SIFE’s program model is based on the premise that university students, though generally excluded and even sometimes ignored during community and economic development considerations, are a great resource and if well guided can make significant positive contributions to national challenges and economic growth, especially as it relates to creating economic opportunities at the grassroots level. The program’s ultimate focus however is the professional and entrepreneurial development and growth of the student participants as a result of their outreach activities and experiences. SIFE is a positive global organization of university students that is improving the quality of life and standard of living around the world by teaching the principles of market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, environmental sustainability and business ethics. SIFE utilizes the energy, enthusiasm, and idealism of university students to effect positive change by teaching others that business and free markets are the answer for long-term economic growth and improvement in the quality of life. SIFE encourages participation of students from all disciplines, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.