We provide young people with opportunities to develop themselves via international internships and volunteer programs. These experiences are built by a dedicated network of students and recent graduates from over 120 countries and territories. AIESEC provides an opportunity for young people to work or volunteer abroad in non-familiar environments. This allows them to step outside their comfort zone and expand their worldview, while contributing to the community in which they are working. We develop youth leadership through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments. We ensure that practical experiences in challenging environments are present by facilitating cross-cultural exchanges and creating these opportunities in membership roles. Our members work in teams to create and manage these cross-cultural exchange experiences. This provides an opportunity for our members to live powerful team experiences and develop their own leadership potential. AIESEC is a non-governmental not-for-profit organization in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliated with the UN DPI, member of ICMYO, and is recognized by UNESCO.