ABOUT AFD
Academics for Development is a non-profit organization advocating for social entrepreneurship. We strive to give all students the opportunity to enrich themselves and have durable social impact through a hands on, multidisciplinary, and cross-cultural entrepreneurial experience.
Our mission
As a student organisation founded on social entrepreneurship, AFD strives to give:
As a student organisation founded on social entrepreneurship, AFD strives to give:
Local communities, organisations and companies entrepreneurial and knowledge support.
Students the opportunity to have social impact and develop themselves through exchanging knowledge, and immersive cross-cultural and hands-on practical experiences in a multidisciplinary setting.
Students the ambition and inspiration to take initiative to make a difference for society.
Our organization is built on two pillars
PROJECTS
AFD organises social impact oriented student consulting projects around the world in which a multidisciplinary team of students works with a social enterprise, start-up or NGO.
Throughout the academic year AFD students develop a research based conceptual solution and plan of action in cooperation with the project partner and experts. The AFD team is then given the chance to work at the project location to put theory into practice in cooperation with the partner and the local community.
The ultimate goal of each project is to realise durable and meaningful social impact.
EVENTS
AFD organises events to bring topics related to social entrepreneurship and impact closer to the broader student community and public.
AFD is also a platform for young individuals with entrepreneurial ambition who are motivated to have social impact.
Get involved
Do you want to join Academics for Development as a student or be a partner with this organization? Get in touch with us.