Institute for Social Transformation - IST

Institute for Social Transformation - IST Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs in Social Transformation, Social Ministry and Social Entrepreneurship

The Institute is a centre of excellence and innovation for transformative ministerial learning and social transformation. IST educates and trains agents of social transformation to discover their personal and communitarian calling. They contribute with passion, creativity, initiative, integrity, and professional competence to a society where human dignity is cherished and development is understood as a process to realize the full potential of human life and social justice.

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak from Tangaza University & TUMSA ✨As we commemorate Eid al-Adha — a celebration of faith, sacrifice...
27/05/2026

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak from Tangaza University & TUMSA ✨

As we commemorate Eid al-Adha — a celebration of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and devotion — may we be reminded of our shared responsibility to uphold humanity, dignity, and care for one another.

May this sacred occasion inspire deeper understanding, unity, and peace across all communities and faiths.

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating. 🤍

🌍 Transform education into action for sustainable social impact!Join Institute for Social Transformation Tangaza Univers...
19/05/2026

🌍 Transform education into action for sustainable social impact!

Join Institute for Social Transformation Tangaza University for an engaging online webinar on:

📚 Education for Social Transformation: From Theory to Practice

Discover how innovative learning models are shaping changemakers, strengthening communities, and advancing sustainable development.

📅 Thursday, 4 June 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (EAT)
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/ZMs6rqZf1Rvbq4LE9

Who should attend?
✔ Students
✔ NGO professionals
✔ Social entrepreneurs
✔ Community changemakers
✔ Impact-driven leaders

At the Institute for Social Transformation (IST), Tangaza University , we empower change-makers through academic program...
10/05/2026

At the Institute for Social Transformation (IST), Tangaza University , we empower change-makers through academic programmes designed to create sustainable social impact.

📚 Our programmes include:
🎓 PhD Programmes
🎓 Master’s Programmes
🎓 Bachelor’s Programmes
🎓 Diploma & Certificate Programmes

📢 May Intake is ongoing!

Join a community dedicated to leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and transformation.

🌐 https://ist.tangaza.ac.ke/courses
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
📞 +254 783 705 333 | +254 793 842 449

✨ Rooted in Hope ✨At the  for Social Transformation Tangaza University , Earth Day was more than a celebration—it was a ...
02/05/2026

✨ Rooted in Hope ✨
At the for Social Transformation Tangaza University , Earth Day was more than a celebration—it was a living tribute to Pope Francis’ legacy of ecological renewal. Together with partners, we launched a regenerative pasture-range system, planted 70 multifunctional trees guided by the “Seven Fs,” and witnessed how livestock, crops, and soil can thrive in harmony.

Professor Alexander Nuer reminded us: Earth Day should not be confined to a single date—it must be a daily ethic. 🌱💚

Let’s keep teaching minds, touching hearts, and transforming lives.

Today, the PhD Muslim Doctoral Students in Social Transformation at Tangaza University  hosted a special Iftar, inviting...
18/03/2026

Today, the PhD Muslim Doctoral Students in Social Transformation at Tangaza University hosted a special Iftar, inviting all Muslim students to share in fellowship and reflection.

We were honored by the presence of the Director of Postgraduate Studies and the Director of the Institute of Social Transformation (IST), who joined in celebrating this sacred tradition.

For IST, Iftar is more than a meal — it is a symbol of unity, dialogue, and social transformation. It reminds us that faith and scholarship can walk hand in hand to nurture leaders who build bridges across communities.

✨ Congratulations to our Muslim students for creating this space of togetherness and leadership.

London School of Economics (LSE) x Tangaza Social Entrepreneurship Partnership 2026  Yesterday, students from the  for S...
25/02/2026

London School of Economics (LSE) x Tangaza Social Entrepreneurship Partnership 2026
Yesterday, students from the for Social Transformation MBA in Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability and the LSE MSc in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship came together at Tangaza University for an inspiring day of connection and collaboration.

Highlights included:

Access to the Tangaza campus for team discussions and debriefs, grounding our work in the local SE ecosystem.

A vibrant mixer event with Tangaza students in similar programmes, sparking conversations, ideas, and new friendships.

These first steps mark the beginning of a partnership we hope will grow in the years ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us in building bridges between global expertise and local innovation. ✨

📢 Live Now with Prof. Alberto LanzavecchiaWe’re in conversation on “Strategies for Overcoming Hurdles to Coherent Schola...
12/01/2026

📢 Live Now with Prof. Alberto Lanzavecchia

We’re in conversation on “Strategies for Overcoming Hurdles to Coherent Scholarly Writing and High-Quality Publications.”

“Every obstacle in writing is a hidden invitation to sharpen your voice.” – Prof. Alberto Lanzavecchia

This is more than a presentation — it’s a space to rethink how we write, publish, and share ideas with clarity and courage.

✨ Together, we’re unlocking new ways to transform challenges into impactful scholarship.

Università degli Studi di Padova Tangaza University Susan Mwangi

✨ Participants are actively engaged in Thematic Working Groups! ✨🌱 Eco Social Justice🌍 Sustainability✌️ Peace and War🤝 I...
12/01/2026

✨ Participants are actively engaged in Thematic Working Groups! ✨

🌱 Eco Social Justice
🌍 Sustainability
✌️ Peace and War
🤝 Inclusion
⚖️ Human Rights and Law

With leadership from Anna Romanovych and Susan Mwangi, these sessions are buzzing with collaboration and creativity.

Big thanks to Tangaza University, Università degli Studi di Padova, and Rights Centre – University of Padova for making this possible.

Smiles, stories, and Collaborations!This group photo says it all — a beautiful blend of minds, cultures, and disciplines...
12/01/2026

Smiles, stories, and Collaborations!
This group photo says it all — a beautiful blend of minds, cultures, and disciplines coming together to learn, reflect, and grow.

Big thanks to Università degli Studi di Padova , Tangaza Universityangaza University, and Human Rights Centre - University of Padova for making this moment unforgettable.

🔥 Research that transforms is interdisciplinary, participatory, and action‑oriented. 🔥Notebooks open. Hands raised. Idea...
12/01/2026

🔥 Research that transforms is interdisciplinary, participatory, and action‑oriented. 🔥

Notebooks open. Hands raised. Ideas flowing.
Knowledge here is not just taught — it’s co‑created, shared, and published to inspire change.

✨ Good research listens. Good writing amplifies. Good publishing transforms. ✨

Proud to journey together with degli Studi di Padova 🌍 & Tangaza University

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