Enactus: enterprising students with a big heart
Students who not only want to contribute to society but also have an enterprising spirit can find their niche at Enactus Maastricht. This too is a global student organisation, operating in 36 countries.
Sustainability and society first, profit second
Another Enactus project is Cook & Connect, a catering company which draws on the culinary talents of migrants. It’s a highly successful concept for which Enactus functions as an ‘incubator’. Enactus projects always centre on social aims and sustainability, and profit takes second place. ‘Corporate social responsibility is a trending topic, but mainly in a theoretical context,’ says Rens. ‘At Enactus, students can apply it in real life. Finance is all about investment, and rarely about sustainable projects. But what you invest in is also important. And I think you should stand up for what you believe in.’
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