PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS

Sarah Carver | President

Enactus Calgary is a student run organization at the University of Calgary that focuses on creating positive social change through community projects and entrepreneurial action. Our programs are designed to foster entrepreneurial development, economic and environmental sustainability, youth empowerment and financial literacy education in Calgary and its surroundings.
 
Enactus Calgary strives to change the community through self-sustaining initiatives designed to educate and empower individuals and spark social change.
 
In 2017, Enactus Calgary had over 100 active members, who volunteered over 18, 000 hours, ran 7 independent projects, and  impacted over 16,000 people.  

Our projects focus on the five livelihoods of Enactus: Financial, Social, Natural, Physical and Human. From May 9th to 11th, Enactus Calgary competed in the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Vancouver.  Annually, the exposition brings together students, academic, and industry leaders from across the country to celebrate the achievements of Enactus teams from across Canada. The team has continued our success at the exposition, with our fourth semi-final appearance in a row. Empower was named Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment project of the year.

This year we are keeping the momentum going and have clear goals for our projects, as well as a goal to represent Calgary in all of Enactus’ expositions. The targets for the 2017/2018 year include:

     - Finalist team at National Exposition
     - 5-7 projects executed
     - $500,000 in economic activity
     - 30 events
     - 10,000 lives directly impacted

Enactus’ Calgary's mission is achieved by bringing together individuals, businesses and our community to create a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable future through the positive power of social entrepreneurship"