JCI EDC
JCI European
Development Council
The JCI European Development Council is an elected team within JCI Europe that works towards growth of current Local and National Organisations and develops new Organisations in countries where JCI is yet not present.
Develop
Develop JCI presences in European countries without National Organisation representation.
Support
Support provisional and potential National Organisations in the affiliation process.
Assist
Assist existing National Organisations with growth and development.
Click here to learn about the purpose of the EDC
The aim of the EDC (JCI European Development Council) is described in Article 1.4 of the guidelines:
The JCI EDC can actively seek to establish a JCI presence in European countries without National Organisation representation in cooperation with the JCI Membership Growth & Development Director.
In cooperation with the JCI Executive Vice President assigned to Area Europe or the JCI Membership Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC can coordinate with JCI Vice Presidents about necessary support to and actions in National Organisations with
potential or provisional affiliation.
In cooperation with the Executive Vice President assigned to Europe or the Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC can assist JCI Vice Presidents active in existing NOMs with growth and development issues.
In cooperation with the Executive Vice President assigned to Europe or the Growth & Development Director for Europe, the JCI EDC focuses on development programs for National Organisations in Europe.
The main tools available to the EDC are: the Plan of Action, the development grants, communication as well as the board members experience.
There are a number of events that EDC hosts. Mainly the Growth & Development Academy, The G&D Masterclass and the Local Growth & Development Academies amongst others.
If you want to reach us out, do not hesitate to fill in the form below or write to [email protected].
Team 2024
EDC Team
The JCI European Development Council consists of elected members who have the opportunity to hold their leadership positions for one year.
For any correspondence, feel free to contact any of us via email using the following format: [email protected]
(where “F” represents the first letter of the individual’s first name).
Ulla Pirkola
European Development Council Chairperson
Simo Engbom
European Development Councilor for Intensive Support
Sandra Fuchs
European Development Councilor for Intensive Support
Cristina Cerga
European Development Councilor for Skills Boosting
Iida Repo
European Development Councilor for Impact & Promotion
Evija Baravika
European Development Councilor for Local & National Collaboration
Arkın Çoban
European Development Councilor for New Organizations
Drazen Stankovic
European Development Council Immediate Past Chairperson
Sofia Saarinen
European Development Council Assistant
How can you benefit?
JCI EDC Tools & Activities
EDC offers a diverse suppport to JCi Europe organisations and members. The main tools are accessible below: