AIESEC in Sri Lanka

What AIESEC in Sri Lanka does

AIESEC in Sri Lanka is a non-governmental, not-for-profit youth organization established in 1995 as a member chapter of AIESEC International, headquartered at 102/2 Nagahawatta Road, Maharagama, Western Province. The organization operates three core exchange programs: GLOBAL TALENT (international professional internships), GLOBAL VOLUNTEER (UN SDG-aligned volunteer projects across 115+ countries), and GLOBAL TEACHER (abroad teaching placements), delivered through dedicated digital platforms (apply.aiesec.lk and signup.aiesec.lk) and a network of 22+ university chapters engaging 1,800+ active members across Sri Lanka.

The revenue model is participant fees for exchange programs combined with corporate partnership revenue. The Partner Portal functions as a centralized B2B hub connecting companies with AIESEC's youth talent pool for foreign talent acquisition, CSR project hosting, and employer branding initiatives. Corporate partners range from domestic Sri Lankan enterprises (MAS Holdings, Cargills, Ceylinco Life, DIMO, ADVANTIS, Nestle) to global multinationals (Unilever, Accenture, PWC, EY, DHL, Nokia, TCS, SAP) participating as global affiliations through the parent AIESEC International network.

Go-to-market is hybrid and dual-sided: community-led and event-driven motion targeting youth participants through campus chapters and self-serve applications, paired with direct enterprise sales targeting corporate partners for talent and CSR engagements. The technology stack is light—standard web platforms for program registration and partner engagement—with no proprietary AI, data assets, or technology moat disclosed.

Name

AIESEC in Sri Lanka

Legal name

AIESEC in Sri Lanka

Website

https://aiesec.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AIESEC in Sri Lanka is a non-profit youth organization, founded in 1995, that runs GLOBAL TALENT, GLOBAL VOLUNTEER, and GLOBAL TEACHER international exchange programs for Sri Lankan students through 22+ university chapters and a corporate Partner Portal serving enterprise talent and CSR needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development and International Exchange Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Government/IGO/NGO & Public Sector International Internships (EDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance (BPADAEAI), Institutional Capacity Building & Training (Workforce/Systems Strengthening) (BPADAEAC)

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• International exchange programs
• Global internship facilitation
• Volunteer program coordination
• Corporate talent partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Maharagama

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. International Exchange Program Fees: Revenue generated from participant fees for global talent internships, global volunteer programs, and global teacher opportunities. Programs connect youth with international experiences across 110+ countries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AIESEC in Sri Lanka facilitates international exchange and youth leadership development programs for young Sri Lankans aged 18-30, offering three core offerings: GLOBAL TALENT (international professional internships), GLOBAL VOLUNTEER (UN SDG-aligned volunteer placements in 115+ countries), and GLOBAL TEACHER (teaching abroad). The organization also partners with corporations to provide foreign talent acquisition, CSR project hosting, and employer branding.

Product overview

AIESEC in Sri Lanka operates as a youth leadership development organization offering three core exchange programs: GLOBAL TALENT (professional internships), GLOBAL VOLUNTEER (volunteer projects addressing UN SDGs), and GLOBAL TEACHER (teaching abroad opportunities). The organization facilitates international exchanges across 115+ countries and maintains partnerships with universities and corporate entities across Sri Lanka. These programs are accessible through dedicated registration portals (apply.aiesec.lk and signup.aiesec.lk) and connect youth with international opportunities while serving corporate partners' talent and CSR needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLOBAL TALENT: International internship program providing professional experience with leading companies
• GLOBAL VOLUNTEER
• GLOBAL TEACHER

Products and services

• GLOBAL TALENT International internship program that places young Sri Lankan participants (typically university students/recent graduates) in professional work experience roles with leading companies across 110+ countries, building cross-cultural competence and global career exposure.
• GLOBAL VOLUNTEER International volunteer program enabling young Sri Lankan participants to engage in volunteer projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals across 115+ countries, typically 6-8 week cross-cultural placements.
• GLOBAL TEACHER Teaching abroad program allowing Sri Lankan participants to share knowledge and culture by teaching in schools and communities in international locations, supporting educational exchange and cultural understanding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1500+ international exchanges facilitated over 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, standard and minor.

• MAS Holdings (PVT) LTDflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSouth Asia's largest design-to-delivery solution provider in apparel and textile manufacturing. Partnership focuses on accessing global talent network of young changemakers, employer branding, and CSR youth development initiatives. MAS spans 14 countries with 100,000+ global community, aligning with AIESEC values of excellence, integrity, diversity, and sustainability.
• CargillscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading Sri Lankan company with 180+ years of heritage across Retail, FMCG, Restaurants, Financial Services, Agribusiness, Cinemas, Hospitality, and Real Estate. Partnership provides part-time opportunities for AIESEC youth and employer branding access.
• Ceylinco LifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSri Lanka's leading life insurance company with 37+ years of experience. National Talent Partner providing internship opportunities. Collaboration started in 2023, focused on inspiring leadership and recruiting driven, multi-talented AIESECers.
• DIMOstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading technology company in Sri Lanka. National Partner accessing international talent and youth development initiatives.
• RIDEstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading energy drink brand in Sri Lanka. National Partner for youth engagement and employer branding opportunities.
• EmeraldstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading technology company in Sri Lanka. National Partner for technology talent acquisition and innovation initiatives.
• UnileverstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal consumer goods company. National Partner providing global talent and youth development program opportunities.
• e-wisstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading technology company in Sri Lanka. National Partner for technology talent acquisition.
• NestlecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld's largest food company. National Talent Partner providing access to global youth talent for organizational development.
• ADVANTIScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading logistics company in Sri Lanka. National Talent Partner for logistics industry youth talent acquisition.
• Right to ProteinstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerAwareness initiative to educate people about the importance of adequate protein consumption. National Talent Partner for community health education initiatives.
• Alfa LavalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal engineering company. Global Affiliation partner for international exchange and talent opportunities.
• DHLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal logistics company. Global Affiliation partner providing international talent and logistics exchange opportunities.
• DP WorldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal logistics and supply chain company. Global Affiliation partner for trade and logistics talent programs.
• EATONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal power management company. Global Affiliation partner for engineering and technology talent exchanges.
• ElectroluxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal appliance manufacturer. Global Affiliation partner for manufacturing and consumer goods talent programs.
• HenkelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal consumer and industrial company. Global Affiliation partner for chemical and consumer goods talent exchanges.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal professional services company. Global Affiliation partner for consulting and technology talent programs.
• International SOSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal health and security services company. Global Affiliation partner for international safety and wellness support.
• NexansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal cable and optical fiber company. Global Affiliation partner for infrastructure and engineering talent exchanges.
• NOKIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal telecommunications company. Global Affiliation partner for technology and communications talent programs.
• PWCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal professional services firm. Global Affiliation partner for consulting and financial services talent exchanges.
• Schneider ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal energy and automation company. Global Affiliation partner for energy and sustainability talent programs.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal IT services and consulting company. Global Affiliation partner for technology and software talent exchanges.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal professional services organization. Global Affiliation partner for consulting and advisory talent programs.
• SAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal enterprise software company. Global Affiliation partner for technology and business solutions talent exchanges.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations agency focused on labor rights and employment. Global Affiliation partner for youth employment and labor development initiatives.
• IE UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational university in Spain. Global Affiliation partner for educational exchange and leadership development.
• InfoSysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal IT services company. Global Affiliation partner for technology talent and software development exchanges.
• Project EveryoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal advocacy organization focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Global Affiliation partner for SDG-aligned volunteer projects.
• TOYOTA TSUSHOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal trading and logistics company. Global Affiliation partner for automotive and trading industry talent programs.
• SLBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal technology company focused on energy and digital solutions. Global Affiliation partner for energy sector talent exchanges.
• TerawindminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Affiliation partner for renewable energy and sustainability talent initiatives.
• Electrolux ProfessionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional appliances manufacturer. Global Affiliation partner for hospitality and food service industry talent programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIESEC International: The global parent organization operating the same youth exchange and leadership development model in 110+ countries. It is the closest peer since AIESEC Sri Lanka is a member chapter delivering the same Global Talent, Global Volunteer, and Global Teacher programs.
• CISV International: A global non-profit running youth-led intercultural and leadership programs for children and young adults. Comparable in its volunteer-driven, education-focused exchange model targeting personal leadership development.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: A global non-profit running intercultural exchange programs, including high-school and university-level international experiences. Operates in a similar mission-driven, NGO model targeting youth leadership and cross-cultural learning, directly comparable to AIESEC's volunteer and internship offerings.
• Youth For Understanding (YFU): One of the world's largest youth exchange non-profits, operating study abroad and volunteer programs across 60+ countries. Closely comparable in mission, target audience (18-30 youth), and international placement model.
• IAESTE: The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience facilitates paid international internships for university students in science, engineering, and applied fields. Highly comparable to AIESEC's Global Talent program in terms of professional placement model.

Emerging players

• Projects Abroad: A volunteer and internship placement organization sending young participants abroad across dozens of countries. Comparable in the volunteer-internship product overlap with Global Talent and Global Volunteer, though it operates as a fee-charging provider rather than a youth-led non-profit.
• International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ): A volunteer abroad platform offering placements in 50+ countries. Comparable to AIESEC Global Volunteer in program type and target demographic, though operates on a paid-provider model rather than member-driven exchange.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: A large global education company offering language training, study abroad, and cultural exchange programs. Comparable on international youth experiences and study-abroad demand that AIESEC Global Teacher and Global Talent tap into, but it operates as a commercial incumbent rather than a youth-led NGO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aieseclk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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