Incoming Global Volunteer AIESEC in Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, June 22, 2024 – AIESEC in UPN Veteran Yogyakarta is once again hosting the Incoming Global Volunteer program, running from June 22 to August 3, 2024. This program brings together international delegates from various countries to participate in social activities, one of which is teaching children in several villages across Yogyakarta. The program is attended by international delegates from Egypt, China, Vietnam, Pakistan, Japan, and Morocco.

The participants in this program are:

• Amr Khaleed A. M. Ibrahim (141235001) – Management Program
• Mariam Hesham S. M. S. Elimam (241235001) – Master’s in Management Program
• Lingxin Kong (141235002) – Management Program
• Nour El Houda Saidi (242235001) – Master’s in Accounting Program
• Tran Ngoc Tram Le (141235003) – Management Program
• Xinyi Yu (142235001) – Accounting Program
• Ha Minh Anh Nguyen (142235002) – Accounting Program
• Alishba Abbas (142235003) – Accounting Program
• Ayesha Zafar (143235001) – Development Economics Program
• Kazuki Mitsuji (241235002) – Master’s in Management Program
• Nguyen Nhu Hung (243235001) – Master’s in Economics Program
• Nguyen Thi Van (143235002) – Development Economics Program
• Vu The Binh (143235003) – Development Economics Program
• Shijia Hua (151235001) – International Relations Program
• Thi Thao Linh Vo (151235002) – International Relations Program

For six weeks, the delegates actively engage in various activities aimed at improving educational quality and introducing global cultures to children at several locations in Yogyakarta. They teach children in three villages: Purbayan, Purwokinanti, and Wirobrajan. Additionally, during the last two weeks, they also teach at two elementary schools, Mutiara Persada Elementary School and Tumbuh 3 Elementary School.

This activity not only focuses on teaching but also on introducing local communities to global cultures and values. The international delegates work alongside Local Volunteers, consisting of local students from Jogja, who assist and support the learning process.

In addition to teaching, the delegates are also given the opportunity to learn about Yogyakarta's rich culture. They visit a batik small enterprise empowerment center, where they learn about the traditional batik-making process. The participants also join gamelan music lessons with the karawitan community at UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, aiming to introduce and preserve Javanese traditional music.

This activity reflects AIESEC in UPNVY's commitment to facilitating cultural exchange and global experiences while creating a positive impact on the Yogyakarta community. The Incoming Global Volunteer program not only provides tangible contributions to local education but also offers international participants a deeper understanding of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta, with all its cultural diversity.

With a spirit of collaboration, this activity is expected to strengthen international relations while enhancing cross-cultural understanding between the delegates and the local community. AIESEC in UPNVY remains committed to creating opportunities for youth to contribute to sustainable community development.