ICI's Commitment to Community Development:

ICI has committed to giving 10% of it’s profits back into the local community in the areas of health and education needs.  So whenever you come to our rustic resort or take part in one of our tours, a portion of your money goes to help the Riau Melayu people on the surrounding islands.  We do not just want to give money away so that we feel good.  We want to work with the people to establish some long term development programs that will bring true development to the people.

ICI's Philosophy Community Development:

• Think about long term effects before committing to short term solutions
• "It’s better to teach someone how to fish than to give them fish"
• Allow the community to determine their needs.  We want to be careful not to impose western values or culture onto the local community, so as much as possible we want to follow the leading of the local community.
• The community has to contribute significantly to the development of programs and the carrying out of those programs>
• We give to the community, not to individuals or government agencies
• Accountability and follow-up is essential
• Cash gifts are very rarely given.  It is more preferable to buy the items that are needed ahead of time.
• Partnership with other organizations is desired, where ICI acts as a facilitator to bring the two parties together, as long as the aid fits the aim and philosophy of ICI’s Community Development Program and the community desires the assistance.
• We reserve the right to stop any community development program that is bringing more harm to the community than good or where local officials are benefiting more than the common person.