Enactus and the Season of Giving

 

The season of gratitude and giving is here! Here at Utah Valley University, we have a lot to be grateful for. Rich education, strong community, and endless opportunity are just a few of the many gifts we have been given, and the holiday season is the perfect time for us to pay forward these privileges and opportunities.

 

Our mission at Enactus is to give to those who have limited access to the resources--both extraordinary and mundane--that we have been given. We tend to take things for granted, forgetting that in other parts of the world and even our communities, people are struggling every day to obtain basic necessities. For example, we each have the potential to have sustainable income, the knowledge the provide this income, and access to good-quality living conditions. For some Armenian people, these are not an option. Project Armenia’s goal is to provide opportunities for learning and growth. Our Sewing S.O.L. project is also working to provide a knowledge of business principles and resources to establish businesses in a place where these resources are not readily available. Even something as common as a phone is not available for many people in Ghana. Project Ghana is working to make business opportunities for providing phone minutes to people. And in our own community in Utah Valley, refugees are in desperate need of a place to sleep, along with physical and emotional stability and support.  

 

At Enactus, we have learned that giving to communities around the world brings a sense of satisfaction and joy that we wouldn’t find anywhere else. As we show gratitude for the opportunities that we have, we seek to make these opportunities possibilities for people all over the world. This holiday season, consider joining us at one of our holiday events, donating to our cause, or getting involved in a project so that we can pay it forward.