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by Bam Azores | 25-07-2017 11:42
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Last July 8, 2017, I was fortunate to have the chance to volunteer at the 2017 Enactus Philippines National Competition that was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Philippines. Enactus Philippines is a non-profit organization operating in 36 countries that brings together university students, business, academe, government and civil society leaders to helped underserved communities through livelihood opportunities. I actually volunteered for a whole month before the actual competition at the Philippine NGO?s office. Over 500 participants joined the Enactus Philippines National Finals, which is an annual competition where Enactus teams present the results of their projects to a panel of judges. This year, nine teams of the fourty-two active Philippine teams competed to showcase the impact they have created in their chosen communities. There were 36 Semi-Finals Judges and 38 Finals Judges that chose the winning team that will go on to represent the Philippines at the Enactus World Cup in London this September. The judging criterion used by all Enactus countries is "Which Enactus team most effectively used entrepreneurial action to empower people to improve their livelihoods in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable way?" I was happy to be part of this because Enactus has a very strong environmental component in its projects.
The winning team that will go to London is the Holy Trinity College of General Santos City. First runner-up went to Sultan Kudarat State University–Access Campus, second runner-up to Sultan Kudarat State University–Isulan Campus and third runner-up to Nueva Vizcaya State University. This was an interesting result because the top 3 universities represent the largest island in the Philippines called Mindanao. These schools are very far from Manila, which is the capital of the Philippines. One of the projects of the champion team is helping their community with the production of Allura Soap. This combines virgin coconut oil, turmeric, neem and papaya extract. It is said to have properties that will hydrate, rejuvenate and protect the skin. The students impressed the judges with their presentation and the impact they created to help the community have more income for their families. |
  
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6 Comments
Bam, thank you for your report. The photos tells us how much the participants are excited. And of course you look excited as well. Participating in any environmental events, forums, activities is as important as writing articles here. Please keep up with your passion!
Posted 03-08-2017 23:21
Hi Bam! Thanks for sharing about you recent experience as a membor of Enactus!
In Korea, we also have Enactus and they are also working on finding and developing sustainable busiess model. Please share with us if you get to find any business model interesting and environmentally sustainable!
Posted 31-07-2017 19:21
Enactus- sounds like a great platform, Bam- for 'acting to make an impact'. Thanks for your report and for introducing to all Egen members, yet another initiative for future changemakers. It is highly impressive that you spent a whole month of your time volunteering for this innovative and noble event. I am sure you must have returned full of ideas and thoughts for a better tomorrow. Such events can indeed broaden our horizon and inspire us towards action.
Posted 28-07-2017 14:02
Hi, Sujan! Send me an email at friends7lakes@gmail.com with your intent to start Enactus Nepal. I will connect you with Enactus International. Send a copy of the email to enactusphilippines@gmail.com
Posted 26-07-2017 14:43
Glad to know that you devoted your 1 month- volunteering for such a great NGO 'Enactus'. This competition is really very inspiring and is a good medium to showcase various civil societies and their selfless contribution to various communities. Kudos to the Champion team for their amazing project and efforts in empowering local community and inventing organic/natural and an eco-friendly soap. Thank you for an interesting report.
Posted 25-07-2017 22:12
Its really a good and great event. Enactus is really doing well raising environmental components in its issues/programs. Currently I don't see its branch or working area in Nepal. How can I join or open it in Nepal,. any idea ?
Thank you for sharing your volunteering activities.
Posted 25-07-2017 14:26