Sustaining Courage, Inclusion, and Reimagining Systems: Reflections from events at Oxford
By Timothy Cheng, Senior Consultant at TSIC In a world grappling with intensifying climate crises, growing inequality, and political polarisation, the social impact sector faces unprecedented challenges that demand both innovative thinking and sustained commitment. As funding resources become increasingly constrained and complex problems require more collaborative approaches, practitioners need new frameworks and sources of […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Intern, Sadhana Venkatesh
Tell us a bit about yourself? I’m currently a third year student studying Education and Human Development located at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. I am studying abroad in London in an International Relations program which is what brings me here! I’m really passionate about youth, policy, and how that ties into social impact. […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Intern Sheila Garcia
Tell us a bit about yourself I’m currently studying abroad in London for this semester from Boston University!. I’m a health science and public policy student! My interest in non-profit work stems from my own lived experiences with programs that have aided me in getting to where I am today! What interests you about the […]
Reading Between the Lines of Invitations to Tender and Conferences with TSIC
Towards the end of last year, we took a step back to reflect on how the evaluation sector has evolved. At TSIC, our recent tender research project set out to explore the approaches, methodologies, and subject matter expertise most commonly sought by evaluation commissioners and discussed at major European and international evaluation conferences. We wanted […]
Building a Decentralised EEC: Reflections from Our Governance Workshop
On 7th February 2025, the Equitable Evaluation Collective (EEC) hosted a governance workshop to explore how we can move towards a more decentralised model. With participation from eight engaged members, we discussed how EEC can evolve to better reflect and serve its growing community. This workshop is part of our commitment to open communication and collective decision-making, […]
Will impact investing follow Meta and Amazon when it comes to DEI?
Withdrawal from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes by major companies like Meta and Amazon has grabbed headlines this month. For those of us who see an inclusive and equitable world as a goal to strive for, this news is concerning, but not surprising – the backlash has been brewing for some time. It could […]
Welcoming TSIC’s new Consultant, Riya Desai
Tell us a bit about yourself ? Born and raised in India, my passion for social impact was shaped by early exposure to systemic inequalities around me. A year-long exchange program through Rotary in the US (a small town named Delhi, upstate New York) at 16 broadened my perspective on the development gaps between countries. I […]
Revitalizing Tonga’s kava industry: a strategy for inclusive growth in a male-dominated sector
For Tricia Emberson, necessity was the mother of invention. Her family-owned Reload Bar and brewing business in Nuku’alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, was reeling from the twin impacts of Covid-19 and the volcanic eruption and tsunami of January 2022. Her search for new sources of income led her to experiment with a […]
A break up? Or falling back in love? Rethinking our relationship with evaluation reports
Emma Roberts and Yu-Shan Chiu Introduction Here at TSIC we are committed to having more impact for our clients. Between us, we have delivered hundreds of evaluations and we’ve seen how the impact of evaluation can vary. Some are truly inspiring, while others fall flat. This has prompted us to consider how we can ensure […]
Celebrating Sana’s Journey at TSIC
Over the past two years, Sana Iqbal has brought remarkable energy, insight, and dedication to TSIC. As she prepares to move on, we’re taking a moment to celebrate her incredible contributions, reflect on her journey, and hear about what’s next for her. We’re excited to share Sana’s story in her own words. Reflecting on Two Years at […]