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Enactus National Exposition 2024 Winners Announced in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya
Enactus, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students to make a difference, recently held its annual Enactus National Exposition 2024 events in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation, a member of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI), these expositions showcased innovative entrepreneurial projects that address pressing social issues while promoting sustainability.
University teams from across the three countries competed for the opportunity to represent their nations at the Enactus World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 2-4 October 2024. The winners were:
- South Africa: University of the Western Cape
- Nigeria: Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University
- Kenya: Kabarak University
The Enactus National Expositions are the culmination of the Enactus Core Programme, which is supported in ten countries by the Schneider Electric Foundation as part of its New Skills for the Future and Innovation program. This initiative aims to upskill and empower youth in the energy transition, contributing to the creation of 139 million new jobs in this sector by 2030.
Jeanne Laurence, Schneider Electric’s Global Program Manager, Youth Education and Entrepreneurship Programme, expressed her enthusiasm for the innovative projects presented by the Anglophone African teams. She highlighted the potential of these young minds to bring sustainable solutions to the world.
Letitia de Wet, CEO of Enactus South Africa and Board Member of Enactus Global, emphasized the transformative power of youth when harnessed to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. She stressed the importance of challenging young people to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Launched in February 2024 in Anglophone Africa, the Enactus Core Programme provides university student teams with training, mentorship, and support to identify social issues, create entrepreneurial solutions, and make a positive impact. Globally, the Schneider Electric Foundation supports this program in ten countries.
The Enactus Core Programme also offers Schneider Electric employees the opportunity to participate as judges, advisors, or mentors as the National Champion Teams prepare for the Enactus World Cup.
Carina van Zyl, Corporate Citizenship Leader, Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric, congratulated the winning universities and expressed the company's pride in being part of this initiative that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship at the tertiary level.
About Enactus:
Enactus is the world's largest experiential learning network dedicated to developing young leaders who aim to change the world. Through innovation and business principles, Enactus empowers students to address the Sustainable Development Goals, reaching over 1,000 campuses across more than 33 countries.
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