Thesis (Master in Management) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, 2023

Islamic Relief Philippines is a committed to alleviating poverty, providing emergency relief, and promoting development projects that empower vulnerable communities across the country. The strategic plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap for the organization’s operations and interventions over the next 10 years, 2023-2032, building upon its core values of compassion, excellence, custodianship, sincerity, and social justice. The plan begins by defining the strategic vision and mission of Islamic Relief worldwide, the head office of the Islamic Relief Worldwide – Philippine Branch or Islamic Relief Philippines, emphasizing the organization’s dedication to promoting sustainable livelihoods, quality education, access to clean water and sanitation, and disaster resilience. These thematic areas have been identified as critical for achieving positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities. To achieve its objectives, Islamic Relief Philippines has formulated a set of strategic goals and corresponding strategies. These goals include expanding the reach and impact in humanitarian and development programs, enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency, fostering partnerships and collaborations, and advocating for policy changes that address the root causes of poverty and inequality. In order to implement these goals, the plan identifies a series of strategic initiatives encompass a wide range of activities, such as needs assessment and program design, resource mobilization and fundraising, capacity building and training, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge sharing and advocacy. Through these initiatives, Islamic relief Philippines aims to optimize its operations, ensure accountability, and create meaningful change in the lives of beneficiaries. The strategic plan also highlights the importance of monitoring evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) in measuring the impact of interventions, improving program effectiveness, and fostering learning and adaptation. Islamic Relief Philippines is committed to employing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the outcomes and impacts of its projects, while also incorporating feedback from stakeholders to enhance program quality and relevance. The successful implementation of this strategic plan relies on collaborative partnerships with government entities, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. Islamic Relief Philippines recognizes the importance of working in synergy with these partners to maximize the reach and impact for its interventions, as well as to contribute to national development priorities. Overall, this strategic plan outlines Islamic Relief Philippines’ commitment to addressing humanitarian challenges and promoting sustainable development in the Philippines. By aligning its resources, expertise, and partnerships with the identified strategic goals and initiatives, the organizations aim to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of those most in need.