Socio Story partners with CDMC-MICA to offer skills based programs for Social Sector

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The CSR law in India was implemented in 2014 and since then, companies in the last six years have gained good traction towards investing a part of their profit for creating a social impact. Companies have also realized that CSR investment for the betterment and welfare of the community in which they operate, are also their key stakeholders.

So, after substantial resources are invested, now the need arises to understand if the objectives of CSR projects are met, the outcome is achieved, and the impact is created. An important part of the investment for the corporates after the amended CSR rules came into effect is the focus on Social Impact Assessments (SIAs). SIA provides evidence to the respective company in understanding the social returns the initiative is gaining. This evidence which is needed for the evaluation is derived from participatory approaches, which included beneficiaries and the stakeholders involved in the process of change and impact.

This move of the government has created a need for CSR professionals to understand the framework of Impact Assessment. According to studies, there is some ambiguity among development professionals on Impact Assessment and its process. Socio Story in partnership with Centre for Development Management and Communication (CDMC-MICA), Ahmedabad is offering a program on "Evaluation and communication of Social Impact: The Way forward" which will help professionals to understand and align their strategies accordingly.

Priya Singh, Head of Partnerships, Socio Story shared that this program is exclusively designed for working professionals so that they can continue learning while they work. These virtual sessions will be offered on weekends for the convenience of working executives.

Socio Story Academy is an initiative of Socio Story Foundation to bridge the knowledge and skill gaps in social sector enterprises and help them succeed. Academy offers instructor-led new age programs exclusively through practitioners, development professionals, and change-makers.