Creating hope through free enterprise
Nearly half the world's population lives below the poverty line--on less than $2 a day
By equipping individuals to create small businesses, we are also empowering them to eradicate poverty in their homeland
24% of people in Nepal live below the poverty line
Through L*PIDA's free enterprise initiatives, like The Nepali Rescue Project , those who live below the poverty line have the chance to earn a sustainable income
What We Do.
L*PIDA is a student-run SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) organization that works to eradicate global poverty through free enterprise initiatives.
Why We Do It.
L*PIDA is a wordplay on elpida, the Greek phonetic pronunciation of hope.
We are a global endeavor with one mission:
* Bring hope to the poor by enabling international artisans to gain access to new markets thereby encouraging economic growth.
What We've Done.
Regent SIFE has
* Raised nearly $3500 to disburse as micro-loans to the poor in Nepal.
* Helped establish 4 new sewing businesses which employs 8 rescued Nepali girls.
* Equipped girls with sewing equipment so they can work 33% faster and with greater precision which increases their sales revenue.
What We're Doing Now.
L*PIDA is presently partnering with the Nepali Rescue Project to provide an international market for garments created in Nepal by girls who have been rescued out of human trafficking
Regent University SIFE is a community of student leaders that use teamwork to improve lives in both local and international communities while developing critical life skills.
Why We Do it.
SIFE and Regent University share the same mission: to change the world. Our team seeks to improve the lives of our global community through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise.
Awards and Recognition.
2001, 2004-2008, 2011 First Runner Up: SIFE USA National Championship Award
2003-2008, 2011 Champion: SIFE USA Regional Competition
2007 Most Supportive Dean of the Year Award (Dr. Bruce Winston)
2008 Jack Shewmaker Spirit Award
Click next & meet our team!
Noelle
Project Manager
Major: Government / International Relations
Hobbies: singing to the radio, blog surfing, hiking
Favorite Book: "Wuthering Heights"
Kim
Partner Liaison
Major: Masters of Business Administration
Hobbies: research (nerd, I know), singing & laughing with my daughter, exploring new places
Favorite Book: "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World"
Hadassah
Marketing Director
Major: Communications/International Relations and Foreign Policy
Hobbies: networking, reading books, watching Sci-Fi movies and tv shows
Favorite Book: "Linchpin" by Seth Godin
Hannah
Creative Coordinator
Major: Business with an emphasis on Marketing and Human Resources
Hobbies: reading, art, writing
Favorite Book: Too many to count! Mostly non-fiction, but I loved "Pride & Prejudice," and any good do-it-yourself/self-help book.
Ryon
Business Analyst
Major: International Business
Hobbies: photography
Favorite Book: "Mere Christianity"
Diamond
Communications Director
Major: M.A. Journalism
Hobbies: blessing others and writing for Regent University's student-run newspaper, The Daily Runner
Favorite Book:
L*PIDA is partnering with The Nepali Rescue Project to provide an international market for garments created in Nepal by girls who have been rescued out of human trafficking.
After completing a transition program which includes counseling and life skills training, seamstresses are given an opportunity to transition into the local marketplace by means of sewing businesses funded by micro-loans from this project.
In addition to traditional Nepali garments, seamstresses with be working with the SIFE team to develop garments that meld European urban styling with fabrics and detailing indigenous to the Nepali culture.
Elegantees
Mission.
Katie Behnke founded Elegantees in 2010 as a means to create modest apparel while also ending Sex Trafficking. She lives in New York City, where she designs simple and elegant women's apparel out of t-shirt material.
Elegantees and L*PIDA.
Currently, Elegantees is partnering with L*PIDA in our Nepali Rescue Project. Through the use of Behnke's designs and the talented craftsmanship of the Nepali people, our goal is to provide continued employment to the seamstresses that we support through the project.
For more information about Elegantees and Katie Behnke, visit the Elegantees Website or Facebook page.
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