Association
Creation
My EBP Village was created on 15 November 2020 with a range of short, medium and long-term objectives. The association secured “intérêt général” status in 2023, meaning that membership payments are tax-deductible for members with tax residency in France (the same may apply elsewhere).
My EBP Village will work along two lines, one conventional and the other innovative. The first will focus on consolidating and enriching the base formed by all current and future graduates. The second will be inclusive, targeting a new audience to whom we hope to instill the same spirit and values.
Our history
The EBP has been, and remains, the “School of Life” for all the students who have enrolled since 1987, and will continue to do so in the future. It has forged and developed their capacity for adaptation and flexibility, their taste for adventure, rigour, sensitivity, fantasy and living together.
From the “Because Europe is business” of the 20th century, we are building a new world that makes sense and defines a new way of thinking about living together.
With this in mind, “We must not be afraid to dream”, so let’s dare to be different and daring, and let’s break dismantle determinism.
Forming a solid foundation requires responses to the needs that emerged from our survey, the key points of which were as follows:
- We want to feel part of a community and strengthen our identity.
- We no longer want to be disappointed.
- We are “people”, not numbers.
- No longer feel isolated at an event.
- We want our actions to have meaning.
- We want a place where we can share our experiences.
- We’d like to share our expertise with other members.
Once this foundation is established, we will then be able to:
- Help to guide and support children of EBPians.
- Share expertise with others who are curious and engaged.
- Instill a spirit of open-mindedness by discussing career paths.
- Encourage young people to make the most of their lives.
- Foster purpose in young people who are still searching.
Vision
Create an EBP community, open to all former students that would like to contribute to a more open, supportive and inclusive world.
My EBP Village aims to strengthen connections between EBP alumni and support students and recent graduates throughout their professional journey.
Alumni will support younger members, working side by side on ambitious projects.
This non-profit undertaking will operate across the 79 countries where our alumni and students are living, working and studying.
Values
Our shared values and common vision will help create synergy in our future actions.
- Trust is the common thread throughout our membership, fostering co-operation, mutual support and the development of strong relationships.
- A supportive network of over 3300 graduates spanning 5 continents, promoting support across alumni of all ages. Our network also helps members to develop their professional network, discover experts and recruit.
- Professional mentoring at any career stage.
- Sharing professional experiences within circles of expertise.
- The fun nature of the EBP community.