The program is intentionally flexible to allow SIFE to be relevant in different environs around the world. From the nature of the projects they implement, to the audiences they target, the program allows teams to position themselves as the SIFE team of their community. SIFE teams use their business skills to recognize their community’s needs and create unique solutions.
The culmination of the SIFE program is an annual series of competitions that provides a forum for teams to present the result of their projects, which are evaluated by business leaders serving as judges. Teams compete first at the regional and national levels, and then at the international level where the national champion teams from each country meet. It is known as the SIFE World Cup. This year, the SIFE World Cup will be held in Kuala Lumpur. |
Some of the interesting projects students have undertaken over the years are as follows:
- H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, India
‘Project Chirag’ by students of this college improved the quality of life and standard of living of 525 households by lighting 17 villages in Maharashtra, India, with solar home lighting systems.
- Loyola College, Chennai, India
"Amudhu – Taste of Success" worked with Palmyrah tappers in Southern India to reduce their social stigma and exclusion of making toddy by giving them an option to make palm sugar.
- St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, India
"Project Unnati" identified a potters’ community in Bengalure, which had diverse artistic skills that needed to be showcased. The SIFE team is working with 40 families in the community and has imparted skills, which are integral to success in a competitive environment.
- Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi, India
The SIFE team facilitated loans for 100 rickshaw-pullers (a vehicle where passengers are carried by the driver cycling the same) so that they could purchase the rickshaws, and were also better-designed for comfort and service.
WNS is the Platinum Sponsor of the SIFE India Finals to be held on July 1, 2011 at the Intercontinental – The Lalit in Mumbai. Keshav R. Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS Holdings is the Chairman of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), India. Click here to read Keshav’s comments on being the Chairman of such a transformational initiative. |