In today’s socially conscious environment, employees and customers place a premium on working for and spending their money with businesses that prioritize corporate social responsibility (CSR).
CSR is an evolving business practice that incorporates sustainable development into a company’s business model. It has a positive impact on social, economic and environmental factors.
Nishat Ahmad, the founder and lead consultant of NEOM CONSULTS, said CSR can positively influence your business by improving your company image, building your brand and motivating you as a business owner.
The main areas of corporate social responsibilities are as follows:
1. To Support Orphans: Sponsoring Orphan’s Living expenses and education till they become independent.
2. To provide Emergency and long term health care medical assistance for the needy and injured.
3. To provide Education Support: Student Scholarships, Rebuilding Schools and Adult Literacy Programs.
4. To provide aid for Physical Rehabilitation: Physiotherapy and artificial limbs for those who’ve lost mobility in disasters.
5. To provide Infrastructure Development Support in Rebuilding Homes, schools and villages in disaster affected areas.
6. To provide In-kind Donations In-Kind Donation Centers. Medical Equipment and basic necessity items.
7. To provide Water Sources for Life: Providing clean water by placing water pumps, wells and sanitation programs.
8. Skill Development: To Empower Women through skills development and vocational training.
9. Public Advocacy & Youth Development Raising awareness on issues like global hunger.
10. To Support Plantation.
11. To promote Mawakhaat concept where One Affording Family will Support One Family trapped in poverty cycle for permanent Rehabilitation.