This document provides information about AFD (Academics for Development), which organizes year-long, multidisciplinary projects submitted by NGOs, companies, or other organizations to be implemented in the global South. Students gain practical experience working on these projects in teams while also receiving coaching. The projects aim to transform theoretical knowledge into practical experience while having social impact. Students can receive credits for incorporating an AFD project into their curriculum. AFD is looking for students from all backgrounds and faculties who are interested in entrepreneurship and international development.
11. Project descriptions
You can find full descriptions of the 8
projects on:
www.academicsfordevelopment.be/projecten/projectslvn/
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Your Project here next year?
Innovative idea for social entrepreneurship
in the South?
Interesting vision on development trends?
New insights on a sustainable start-up?
Let’s brainstorm
together!
13. Bright Minds Program
The Bright Minds Program offers guidance and support for
young and ambitious entrepreneurs and their ideas. How?
Through Academic support, Entrepreneurial coaching,
Professional guidance and Inspiring workshops.
Interested? Contact us, so we can keep you up to
date about this program in the coming weeks!
brightminds@academicsfordevelopment.be
15. You’re not in it alone!
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YOU
Support
groups
Project
Partner
Structural
Partners
Coach
The Board
16. AIRPLANE
TICKET
TRAVEL &
LEISURE
HOUSING
PROJECT
COSTS
• Own expense
• Own responsibility
• AFD helps in applying for
grant
• Possibility to raise fund
• In general covered by project
partner
• Chance exists that student
copays.
• Paid by AFD and the project
partner
• Student helps at gathering
funds(GROS etc.)
FOR THE
STUDENT
FOR AFD OR
PROJECT
PARTNER
Financing?
17. Incorporate your AFD-
project in your curriculum
• Compensation for the time spent during the year
• AFD guides you through the process of
incorporating your project in your curriculum
• Overview per faculty available on website
• How many credits?
• When to take up a project in your ISP?
• Who to contact at your faculty?
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Unique in Leuven: students from
almost all faculties can incorporate a
project in their curriculum!
18. Who are we looking for?
1. All faculties and backgrounds
• Last year, we recruited from 11 different faculties,
so everyone is welcome!
• From third bachelor onwards
2. Interested in entrepreneurship and
development cooperation
• Interested to start, consult for or lobby for an
enterprise and to participate in durable
development while doing so.
3. Passion and initiative
• Willing to take matters into their own hands and
have a positive influence and impact on the world.
19. Apply Now!
1. Closing Day (October 5th)
2. CV + motivation letter (deadline 6th of October)
• Apply for AFD as a whole, but specify your preferences and
motivate.
• Send to recruiting@academicsfordevelopment.be
3. Informal interview (between 7th and 10th of
October)
• Look for competences, experiences, but especially motivation
• The sooner you apply, the more chance a time slot suits you
4. Teambuilding event (14th October)
• To kick off the year with a bang!
• Because the F should stand for fun!
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More info on: www.academicsfordevelopment.be
or the Facebook Page
Questions? Receive an answer within 24h via
recruiting@academicsfordevelopment.be
