International Network for Educational Exchange (INEX)

National Network
Austria
Address

Stauffergasse 43
A-1140 Vienna

Vienna
Austria

Telephone
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E-Mail
f.babinsky@inex.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
INEX is a non-profit CSO with its main seat in Vienna, Austria. The organisational structure is based upon three divisions: At the heart of the organisation stands a team of 11 people from various academic and national backgrounds taking action for implementation of education for sustainable development. The Advisory Board consists of internationally reknowned academics and professionals, who support the strategic planning process, while the Student Ambassador Network transports the INEX mission through various countries in Europe. The yearly budget of around 150.000 Euro, is bundled in financially sustainable projects, while each contributes to the financial longevity of the organisation. INEX is funded through its network of partners in the academic and private sector as well as through participation fees.
Mission and Objectives

Vision.
"We wish to see a world blessed with sustainble welfare for all."
A world featuring educational systems, that give every single human being in the industrialized world the horizon to understand the gobal impact of her actions, the ethical basis for compassion with her own human companions and the empowerment to implement change towards sustainable lifestyle and decision making for herself and her close surroundings.
Mission.
“INEX is educating the leaders of tomorrow for sustainable development.”
By preparing future leaders for the world’s major challenges, sustainable environments can be envisioned and the world has a chance face a prosper future and healthy growth. Therefore INEX is spinning a network of educational institutions, corporate partners and other organizations in its quest to contribute to a better tomorrow.
INEX is working towards the attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development goals within the framework of the UNESCO Decade for Education on Sustainable Development.
This said, INEX creates innovative learning opportunities in order to prepare students for the challenges of a globalized world. Various traditional and non-traditional trainings and learning opportunities with top professors and consultants in Europe and Latin America, educational infrastructure as well as humanitarian aid programs are offered.
INEX has become a local competence center for Education on Sustainable Development by facilitating individual initiatives, student projects, research cases, local action agendas etc. With great appreciation the network has grown considerably, with partners all contributing their bits an pieces on the path towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

Main Projects / Activities

* INEX Summer University
* INEX Language and Culture Program
* INEX Young Leaders Program
* Competence center for Education on Sustainable Development
* INEX Café: the Multilogueforum
* Sustainability Challenge: Learning 2.0; interdisciplinary & hands-on
* Events and Conferences on a regional and international scale
* Sustainability Day: interactive training sessions
* Internships and Volunteerships: work experience abroad
* Tailor-made study abroad programs for various target groups
* Dooka laká: giving back to society through carbon offsetting, rainforest
conservation and supporting educational systems in third world countries

Contact (1) Full Name
Mag. Fabienne Babinsky