The document provides information about various internship opportunities with AIESEC in Alexandria, Egypt during the summer of 2012. It describes projects focused on business development, marketing, cultural awareness, fundraising, and promoting tourism in Egypt. The internships range from 6 weeks to 3 months and are aimed at recent graduates interested in development work. Responsibilities include developing NGO profiles, strategic plans, marketing campaigns, workshops, and more. The overall goal is to provide beneficial international experiences for students while enabling them to impact NGOs and development issues.

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INTERNSHIP
BOOKLET
SUMMER
2012

2. Business Development
DJ1 Develop the NGO profile. The NGO is still
launching itself in the market and it needs a
profile to define its mission, vision,
objectives...etc
DJ2 High rate of development is needed for the
NGO and a strategic development plan needs
to be set by the intern
DJ3 Writing NGO needed documents, for
example: proposals. Work on the sustainability
report of the NGO and sustaining the last intern's
work in the reports.
Make a Difference (MAD) is a program run by DJ4 Setting a marketing strategy for the NGO to
AIESEC aims of developing NGOs through broaden its activities and publicity
incoming trainees. Many of the world’s problems DJ5 Selling the NGO's products. Looking for
could be solved by people simply helping each beneficial partnerships with other corporate and
other. non-corporate sector.
The project MAD seeks to increase and Marketing
encourage volunteerism within Egypt.
DJ1 The Intern will be responsible to conduct
The idea behind M.A.D is to bridge the gap extensive market research on Egypt's touristic
between countries and attains peace and sites through the use of internet and different
tours provided by the company.
fulfillment of human kind's potential in different
DJ2 The intern will be responsible of acquainting
ways.
himself/ herself with the current state of tourism
in Egypt and come up with effective ways and
So the project mainly entails raising internships
ideas of implementation if order it improve it.
in the field of Development and hosting trainees
DJ3 The intern will be responsible to work other
with relevant skills and expertise to bring about interns in order to come up with ideas for a
the required changeover the NGOs to add fresh promotional campaign for the company to
thinking from different mind sets. On the other implement it in order to attract more tourists to
hand, students interested in going on come to Egypt.
international internships in the field of DJ4 The intern will assist in implementing the
development would be recruited to enable them promotional campaign in order to market for
to have enriched experiences in development Egypt as a major tourist destination.
issues to be able to impact NGOs in their home
country when they get back".
Cultural awareness and personal development
The intern will be responsible for teaching
languages and skills such as leadership,
entrepreneurship and social responsibility for
the NGO public and also implementing social
initiatives run by the NGO as well as taking the
role of a cultural ambassador and working with
kids and orphanages
Duration: 6 weeks to 3 months
Place: Alexandria, Egypt
Who can participate: All the students and
recent graduates (max 2 years) of business
administration or bachelor of master
programs.

3. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
AND EVENTS:
Fundraising activities create
awareness among youth that
they are a part of a community
and that this position entails a
certain amount of
OUR VISION: Is a society where responsibility...It also teaches
no one dies of lung cancer…to them to appreciate what they
make our society totally aware of have and to understand that they
lung cancer, its actual causes and have the ability even from a
how to protect ourselves from it. young age to help others.
Our vision is to unite
ALEXANDRIA in one movement to We will be having a series of
end lung cancer now. fundraising events and activities
to help engage youth more and
Mission: The mission of MAP is to to create awareness in a positive
have a meaningful and and persuasive way!!!
persuasive impact on improving
the understanding of LUNG
CANCER and made aware of
important immunizations and
regular checkups. That's why we
will be approaching schools, clubs
and different NGO's. WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS IN
SCHOOLS:
The program will be working all
year round to create Approaching schools in Alexandria
circumstances that promote, where students will stimulate
protect health and prevent estimate and describe the impact of
spread of different diseases in different factors on lungs and that
our society. will be done through sessions,
workshops and experiments
conducted by interns. Also will be
responsible of conducting surveys for
knowing the reason behind smoking
at a very young age.

4. THINK GREEN:
This phase we will work with schools by giving sessions, trainings and workshops to
students in order to start actual recycling process in the school by offering several
solutions, As well as working with NGOs in parallel where the interns will help
planning to initiate Think green project in their NGOs so that a joint project will be
held afterwards.
Schools:
About the project: 1-Four interns will be participating in schools for 1 week.
AIESEC is constructing one of the 2-During this week the interns will be responsible to spread the idea of recycling
most rapidly growing projects of through sessions and workshops to the target age
the year 2009-2010. This year, the
3-The sessions and workshops will be mainly about the importance of recycling
Local Chapter of Alexandria is
and how we can easily sustain our environments through different applicable
organizing THINK GREEN. solutions.
The purpose of Think Green is to 4-The interns will be responsible to hold a meeting with the principle to come up
tackle one of the biggest issues the with plans for the recycling campaign in the school.
environment faces as well as to get
the students and employees in 5-Interns will be in contact with AIESEC to make sure that Veolia will be
responsible for collecting the recyclable materials.
most of Alexandria’s campuses to
concern for saving the wealth of 6-Our measure of success for this week is that all the students and teachers will be
our environment. ready for a recycling campaign that we wish to start right after this campaign.
The Think green initiative will begin NGOs:
by spreading out recycling bins in a
1-A group of 3 or 4 interns will work for 6 weeks with a specific NGO like Alpha
number of Alexandria’s campuses,
Leo, Rotaract and EMSA to implement think green project in their NGO
staring with AAST-Miami, AAST
ABOKEIR, and ALEXANDRIA 2-This will be done by coordinating with think green team leader in the NGO and
UNIVERSITY along with the events the president in terms of teaching them Think green project
that will help give a boost to and
3-Will give sessions to the members about certain skills that will help them
smooth the progress of using the
implementing the project like project management and sales
bins.
4-Will be coordinating with think green team in AIESEC Alexandria (including
Our vision interns) to make sure that we are on the same track.
5-Interns will attend three meetings/week minimum 1 with the members,1 with
“Assure that the coming the board and 1 with Think green team in AIESEC.
generations are aware about
6-Our measure of success as the moment the interns will leave the NGOs will be
recycling and all the problems our
ready to work with AIESEC Alexandria in think green project to impact more
environment is facing, not only that
people.
but helping the students live
diversity by sharing different
thoughts with different people
from different countries and
cultures which will lead to new
beneficial learning environment”

5. EXPLORE THE NEW EGYPT….
THIS SUMMER
With WHERE IT ALL BEGINS…
“Where It All Begins” is a new project initiated by AIESEC Alexandria, A lot of
tourists started viewing Egypt as an unsafe place for a vacation…where it all begins was
initiated to promote Egypt, especially Alexandria in a very special and unique way.
WHAT IS THE PROJECT ALL ABOUT?
 Interns first take a number of sessions (Photographic sessions, Photoshop sessions, historic sessions and
creativity session) by professional photographers.
 Then they will apply this knowledge through going to the touristic places and taking pictures there, then
when going back home, use their Photoshop to make pictures look more attractive.
 Then interns will go on a FREE study tour around Egypt to the touristic places, take pictures and write
articles.
 After that interns will be asked to write article about places they have been to in their languages and in
English to be published in AIESEC magazine that will be distributed throughout Alexandria and also they
will be preparing a booklet for Egypt.
So check out the amazing places you may
go in Egypt!!!!

6. CAIRO-THE VIBRANT CAPITAL OF EGYPT
Most often Cairo is the starting point of a traditional Egypt tour. It is the city of
thousand minarets, teeming life and full of attractions.
Luxor-Ancient temples overload
Because of a high concentration of ancient monuments near Luxor and Aswan all
Ancient Egypt tourists visit here. The many attractions of Luxor are a must see.
Aswan-Egypt's southern most city

7. ALEXANDRIA-The Mediterranean Metropole:
The city of AlexaThe
The city of Alexandria, Egypt is one of the largest and most populated in Egypt and has a
population of more than four million. Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, the city is
also the largest seaport in Alexandria.
Alexandria is a popular destination for cruise line passengers arriving at the Alexandria
Port and having 12 hours to 2 days time for sightseeing in Egypt.
The major attractions of Alexandria are Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Quaitbey citadel,
Alexandria national Museum and Montaza gardens.

8. My adventure in Egypt-written by
Darija petropoljac
Have you ever heard of Egypt? Do you really know what
Egypt truly is? Of course when you ask someone these
questions most of the people would say it’s one of the oldest
civilizations in the world, the country of the Pyramids, the
pharaohs and the Nile – the longest river in the world.
Although these facts attracted me the most when I decided to
come to Egypt to do my internship with AIESEC Alexandria,
Egypt turned out to have another side that I didn’t know about.
Firstly, I would like to point out that I have already been in Egypt six years
ago as a tourist. Many things have changed since then and I still can’t
believe that I am living in Alexandria.
After six hours and two planes, I was finally in Cairo, the capital of Egypt
and of the largest capitals in the world. Two guys picked me up at the
airport and my adventure started. The first thing I noticed in Cairo and
Alexandria later is the traffic jam. I already knew that but what I saw on the
streets was amazing. Too many cars, no real tracks because the only goal is
to fill in the empty space. To point out, not only traffic isn’t predictable,
but also driving because drivers never know what and whom to expect in
front of their cars. Crazy, isn’t it? Even though they drive in this way, there
are not many accidents. Secondly, I couldn’t help but notice the clothes
among women and girls. What I found out is that girls must cover their
body just in some situations. Honestly, I didn’t believe it since I visited
some places and saw it with my own eyes. They were wearing short
dresses and their shoulders were uncovered at different kind of parties,
touristic places, private beaches, etc. All in all, women decide whether to
cover their bodies or not. Some of them wear long black dresses and
gloves and you can only see their eyes. On the other hand, there are
women who cover their bodies and hair with the veil and there are many
of them who don’t wear veil. As you can notice, there are some
differences and that depends on how religious they are. And the most
important fact – I didn’t expect this kind of hospitality at all. Egyptians
are really nice, kind, helpful and they smile even they have some
problems. Once I was trying to take a cab with my friend. We had an
address written in English, but the taxi driver couldn’t read it. In that
moment some woman stopped her car, called us, read the address and
told us how to pronounce it. Also, she told us that if she had enough time

9. she would take us there. In the end she gave us her phone
number in case she needs to speak Arabic with a taxi driver. When
we found the place, I texted her and she told me that I can call her
if I need anything. Honestly, we were amazed and happy that we
met such a kind person. According to that, I feel like I am in my
own country because people always rush to help you and do
anything just to make you feel more comfortable and relaxed.
There is no point in writing about Egypt if I don’t say something
religion – Islam. Islam is one the strongest religion in the world
that makes a strong bond among all Muslims. When it comes
to that, I would like to say few words about Ramadan – the
Holly month in all Islam countries. It started on the first of
August, but the date changes every year. During this month,
there are many decorations and lamps on the streets and
balconies. When I saw it for the first time, I thought it’s the
New Year. During this holiday, people don’t eat, drink and
smoke from sunrise to sunset. It’s really exhausting,
especially in summer. You probably wonder how they can
take it. The point is that they start fasting approximately at age of
seven, some of them even earlier. One of the most important facts
is that Muslims pray for five times a day and it’s obligatory
during Ramadan. Muezzin calls them for a pray and they can do
it in any place, it doesn’t have to be a mosque. After sunset, it’s
time for Iftar or breakfast because that’s their first meal. People
usually spend that time with their families, relatives and friends.
This month keeps them together and strengthens their
relationship.
All in all, Egypt is a beautiful country with great history
and one of the most hospital people I have ever met. No
matter if you are coming to Egypt as a tourist, an intern or
something else, you will see many great places, find out
interesting things, make new friends and want to come
here again. I can assure you in that, because I am already
thinking about my next visit to this lovely country. Come
and see Egypt – where it all begins.

10. AIESEC in Alexandria
AIESEC in Alexandria focuses on many issues in order to develop the youth.
Issues vary from Entrepreneurship, Volunteerism, to Banking, which we call
Projects. Each project tackles a specific topic that concerns the Egyptian youth.
We aim to inform the youth about these topics through projects. Projects involve
sessions given by professionals from the corporate sector. In other words,
projects can be described as a compressed learning course that helps develop
youths’ knowledge, teamwork, discussions, and communication skills.
“We are famous as the city of projects
as well as having the best servicing
team”
I had the opportunity this summer to spend 1,5
month in Alexandria, Egypt, working in the project
“Where It All Begins”, on the promotion of tourism
of Alexandria and then on the promotion of the hole
Egypt. I was working daily with 6 people in order to
create a touristic guide including all the beautiful
secrets of Alexandria. I attended professional photo
shooting seminars and I learned to capture every
moment, I wrote articles about my experience and
with my team we were responsible to promote the
project in our external environment. It was one of
the best, most creative, different, full of challenges
and unforgettable experiences of my life…
Maria Koumoukeli, 20

11. OFCOURSE YOU DO….
DON’T YOU WANT TO
The land that gave WITNESS THAT
birth to the first great
civilization needs little
AMAZING SUNSET BY
introduction. The THE PYRAMIDS!!!
pyramids, the minarets,
the Nile – the scope of
Egypt is magnificent.
Visitors are surprised
to discover that those
legendary pyramids are
merely the tip of the
archaeological iceberg.
Pharaonic nations,
ancient Greeks,
Romans, Christians and AND ON THE
Arab dynasties have all OTHER SIDE
played their part in
OF THE
fashioning Egypt’s
CONTRY
embarrassment of
ENJOY A
architectural wealth.
BEACH LIKE
Video about Egypt THIS.....
For more info about
Egypt
For more details contact:
Yomna.elninnie@aiesec.net
It’s just the perfect
Mina.shakloul@aiesec.net time to be in Egypt!!!