Our Framework

How we work

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Solving problems are not solely about finding the right answers. It requires a broad but in-depth understanding of the complexities behind these root issues before crafting resilient solutions to make it work. 

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At Solve n+1, each of our projects is crafted with the aim of shifting the needle in problem-solving for underprivileged communities. We take a multi-layered perspective in the process of analyzing these issues and developing solutions. By considering the various perspectives of a community, we are able to come up with robust solutions to strengthen communities in a holistic manner.​ The framework we adopt to tackle any social issue involves the six pillars that are necessary for a community to thrive. Fractures in one or more of these pillars will be identified before any creation of a micro-initiative. 

The 6 Pillars​

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1. Infrastructure  

• The basic physical and structural facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise​.

• A key indicator of a developing/developed country and society.

• This includes tangible items and resources of a community, such as roads, wells, buildings and businesses.

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2. Economy

• The state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money​.

• The economic landscape of every nation allows us to understand where the nation makes money from.

• We typically define a nation's economy based on 3 factors: Industry, Services and Agriculture

• When we understand the percentage of how the economy of the nation is being structured, we would know what are some of the gaps and therefore the opportunities present.

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3. Education

• Education is the social institution through which society provides its members with important knowledge, including basic facts, job skills, and cultural norms values.

• It informs us and forms the context of the economic structure - What are the outcomes of these skill sets we are teaching

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4. Community Leadership

• Members of the community that holds a considerable amount of influence within the network/s; with or without a position of power

• Alludes to people of influence - people with significant influence over the community, people in positions of power, political influencers, etc.

• What are the practices they utilise to lead the community?

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5. Social Justice 

• Many of the problems that the community face boils down to how we treat each other - particularly the vulnerable. "The test of a civilisation is the way that it cares for its helpless members." - Pearl S. Buck

• In every community you are serving, how are they treating the vulnerable?

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6. Culture & Spirituality

• Every society is complex and unique.

• Culture & Spirituality outlines the rules of engagement for any community to operate cohesively - a set of beliefs that are based on societal expectations.

• Learning and understanding the history of one's culture and beliefs, helps us to better appreciate their behaviours without being blind-sided by it.

• The specificity and nuance of culture helps us better understand what we are dealing with, helps us get to the root issue of things.

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