Social Transformation
To enhance involvement of union members in biblical societal transformation, impacting the society through capacity building forums and initiatives.
Context & Trend
The CU being strategically students centred, social transformation is deep lasting change in the society's structure, culture and relationships. In a world full of controversies, many young people searching for actualisation of facts and inquiry to key life issues. Some have been persuaded and led astray by controversial ideologies this leading into eradication of societal norms and virtues.
Christian believers are mandated not only to verbalise their faith but live out their faith which is clearly evident in their actions this proving clearly evident that they are true disciples of Christ. We are concerned with true gospel not only to specific area of life but the whole body of a believer.
Many approaches and attempts have been put in place over the past regimes to address social initiatives including Chastity (ladies and gents forum), integrity, environmental awareness, mental awareness and advocacy campaigns. These programs have been incorporated so as to impact the members who in turn shall impact the society.
Key Result Areas
- Advocacy campaigns
- Creation of Awareness
- Mobilization and involvement of members
- Partnership and collaboration
- Capacity building
- Retreats
- Resource mobilization
- Engagement of the society
Key Strategies & Targets
| KRA | Key Strategy | Measures & Targets | Outcomes & Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity building | Create forums for biblical discourse on societal issues of concern; Establish resources for promotion of biblical societal transformation. | - Number of platforms/forums on biblical discourse on contemporary issues — at least one platform per year - Quantity of resources provided to the CU members |
Outcome: Increased knowledge, change of attitude and engagement in societal transformation initiatives. |
| Awareness and Mobilization | Promote awareness campaigns on issues of interest for societal transformation as per the set criteria; Mobilize stakeholders for involvement in the societal transformation initiatives. | - Number of societal transformation awareness initiatives per year - % of CU members involved in various societal transformation initiatives — at least 1 community/social service initiative per annum with 35% of CU members involved |
Outcome: Increased awareness and participation in societal transformation initiatives. |
| Advocacy | Foster established advocacy committee who influence and participate in policy and legislation processes on issues of societal concern. | - Number of initiatives of advocating for issues of societal transformation within and without the institution — at least 1 per semester | Outcome: Improved public policy, awareness and engagement. Indicator: Number of new laws or policies enacted with media incorporation. |
| Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Collaboration | Develop and leverage multi-stakeholding partnership and collaboration for societal transformation. | - Number of social transformations, partnerships and collaborations with the institution and government for projects per year | Outcome: Enhanced resource, engagement and reach. Indicator: Increase in partner-generated engagements for resource generation. |
| Engagement of the society | Develop societal transformation initiatives that would involve both the union members and community's participation. | - Number of societal transformation initiatives and retreats — at least one per semester | Outcome: Enhanced bond between the members and the positive impact to the society. |