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Association des Etats Generaux des Etudiants de l'Europe

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Citizenship and Governance Culture Development Disabled Persons Education Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Information Justice Media Migration Minority Rights Peace and Security Religion Sustainable Development Technical Cooperation Values Volunteerism Women Youth Social Development: Conflict Employment Poverty Youth
Geographic scope:	International
Mission statement:	We believe in: Equality – in rights and opportunities, regardless of gender, religion, nationality, orientation or race Respect – towards different opinions, lifestyles, beliefs and choices Open-Mindedness -freedom from prejudices and ignorance, willingness to explore other cultures and views Diversity – of languages, cultures, backgrounds and interests We work as: Non Formal Learning platform for personal and professional development Network for active citizenship initiatives at both grassroots and European level in all fields of society Provider of intercultural experience for young people, through cross-border and cross-cultural activities We strive for: An open and integrated Europe, with a sense of common identity, defined and united by shared values, taking diversity as its source of strength A society where all young people are provided with diverse learning opportunities, to become competent professionals in international settings. An ever-active role of citizens, from a young age, where personal and professional well-being is as important as responsibility towards social prosperity A diverse network of young people; based on trust and mutual understanding, where they join and enrich each others’ interest and work together for the interest of the society
Year established:	1985
Year of registration:	1998
Organizational structure:	Structure – no national level: In order to really promote international co-operation and avoid creating any physical or mental borders AEGEE does not recognize any national level or national administration in its unique organizational structure, which is based on: o Local level – where people from the 241 autonomic AEGEE locals directly implement AEGEE aims in a way that serves best the needs of their local community o European level – which gives the great common frame and direction for all local activities and provides a platform for international co-operation in multicultural teams Members from local level can directly get involved in the European Working Groups, Project Teams and Commissions.
Number and type of members:	17.000 students, active in 232 academic cities, in 43 countries all around Europe
Funding structure:	Foreign and international grants Donations and grants from domestic sources Membership fees or dues

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