Regular community cleanup or environmental projects
Assesses whether the organization conducts regular community cleanup or environmental projects (e.g., litter picks, tree and hedgerow planting, pollinator gardens, river/pond cleanups, habitat restoration), demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship and proactive community action. These efforts reflect the Islamic principle of Khilafah (stewardship), treating the natural world as an Amanah (sacred trust). Furthermore, such initiatives embody the prophetic tradition of removing harm from the path, promoting Hifz al-Bi'ah (protection of the environment) for the well-being of all creation.
| Metric | Environmental outcomes and participation |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥2 projects/yr AND achieve at least ONE of: (1) ≥50 kg litter, (2) ≥50 native trees with ≥70% survival, (3) ≥100 m² habitat restored, (4) ≥100 m hedgerow. |
| Frequency | Per project and annual roll-up |
| Method | Calibrate ‘bag count × kg’ by weighing 3 representative full bags; survey survival at 6/12 months; log volunteer hours and incidents. |
| Unit | kg, %, m², m, hours, count |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Environmental or cleanup activities are non-existent or occur on a purely ad-hoc, individual basis with no organizational involvement.
Level 2: Developing
The organization conducts occasional, one-off environmental or cleanup projects, often in response to external calls to action. Participation is informal and unplanned.
Level 3: Established
The organization has a planned schedule of at least two environmental or cleanup projects per year. There is a designated coordinator, and events are formally announced and organized, with landowner permissions in place and basic outputs recorded (e.g., bag count estimated in kg, volunteer hours).
Level 4: Advanced
Environmental projects are strategically planned based on community needs. The organization forms partnerships, secures permissions, complies with waste duty of care, and measures impact using metrics appropriate to the project type (e.g., kg litter, trees survived, m² restored).
Level 5: Optimizing
The organization is a recognized community leader in environmental stewardship, running a comprehensive program with diverse projects. It actively promotes environmental awareness based on Islamic principles, measures long‑term impact (e.g., 12–24 month survival, repeat litter reduction), publishes open data, and mentors other organizations.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | optional | Formal documented plans and multiple distinct named roles are disproportionate for volunteer-run groups; informal community cleanups are a nice-to-have. |
| Small | partial | Can conduct regular cleanups, but documentation should be simplified and specific named roles (e.g., Waste Lead, First Aider) can be combined. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization has a mandate to serve a local community
- The organization has resources available for community projects
- Delivery may be partner-led where internal capacity is low (e.g., council-led event with organization providing volunteers)
Not Applicable When
- The organization's mandate is exclusively international and does not include local community service
- Activities cannot be conducted safely or lawfully even with permissions/controls (e.g., consent refused; unsafe water conditions; prohibitive restrictions)
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