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        Sheffield SIFE Invests 2,000 Cedi into Ghana Communities

        Emma Millard - 2nd, April 2009

        ProjectsNews Category
        Sheffield SIFE has made incredible impact on the lives of 127 poor Ghanaian farmers in 4 communities. Sheffield SIFE established community co-operatives and helped the farmers understand core business concepts. Following this training Sheffield SIFE invested 2,000 Ghanian Cedis (around £1,000) into the 4 communities. The farmers will use this micro-finance to improve their yields. The investmen...


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        Sheffield SIFE Recurits 117 New Members

        Lauren Gray - 14th, October 2008

        TeamNews Category
        This year, we attracted an unprecedented number of students to our society. From a variety of courses and interests, students joined with a common aim. To make a difference in our community and around the world.

        Our success was due to a professional marketing campaign during freshers week and the first week of lectures. With these new members Sheffield SIFE is set for a record breaking ye...


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        Sheffield SIFE wins SIFE European Competition

        Calum Moore - 15th, September 2008

        CompetitionNews Category
        European Symposium Champions!! Sheffield SIFE has become the first SIFE UK team to win an international event. Sheffield SIFE faced 9 teams from across Europe. Having won the opening round competitions Sheffield SIFE went on to beat Albania and Sweden in the final!

        David Catton, the Chairman of Sheffield SIFE and Managing Director of Sheffield University Enterprises Limited, said: "I a...


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