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.
| Metric | Beneficiary Outcomes Index |
|---|---|
| Target | Defined per metric |
| Frequency | Quarterly/Annual |
| Method | Composite tracking: % assessments completed, education attendance/progress, income pathway milestones, and wellbeing scores. |
| Unit | Percentage/Score |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Ad-hoc Support: Support for orphans and widows is informal, reactive, and provided on a case-by-case basis without a formal program or dedicated budget.
Level 2: Developing
Basic Program: A formal program with defined eligibility criteria exists. Support is primarily financial and may be inconsistent. Basic beneficiary records are maintained.
Level 3: Established
Structured Program: A well-defined program provides regular financial aid with segregated financial tracking (Amānah). Eligibility is verified against clear criteria, and basic needs are covered.
Level 4: Advanced
Holistic Care: The program uses Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to address education, health, and psycho-social needs. Safeguarding is fully operationalized, and outcomes are monitored.
Level 5: Optimizing
Empowerment & Advocacy: The program focuses on long-term empowerment with documented graduation/exit pathways to self-sufficiency. It advocates for rights and demonstrates leadership in Iḥsān.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | partial | Basic eligibility and verification are required if providing support, but formal Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and complex scoring rubrics are disproportionate. |
| Small | partial | Requires documented eligibility, conflict of interest checks, and verification, but ISPs and scoring rubrics can be simplified. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization has a social welfare mandate.
- The organization collects and distributes funds to the needy.
- The organization is involved in community support initiatives.
- The organization's constitution explicitly mentions community welfare
Not Applicable When
- The organization is strictly focused on activities completely unrelated to social welfare (e.g., purely commercial businesses with no social impact focus, certification bodies, advocacy groups without a welfare arm).
- The organization is a business with no intention or capacity to support social causes
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