Enactus United States

A HEAD FOR BUSINESS. A HEART FOR THE WORLD. Human progress depends on our ability to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit that lives within each of us and channel the unique talents, passions and ideas we each possess toward creating good in the world. en•act•us A community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world. entrepreneurial—initiating business ideas and solutions with passion and innovation. action—the experience of sustainable impact, activated with integrity. us—student, academic and business leaders collaborating to create a better world. We believe investing in students who take entrepreneurial action for others creates a better world for us all. Enactus is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action. We provide a platform for teams of outstanding university students to create community development projects that put people’s own ingenuity and talents at the center of improving their livelihoods. Guided by educators and supported by business leaders, our students take the kind of entrepreneurial approach that empowers people to be a part of their own success. Our work transforms both the lives of the people we serve, and in turn, the lives of our students as they develop into more effective, values-driven leaders. Like in business, we believe that competition encourages creativity and rewards results. For Enactus, it means more lives impacted. An annual series of regional and national competitions provides a forum for teams to showcase the impact of their outreach efforts and to be evaluated by executives serving as judges. National champion teams advance to the prestigious Enactus World Cup to experience excellence in competition, collaboration and celebration.