Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility

What Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility does

The Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility (EPCSR; مجلس المنطقة الشرقية للمسؤولية الاجتماعية) is a semi-governmental advisory council established in 2015 and operating under the direct patronage of the Emir of the Eastern Province, Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It functions as a coordinating body across the Eastern Province's three sectors — government, private, and third sector — to institutionalize social responsibility culture aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Headquartered in AlDammam with a staff of 7 and a network of 800+ volunteer ambassadors (dabir sufarāʾ) deployed across all governorates of the Eastern Province, the council has documented 227+ initiatives, programs, and projects reaching 9.76M+ beneficiaries and contributing an estimated 404.8M+ SAR in voluntary economic value.

Name

Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility

Legal name

Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility

Website

https://epcsr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastern Province

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional Government Support: The council operates as a government advisory body under the Emirate of the Eastern Province, relying on government institutional support and sponsorship rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility (EPCSR) is a semi-governmental coordination body that designs, implements, and institutionalizes social responsibility (CSR) initiatives across Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. It operates a portfolio of 227+ initiatives, programs, and projects spanning volunteer development, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, community economic development, and CSR governance, delivered through direct institutional partnerships with government, private sector, and civil society organizations. Its core digital assets include the Initiatives, Programs, and Projects Platform and the first specialized electronic Social Responsibility Library in the Arab world.

Product overview

The Eastern Province Council for Social Responsibility (EPCSR) operates as a multi-initiative organizational platform — not a single unified product but rather a portfolio of interconnected programs, projects, and digital platforms centered around promoting and institutionalizing social responsibility in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The core of its offering is the Initiatives, Programs, and Projects Platform (منصة المبادرات والبرامج والمشاريع), which serves as a centralized registry for social responsibility initiatives, complemented by digital resources such as the Social Responsibility Library (مكتبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية) and the National CSR Guide (الدليل الوطني للمسؤولية الاجتماعية). The portfolio spans thematic areas including volunteer development (أنا مسؤول, التطوير المهني للقطاع الثالث), youth empowerment (النادي الصيفي, تنويل, مبادرات سفراء), environmental sustainability (جسر بيئة), arts and culture (نقوش الشرقية, نقوش الرياضة, حديقة النورس), community economic development (بنيان متين, بسطة), media and documentation (ابصر, زاجل, البوابة الوطنية للمبادرات), and governance (مجلس المجلس). The council also publishes the Al-Abeer newsletter (العبير) and conducts research through its Study on the Reality of Social Responsibility (دراسة واقع المسؤولية الاجتماعية). The platform has facilitated 227+ initiatives/programs/projects, engaged 800+ volunteers, and reached 9.7M+ beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Absar (ابصر): Photographic documentation initiative for CSR best practices in the Eastern Province
• Zajal (زاجل)
• Ambassadors Guide (دليل سفراء المسؤولية الاجتماعية)
• Nuqoush Al Sharqiyya (نقوش الشرقية)
• Dam (دام)
• We Play Safely (نلعب بأمان)

Products and services

• Initiatives, Programs, and Projects Platform (منصة المبادرات والبرامج والمشاريع) A digital platform that serves as a registry and management system for social responsibility initiatives, programs, and projects, documenting implementation mechanisms and contributing to spreading the culture of social responsibility. It includes a submission portal for new initiatives, tracking of implementation, and outcomes documentation.
• CSR Ambassadors Guide (دليل سفراء المسؤولية الاجتماعية) A framework for recruiting and training a select group of volunteers to serve as ambassadors for the council across governmental, private, and civil society institutions, aiming to enhance social responsibility culture.
• Nuqoush Al Sharqiyya (نقوش الشرقية) A cultural and artistic initiative aimed at rooting culture, connecting arts, preserving the memory of glory and civilization, serving as a comprehensive system that links beauty across the Eastern Province governorates.
• We Play Safely (نلعب بأمان) A series of workshops delivered by certified trainers from the General Administration of Education in the Eastern Province to government employees, aimed at raising awareness about the risks of electronic games.
• DAAM - Sustainable Responsibility (دام - مسؤولية مستدامة) An initiative aimed at spreading the culture of social responsibility in higher and general education through sessions and workshops that focus on strengthening the concept of social responsibility and its role in achieving sustainable development.
• National CSR Guide (الدليل الوطني للمسؤولية الاجتماعية) A nationally accredited guide developed for all social responsibility professionals across government, private, and civil society sectors, providing a clear framework aligned with national aspirations and Saudi Vision 2030.
• JISR - Bridge (جسر) A category of bridge projects including JISR Environment (environmental workshops leading to pioneering initiatives) and JISR Development (knowledge transfer and sharing of accumulated experiences), facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practices.
• Study on the Reality of Social Responsibility in the Eastern Region (دراسة واقع المسؤولية الاجتماعية في المنطقة الشرقية) A comprehensive study published in two editions examining the state of social responsibility in the Eastern Region, providing theoretical and field research frameworks and practical guides for stakeholders.
• I Am Responsible (أنا مسؤول) A volunteer performance enhancement program that elevates volunteering from basic volunteering to responsible volunteering through training teams of youth and young adults.
• Social Responsibility Summer Club (النادي الصيفي للمسؤولية الاجتماعية) A summer camp program developed in partnership with the Eastern Province Education Department to invest the summer vacation in benefiting youth, with the goal of spreading social responsibility culture in the educational sector.
• Tanweel (تنويل) An Arab excellence training program for youth empowerment, presented by the organization 'Tanweel' and sponsored by the council, targeting beneficiaries of charitable associations in the Eastern Region.
• Absar (ابصر) A photographic documentation initiative capturing the best practices in social responsibility in the Eastern Region, led by social media pioneers, contributing to awareness and documentation of positive practices.
• Zajal (زاجل) An initiative that harnesses social media influencers to spread the culture of social responsibility in the Eastern Region and across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Social Responsibility Library (مكتبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية) The first specialized electronic library in social responsibility in the Arab world, providing researchers and practitioners access to books, research, and studies in the field, with an open contribution model.
• National Portal for Institutionalized Initiatives (البوابة الوطنية للمبادرات المؤسسية) An interactive digital platform that enables individuals and entities to record and track their social responsibility initiatives in the Eastern Region, with supporting tools for documentation and digital dissemination.
• Professional Development for the Third Sector (التطوير المهني للقطاع الثالث) A four-phase project aimed at enhancing the efficiency of third-sector employees through scientific and practical preparation, supporting the development of the national economy's human capital, with phases launched from 2020 to 2024.
• Solid Foundation / Banyan Muteen (بنيان متين) A project comprising two tracks: one for strengthening communication among charitable associations in the Eastern Region through training programs, and another for developing productive families into sustainable economic contributors.
• Basata (بسطة) An initiative that provides an innovative solution to the problem of street vendors by offering a business model that positively impacts their livelihood while ensuring compliance with public order and visual cleanliness.
• JISR Environment (جسر بيئة) A series of environmental workshops culminating in pioneering initiatives within the Eastern Region, organized by the council in partnership with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University and the Ministry of Environment.
• Nokoush Sports (نقوش الرياضة) A project aimed at rooting culture, connecting arts, and the memory of glory and civilization through beautifying sports facilities and elevating visual taste in the Eastern Province.
• Youth Model United Nations Project (مشروع نموذج الأمم المتحدة للشباب) A scientific conference project for students and teachers in partnership with the French International School in Khobar, serving as a strategic partnership between the council, Education Department, and multiple stakeholders.
• Seagull Park / Noor Art Garden (حديقة النورس) A cultural-environmental arts park project launched as an arts garden featuring sculptures, developed in partnership with Jawamat Al-Khair Development Association and Ithra.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9.76 million beneficiaries served across the Eastern Province through various CSR programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alfozan Social FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner supporting the council's social responsibility programs and initiatives.
• EamanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in digital media and communication supporting the council's outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing regulatory oversight and strategic alignment for social responsibility initiatives at the national level. Multiple programs have been transferred to this ministry.
• Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner supporting the council's cultural programs and events, including the Seagull Park project and Noor Art Garden initiative.
• Eastern Province Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber partner providing a bridge to the private sector for CSR initiatives and programs in the Eastern Province.
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting professional development programs and research initiatives in social responsibility.
• Saudi Automobile and Touring Association (SASCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting motorsports-related community initiatives.
• King Fahd Medical City / Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare sector partner supporting health-focused CSR initiatives and community wellness programs.
• Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for implementing social responsibility programs in educational settings. Joint programs include the summer club, social responsibility in education projects, and UN Model youth conference.
• Ministry of Environment, Water and AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partner supporting the Environmental Bridge (Jisr) program and other environmental initiatives.
• Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards organization contributing to the National CSR Guide development.
• Public TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting vocational training and professional development components of the third sector capacity building program.
• Arabian Oil Company (Aramco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor private sector partner supporting multiple council programs including Tanweel, the National CSR Guide, and JAWAM building initiative.
• General Secretariat of the Eastern ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body providing institutional oversight and alignment with regional development priorities.
• AlAhsa GovernorateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner in the AlAhsa governorate of the Eastern Province for local CSR programs.
• AlAsala CollegesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to professional development and training programs.
• Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting the Dam (sustainable responsibility) initiative and other youth development programs.
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Environmental Bridge program and professional development initiatives for the third sector.
• AlYamama UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the Dam initiative for higher education institutions.
• AlBrital for TradingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector partner supporting the Basita initiative for street vendors.
• AlMajdouie GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the Basita initiative.
• Ministry of TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for the Basita initiative addressing street vending regularization.
• Public Institute of Public AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the volunteer ambassador guide initiative.
• General Administration of Education — Eastern ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for the marathon 2026 event and other educational CSR programs. The council co-organized the closing ceremony of the marathon event under the patronage of the Emir of the Eastern Province.
• Bahrain CSR SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Arab partner for knowledge exchange and CSR best practices in the Gulf region.
• AlRiyadh NewspaperminorOthersMedia partner for news coverage and press releases about council activities.
• Eastern Province MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner supporting community initiatives, Basita street vendor program, and local CSR activities.
• Saudi Heritage Preservation SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for heritage preservation initiatives related to the Nqoush Eastern Province project.
• Jawaher Al Jubail FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner contributing to community giving initiatives.
• Aspire Sports ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partner contributing to youth sports programs and initiatives.
• KBR (Engineering and Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and construction sector partner supporting council projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MISK Foundation: Saudi non-profit foundation focused on youth empowerment, education, and community development programming. Comparable to EPCSR's youth and education initiatives (Summer Club, Tanweel, UN Model) and its multi-sector coordination model.
• King Khalid Foundation: Saudi national foundation focused on social responsibility, sustainable development, and community programs. Highly comparable to EPCSR as a Saudi CSR grantmaking and capacity-building institution aligned with Vision 2030.
• Saudi CSR Association: Industry association promoting CSR standards and practices across Saudi Arabia. Closest direct peer to EPCSR's National CSR Guide and its mission to institutionalize CSR across the three sectors.

Others

• Tamayuz Holding (Saudi Vision 2030 coordination entities): Saudi Vision 2030 ecosystem entities coordinating multi-sector socio-economic programs. Adjacent to EPCSR's role as a three-sector (government, private, third) coordination body implementing Vision 2030 social objectives.

Regional players

• Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation for Education: UAE-based philanthropy focused on youth and education, serving as a regional GCC counterpart to EPCSR's youth and education-focused CSR programs and capacity building work.
• Sharjah Voluntary Award / Sharjah Talent (SAMA): UAE-based social development and volunteer coordination body. Comparable to EPCSR's volunteer ambassador network and its role in institutionalizing volunteering culture across the region.

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Red Crescent Authority: Saudi government-affiliated humanitarian organization operating across the Kingdom with volunteer networks. Comparable to EPCSR as a government-aligned council coordinating volunteers and community programs across Saudi regions.
• King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief): Saudi government humanitarian and relief body with national scope. Comparable to EPCSR as a Saudi government-aligned social-impact institution operating programs with cross-sector partnerships.
• Jameel Foundation (Community Jameel): Saudi-rooted philanthropy operating arts, education, and social responsibility programs. Comparable to EPCSR's CSR coordination, cultural programs (Nuqoush, Seagull Park), and Aramco-aligned private-sector partnership structure.

Emerging players

• Bab Rizq Jameel: Saudi employment and community development initiative. Comparable to EPCSR's economic empowerment programs (Bunyan Muteen, Tayseer Tawteen) aimed at productive families and reducing unemployment in the Eastern Province.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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