About SIFE

Mission

To bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business.

About SIFE

SIFE is an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.
Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. An annual series of regional and national competitions provides a forum for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges.
National champion teams advance to the prestigious SIFE World Cup. In addition to the community aspect of the program, SIFE’s leadership and career initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants as well as the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of emerging talent.

Organizational Facts

• Country Operations: 39*
  Click here see a list of the countries where SIFE works.
• Active Teams: 1,500*
  Click here to see a list of member universities.
• Active Students: 48,000*
• Team Community Projects: 8,700*
• Student Volunteer Hours: 4,900,000*
• SIFE Worldwide Revenue: $12,800,000*
• Total Global Network Revenue: $19,000,000*
  Click here to see a full list of SIFE partners & donors.

*As of 8/31/10

(Source: SIFE ORG)

SIFE the Netherlands

In September 2002 the SIFE World Cup Competition was held in Amsterdam with 23 countries participating. As a result of this SIFE The Netherlands was set up early 2003 sponsored by Heineken, KPMG and Unilever.

Dutch National Competitions have been held every year since 2003. In 2006 the event was attended by H.R.H Princess Máxima. In 2009 there were 12 teams competing from all parts of the Netherlands. The award ceremony was leaded by Peter Bakker (CEO TNT) and Renee Bergkamp (Director-General Ministry of Economic Affairs).
(Source: SIFE NL)