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What is SIFE?

SIFE is a global non-profit organization, active in 42 countries. SIFE student teams work together with university and business advisers to develop projects that focus on teaching others the skills needed to bring economic opportunity to all. Projects are graded on criterion; Considering the relevant social economic and environmental factors, which SIFE team most effectively empowered people in need by applying business and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach to improve their quality of life and standard of living.

Each national SIFE organisation conducts a national competition, which is judged by leaders from its business community. At competition, SIFE teams present the results of their projects and compete to determine which team was most successful at creating economic opportunity for others. Winning teams then compete at the SIFE World Cup. The 2011 SIFE World Cup is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SIFE @ QUB - Quick Facts

Founded in 2008 and won QUB New Society of the Year.
At the 2009 Nationals, QUB SIFE won Rookie Champions of the Year and have competed at the SIFE World Cup 2009 in Berlin.
Last year, 2010, QUB SIFE were 3rd Place at the UK National Competition, Won Best Business Ethics Project. Within Queen’s last year winning QUB Society of the year, and the community contribution award.
Competes in the UK National Competition held every year in Canary Wharf, London.
Supported by Enterprise SU.
Has a Business Advisory Board consisting of influential figures from Barclays, KPMG, Baker Tilly, Enterprise Rent a Car to name a few!

For more information check out the SIFE website: www.qub.ac.uk/sife

Raise & Give:

RAG (Raise and Give) is the fundraising body of the Students Union! They organize events, raids and stunts throughout the year to raise money for local charities. RAG are always looking for new members who are up for a laugh and are looking to make the most out of their time at Queens. So if you're interested in raising money for more than worthy causes and enjoy yourself whilst doing it then send them a message or come to a meeting on MONDAY - 6 P.M. - THE SPACE, Students' Union.

Do it...it's for charity