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Social Impact

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IIENSTITU Social Impact Policy (SIP)

1) Purpose

This policy formalizes IIENSTITU’s social impact commitment. Our goal is to empower individuals and organizations through education and to create meaningful, measurable, and lasting change across local and global communities.

2) Scope

Applies to all social impact initiatives involving students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners, NGOs, and public institutions, including scholarships, research projects, volunteering, community programs, partnerships, and related communications.

3) Principles & Values

  • Access & Equity: Prioritize opportunity for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

  • Ethics & Do-No-Harm: Act with dignity, cultural sensitivity, and community consent.

  • Participation & Co-Creation: Design solutions with communities and stakeholders.

  • Transparency & Accountability: Report resources, results, and lessons learned.

  • Sustainability: Build long-term capacity, not short-term fixes.

  • Evidence-Based: Use needs assessments, measurement, and evaluation to drive improvement.

A) Strategic Priorities & Program Components

A.1 Scholarships & Financial Access

  • Expanded scholarships for disadvantaged learners (full/partial awards, emergency funds, micro-grants).

  • Clear eligibility criteria, published timelines, and written notifications of outcomes.

A.2 Mobility & Learning Opportunities

  • Student mobility: exchanges, short programs, fieldwork.

  • Internships & research placements with domestic and international partners; structured mentoring.

A.3 Research that Solves Real-World Problems

  • Impact-oriented projects addressing pressing social challenges.

  • Translate outputs into policy notes, implementation guides, and open resources.

A.4 Volunteering & Civic Engagement

  • Programs enabling faculty, staff, and students to serve (e.g., shelters, community aid, educational mentoring).

  • Safety, ethics, and wellbeing guidance; post-activity debriefs and feedback.

A.5 Partnerships & Advocacy

  • Collaboration with local nonprofits and international advocacy groups.

  • Community-based research, joint projects, and capacity-building workshops.

B) Governance & Responsibilities

B.1 Social Impact Council (SIC)

  • Oversees policy execution; approves annual priorities and resource allocations.

  • Reviews risk and ethics; publishes periodic reports.

B.2 Program Leads

  • Manage day-to-day operations of scholarships, mobility, research, and volunteering streams.

  • Track results and submit regular reports to the SIC.

B.3 Academic Units & Faculty

  • Align courses and research with social impact goals; develop community partnerships.

B.4 Students, Alumni & Staff

  • Adhere to program requirements, ethical standards, and safety guidance; provide feedback and impact stories.

C) Processes

C.1 Needs Assessment & Design

  • Co-created needs assessments with communities; define aims and a Theory of Change.

  • Inclusive design addressing language, culture, access, and safety.

C.2 Application & Selection

  • Open calls with published criteria; committee review and ethics screening where relevant.

  • Conflict-of-interest declarations and records.

C.3 Implementation & Safety

  • Activity plan, budget, and risk management (environmental, health, safety, political).

  • Orientation, insurance guidance, and emergency procedures for volunteers.

C.4 Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Regular, responsible updates; share success stories and lessons learned.

  • Feed community feedback into decision-making.

D) Measurement, Evaluation & Reporting

D.1 Indicators (sample KPIs)

  • Number and profile of supported learners; scholarship/placement rates.

  • Volunteer hours, participant satisfaction, community beneficiaries.

  • Research outputs (reports, policy briefs, prototypes) and adoption.

  • Evidence of impact (pre/post measures, SROI/impact estimates) and sustainability signals.

D.2 Evaluation

  • Monitoring plan with mid-term and final reviews; external evaluation where appropriate.

  • Corrective/Preventive Actions and program revisions based on findings.

D.3 Reporting

  • Annual Social Impact Report (goals, budget, results, learning).

  • Public summary and stakeholder briefings for transparency.

E) Resource Management & Ethics

  • Allocation: Prioritize by need, equity, and expected impact.

  • Ethical Safeguards: Additional protections for children and vulnerable groups; informed consent.

  • Data Protection: Confidential handling of personal data; data minimization and secure retention/disposal.

  • Environmental Responsibility: Reduce environmental footprint of activities where feasible.

F) Risk Management

  • Pre- and in-project risk matrices and mitigation plans; alternatives for high-risk contexts.

  • Wellbeing and safety protocols for volunteers and beneficiaries.

G) Effective Date, Review & Contact

  • Review Cycle: At least annual; interim updates for material changes.

  • Contact: For questions or partnerships, email support@iienstitu.com.

Corporate Commitment Statement

IIENSTITU positions education as a catalyst for positive change. Through scholarships, mobility, impact-driven research, volunteering, and strong partnerships, we are committed to generating enduring social value in our communities and beyond. We invite all stakeholders to join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future—together.

Social Impact Commitment | IIENSTITU