UBC Sauder School of Business LIFT: Kenya (formerly Sauder Social Entrepreneurship Kenya) is a student-led four-week business skills training course in Nairobi, Kenya. UBC Sauder LIFT supports underprivileged youth in the regions of Kibera and Mathare.
At its core, UBC Sauder LIFT represents: Leadership, Innovation, Fundamentals and Training. The mission of UBC Sauder LIFT is to provide participants with business tools and knowledge necessary to improve their lives and their communities. In the long-term, the training received from UBC Sauder LIFT plays a crucial role in reducing the high unemployment rate i n Kibera and Mathare.
The program provides a great opportunity for UBC students to learn about other cultures, how businesses are created and developed in different contexts, and the role of education in fostering economic development.
