annual report_aiesec in sri lanka term 14 15
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This is the annual report of AIESEC in Sri Lanka for the term 14-15.TRANSCRIPT
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My leadership journey through
AIESEC has been almost 5 years and
half, now being at the verge of stepping
into the corporate world, I realize how
powerful this experience has been and to what sort
of a person it has molded me into. This will be true
to every single person who consciously lives the
AIESEC experience.
Any AIESECer would stand out because we are a set
of people who work to create ‘peace and fulfillment
of humankind’s potential’, a cause which is greater
than any of us but who believes in it
wholeheartedly throughout life. AIESECers are
highly disciplined individuals who have been
fostered to achieve challenging goals within a set of
values and ethics while being conscious to
genuinely care about others’ experiences without
expecting anything in return. Any AIESECer who
joins an organization would connect with the
company’s vision, live its values while doing day to
operations and be very conscious about how every
penny earned and spent by the company serves the
community as well. Through the many interactions I
have had throughout my AIESEC career, there is a
key difference that I perceive between most
corporate personalities and AIESECers. Corporates
want to do something back to society, but this is
because of the guilt they carry for not contributing
back. With AIESECers it is the complete opposite,
wherein they believe in the change they want to
create in society and work for it.
Sri Lanka is a country which is aiming at a steady
development in years to come and it needs people
who are passionate and possess
sound leadership skills.
During the term 14-15
we have done 731
student
exchanges. These are direct experiences, and all the
foreign students who have taken part in our
projects have become ambassadors of Sri Lanka.
Considering all the macro and micro experiences we
have delivered, it is a massive impact within a year.
AIESEC in Sri Lanka should grow and expand into
other Universities in the country and provide global
exposure for youth who are poised to lead the
country in the coming decade.
We started the term with a lot of uncertainty but
due to untiring efforts of the leadership body and
the membership of AIESEC in Sri Lanka, we were
able to overcome many challenges. “Leading
change” was one of the conscious decisions we took
as an entity. There are many reputed organizations
which I have seen struggle to manage change, but in
AIESEC, we have been very transparent, had good
communication and were inclusive when driving the
change. I believe “Leading change” and being
conscious about the “legacy” we wanted to leave
behind were the key drivers behind the success we
had. We, as an entity, were also very conscious
about the sustainability of operations in years to
come, thus every decision we took, it was not for
the mere benefit for the term 14-15 but for the
future of AIESEC. Finally, I would like to wish AIESEC
in Sri Lanka all the very best for the term 15-16.
Truly
THARIDHA
who are passionate and possess sound leadership
skills. During the term 14-15 we have done 731
student
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AIESEC Globally
AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. Being a non-
political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher
education, its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not
discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national / social origin.
The organization spans 126 countries and territories and every aspect of AIESEC’s operations are managed by
students and recent graduates. Since its inception in 1948, it has engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young
people who have been through AIESEC experiences. The impact of our organization can be seen through alumni
who represent business, NGO and world politics, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Ahtisaari of
Finland.
AIESEC is currently present in 126 countries and territories with a membership over 70,000, a representation in
over 2400 Universities, over 1500 partners and over 40,000 internship opportunities yearly.
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GLOBALLY
AIESEC in Sri Lanka was started in 1995 along with AIESEC’s International Congress which was held in Sri Lanka
with a delegation over 700 to discuss about youth leadership development under the theme “Dare to Dream”.
Later, in the year 2000, AIESEC in Sri Lanka hosted the Asia Pacific Leadership Development Conference and in
2004, the International Presidents’ Meeting with the representation of country presidents from 80 member
entities of AIESEC.
The first local chapter was established in University of Moratuwa. Later, AIESEC in Sri Lanka was expanded to
Universities of Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo. Currently, AIESEC is present in University of
Peradeniya, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
along with the above-mentioned four state Universities. AIESEC in Sri Lanka is expanding to University of Ruhuna
and is in the initial stage of introducing to University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC).
Over the 20 years of existence, AIESEC in Sri Lanka has created as many as over 2400 exchange opportunities for
youth across the world through the above-mentioned Universities and has developed individuals who are in the
forefront across diverse sectors.
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Team Member Programme offers youth the opportunity
to work in a team. Different teams are created to run
Global Community Development projects, Global
Internship Programme, to organize events and
conferences. Any member can apply for the opportunity
and once he/she is being interviewed, he/she will be
selected for the team.
Team Leader Programme offers you the opportunity to
lead teams which are formed to carry out projects,
conferences and programmes. All the executive board
level positions at University and National levels are
team leader opportunities.
This programme offers youth the opportunity to volunteer abroad. The programme aims at providing an
opportunity for youth to step out of their comfort zone, to work on a social cause for a short duration. Different
AIESEC entities in the world partner with organizations to offer GCDP volunteer opportunities and organize
projects.
This programme offers you the opportunity to have academic to professional transition through undergoing an
internship with a company in any country which has partnered with AIESEC. These internships span from 6 - 78
weeks. AIESEC entities in different countries/territories partner with organizations to create these opportunities
for students.
Team
Programme
Programme
Programme
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AIESEC in Sri Lanka’s Board of Advisory group consist of four board members. The National Committee of AIESEC
in Sri Lanka is accountable for the board of advisors. For the term 2014-15, quarterly board meetings were held,
presenting the progress of the entity and future initiatives to the BoA. AIESEC in Sri Lanka is thankful for the
commitment and guidance of the board members.
I am proud to be on the Board of Advisers of AIESEC Sri Lanka and be part of
initiatives that give youth in Sri Lanka and overseas the opportunity to be change
agents who are smart, responsible and entrepreneurial leaders - ready to be
employable not just in Sri Lanka, but on a global scale.
I would like to congratulate the outgoing member committee on the great strides
made in all initiatives – specially the Global Internship Programme and Global
Community Development Programme in terms of standardization of process and
development of training modules.
In addition, I would like to wish the incoming member committee all the best for a
very successful year and I’m sure they will take AIESEC Sri Lanka to the next level –
with greater number of international exchanges and partnerships in order to expose
more youth to the AIESEC international learning environment
AIESEC is a perfect platform for young undergraduates to hone their leadership skills
and to experience cross cultural exposure through global internship program. AIESEC
exposure gives the individual to discover their true potential and gear them for the
world of work and to make a meaningful contribution to the society
This is my first tenure as a member of the BoA and it gave me an opportunity to meet
the young AIESECers for the first time so closely. I was happy to witness the 'can do
spirit' of the President Tharidha and his able team in achieving the end objective no
matter what the obstacles that came their way especially the student exchange visa
issue.
There is so much positive energy and commitment with the team AIESEC, the real
test is what you can do with this energyto make a lasting impact to the society.
AIESEC should aspire to be a group of leaders who will rise up in the universities to be
the change agents and stand out from the crowd. AIESEC should actively get involved
in building a bridge between industries, institutes and universities.
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AIESEC is an amazing organization that is run by its members for its members focusing on leadership development.
My experience has been good during the year as its leadership has kept me and the other members of the board of advisors apprised regularly on their activities.
Their track record has proven that they have consistently produced members who are sought after by prospective employers because of their leadership skills. We should try to produce more leaders who will take ownership and responsibility in their places of work. AIESEC should work on this to realize its full potential. "
It is with great pride that I congratulate AIESEC in Sri Lanka for what it has achieved in the past year. I am happy to see how you have overcome challenges that came your way. AIESEC has a lot to offer for the youth of Sri Lanka and the world, and I hope the organization will keep its torch burning bright for years to come.
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National Executive Board of AIESEC in Sri Lanka held the office from July 1st, 2014 to June 30th, 2015 as the Board of Directors of AIESEC (Ltd). Executive Director: Mr. Tharidha Muhandiramge Director – Business Development: Ms. Marion Wambui Director – Communications: Mr. Udayanga Weerarathne Director – Finance: Mr. Ashan Srilal Director – Information Management: Ms. Bhagya Awanthie Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Samith Siriwardana Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Charitha Lokuge Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Panchal Abeysinghe Director – Organizational Development: Mr. Ravipriya Bandara Director – Outgoing Exchange: Mr. Thanura Manamperi Director – Talent Management: Mr. Poorna Molligoda Local Committee President – Colombo Central: Mr. Rajitha Amarasinghe Local Committee President (Interim) – Colombo North: Mr. Sohan Wijegunawardhana Local Committee President – Colombo South: Mr. Danula Eranjith Local Committee President – Jayewardenepura: Mr. Shamlin Meedin
14-15
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Exchange
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
IGCDP IGIP OGCDP OGIP
13-14
14-15
16%
-52%
13%
800%
-100%
0%
100%
200%
300%
400%
500%
600%
700%
800%
900%
IGCDP IGIP OGCDP OGIP
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The term 14-15 marked an exchange number of 59 in oGCDP, resulting in an absolute growth of 7 and a relative
growth of 13.46%. Successful initiatives for the term included Global Citizen Promotional Campaign (described in
Chapter 7), development of the standard operating procedure, training modules and the partnership with
National Youth Services Council (to be delivered in the upcoming term). Operations were done in six external
entities, namely Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (CINEC), National Institute of Social
Development (NISD), National School of Business Management (NSBM), American National College (ANC), Royal
Institute (RI) and Northshore College of Business & Technology.
Local students engaged in community development projects in 9 countries with the main partners being
Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Thailand and Poland.
Though not being a focus programme in the term, 9 realizations were done in oGIP, with an absolute growth of
8 and a relative growth of 800%. These 9 opportunities for professional internships were created in United
Kingdom, Germany, India, Malaysia, Colombia and Lithuania.
Programme
Programme
Outgoing
Programme
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Being the highest performing programme in AIESEC in Sri Lanka for the past 3-4 years, iGCDP retained its status
in 14-15 term as well, with 636 exchanges, marking in an absolute growth of 88 and a relative growth of 16.06%.
It should be noted that this performance was despite the summer peak not being fully utilized due to the visa
constraints AIESEC in Sri Lanka had.
AIESEC in Sri Lanka was recognized internationally due to the exchange growth achieved during the latter 6
months of the term. Entity partnerships were given a higher prominence in the term, thus partnerships were
established and successfully delivered with Mainland of China, Taiwan, Germany, United Kingdom, Vietnam,
Russia and Ukraine. Over 400 exchanges were delivered with these entity partnerships with the potential of up
scaling in the coming term. Some other key initiatives in the term include successful collaboration with National
Youth Services Council, GCDP summit, BD summit, process standardization and incoming preparation seminars
being conducted at local committee level. (Please refer projects for more information.)
The exchange number of 27 in iGIP resulted in a decline of 30 exchanges with the growth figure being
mentioned as -52.63% with respect to the past term. This was largely due to the visa constraints existent from
April 2014 to June 2015. Nevertheless, the term ended in a positive note, resolving the visa issue with the
collaboration of Department of Immigration & Emigration and the Ministry of Higher Education. 1 National
Exchange Partnership (Exotic Global Holidays) was raised and delivered by AIESEC in Colombo South, while the
partnership with Radicalz (Pvt) Ltd is aimed to be delivered with the resolving of visa issue. 1 Entity partnership
was established with Mainland of China to deliver the national exchange partnership mentioned above. Process
standardization with the integration of expand S&S and legal consultation on exchange-related documents were
done during the term.
Incoming
Programme
Programme
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In any organization, it is vital to see the standardization of process along with the organizational growth. A
project was launched to standardize the operating procedures of each function. We have successfully
standardized the front office functions which helped in improving the productivity of operations.
‘Be Sri Lankan’ was a brand which was being used by AIESEC in Sri Lanka from the term 13-14, being the brand
AIESEC in Sri Lanka is looking forward to build. A comprehensive guide was developed on how to use the ‘Be Sri
Lankan’ brand and sessions were delivered at the IM & Comm manifest to educate all members working under
IM & Comm. The long term ambition of this campaign is to spread awareness about AIESEC in Sri Lanka and Sri
Lanka (as a country) throughout the AIESEC network through widening our virtual reach.
AIESEC in Sri Lanka has been growing in exchange numbers quite rapidly during the past few years. Talent
Management and development is a key part of AIESEC in Sri Lanka when taking the growth into consideration
and, since the quality of the experience is of utmost importance. Over the years, it has been a challenge to
execute talent management processes due to lack of HR business Intelligence.
Through the TXP evolution project this term, we were able standardize the TM processes, helping to gather the
necessary HR Business Intelligence needed for AIESEC in Sri Lanka to make more informative decision-making in
future. Education materials and cycles were developed for all the exchange and back office functions.
HR Business
Intelligence
Talent
Planning
Talent
Recruitment
Reallocation
Team
Preparation
Team Environment Management
R&R
Projects
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Held on August 31st, 2014 at University of Colombo, this was organized with the aim of providing the operational
knowledge and the adaptation to the new customer flow with regard to the function at team leader and team
member levels. Approximately 30 team members and team leaders took part in the event, which was facilitated
by the iGIP leadership body of AIESEC in Sri Lanka.
AIESEC alumnus Mr. Thilina Fonseka chaired the event while AIESEC alumni Mr. Samantha Karandagoda, Mr.
Akila Ramanayaka, Mr. Ashan Jenabdeen and Mr. Lividul Witharana being external resource personnel for the
sessions.
With the objectives of planning operations for the upcoming exchange peaks and sharing the good case
practices among entities, two such events were held in October 2014 and April 2015, targeting the winter and
summer peaks respectively. This was facilitated by the iGCDP leadership body and one of the summits was
chaired by Ms. Venus Wang, representing the national committee of AIESEC in Mainland of China.
Held from October 22nd to 25th, 2014 in MIMT, Thulhiriya, this conference had a participation of over 200
delegates from 4 local committees and 4 expansion entities. The main objectives of the conference were to
introduce and implant Gen2015 behaviours, to introduce new customer flow and adapt it in operations with GIS
(Global Information Systems), strategy delivery and creation of ground level action plans. In addition to that,
LEAD sessions were delivered to delegates, facilitated by externals Ms. Shyam Hettiarachchi, Mr. Dilum Caldera
and Mr. Jayantha Perera. National Excellence Awards were presented during the conference to felicitate the
achievements of the 13/14 leadership term.
Ms. Jackie Wamucci, a former President of AIESEC in Tanzania was the chairperson of the conference.
Leadership
Development
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Aiming the winter exchange peak, intern conferences were delivered at local committee level as Incoming
Preparation Seminars for the exchange participants. 3 intern conferences were held at Universities of Kelaniya,
Sri Jayewardenepura and Moratuwa, the latter being co-delivered by Colombo Central and Colombo South local
committees. The events were facilitated by the National executive board, along with the iGCDP leadership body.
Showcasing cultures of over 10 nationalities and the participation of over 200 exchange participants, this event
took place on February 6th, 2015 at Viharamahadevi Open Theatre, Colombo. This has been the main PR event of
AIESEC in Sri Lanka, targeting the winter exchange peak.
Held on February 7th and 8th, 2015, this event was conducted with the objectives of giving a proper
understanding about BD policies and processes, aligning and packaging GCDP projects and positioning AIESEC’s
projects among corporates as sustainable and socially impactful ones.
This was chaired by AIESEC alumnus Mr. Akila Ramanayaka and had a delegation consisting of local committee
presidents and elects, vice presidents for Business Development and Global Community Development
Programme.
Being the second national conference of the annual events calendar, NatCon 2015 was held from April 24th to
27th, 2015 at Sarvodaya Training Centre, Bandaragama. The conference was attended by over 100 delegates at
team leader, elect EB and current EB levels. This was conducted with the aims of creating a proper transition and
preparation for the coming term (for elect EBs) / summer peak (for TLs) and creating a discussion on how AIESEC
in Sri Lanka needs to head to the future. Continuation of the LEAD sessions at NLDS 2014 was also part of the
conference. Two sessions were facilitated by Ms. Shyam Hettiarachchi and Mr. Vidura Ralapanawe.
Mr. Deepa Khatri, Asia Pacific Co-ordinator of AIESEC International for the term 12/13 chaired the conference.
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Aimed with delivering the transition at the national executive board level, this was held from May 22nd to 24th,
2015 at Negombo. AIESEC alumnus Mr. Inas Jenabdeen chaired the conference. Rather than the delivery of
sessions, one could observe the occurrence of discussions on how AIESEC in Sri Lanka and its local chapters
shape their strategies for the upcoming term. This marks the first time AIESEC in Sri Lanka holding an MC – MCe
transition conference.
I
Integrating aspects of Information Management as well as Communications, IM & Comm Manifest was held on
May 31st, 2015 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura premises. Over 30 members, team leaders and elect EB
members were present for the program.
The delegation went through sessions, helping them to understand about vital functions of EXPA, national as
well as international marketing campaigns, importance of internal communication and functional relevance in
the LC environment.
The program was facilitated by current and elect National Executive Boards, in collaboration with current LCVP
IM & Comm.s
Integrating aspects of Information Management as well as Communications, IM & Comm Manifest was held
on May 31st, 2015 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura premises. Over 30 members, team leaders and elect
EB members were present for the program.
The delegation went through sessions, helping them to understand about vital functions of EXPA, national as
well as international marketing campaigns, importance of internal communication and functional relevance in
the LC environment.
The program was facilitated by current and elect National Executive Boards, in collaboration with current
LCVP IM & Comm.s
Aimed with delivering the transition at the national executive board level, this was held from May 22nd to 24th,
2015 at Negombo. AIESEC alumnus Mr. Inas Jenabdeen chaired the conference. Rather than the delivery of
sessions, one could observe the occurrence of discussions on how AIESEC in Sri Lanka and its local chapters
shape their strategies for the upcoming term. This marks the first time AIESEC in Sri Lanka holding an MC –
MCe transition conference.
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Year Ended 30th June
2015 LKR
2014 LKR
Revenue 10,153,957 8,810,518
Direct Cost (6,645,529) (3,758,948)
Gross Profit 3,508,428 5,051,570
Administrative Expenses (3,227,068) (3,516,667)
Operating Profit 281,360 1,534,903
Finance Costs (14,530) (15,540)
Finance Income 32,931 30,268
Income Over Expenditure 299,761 1,549,631
Financial Report
AIESEC in Sri Lanka
JUNE 2015 30 th
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As at 30th June
2015 LKR
2014 LKR
Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property Plant and Equipment 32,934 62,786
32,934 62,786
Current Assets
Trade & other Receivables 284,000 428,250
Deposit & Pre Payments 6,284 -
Cash and Cash equivalent 6,273,311 5,318,563
6,563,595 5,746,813
Total Assets 6,596,529 5,809,599
Reserves and Liabilities
Accumulated funds 3,748,027 3,451,312
Restricted funds 2,798,502 2,125,620
Total Equity 6,546,529 5,576,932
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and other Payables 50,000 232,667
50,000 232,667
Total Liabilities 50,000 232,667
Total Equity and Liabilities 6,596,529 5,809,599
AIESEC in Sri Lanka
JUNE 2015 30 th
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The election for the Executive Director of AIESEC in Sri Lanka for the term 15-16 was held on January 11th, 2015
at Helpage Sri Lanka, Nugegoda. Out of the 4 candidates for the position, Mr. Samith Siriwardhana was elected.
The elections and selections process for Board of Directors of AIESEC in Sri Lanka was held in 4 rounds, spanning from February 2015 to May 2015.
Executive Director: Mr. Samith Siriwardhana
Director – Business Development: Mr. Danula Eranjith
Director – Expansions Development: Ms. Ruwini Rajasooriya
Director – Finance: Mr. Janith Dushyantha
Director – Information Management & Communications: Ms. Pulani Ranasinghe
Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Piumal Tennakoon
Director – Global Community Development Programme: Mr. Shifan Mihilar
Director – Global Internship Programme: Mr. Kaveen Muhandiramge
Director – Marketing: Mr. Januka Wijesinghe
Director – Outgoing Exchange: Mr. Dananjaya Weerawansha
Director – Talent Management: Ms. Thimali Yasoda
Local Committee President – Colombo Central: Mr. Kaneru Godagama
Local Committee President – Colombo North: Mr. Sohan Wijegunawardhana
Local Committee President – Colombo South: Mr. Dehan Vithana
Local Committee President – Jayewardenepura: Mr. Kalpa Nallahandi
15-16
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For the term 14/15, AIESEC in Sri Lanka have had three successful national events. That is: NLDS 2014, which had
about 300 delegations of members from all four LCs, CC, and CN, JLC and CS as well as the expansions:
Peradinyia, Ruhuna, SLIIT and IIT. Global Village 2015 event that was able to reach out 350+ students and
Natcon 2015 in which we had both the incoming and out-going leadership bodies in the LCs and expansions in
attendance to prepare for the next term.
Our most prominent partners this term at both national and local events were:
Fonterra Lanka as the platinum sponsor for the NLDS conference and LC events
Millennium IT as the platinum sponsor for the Natcon 2015 conference and LC events
Virtusa who have also contributed to support the LC events
Brandix who have worked to support the LC events
The Sunday times who have contributed to marketing and PR partners at national and LC event
initiatives.
Radicalz (Pvt) Ltd and Exotic Global Holidays for being National Partners under exchange programmes.
Without them, it would not be possible to successfully carry out these events and initiatives. We would like to
extend our gratitude and hope the partnership between AIESEC in Sri Lanka and these organizations continues
to grow for generations to come.
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Alumni of AIESEC in Sri Lanka contributed immensely towards the growth of the organization.
Namely they were very helpful during NLDS, Business Development Summit, and National
Transition.
We would like to extend our thanks to the board members of the Board of Advisors of AIESEC in Sri
Lanka.
University Staff Advisors
o Lt.Col. Dr. Chandana Gamage (University of Moratuwa)
o Dr. Sudantha Liyanage (University of Sri Jayawardenapura)
o Dr. Mayumi Wijesinghe (University of Colombo)
o Dr. Upamali Amarakoon (University of Kelaniya)
National Youth Services Council, Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka Tourism
Development Authority, Ministries of Youth Affairs & Skills Development, Industry & Commerce and
Higher Education.
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