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IAESTE
NEWS
Netherlands request
Dear IAESTE friends
I am writing you this message on behalf of IAESTE
Netherlands IU a newly formed IAESTE co-operating
institution. As you may know, IAESTE in The Netherlands
was re-established in 2011, after having previously
existed between 1948 and 2006.
We consider an alumni network essential for the
development of IAESTE in The Netherlands; however,
since it was previously run by a different organisation
(Nuffic), we have no access to the contact details of our
alumni as Nuffic is unable to share the information
with us.
Because of this situation we would like to ask you a
favor, if you knew any Dutch trainees through IAESTE
prior to 2007, would you be so kind as to ask them to
contact us. This would enable us to inform them about
the newly formed co-operating institution, and invite
them to future alumni events.
Some IAESTE countries have been able to put us in
contact with alumni and we are currently trying to find
them on LinkedIn etc. However, this is only a small part
of all the alumni we have had since the start of IAESTE
in 1948, so we could definitely use your help!
With kind regards,
On behalf of IAESTE Netherlands IU
Maarten Kruger
president@iaestenederland.nl
IAESTE Liberia-BONSU press conference
Bong Students Union (BONSU) office,
Gbarnga city, Bong County
February 9, 2013
It is such a great honour that Liberians (i.e. students and
young professionals) happily accepted IAESTE once
again as they expressed their commitment to work and
participate in knowledge sharing and experience gaining
with other friends around the world. Those attending the conference
believed that this restoration of dignity.
They believed the story of the IAESTE is a success story that
they should be proud of. Particularly looking at themselves join
with over 89 countries to participate in an exchange program
that is over 64 years in operation. They expressed that IAESTE
have played a great role in providing students with technical expertise
in their fields of study and Liberia is now going to benefit
from such great experiences. IAESTE LIBERIA-BONSU
Liberia is now one of the newest co-operating members of the
IAESTE network, which now has over 200 members throughout
the country. The establishment of IAESTE with the Bong
Student Union could have been possible with the efforts of Mr.
Augustus J. Flomo who is now being considered as the MEN-
TOR for the Liberia Program. This will provide unlimited opportunities
for Liberians students to be involved in valuable
international exchange focused on technical development.
The hope of Liberian students have grown that there
is now an opportunity to travel abroad, meet new people
and get formal training experience. IAESTE Liberia seek
to reach out to business houses, schools, Universities, companies,
etc. and to form a lasting partnership to assist in
qualifying students all over the country to become successful
professionals who could contribute to sustainable development
of their local societies and the global communities
as well. We at BONSU and Liberia are really keen on working
hand in hand with IAESTE and benefiting from their
expertise in this area.
Although there are thousand and plentiful hindrances that
show their ugly heads whenever we think about the challenges
that lie ahead, we will never stop planning for a healthier future.
Progress is our hope, the route that will take us there is that
of reason, freedom, knowledge, and justice. The wretch of the
world will be our companion’s journey.
Thanks.
Jepthah P. Cooper
Person in Charge IAESTE-Liberia
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Contact Numbers:
+231886568831
+231886527159
Email:
liberiabonsu@iaeste.org
augustusjflomo@yahoo.com
Mailing address:
Refund Building, Collins Street
P.O. Box 1707