Horizon Lanka was in need of volunteers as it needs more manpower to continue its activities.

Horizon Lanka Foundation got the first foreign volunteer from AIESEC in August 2009 onwards for a period of three months. AIESEC’s Sri Lanka Chapter helped getting us Miss Veronika Betakova, an undergraduate from the Czech Republic to volunteer at Horizon Lanka. Miss Veronika will be doing a strategic analysis about Horizon Lanka and prepare a business plan for the organization. She is also teaching English to the students in the village.

“AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization. Active in over 1700 universities across more than 107 countries and territories, our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential for them to have a positive impact in society.

In partnership with business and higher education, AIESEC has over 60 years of experience in developing high-potential students into globally minded responsible leaders.

AIESEC’ s innovative development process consists of unmatched  leadership experiences, international opportunities and a global learning environment.

AIESEC uses an innovative approach to engaging and developing today’s youth. By offering opportunities to build extensive international personal networks and explore leadership opportunities, we provide a platform for young people to discover direction and ambition for their futures” – From AIESEC website.

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