Put your rights in your mind first, not on paper.

"Dear people of the world,

This, is not a rant. Neither is it some kind of an attempt at a sermon. And it is definitely not a condescending open letter trying to force a set of foreign beliefs down your throat. What it is, though, is a plea to be heard patiently, without interruptions, or distractions, or judgement. 

It doesn’t have to be a plea though. I possess the right to be heard and I shouldn’t have to plead to exercise it. But I need to. Why, you may ask. Because, in a world of over seven billion people, most norms and rules and regulations are simply reduced to enforcements nobody follows, and sadly, human rights are a part of the list.

We, as a society, are becoming increasingly averse to the idea of others’ sovereignty, for we have developed this absurd notion that having them avail their sovereignty somehow affects ours.
You’re probably arching your eyebrows right now, thinking that if anything is absurd, it is the above statement. But why else would we have an issue with what someone else is filling their stomach with? Why else would someone else’s choice of apparel cause a conflict in our minds? What else could be a possible reason for someone’s choice of profession to affect the way we behave with them? How else can we explain the fact that while some people choose to express their opinion by speaking it out, we choose to express ours by murdering them? Do we even have a satisfactory reason about why someone’s happiness and their choice of who they want to be with is an eyesore to us?

It has been 67 years since the need to establish basic human rights was first recognized, but most of these basic rights still remain neglected. Putting them on paper wouldn’t do much until we put them in our minds, once and for all.

And let’s start with understanding that we’re all more or less equally deprived of rights, and hence, we should focus on achieving ours first, rather than bothering with others’. Let’s enlighten ourselves with the fact that we can only truly exercise all our rights upon the realization that the fulfilment of others’ rights does not affect ours.

Sincerely
Someone who needed to say this"

We all have a voice, some of us just need a mouthpiece. Enactus HR College has repeatedly been that mouthpiece for me and so many others. Here's to our fight for to make human rights available to all. 

Snigdha Bansal

Student Member, Enactus HRC.

Mission 'Let's Empower' is a Go!

"I’ve come to believe that each one of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint-and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.”- Oprah Winfrey.

These are golden words I have always strongly identified with. A desire to contribute to the betterment of society is what brought me to Enactus. So, why Enactus? Why not join an NGO or a Rotaract Club? Well, Enactus as an organization is different. I believe it’s relatively easy to simply donate clothes, or food, or absolutely anything for that matter, to people in need. But the real challenge lies in empowering people to uplift themselves. And that is exactly what Enactus aspires to do.  Sustainability, Scalability, Creation of Entrepreneurship – all features that form the very core of any Enactus project. That is why I joined Enactus, a wonderful platform for social entrepreneurship, empowering society as well as creating young, innovative and welfare-oriented business leaders.

It’s been six months of active participation at Enactus HRC now and it could not have been any better. I initially went for assessment visits to different BMC schools, for our Project Saarthi. It was a shocking eye-opener for me, to say the least. Children skipping school four months in a year to help their fathers in the villages, the sheer lack of interest and awareness of the importance of education among the parents and the lack of water and electricity in these schools were just some of the many problems the teachers in these schools face. In such a scenario, it felt really good to be part of an organization that wants to make a difference and is dedicating it’s heart and soul to see a literate India.

Another thing I love about Enactus is the liberty and encouragement provided to the first-year students. Within the first 3 months itself, we were all encouraged to come up with new project ideas. The idea some of us came up with required us to visit the rural areas, which was a completely different experience altogether. Spending a day in a region where electricity is a luxury, pregnant women carry 25 litres of water on their heads right upto the day of their delivery, and people rise before the sun every single day to earn a livelihood, seemed amazingly difficult to me. I cannot even begin to imagine the obstacles the majority of our countrymen in the villages encounter every single day of their lives. I have Enactus to thank for making me aware about the extreme, deteriorated conditions that prevail in the majority of the nation. It sure did strengthen within me the desire to help these people provide for themselves a better lifestyle and human living conditions. Trust me when I say this, living in the city, with an air-conditioner operating all the time and a car to chauffeur us everywhere, (and a roof above our heads that is not made of hay), we cannot even begin to understand the complexity of the daily lives of people in our villages.

My first few months in this wonderful organization with some really amazing seniors and peers, a super supportive teaching faculty and a ‘Let’s Change the World’ spirit have been beyond incredible. It teaches you so much more than any regular internship at any MNC possibly can. Most importantly, it sensitises you to the environment around you. And I guess , at the end of it all, if you haven’t been able to make a difference in the lives of those around you, you haven’t really achieved the ultimate objective of your being. 

-Saloni Gopani 

  Member 

  Enactus H.R. College

A Conglomerate of Will, Effort and Determination.

We at Enactus H.R College wish to be a part in plaguing our society with a disease. A disease of education that does no harm be it 4 or 40. It is easier said than done in our society that is diagnosed with brain drain. But we believe in doing our little bit and letting our work do the talking.

As a member of a new chapter I wish to share my experience. The first feeling you get is that you are standing in ‘no man’s land’. Then comes the part where you test yourself, how well you know your project. Honestly at the end, your determination for the cause counts the most. If you believe in education to the uneducated, there is no barrier too high to cross. ‘Test your marketing skills, sell the project to them’, is what your mind tells you. Making them want to do it or giving direction to the ones who want to becomes your motive. Logistics comes as a daily dose, no matter how much planning you do, it’s all different on ground and the most educating. Just within a week of knowing them, you feel family, it’s all first name bases, laughing, knowing them and friending. And the feeling of known territory is embedded too deep to be subject to minor setbacks.

The feeling of doing your little bit at an age such as ours is enriching enough to motivate us to be the light to their path. If this isn’t enough,h the pride you feel when they learn even a letter new because of your effort, has to do the job. Having people looking up to you calling you “teacher” is as energizing as any medicine could possibly do.

The feeling of a true business mind that later makes you think, ‘how could we pull it off just such less resources’. The feeling of travel and time being barriers no more and long distances physiologically shortening is what makes you a true member of Enactus HR College. It’s what made me.

-Mitanjali Singla

Member

Enactus H.R College.

The Unsung Heroes.

On the 66^th Republic Day of India, when all we can hear about is US President Barack Obama’s highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India, we, as a part of Enactus India would take this opportunity to thank all the fellow citizens and individuals that are striving each day to make our motherland a better place.

Thank you, for building the future of our country. Thank you, for putting the needs of others before your own. Thank you, for being so compassionate and understanding. Thank you, for always working towards the greater good of the country. Inspiration is a stimulating feeling that we seek to motivate us, to continue pressing forward through hardships and to find meaning amidst chaos. What inspires us is sometimes found in the rarest of forms. It is sometimes in plain sight. It is often stumbled upon without intention, and it is sometimes graciously handed to us in the form of wise words, spoken by experienced and influential minds. You all are the ‘real unsung’ heroes of our country and you INSPIRE us everyday.

Instead of talking about all the achievements of our organisation we the members of Enactus HR College want to share with you all what we plan to do. We are pushed forward by the idea of changing more and more lives. We find our reflections in the stories of the people we meet. Our projects aim at the upliftment of society using an entrepreneurial approach. In a few years we want to see as many women becoming Saarthis and spreading the knowledge of English language in their respective communities and beyond. We aim change the lives of as many women as we can by providing them training and job opportunities in the beauty sector by enrolling them under Project Aasha. Although we follow a business model, our main goal is to add value to each individual’s life, in turn adding little by little to the growth of our country.

Today on the Republic Day of the country that we love so very dearly, all we want to do is make a simple promise, a promise to keep working for the betterment of our country and its people. It is true that no country is perfect. It is up to to us to make it perfect. It is up to us to turn our feelings into actions. It is up to us to write India’s NEW growth story.

Jai Hind.

-Meesha Gandhi

Member

Enactus H.R. College  

Wisdom from the Learner.

 “Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision”

-Stevie Wonder

Retina India is a national non-profit trust, registered in 2009 in Mumbai. It was started to offer a platform for everyone connected with retinal diseases, including patients and their families, to come together to help in finding solutions to the problems of people with visual impairment.

Project Seshpath is one such initiative of Retina India. We at Enactus H.R.College are privileged to be a part of this program.

Visually challenged people need a Scribe (also used to describe a volunteer who is a writer in an examination for the differently-abled) and/or Reader of textbooks or other printed material in their quest for climbing the educational / knowledge ladder.

 In order to volunteer, I was first asked to register online as a scribe. To read or write was a personal choice that had to be made.  Once the registration was completed, I received a phone call from their branch office where in I was provided with the details of the centre and the timings where a student required my help.

I was asked to read for a girl named Ankita, in St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai who was preparing for her final exams. Ankita was of 20years of age and was in her second year of BA(bachelors of Arts). At first, I was extremely apprehensive because there was a huge responsibility on my shoulders. I read to her several chapters and also made notes for her (which were read to her by her parents) for personal reference. I read to her twice a week after which she appeared for her examination. I was not shocked when I learned that she did exceedingly well, considering how hard she worked.

 I entered the room with the mind-set of helping someone learn but it was me indeed who learned much more. Ankita narrated to me the incident which caused her to lose her vision. It brought tears to my eyes. Her strength, willpower and determination is truly commendable.

Most of us tend to criticize when things do not go the way we want them to instead of accepting things the way they are. What I learnt from Ankita’s life was to never give up despite the many hurdles that we face.

It gives me immense pride in saying that I was a part of this project. I have Enactus HRC and Retina India to thank for giving me an experience of a lifetime.

My dream of helping others fulfil theirs just came true!

If you wish to be a part of this initiative, please visit: http://www.seshpath.org/

-Yash Mehta

Member

Enactus H.R College.

The IIM Indore Feels.

We all started with that one dream, and came back with much more.

Winning Kalpravriksha'14 at IIM Indore will always be counted as one our team's greatest achievements, while we all worked hard to transform lives, we couldnt help but notice how Enactus transformed us.

Here are snippets from our members who represented Enactus HRC at IIM and brought the trophy home!

"Its overwhelming to see what Enactus does to you. You think that you're transforming lives, but it lands up transforming you. I couldn't be more grateful for this amazing opportunity of presenting Project Saarthi at a national level. You never realized when those nervous chills at the beginning of the presentation turned into goosebumps at the end. If nothing else, you discover yourself in this journey and isnt that more than what one can ask for? Thank you to the (youngest but the brightest) team for giving me memories to last a lifetime. We are Enactus H.R College. And we believe, in India's growth story!
#EatSleepBreatheEnactus"

-Priyanka Shah.

"Enactus isn't just a club, it's a way of life. Grateful would be too puny a word as to express how much I owe Enactus for transforming me. Cohesiveness, time management and self-belief were a few of the many qualities I learned during this 3 day journey. Hard work always pays off and Team work makes the Dream work. 

In the end, the Journey is the Destination. Enactus really did bring out my best self on the plate because that's what it does to us, it makes us see things through a complete different lens. We are Enactus, and we all win."

-Priyal Shah.

"That feeling you get when everyone appreciates your hard work cannot be described. What I experienced in these three days was unbelievable. The happiness you get when you decided to run that extra mile, not for yourself, but for others."

-Tushar Ahuja

"IIM Indore, the place where everything changed. Presenting in a room full of judges didnt scare me anymore when I spoke about what I have done to bring a change. A place where fellow members changed to best friends, a place which gave me a lifetime worth of memories. If only we could go back again and relive all of it."

-Rohil Gandhi.

"Never knew few days can change one's perceptions so much. Every moment spent was an experience worth cherishing. I am back with a bag full of learnings, a spirit of winning and some amazing friendships.

A new achievement has been added towards our endeavour to bring Project Saarthi on the global map."

-Sanjoli Malani

"We participated, prepared, brainstormed, slogged, presented, experienced, bonded, and CONQUERED."

-Shrey Sottany.

"The journey to & from Indore was the first one of its kind for me and the team. An absolute pleasure to present our efforts at a national level and get feedback from the finest of the Industry. A broader vision and a new and exciting adventure awaits us."

-Akash Kakkar.

"Its beautiful to see how ten people in three days can give you memories for a lifetime. Standing there and presenting in what you believe in, what you put your soul in for the last few months, suddenly, it all seems worth it. When the clapping wont stop, you know you've done your bit."

-Divya Sanbhwani.

"Enactus has changed so much in us, it's not about how we grew, it's about how we grew together... And indore did exactly that for us. Here is to what we can change and what we cannot! Here is to us and everything we believe in."

-Rohan Panchmatia.

"What I felt then somehow cannot be put into words, Perhaps a mix of awe and pride. Probably, a bit more of pride. Actually, make that alot."

-Rushi Shah.

Journey of a lifetime.

There are not enough words to describe the best experience in ones life. But we have many instances, many moments and many memories that we are proud of or that have changed our lives for the better. Those moments that will stay with us, long after they are left behind.

Enactus has been such an experience, a memory for me.

From the very moment, I heard of Enactus, I knew then, I had to be a part of it. I had to make my life and that of others more meaningful. Not just to exist, but to make a difference.

Walking into my interview, I could feel my heart in my mouth, my legs were wobbly, because for me, this wasn’t just a club, it was that opportunity to give my best for something that I felt strongly about.

Enactus HRC, has always focused on putting their best foot forward. We have always been united as one strong unit, working towards a common goal- “Making A Difference”, but with an entrepreneurial approach. 

On a personal note, giving up on internships or holidays, just to stay back and work on our projects is so much more rewarding. These three years are not enough, they will never be enough: So, why waste any time on something that I can still do, once I’ve graduated?

With that in mind, I’ve given it up all for this organization and the results have been tremendous, just not as a project milestone, but as an individual to achieve those milestones.

But failure is always a part of success. We learn from our mistakes. That’s exactly what we have tried to do with both our projects. Learn from our mistakes and make it successful.

So, why exactly is it “Journey of A Lifetime”?

Its simple: These three years are going to be the best of your life. You’re not going to only stick to classroom learning, but you’re going to step out into the real world and try and apply actual business models and concepts to the existing problems in our society.

Along the way, you will see yourself transform as an individual and learn so much more than what any textbook or classroom in the world can teach you. I don’t mean that statement to be offensive to our education system, but Enactus is a platform where we can bring out our best, which may not be possible by sticking to bookish knowledge. So make the best of it.

One of my best memories will always be that of Kival Village the ‘Pilot Chapter’ of Project Saarthi, started 20^th October 2013.

I like to call it 'My Baby', Its something I’ve worked on day and night. The feeling of seeing a chapter you’ve personally been attached to, become successful is something each one of the budding entrepreneurs in Enactus hopes for. These individual chapters add on to the success of the Project.

Certifying 5 Teacher Entrepreneurs in Kival and then following up with them regularly for a period of 6 months, to understand their difficulties, ideas and solving it with our approach has been exhilarating. Setting up classrooms for over 190 students is another such achievement.

Kival has been the success story, the push that every new project could hope for, that any Enactus Team could dream of. 190 students, in a matter of few months and seeing the difference in their lives, in their studies, was a milestone.

So, start making those memories today.

Start contributing to the society today.

It all begins now, in this moment and it begins with you.

Remember- “Be the change you wish to see”

“I am doing my turn, what about you?”

-      - Saachi Jain Jaiswal

      Vice President 

Enactus H.R College.