What is AFD?

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE

SOCIAL IMPACT

YOUNG & DYNAMIC

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IMPROVE SKILLS

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

To Inform and Inspire

PROJECTS EVENTSTo Unlock and

Do

What is AFD?

AFD ProjectYear-long projects Submitted by an NGO, 4th pillar or

company Multidisciplinary team Implementation in the SouthTeambuilding

WHY?

PRACTICAL

EXPRIENCE

Transform and

exchange your

theoretical knowledge

Work in a Multidisciplinary team

Combination of large project

ownership and

professional coaching.

SOCIAL IMPACT

Try to change something and have a sustainable influence on

others

Take the initiative. Become an

entrepreneur

PRACTICAL EXPERIENC

E

Absorb and get to know other

cultures

Work togethe

r with the local people.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL IMPACT

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Project descriptionsYou 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!

Bright Minds ProgramThe 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

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You’re not in it alone!

YOU

Support groups

Project Partner

Structural

Partners

Coach

The Board

AIRPLANE TICKET

TRAVEL & LEISURE

HOUSING

PROJECTCOSTS

• 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?

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?

Unique in Leuven: students from almost all faculties can incorporate a project in their

curriculum!

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.

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!

More info on: www.academicsfordevelopment.be or the Facebook Page

Questions? Receive an answer within 24h via recruiting@academicsfordevelopment.be

UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL!

HAVE SOCIAL IMPACT!