Project Realization Guidelines
The Singapore incubation is just the blueprint. From June to November 2026, you will return to Indonesia to execute your SDG 4 project on the ground. Here is everything you need to know about team dynamics, timeline, and the final Impact Report.
Core Execution Model
Groups of 5
This is a collaborative journey. The 20 final delegates will be matched into 4 core teams post-announcement, based on professional background and project idea similarity.
Geo-Specific Target
Projects must solve a localized SDG 4 issue. You and your team will select one specific region/city in Indonesia to deploy the intervention.
2-3 Weeks Intensive
While the monitoring lasts 6 months, teams are required to conduct a 2-3 weeks intensive offline volunteership in the target area to kickstart the project.
IELS Institutional Support
Need more manpower? You are allowed to recruit volunteers from the IELS Community Pool (2,800+ members). Need to collaborate? Partnerships with local NGOs or student organizations (like AIESEC) are highly encouraged. IELS will also provide baseline project funding to support the execution.
6-Month Realization Timeline
Phase 1: Ground Preparation & Recruitment
Post-Singapore mapping. Teams finalize their target area, secure permits, contact local partners, and if necessary, recruit additional volunteers from the IELS member pool to prepare for offline execution.
Phase 2: Intensive Offline Execution
The core action phase. Teams must be physically present in the target area for a mandatory 2-3 weeks intensive volunteership. During this time, you will:
- Launch the educational intervention directly to beneficiaries.
- Conduct Pre-Test and Post-Test for impact measurement.
- Collect field data for the Academic Research paper.
Phase 3: Remote Maintenance & Monitoring
You can return to your respective universities/internships. The project shifts to a remote monitoring phase. You will maintain contact with local PICs, evaluate the sustained impact, and begin drafting your research data.
Phase 4: Synthesis & Reporting
Data collection closes. Teams synthesize all findings, analyze the success/failure metrics of the intervention, and finalize the Project Impact Report.
Final Deliverable: The Impact Report
We do not accept simple "activity logs". The final output must be a comprehensive Impact Report that proves your project actually worked, backed by data. This report will be published and serves as your professional portfolio.
Problem Validation
A clear breakdown of the educational gap you found in your target area before the intervention started.
Intervention Logic (ToC)
Mapping your project using the Theory of Change: What was the Input, Output, and ultimate Outcome.
Evidence of Impact
Quantitative data (e.g., test score improvements) and Qualitative data (e.g., beneficiary testimonials & case studies).
Legacy & Sustainability
The most critical part. A detailed plan on how the project will survive or be handed over after you leave the location.
Building a Lasting Legacy
At IELS, we don't build projects just to look good on a CV. We build ecosystems. The most successful projects from GIF 2026 will not end in December. They will be integrated into the IELS Official Portfolio and continued by the next generation of delegates in 2027.