The first step towards designing any social impact is understanding the needs of the communities they are designed for. Community needs assessment is a critical process used to identify and understand the specific requirements, challenges, and priorities of a community or target group. By gathering and analysing relevant data, organisations can plan and determine the key areas of focus for resources and efforts for positive impact. Needs assessments are essential for designing targeted interventions, ensuring that projects address real-world issues effectively and ethically. This process invo