IDENTIFYING THE BEST SERVICE-BASED LEARNING (SBL) INITIATIVES IN STRATHMORE

The Strathmore University Community Service Centre (CSC) is committed to supporting and promoting the importance of Service-Based Learning (SBL) as an essential part of our students’ educational journey. SBL is a distinctive learning approach that combines academic coursework with hands-on community service, providing students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges while making a tangible impact on the community. It is an integral part of Strathmore University’s mission to develop responsible, ethical, and engaged leaders who contribute positively to society.

As part of our ongoing efforts to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to community development, the CSC invites all students who have completed or are currently undertaking their SBL to participate in our annual competition. This competition seeks to highlight initiatives that embody the values of Service to Society by demonstrating how the SBL projects have benefited the communities they serve. The aim is to reward projects that effectively address community needs, encourage sustainability, and foster long-term positive change.

We are particularly interested in understanding how your SBL experience has made a meaningful difference in the community you have worked with. We encourage you to share how your project has contributed to embedding sustainable practices, raised awareness of local challenges, or identified opportunities for improvement that will have a lasting impact.

We highly recommend that you work closely with your organization’s leadership. Their deep understanding of the community’s needs, challenges, and existing solutions will provide valuable insights as you refine your project. By leveraging their expertise, you will be able to identify areas where your contributions can truly make a difference. This collaboration will also ensure that your application is accurate, innovative, and demonstrates the full scope of your project’s impact.

The Service to Society competition is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase the meaningful work you are doing, whether you are nearing the completion of your SBL or still actively engaged in it. If you are interested in participating, please submit your application via email to csc@strathmore.edu, using the enclosed form.

SBL Competition Application Form

Full Name *

First

Last

Student ID* *

Programme/course *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Name of the organization where you did or are doing your Service Based Learning (SBL) *

Period (Start Date & End Date) that you did your SBL *

Summary of what the organization does (in 100 words max.) *

Description of the organization where you did your SBL
*Governance (20 %): how is the organization governed? Who owns it? What are the funding sources for the organisation? Has it got recognition by the local or central government or by any other body?
*Impact (20 %): Mission/Objectives of the organization. Current/ongoing work/projects (including number of people who benefit from the organization). Goals for the near future. Measurement of success. How do they take care of People and Planet?
*Sustainability (20 %): Do they keep accounts of their operations? Can we see the accounts for the past 2 years that they have? Would they mind sharing their 2024 budget if they have one? If there is a shortfall, how do they take care of it?
*Personal contribution (40 %): what did you do in your SBL? Has it helped the organization in any significant way? Do you recommend it? Why?

Description of the Organization that you did your SBL *

If the organization had an extra KShs 200,000, how would they use it? (Describe in 200 words max.) *

Upload a video pitch to support your submission. Your video should not be more than 2 min long. You can submit the link to the video here. *

NB. Maximum of 1000 words in the application.

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