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The Organisation
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Founded in the United States in 1975, SIFE has quickly become one of the worlds
fastest growing non-profit making organisations. An internationally recognised organisation
in 1600 campuses in more than 42 countries.
SIFE is a partnership between businesses and higher education that is preparing
the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders to create a better world
for everyone.
SIFE's global network consists of business executives, university students and academic
leaders.
SIFE students form teams that serve their communities by developing projects were
there implement what they learn in classrooms to solve real life problems. Business
executives
support the program through corporate donations, personal contributions and the
gift of their time.
The SIFE program concentrates on five areas: Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship,
Financial Literacy and Business Ethics.
The Students are led by a Faculty Advisor who challenge them to develop projects
that specifically meet the needs of their communities.
These projects have a profound effect on: At-risk youth, aspiring entrepreneurs,
struggling business owners, low-income families, and as a result children experience
success. It is in this spirit that the first SIFE team in South Africa was founded
in the Free State, in June 2000 by Johan van de Westhuyzen.
SIFE teams present the results of their community projects annually at regional,
national and international competitions. Business executives judge the competitions
and select the winners based on which teams they believe were the most effective
at educating others through their projects.
Through SIFE, students improve their communitities and experience profound personal
growth. As these young people assume leadership roles of significance and influence,
they will be key to leading more sustainable enterprises, building stronger communities,
and creating a world with greater opportunity for all of us. |
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