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CWE-CWR-10 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Community Welfare & Relief CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Orphan/widow support scheme

This criterion assesses the organization's structured program for orphans and widows. A comprehensive scheme demonstrates excellence by upholding the sacred amānah (trust) and riʿāyah (care), providing stability to vulnerable families and strengthening the organization's social impact and credibility. Delivery must preserve karāmah (dignity), avoid stigma, and apply non-discrimination while prioritising need through transparent criteria.

Compliance 2
  • Documented policy with definitions, eligibility criteria, and conflict of interest rules
    Documentation Essential
  • Restricted fund controls and grant/payment SOPs
    Governance Essential
Basic 1
  • Regular financial/material assistance with defined cadence and review intervals
    Performance Essential
Good 3
  • Clear verification process with proofs, scoring rubric, and appeals route
    Process Essential
  • Holistic needs assessment and referral pathways
    Quality Essential
  • Partner MOUs with safeguarding and data sharing clauses
    Governance High
Better 4
  • Direct provision/funding of educational and psychosocial support
    Quality Important
  • Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with goals and regular reviews
    Excellence High
  • Holistic support model addressing financial, educational, and emotional needs
    Excellence High
  • Skills development and graduation pathways for self-sufficiency
    Sustainability High

Related Criteria

CWE-CWR-01 Weekly Dignified Food Support Service (Food Bank, Pantry, or Hot Meals) CWE-CWR-02 Hardship-grant / zakāt emergency fund CWE-CWR-03 Volunteer management: hours logging, safer recruitment & safeguarding CWE-CWR-04 Partnerships with local authorities and community organisations (NGOs/VCSE) CWE-CWR-05 User-impact survey results
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

Discussion (1)

Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:22.302035

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json

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