What AIESEC Egypt does

AIESEC Egypt is the local Egyptian chapter of AIESEC International, a non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization headquartered as a Foundation (Stichting) in Rotterdam, Netherlands (RSIN #807103895). Every operational layer — from local team management to event production — is staffed by students and recent graduates, making the organization entirely youth-run (members aged 18-23, participants aged 18-30). The Egypt chapter operates within a global network spanning 126 countries and territories and benefits from consultative status with the United Nations ECOSOC, affiliation with UN DPI, membership in ICMYO, and recognition by UNESCO.

The core product portfolio comprises three youth exchange programs — Global Volunteer (6-8 week SDG-aligned volunteering), Global Talent (6-78 week paid international internships), and Global Teacher (9-78 week teaching abroad) — plus the AIESEC Member internal leadership development program structured around six-month rotational roles in Customer Experience, Marketing, Sales & Business Development, Finance, and HR. Ancillary revenue-generating products include the annual Youth to Business (Y2B) Summit, a career event targeting 500+ student/young professional delegates across four tracks (Entrepreneurship, Corporate Career Path, Tech & AI Path, Creators & Media), and Global Village, an annual cultural exchange event. The underlying technology is an undigitalized-architecture digital platform (aiesec.org.eg) for browsing exchange opportunities and managing the application, matching, documentation, and screening lifecycle; no proprietary tech stack, AI/ML models, APIs, or app presence is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through (i) per-participant fees for Global Volunteer, Talent, and Teacher programs (pricing destination-dependent, publicly undisclosed), (ii) Y2B delegate ticket sales at EGP 250 each and tiered corporate sponsorship packages (Exhibitor, Silver, Gold, Platinum) targeting HR and employer-branding buyers, with EFG Hermes ONE and Glancers signed as Platinum sponsors for 2026, and (iii) Global Village ticket sales (EGP 320 for two under a BOGO offer) processed via InstaPay. Organizational partners — companies, NGOs, and schools — receive talent placement services as a B2B motion segmented by employer size. Customer segments span individual youth participants (long-tail, low transaction value, high volume) and corporate/NGO/educational institutional partners (concentrated, higher contract value, annual cycle).

Name

AIESEC Egypt

Legal name

AIESEC International Foundation (Stichting)

Website

https://aiesec.org.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AIESEC Egypt is the local chapter of AIESEC International, a youth-run non-profit facilitating Global Volunteer, Global Talent, Global Teacher, and AIESEC Member programs for 18-30 year-olds in Egypt and across 126 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Exchange and Leadership Development Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government/IGO/NGO & Public Sector International Internships (EDAIAFAG), Unpaid/Volunteer-Linked Work Placement Programs (EDAIAFAE), Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Youth exchange programs
• International internship programs
• Leadership development
• Cross-cultural volunteering
• Youth career development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Participation Fees: Youth participants (ages 18–30) pay fees to participate in AIESEC exchange programs (Global Volunteer, Global Talent, Global Teacher). The organization provides an internationally recognized AIESEC certificate and support services (application guidance, visa assistance, local support abroad, accommodation/food subsidies in most countries).
2. Y2B Event Revenue: The annual Youth to Business summit generates revenue through delegate ticket sales (EGP 250 per ticket) and tiered corporate partnership/sponsorship packages (Exhibitor, Silver, Gold, Platinum), with benefits including brand placement, booth presence, stage talks, and CV database access.
3. Global Village Event Revenue: The annual Global Village cultural exchange event sells tickets directly to attendees (320 L.E for two tickets under a limited-time buy-one-get-one-free offer).
4. Organizational Partnerships (Talent & Employer Branding): AIESEC offers companies, startups, and NGOs talent solutions through its Global Volunteer, Global Talent, and Global Teacher programs. Partner organizations gain access to youth talent pools, employer branding opportunities, and brand visibility across AIESEC's platform and media channels. The partner page targets organizations by company size (10–50, 50–100, 100–300, 300+ employees) with stated reasons including hiring foreign youth, employer branding, event presence, and exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIESEC Egypt delivers youth exchange and leadership development programs for people aged 18-30, including Global Volunteer (SDG-aligned volunteering, 6-8 weeks), Global Talent (international internships, 6-78 weeks), Global Teacher (teaching abroad, 9-78 weeks), and the internal AIESEC Member leadership development program. It also runs two flagship annual events — the Youth to Business (Y2B) career summit and the Global Village cultural exchange event — and offers B2B talent and employer-branding partnership packages to companies, NGOs, and educational institutions.

Product overview

AIESEC Egypt operates as a youth-led international organization offering a portfolio of exchange and development programs. The core offerings include Global Volunteer (6-8 week SDG-focused volunteering), Global Talent (6-78 week international internships), Global Teacher (9-78 week teaching opportunities abroad), and AIESEC Member (internal leadership development program). The subsidiary Y2B (Youth to Business) Summit provides career networking and professional development events. These programs collectively enable young people aged 18-30 to develop leadership skills through cross-cultural experiences while providing organizations access to global talent pools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Volunteer: Cross-cultural volunteering experience for youth aged 18-30, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals, lasting 6-8 weeks with NGOs or schools abroad.
• Global Talent
• Global Teacher

Products and services

• Global Volunteer

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000,000 young people engaged and developed since founding in 1948
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1948AIESEC holds consultative status with the UN ECOSOC, providing the organization with a formal voice in UN policy discussions on youth, economic, and social development issues. This is a foundational affiliation that underpins AIESEC's global legitimacy and mission alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC is recognized by UNESCO, which provides institutional legitimacy and supports AIESEC's mission in youth leadership development and intercultural understanding.
• United Nations Department of Public Information (UN DPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC is affiliated with UN DPI, further establishing its formal relationship with the United Nations system and aligning its youth development mission with global UN initiatives.
• ICMYO (International Coordination of Youth Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC is a member of ICMYO, the International Coordination of Youth Organizations, which coordinates youth-led organizations globally on shared advocacy and development goals.
• AIESEC InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC in Egypt is the local entity of AIESEC International, which is registered as a Foundation (Stichting), RSIN #807103895 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. AIESEC International provides the global platform, brand, standards, and coordination across 126 countries and territories.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAIESEC partners with ISIC to offer student identity verification and discounts for exchange participants, enhancing the value proposition for youth travelers and students.
• PearsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPearson is listed as a partner, likely providing educational content, certifications, or academic recognition for AIESEC exchange participants.
• TalabatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTalabat (food delivery platform) is listed as a partner, likely providing promotional or sponsorship support for AIESEC Egypt events and programs.
• BaheyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaheya (breast cancer foundation in Egypt) is listed as a community partner on the main website and as a strategic partner for Y2B, aligning with AIESEC's social impact mission and SDG-aligned programs.
• Techne SummitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechne Summit is listed as a community partner, likely participating in or supporting AIESEC's events and cross-promotional activities in the startup/tech ecosystem.
• Ad Go (Strategic Partner – Y2B)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAd Go is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026, receiving logo placement, booth presence, and media coverage at the summit.
• Al Arabia (Strategic Partner – Y2B)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl Arabia is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026, receiving logo placement, booth presence, and media coverage at the summit.
• Kilogs (Strategic Partner – Y2B)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKilogs is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026, receiving logo placement and booth presence at the summit.
• Nasbee (Strategic Partner – Y2B)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNasbee is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026, with booth presence and logo placement at the summit.
• OffCampus (Strategic Partner – Y2B)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffCampus is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026, serving the student and graduate audience aligned with its platform focus.
• Sympl (Strategic Partner – Y2B)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSympl is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026.
• Wonderwave (Strategic Partner – Y2B)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWonderwave is listed as a strategic partner for Y2B 2026.
• Social Flycatcher (Main Showcasing Partner – Y2B)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial Flycatcher is the Main Showcasing Partner for Y2B 2026, serving as the official media spotlight partner providing social media coverage and brand visibility for the event.
• Y2B Exhibitor Partners (Alorica, Buttered, Edu Nxt, FlexiJob, Flores, Clary, GTC, Reghef Kofta)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEight exhibitor partners (Alorica, Buttered, Edu Nxt, FlexiJob, Flores, Clary, GTC, Reghef Kofta) are present at Y2B 2026 with booth displays, connecting with delegates and promoting their brands or recruitment opportunities.
• Media Partners for Y2B (Amaken Masr, Egyptian TV, Full Stop, Ghalia, H Plus, Lovin Cairo, Mag Cairo, Smashi Business, The Social Media Show)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNine media partners provide media coverage, content promotion, and press visibility for the Y2B 2026 summit, amplifying reach to youth audiences across Egypt.
• Previous Y2B Strategic Partners (Baheya, Kellogg's, Nowpay, OBM, She Hub, V7, Wuzzuf)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious strategic partners of Y2B include Baheya (healthcare foundation), Kellogg's (FMCG), Nowpay (fintech), OBM (operations management), She Hub (women empowerment), V7 (HR tech), and Wuzzuf (recruitment platform).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global education company offering language travel, study abroad, and cultural exchange programs. A broader incumbent whose youth exchange and internship products intersect with AIESEC's portfolio, but EF is a much larger commercial operator rather than a youth-run non-profit.
• IREX: Global development non-profit running international exchange, youth leadership, and workforce programs across 100+ countries. Comparable to AIESEC in mission and youth-leadership focus, though with a heavier emphasis on US-government-funded exchanges.
• AIESEC International: Global parent foundation of AIESEC Egypt, operating the same exchange programs (Global Volunteer, Global Talent, Global Teacher) across 126 countries. It is the same brand and product family, but as the international coordinating entity it sets standards, brand, and platform that Egypt operates within.

Direct peers

• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): Commercial volunteer-abroad platform offering placements in 50+ countries, directly competing with AIESEC's Global Volunteer program. Targets the same 18-30 youth demographic seeking affordable, SDG-aligned volunteering experiences.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: Long-established non-profit running intercultural student exchange programs across 60+ countries, directly comparable to AIESEC's Global Volunteer/Global Teacher model. Both serve youth aged 18-30 with hosted, multi-week cross-cultural experiences and emphasize leadership development.
• Projects Abroad: Commercial provider of international volunteering, internships, and teaching placements worldwide. Closely comparable to AIESEC's Global Volunteer, Global Talent, and Global Teacher offerings, particularly for youth seeking structured short-term experiences abroad.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major US-headquartered non-profit offering study abroad, internships, and intercultural exchange programs for students and young professionals. Directly overlaps with AIESEC's Global Talent (internships abroad) and Global Teacher program categories.
• Cultural Vistas: Non-profit facilitating international internships and professional exchange programs, particularly for students and early-career professionals. Directly overlaps with AIESEC's Global Talent internship model and serves a similar host-organization value proposition.

Emerging players

• Global Citizen Year: Non-profit running structured gap year and service-learning programs for high-school and college-age youth. Comparable to AIESEC's Global Volunteer and member-development pathways, though smaller scale and US-focused.

Others

• WYSE Travel Confederation: Industry association representing organizations in the youth, student, and educational travel sector. Membership body relevant to AIESEC's exchange operator peer set rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aiesecinegypt

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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