AIESEC identifies itself as "the international platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential." It annually offers “10,000 leadership positions and delivers over 470 conferences to [its] membership of over 50,000 students". AIESEC also runs an international exchange program that enables over 10,000 students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and intern in ano
ther country.”
2008 marked the 60th anniversary of AIESEC's founding. Celebrations occurred in London (January 2008), Tokyo (March 2008), Budapest (May 2008), Brussels (June 2008), Brazil (August 2008), Stockholm (October 2008), and the United States (December 2008). To maintain its relevance in the face of changing international relations, AIESEC expands the organization to new countries periodically, a process which is outlined in the organization's global compendium. Countries listed as "Official Extensions" of AIESEC as of February 2010, include Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Iceland, Ireland, Mongolia, Mozambique, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
