 2023 on the island of Ischia – a ferry/ boat trip from Naples.

We will stay at the Hotel Apollon in the Miramare Sea Resort & Spa  https://www.miramaresearesort.it.

The following rooms are available (3 nights):

• Standard double room 420€ per person 
• Superior double room 480€ per person 
• Single room 540€

The room fee will be collected by the hotel and includes breakfast – light lunch and dinner ( with wine included) and gala dinner. Furthermore, the hotel is situated in a thermal water park and access to all 9 pools is included. 

Further we will take 25€ conference fee. That will be collected on-site by AAItaly. 

There will be a study tour after the conference for 1, 2 or 3 days. Details to follow soon.

To register for ERAC, please send an email to with your room choice and the person you want to share the room with.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Here we have some actions you can take to help:  DISCLAIMER  We are not responsible for the content issued by the organizations mentioned above, media, and broadcast channels outside our association; however, we encourage you to keep yourself informed and analyze if the information to read is from a reliable source. Also, remember to contrast the news for a complete perspective and stay in touch with your alumni association to learn about more initiatives and ways to help.  📌 Keep yourself informed from verified and unbiased news sources: UN News: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/02/1112202 Kyiv Independent: https://kyivindependent.com/ Hromadske International: https://en.hromadske.ua BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news@reuters  📌 Make donations to help with resources, check on verified donations for relief: Support Ukrainian Children fighting cancer: https://tabletochki.org/en/ The Red Cross ICRC: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine UNOCHA: https://www.unocha.org/ukraine UNICEF Ukraine: https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en care.org icrc.org internationalmedicalcorps.org projecthope.org savethechildren.net unhcr.org  📌 Find a place to stay as a refugee: https://elinor.network/gastfreundschaft-ukraine/ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/additional-immigration-support-for-those-affected-by-the-situation-in-ukraine.html  📌 Real ways to support Ukraine: https://how-to-help-ukraine-now.super.site/  From AAI Newsletter, Call To Action, 7th April 2022

Register here: https://bit.ly/AAEStepUp

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