AEGEE-Utrecht is one of the antennae of AEGEE-Europe. AEGEE is short for Association des Etats Généraux des Etudiants l'Europe. It is also known in English as European Students’ Forum. AEGEE is one of the largest youth organisations in Europe. The AEGEE network consists of around 13.000 students and young people in over 200 cities in 40 countries. AEGEE-Utrecht has more than 300 members, many members engage in international and local project teams, making it one of the most active antennae in the network. We are a non-governmental, politically independent, non-profit organisation that strives for a democratic, borderless and diverse Europe. We value social, political and economic integration between all countries. Also, we believe the involvement and empowerment of young people is vital to the future of Europe. AEGEE-Europe and its antennae therefore provide volunteers to actively advocate those goals. We are dedicated to promote international mobility and cultural integration, thereby reducing borders and taking away stereotypes, and thus work towards a culturally diverse, open-minded and borderless European community. The activities of AEGEE-Utrecht include the organisation of international events, as well as enabling and encouraging its members to participate in those and other events throughout the continent. Activities organised include: conferences, cultural exchanges, lectures, local meetings, thematic evenings, international trainings, and many more.
To connect young people all over Europe and engage them in cultural exchange. To create an environment for personal development and empowerment and to engage in active citizenship of its members.
The main activities of AEGEE-Utrecht is organising activities, both locally and internationally. Providing young students from Utrecht the chance to develop themselves, explore Europe and meet people from different cultures.
AEGEE-Utrecht has a rich history of fostering enthousiasm and personal growth of its members. Encouraging them to take innitiative and persue the things they love. It has an open, accepting and supportive environment. Moreover, the organisational structure is quite advanced, with over 20 committees, clubs and interest groups.
Throughout the years, AEGEE-Utrecht has, organised and participated in the organisation of several thematic events in Utrecht and internationally. For example we organised the congresses ‘Where does Europe end? and ‘Youth and Mental Health’, and also an international event about LGBT-rights, a Network Meeting about HR and PR and several travelling events. Our members are actively travelling throughout Europe attending thematic events. AEGEE provides learning opportunities for the development of its members through non-formal education and informal learning. By participating in trainings courses, workshops, and active involvement in the organisation, our members improve their competences (such as leadership skills, communication skills and team management) which they bring back to our organisation. In most of these events non-formal education and structured dialogue play an integral part.
AEGEE-Utrecht receives a grand from the University of Utrecht, moreover its 350+ members all pay a yearly contribution. Our main partners are the other AEGEE locals and other local student organisations in Utrecht.
