Interfaith or cross-community social initiatives
Assesses the organization's involvement in interfaith or cross-community social initiatives, evaluating its commitment to building positive relationships and addressing shared social issues. Such proactive engagement embodies the Islamic principles of ta'aruf (mutual understanding) and birr (righteousness), promoting ethical cooperation across diverse groups to achieve the common good. Initiatives are classified as: (A) Relationship-building (e.g., dialogue), (B) Service delivery (e.g., food banks), (C) Civic resilience/safety, or (D) Advocacy/campaigning.
| Metric | Interfaith Engagement Scorecard |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥2 initiatives; 100% MoU; >4/5 Satisfaction |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Composite of: # Initiatives, % with MoU, Partner Satisfaction Score |
| Unit | Composite |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Nascent: No formal or planned interfaith/cross-community initiatives exist. Any engagement is isolated, reactive, or non-existent.
Level 2: Developing
Developing: The organization occasionally participates in interfaith/cross-community initiatives, typically led by others. Lacks formal partner due diligence or documented safeguarding specific to the event.
Level 3: Established
Established: The organization has a defined approach for engagement. It actively initiates at least one recurring initiative with clear objectives. Basic partner vetting and risk assessments are in place.
Level 4: Advanced
Advanced: Initiatives are strategically planned with MoUs for recurring partners. Full compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements is evident. Evaluations show positive relationship outcomes.
Level 5: Optimizing
Exemplary: The organization is a recognized leader in collaboration. It maintains a diverse portfolio with strong governance (MoUs, rigorous safeguarding), demonstrates high community impact, and mentors other organizations.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | optional | Formal due diligence, signed MoUs, and board-approved engagement plans are disproportionately burdensome for small volunteer groups. |
| Small | partial | Basic partner vetting and safeguarding are expected, but formal MoUs and extensive GDPR/legal due diligence can be scaled down. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- Organization has the capacity and resources to engage in social initiatives
- There are suitable interfaith or cross-community partners available
Not Applicable When
- Organization is solely focused on internal operations and lacks the mandate to engage with external groups
- Such initiatives are deemed culturally inappropriate or harmful within the organization's local context
- Where there are active threats or risks to interfaith initiatives due to societal or political instability.
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