Community Network Office

Empowering Community, Driving Sustainability

Our purpose at the USM Community Network is clear: empowering communities and driving sustainability through inclusive, transformative engagement. We believe that strong communities are the foundation of a sustainable future — and it is through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and purposeful action that we can create meaningful change.

Guided by our flagship initiative, COMPASSION (Community Program for Sustainable Impact Mission), we connect the economy, social, culture, education, health, and environment into a cohesive platform for community-led innovation and development. Every effort we undertake is deeply rooted in sustainability values and aligned with MyRA, global ESG frameworks, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and USM’s APEX agenda. These frameworks guide us, but it is the power of our communities that drives us forward.

Empowering Communities

We are committed to amplifying community voices, fostering local leadership, and building the capacity of individuals and groups to shape their own sustainable futures. Through knowledge transfer, skills development, and shared innovation, we enable communities to not only address immediate challenges but to cultivate resilience and thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Our belief is simple yet profound: when communities are empowered, they become agents of positive change. By working alongside them, we unlock the potential for transformative solutions that are inclusive, contextually relevant, and sustainable.

Driving Sustainability

Sustainability is not just an agenda item — it is the lens through which we view every decision, partnership, and initiative. From advancing regenerative agriculture to promoting circular economy practices, from enhancing environmental literacy to strengthening ESG capacity within industries, we integrate sustainable principles into all aspects of our work.

We live in an interconnected world, where the actions of one community can inspire ripples of impact across the globe. At USM Community Network, we embrace this interconnectivity and position ourselves as a bridge between academia, industry, policymakers, and grassroots communities — driving sustainability through collective impact.

Reinventing Community Engagement for a Sustainable Future

Transformation requires courage, creativity, and commitment. At USM Community Network, we are reimagining the future of community engagement — breaking down silos, encouraging dynamic collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

With COMPASSION as our guiding force, we are building an ecosystem where academic excellence meets community wisdom, where every voice matters, and where sustainable impact is not only envisioned but realized.

I invite you to join us on this journey of empowerment and sustainability. Together, we can co-create resilient communities, drive meaningful change, and shape a future that benefits generations to come.

Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir Ishak
Director, USM Community Network