Lexique

AEPS Simplified water supply network AGR Revenue-generating activities AME Association of teaching mothers APE Association of parents of schoolchildren CCEB Head of a basic education district CE1 3nd year of primary school CE2 4th year of primary school CEB Basic education district CEG College of general education CEP Primary school certificate CIS Catering International Services CM1 5th year of primary school CM2 6th year of primary school COGES School management committee CP1 1st year primary school CP2 2nd year primary school CSPS Health and social promotion center CSR Corporate Social Responsibility CVD Village development adviser DPENA Provincial manager for national education and literacy DRENA Regional manager for national education and literacy ECOSAN Ecological sanitation MFP Multifunctional platform NGO Non-governmental organization OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OSEP/C Organisation for sport and culture at primary school SDGs Sustainable development goals SOGOB Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Burkina Faso UNDP United Nations Development Program

SEMAFO Foundation is a key economic player that places people and social development at the heart of its activities.

Who we are ...... 4 Message from the board and from the General Manager ...... 5 Sectors of intervention in Burkina Faso ...... 7 Boucle du Mouhoun region ...... 8 Est region ...... 10 Projects per village since 2009 ...... 12 This year’s achievements ...... 14 Some figures ...... 15 Our investments this year ...... 16 Financial report ...... 17 Education and training ...... 18 Agriculture and sustainable development...... 22 Support for the population and for production ...... 28 Health ...... 33 2018-2019 Commitments ...... 36 Our partners ...... 37 Financial statements ...... 38

About us

SEMAFO Foundation is a As of January 1, 2016, our actions are aligned towards achievement charitable organisation focused on of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the General helping West African countries, Assembly of the United Nations in September 2015. Although our specifically communities in activities relate to a number of the 17 target goals, we work primarily on Burkina Faso in the fight against poverty. 6 goals:

Inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2016 -2030), the Foundation directs its activities to SDG 1 NO POVERTY where the need is greatest. SDG 5 GENDER EQUALITY

SDG 2 ZERO HUNGER SDG 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION

SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATION SDG 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

OUR MISSION Our mission is to support communities and offer an improved quality of life, notably in the regions where SEMAFO or one of its subsidiaries is present. We hope to The SEMAFO Foundation has been influence change through our actions, our investments in sustainable development projects and through education. accredited to the iImagine Canada standards program since 2013. It OUR EMPLOYEES applies these standards in the Our team of 13 persons (Burkina Faso (10), Montreal (3)) works together in developing and supporting our projects in Burkina Faso. foloowing fundamental areas: - Board governance OUR DONORS - Financial accountability and transparency Cash donations allow the Foundation to implement its sustainable development ac- - Fundraising tivities in multiple communities in Burkina Faso. Donations come from across the world, but especially from Canada. Thanks to the donations, the Foundation was able - Staff management to implement infrastructure development and revenue-generating projects (shea - Volunteer involvement products, sesame, beekeeping and agriculture), all of which directly improve the qual- ity of life of the Foundation’s beneficiaries.

OUR ZONES OF INTERVENTION Since 2008, the Foundation has been operating in West Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso and in Niger. In July 2015, the Foundation discontinued its activities in Niger and transferred its assets to Larassu, an NGO set up by its Nigerian employees. The cumulative data as of 2008 in this report therefore include those from Niger unless otherwise noted.

4 Message From the President of the Board and the Executive director

A number of challenges drove us to surpass ourselves in finding creative solutions for the new realities.

The country’s instability, primarily in the Est region, led us to review certain activities and visits to the area. Nonetheless, we added the Cascades region to our areas of focus because of SEMAFO’s exploration program in the west of the country.

On the educational front, we built 18 classrooms, 12 latrines, 4 water holes, in Benoit Desormeaux addition to annual activities such as the distribution of school kits and solar lamps. President, Once again, the sector was favoured with 42% of our budget. CPA, CA

Revenue-generating activities were, however, not overlooked. We maintained our support of flagship projects like the production of sesame and shea-based products. Furthermore, we launched two pig-farming initiatives, one rabbit-farming and one layer -poultry project on top of existing poultry, beekeeping and sheep-fattening projects.

To boost the health sector and our women- and children-focused activities, we built a hospital ward and a Centre de Santé et de Promotion Social (CSPS).

In the 2019-2020 year, the Foundation will shift its focus to trade-based training. We wish to ensure that the villages surrounding SEMAFO mines continue to live in the best Chantal Guérin possible conditions even after closure of the mine. In collaboration with partners such Executive director, as Aflatoun, Job Booster and GERME training tools, we support the creation of new MBA enterprises while sensitizing young people to financial resource management through their social and financial education. “It is all ahead Happy reading! of us. The route is endless; the further we go, the more it opens up in front of us.”

(Henri Miller)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Benoit Desormeaux Francine Sauriol Nora Farah Sébastien Josée Marcoux Vicky Munger Elie Justin Chantal Guérin President Vice-President Secretary and Beauchamp Director Director Ouedraogo Executive director Treasurer Director Director

5 6 Sectors of Intervention in Burkina Faso

1,771,611 people Location  SEMAFO Foundation’s main impacted by our intervention sectors of intervention in as of 2009 Burkina Faso are the Boucle du Mouhoun region in the northwest, including the 167 cities and villages affected provinces of Mouhoun and  Balé; and the province of Tapoa in the Est region.  11 out of 13 regions reached

7 Region of Boucle du Mouhoun

112 towns and villages impacted

Legend: Towns and villages supported

8 The Boucle du Mouhoun region has a population of 1,821,059* inhabitants spread between 7 provinces. SEMAFO Foundation primarily operates in the provinces of Mouhoun and Balé, which have 902,772* and 670,689* inhabitants, respectively.

Source: Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD), 2015 National Statistical Yearbook. *: Population projections

9 Est Region

38 towns and villages impacted s cette zone

Legend: Towns and villages supported

10 SEMAFO Foundation began outreach activities in this area in 2015. The Est region has a population of 1,615,740* inhabitants spread between 5 provinces. The province of Tapoa where we primarily operate is home to 459,843* inhabitants living in 183 villages.

Source: Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD), 2015 National Statistical Yearbook. *: Population projections

11

1 — Only lists the main projects supported by SEMAFO Foundation, not all projects

12 Legend: * Total number of librairies constructed and Invested in charitable projects refurbished, ** 2 059 660 items (donations) were distributed, *** 102,592 school kits were distributed, **** 9,239 solar lamps — schools, ***** 1,000 solar $13,097,232 (FCFA 5,696,925,620) lamps — villages

13 Our Achievements This Year

Infrastructures

18 Construction and repair of classrooms 5 Freshwater boreholes Projects 20 Latrines $1,747,608 (FCFA 760,159,878) Income generated by beneficiaries of our projects in Burkina Faso

Investments

School kits $1,264,898 (FCFA 550,038,135) Amount invested in charitable projects 15,158 School kits distributed

14 Facts and Figures Our Education-related Actions

Increased capacity by close to*

From our first initiatives in education through June 30, 2019 in 7,300 places Burkina Faso: The project area involves 84 villages spread over 17 communes

6,774 CONSTRUCTIONS 90  classrooms  people impacted 34 2,500 RENOVATION  classrooms  people impacted $3,624,658 24,405 (FCFA 1,551,303,241) LATRINES  144  people impacted INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION FRESHWATER 16,000 16 people impacted** BOREHOLES  

HAND-WASHING 239 16,669 STATIONS   people impacted 18,561 1 197 DESK-BENCHES   people impacted 518 BICYCLES  518  people impacted * the calculation was made based on 50 students per class, but in reality, we find many more students per class ** according to experts in village water systems, each borehole is used by an average of 1,000 persons

305,424 PEOPLE IMPACTED

15 Investments of the Year

- Construction of schools (18 classrooms) - Construction of a beekeeping centre with a block of - Construction of 2 blocks of 4 latrines and 2 blocks of 2 latrines 2 latrines - Construction of a grain storage house - Distribution of 15,158 school kits - Construction of a grain bank - Distribution of 2,182 solar lamps - Launch of 2 pig-farming projects - Distribution of 3 hand-washing stations - Launch of a rabbit-farming project - Distribution of 82 desk-benches - Support for poultry-raising project - Distribution of 92 bicycles - Support for the production and commercialization of - Sinking of 4 freshwater boreholes sesame - Specialized training in welding and electricity - Support for the production and transformation of - Solar panel installation on a college of general education shea butter - Support for extra-curricular activities - Support for the sheep-fattening project - Support for school canteens - Support for market gardening

$522,789 $347,387

85,442 people impacted 39,621 people impacted

- Completion of a water retention pond - Construction of a CSPS with a block of 4 latrines and an - Construction of multifunctional platforms incinerator in addition to 2 homes with latrines and - Donation of food to refugees kitchens - Donation of a mill - Construction of a hospital ward - Literacy courses - Awareness on early /unwanted pregnancies of young girls - Sinking of a freshwater borehole - Support for autistic children - Support for sanitation - Support for the crochet lesson project - Support for women with obstetrical fistula - Support and training of women in use of multifunctional - Support for cervical cancer prevention platforms - Support and training on land fertilization

$118,232 $276,490

72,607 people impacted 71,736 people impacted

16 Balance Sheet

Charitable expense breakdown* Boucle du Mouhoun Est Total expense

INVESTMENT CAD$ FCFA CAD$ FCFA CAD$ FCFA

Education 455,538 197,349,823 67,251 29,456,906 522,789 226,806,729 Agriculture and revenue-generating activities 290,476 126,038,982 56,911 24,802,172 347,387 150,841,154 Health 279,047 122,009,392 (2,557) (1,077,035) 276,490 120,932,357 Community and production support 52,104 22,680,500 66,128 28,777,395 118,232 51,457,895 Total 1,077,165 468,078,697 187,733 81,959,438 1,264,898 550,038,135

MATERIAL DONATIONS Value of 50,669 items sent 1,424 619,400 Transportation costs borne by SEMAFO 3,933 1,710,743 Actual costs to Foundation 1,851 805,133 Subtotal 7,208 3,135,276 5% TOTAL 1,272,106 553,173,411

* Indicated amounts do not include all expenses related to39% charitable projects such as salaries, travel and telecommunications. The amount invested in projects, 15% excluding material donations, totaled $1,716,232 (FCFA 746 512 397). (See page 38). Education Health 9% Community support 27% Agriculture and RGA Donations 22% Investment in charitable projects* 5% 36% 42%

Funds invested in charitable projects and donated items

$1,723,440 (FCFA 749,647,673)

17 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Students of the school of Pompoï A

Over the past decades, Burkina Faso has made major strides with respect to education, from 60% of children being out of school in early 2000 to 70% of children now enrolled in primary schools. However, an escalation in attacks and threats of violence against schools, pupils and teachers has forced 2,000 schools in Burkina Faso to shut down, according to UNI- CEF, thus leaving more than 2 million children without an education for the 2019-2020 school year. Our education- focused activities are directly aligned with SDG#4 Quality education and #5 Gender equality.

CONSTRUCTION OF CLASSROOMS, LATRINES, MATERIAL DONATIONS AND SINKING OF INVESTMENT FRESHWATER BOREHOLES LIST OF PROJECTS in CAD$ in FCFA

Boucle du Mouhoun: This year, the primary schools at Somona Boucle du Mouhoun region and Maoula both obtained 3 classrooms. The Maoula school Extra-curricular activities 6,384 2,787,500 also received an office, a storeroom and a water drinking hole. At School canteens 15,960 6,884,000 the secondary school level, the CEGs in Dangouna (2 classrooms and 4 latrines), Mamou (4 classrooms and 2 latrines) and Kéra Construction of classrooms 256,946 110,627,385 (3 classrooms) benefited from new infrastructure. The Pompoï Solar electrification 7,383 3,179,257 CEG, which had received classrooms from the Foundation in the previous year, obtained 6 latrines and 1 water drinking hole. The School freshwater boreholes 61,936 26,935,467 CEG in Kongoba located in the commune of Safané received School kits and solar lamps 69,164 30,478,664 solar electrification for the 6 classrooms built by the Foundation Latrines 29,447 12,847,150 while the school in Somona was provided with a guard-rail to keep children safe. The school in Solonso was recipient of a Bicycles 8,318 3,610,400 water drinking hole. Est region Est: The Boungou school received 3 additional classrooms, 3 Construction of classrooms with hand-washing stations and 35 desk-benches while the hand-washing facilities and desk-benches 52,938 23,119,531 Takonlibagou school received 27 and the Tawori school 20. The Specialized training 11,499 5,025,000 Foundation also sunk a water drinking hole for the Takonlibagou school. School kits and solar lamps 5,597 2,467,259 VAT recovery (2,783) (1,154,884)

Total (Tax included) 522,789 226,806,729

Construction and renovations of classrooms in Burkina Faso 124 since 2019

18 Results generated: The construction of 18 classrooms, 2 offices SPECIALISED TRAINING and storerooms, 12 latrines, 4 water holes combined with the Launched last year with 5 young out-of-school boys, the building- distribution of 82 desk-benches and 3 hand-washing posts electricity studies project has been extended for a second year in ensured that 4,575 children had the amenities needed for their the Est region. Once training is complete, we hope participants will schooling. take advantage of the opportunities offered to them by the

growing needs of the population that have come to the zone with

the arrival of the SEMAFO mining company.

Est: The five young people successfully carried out their SCHOOL CANTEEN PROJECT apprenticeships and returned to their respective villages with their Through twice-yearly donations of food supplies, the Foundation certificate of professional qualification (CQP). supports the primary school canteens it launched in addition to those initiated by parents. “On behalf of the village leaders, we would like to thank the Boucle du Mouhoun: During the 2018-2019 year, 17 schools Foundation for all their efforts. Our blessings go to all received a total of 125 50-kg bags of rice and 100 20-liter cans of Foundation employees, for taking full responsibility for funding cooking oil. our children’s schooling and also for the donated bicycles that each child received. This is an invaluable expression of Results generated: The food supplies provided 81,000 meals for support.” 3,751 primary school pupils, thus greatly promoting school enrolment. Mr. Daniel Ouali, village development advisor for Natongou

“We really appreciate SEMAFO Foundation’s assistance, as it enables children to work harder at school. As the majority do not have food at home, they stay at school, eat and learn their lessons.”

Fatima Diane Traoré, manager of the Yona school canteen

931,719

Meals served since 2009 in Burkina Faso

19 SCHOOL KITS Donation of school kits is one of the activities that is most appreciated by parents and children. The kits, which are specific to the student’s level of schooling, contain the supplies that students need to start the school year well.

Boucle du Mouhoun: A total of 14,208 school kits and 2,110 solar lamps were distributed in 56 primary schools. CM2 students obtained solar lamps to help them study in the evening for their primary school certificate.

Est: In this region, 950 students received a school kit and the 72 CM2 pupils received solar lamps.

Results generated: Students from 62 schools in the Boucle du Mouhoun and Est regions received 15,158 school kits. Thanks to our team of employees and volunteers who put together the 185,722 items in the kits, the kits were distributed in the first week of October, thus enabling students to start class on the first days of the school year. 86,615

School kits distributed in Burkina Faso since 2009 SCHOOL GARDENS The Foundation guides several school gardens with the objective of offering garden training to students and in so doing, supporting the school canteens. In April 2018, the school in Missakongo was granted material with which to set up a vegetable garden.

Boucle du Mouhoun: During the winter season, parents of stu- dents attending the Missakongo school planted 2 types of auber- gines through the COGES, APE and AME. Their initiative yielded significant results. During the October-March period, they resumed the activity, this time with the help of students, and grew tomato and onion crops. Proceeds from the sale of the vegetables amounted to $349 (FCFA 152,000), which met some expenses relating to school canteen activities.

20 SUPPORT FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The OSEP/C (organisation of sport and culture at primary school level) has been recipient of the Foundation’s support for some ten years. This year again, we repeated the activity much to the delight of students and the educational community.

Boucle du Mouhoun: In sum, 6 out of the 7 CEBs (basic education districts) obtained the Foundation’s help in organizing the football finals, namely Bana, Bondoukuy, Ouarkoye, Pompoï, Safané and Yaho, as Kona was not able to hold its tournament. In all, the 6 CEBs received 12 sets of shirts, 18 balls and refreshments.

Results generated: The Foundation’s support for the OSEP/C enabled the local population to socialize with other villages through their favorite sport. This keenly awaited activity enables students to not only demonstrate their talent, but also to develop team spirit and solidarity.

BICYCLE PROJECT Annual bicycle donations relieve parents and encourage students to constantly seek excellence in their work.

Boucle du Mouhoun: A total of 92 bicycles were distributed to 40 schools in the area.

Est: Given the insecurity in the zone, we postponed delivery of the 8 bicycles anticipated for the area.

Results generated: Distribution of the bicycles creates rivalry among students and incites them to surpass themselves in order to receive one.

518 Bicycles have been distributed since 2013 in 65 locations

21 AGRICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Piggery at Blé

The term “Agriculture and RGA” encompasses all revenue-generating activities that relate to agriculture or farming. Burki- na Faso is a predominately agricultural country. The population pressure leads to competition for land that is more keenly felt in mining areas where land is already scarce. SEMAFO Foundation guides communities in increasing their agricultural production with an emphasis on modern animal husbandry methods. This is directly aligned with SDG #1 No poverty, #2 Zero hunger and #5 Gender equality.

INVESTMENT INVESTMENT

LIST OF PROJECTS in CAD$ in FCFA LIST OF PROJECTS in CAD$ in FCFA Boucle du Mouhoun region Est region Beekeeping 92,708 40,283,940 Beekeeping 6,414 2,800,750 Poultry-raising 2,133 930,067 Poultry-raising 7,420 3,253,680 Cereal banks 19,728 8,512,415 Sheep-farming 5,747 2,514,000 Rabbit-farming project 18,936 8,158,600 Sanitation and fertilization 25,556 11,103,792 Pig-farming projects 52,004 22,443,600 Shea 4,422 1,928,000 Laying-hen project 21,137 9,221,518 Sesame 7,352 3,201,950 Rice steamers 3,000 1,308,370 Market gardening 11,349 4,959,237 Shea products 6,799 2,959,895 Fish farming 11,830 5,150,295

Sesame 50,852 22,111,045

Subtotal (Tax included) 290,476 126,038,982 Subtotal (Tax included) 56,911 24,802,172

Total (Tax included) 347,387 150,841,154

22 SESAME AND WARRANTAGE Est: The Foundation initiated training in seed production for the region. A total of 17 producers came forward, but did not obtain Production of sesame and warrantage are two complementary training because the agriculture ministry officials who are projects since inventory credit allows producers to sell sesame or responsible for seed producer certification had a very full agenda. other crops like corn and sorghum in optimum conditions and at The initiative has therefore been postponed to the 2019-2020 optimal market prices. This makes producers less vulnerable and year. more resilient to climatic fluctuations. Since initiating support in 2010 in the Boucle du Mouhoun region and in 2015 in the Est Results generated: In the 2018-2019 season, 1,831 producers region through the production of conventional sesame, the from 41 villages produced 1,075,241 kg of sesame from an area Foundation continues to expand the project by offering organic of 3,438 hectares. sesame to producers interested in going down the organic route. Awareness-raising activities are ongoing with the aim of tripling the number of producers in order to attain production of 30 tonnes of organic sesame at the end of the 2019-2020 year.

Boucle du Mouhoun: More than 100 producers received technical training in the treatment of plant diseases. Furthermore, the $7,280,470 Foundation encouraged producers to grow organic sesame. The 21 participants received advice and were sold tarpaulin and bags (FCFA 3,166,798,631) for crops and seeds. A close follow-up was made in 3 communes to help producers harvest, store and preserve crops safely in full Income generated by compliance with crop requirements. Unfortunately, the stock level sesame producers for organic sesame was insufficient, because some producers sold their produce as conventional sesame which only left 3,723 from 2009 to 2019 tonnes of organic sesame. Given the low level of volume, the

Foundation suspended the certification process.

Once the sesame has been produced, the producers need to RABBIT FARMING resell at favorable prices or to have access to microcredit The Foundation agreed to back a rabbit-farming project in the institutions. Here is where warrantage or the inventory credit village of Dangouna in order to provide alternative sources of system proves its worth. The Foundation built 2 additional animal protein for the region and because of the quality of rabbit inventory credit warehouses, providing all the necessary material meat. in addition to training in warehouse management. Boucle du Mouhoun: Under the Foundation’s guidance, the In addition, 30 male and female producers, and groups of female Siguikafo group of women received an 180-m2 building and producers were awarded 12 ploughs, 12 wheelbarrows, 12 equipment including 50 cages, feeding and drinking troughs, as seeders, 12 pickaxes, 12 shovels, 6 carts and 6 tarpaulin sheets well as food and vaccination supplies. The women also obtained for the excellence of their work. To enable producers to sell their full training in rabbit-farming techniques. harvest profitably, our partners LSK (financial institution) and the caisse populaire granted $65,662 (FCFA 28,561,000) in microcredit against 3,262 100-kg bags of grain in collateral. “SEMAFO Foundation deserves our warmest congratulations for the project, which is a source of employment and income for the group that will allow us to thrive and look after our children.”

Mrs. Awa Dao, president of the Siguikafo group

23 BEEKEEPING Beekeeping, which is an activity traditionally carried out across the different regions, is guided by the Foundation to ensure its sustainability. Much work has been done on improving both the quantity and quality of village production since 2014.

Boucle du Mouhoun: The Foundation continued to support the Dangouna group by providing material with which to make beehives. Furthermore, to extend the target areas, as the Dangouna beekeepers had developed a certain expertise, they trained up 11 new beekeepers from the commune of Kona and obtained equipment from the Foundation with which to help improve their honey production. To improve the conditions for processing raw honey at the centre, the Foundation also built a brand new centre covering 130 m2 with separate rooms for each stage of the honey production.

Est: The beekeepers received honey storage equipment, 30 beehives and training in advanced beekeeping techniques.

Results generated: The Dangouna centre made 63 beehives and 1,967 kg of honey, which resulted in income of $7,276 (FCFA 3,165,000). The 30 beekeepers in the Est region, however, generated income of $1,223 (FCFA 532,000) from the sale of 499 kg of honey.

“I would like to thank the Foundation for the initiative and sincerely hope that it does not stop supporting us. I joined the group because beekeeping is a very profitable activity. Previously, when I had traditional beehives, I managed to sell honey on market days. Now, with modern beehives, I take in more honey and can sell more. With the money I earned from the additional sales, I have been able to save and deal with family emergencies.”

Mr. Banyoa Ouali, beekeeper at Natongou in the Est region

PIG FARMING SEMAFO Foundation supported two women’s groups in the villages of Blé and Konkoliko in setting up pig-farming projects. After completing training in management techniques and pig farming, each group obtained a fully equipped 100 m2 building housing 10 sows and 1 boar.

Boucle du Mouhoun: In the village of Blé, the sows have already birthed 70 piglets. However, no births have so far been recorded in Konkoliko where breeding began at a much later date.

The project, which was submitted by both villages, resolves to improve household living conditions, foster social cohesion and women’s mutual support. The women are committed to fattening the pigs and selling them when they reach 80 kg in weight.

24 POULTRY-RAISING The poultry project started three years ago with broiler production and has been successful despite some heat-related issues. In fact, approximately 1,000 chicks died as a result of the extreme temperatures that arose during their transportation in the month of April. To mitigate against heat waves and avoid mortalities, the supplier now transports the chicks in an air-conditioned truck during this time period. To diversify activities, the Foundation decided to supplement broiler production with laying-hen production.

Boucle du Mouhoun: This year, SEMAFO Foundation funded projects in 3 villages: Bissa, Dangouna and Somona. The hatcheries in the latter two are in their second and third year of production, respectively, and have achieved good results despite losses due to the heat.

In the village of Bissa, the Foundation launched a laying-hen project. The participating group received a modern, fully equipped chicken hatchery and 500 pullets for egg production. After the training courses and 5 months of operations, the group sold 597 of the 738.5 egg cartons produced. Each carton holds 36 eggs, bringing the total eggs sold to 21,492.

Est: It was a difficult year for women from the Est region. The weather conditions were not favourable particularly because of the long distance the chicks had to travel, which caused losses of almost 1,000 animals.

Results generated: The centres in the Boucle du Mouhoun region generated income of $32,709 (FCFA 14,227,550) while those in the Est region earned income of $12,623 (FCFA 5,490,500). Private chicken initiatives generated income of $7,978 (FCFA 3,470,250). In only five months of operations, the new chicken hatchery made $3,090 (FCFA 1,344,275) in net income.

“We have now been raising chickens for 3 years. The project is a big help in our everyday life. Currently, four women from the group have managed to develop personal initiatives that are truly profitable. I am one of them. My hatchery has a capacity of 350 chickens, and I only set it up last year. My private initiative boost my earnings, because in addition to the income that I collect from the group, I have my own source of income that amounts to about $125 (FCFA 50,000) of profit per batch.”

Mrs. Fanta Gnessien, member of the supervisory board of the group of Sigitimogoson poultry farmers from Somona

$95,028

(FCFA 41,334,470)

Revenue generated in the poultry-raising project

25 MARKET GARDENING The Foundation has been supporting market gardens for several years with a view to improving household living conditions. The activity enables participants to balance their diet and to generate additional income. This year, in addition to established projects in the villages of Fobiri and Yona, the villages of Bissa in the Boucle du Mouhoun region and Natongou in the Est region were taken on board. Support was also provided to nursery growers at Somona.

Boucle du Mouhoun: The Yona producers had good results because of the advice and follow-up provided by our intern who was writing his term paper on the topic of the garden of Yona. A 30-person group was formed at Bissa, and a fence was set up around the 2-hectare area to protect the market gardens from animal damage. For the 15 nursery growers in Somona of which 3 were women, the Foundation’s assistance took the form of training in nursery plant production and construction of a wire fence on an area of ¼ of a hectare. The nursery growers produced plants and contacted SEMAFO’s environmental department with regard to their purchase. At Fobiri, the 12 producers were properly able to work the earth following completion of 4 wells and extension of the arable land. Although several pulled out due to the water shortage caused by the 4 wells drying up quickly, well scouring has been scheduled in the next vegetable season.

Est: The Foundation worked with a group of 30 people to set up a market garden at Natongou. A two-hectare area was developed and fenced. First vegetable produce is expected in January 2020.

Results generated: The 137 producers from the village of Yona earned proceeds of $9,695 (FCFA 4,217,000 ) and the Fobiri producers $748 (FCFA 325,250).

SHEEP FATTENING The sheep-fattening project was established to meet the growing demand for good-quality meat and to enable women to earn extra income.

Est: For the second year running, the Foundation assisted the women of the village of Tambouangou by adding 5 women to the group of beneficiaries, thus boosting numbers to 15.

Results generated: The 15 women sold 45 fattened sheep for total income of $5,718 (FCFA 2,487,000) and net profit of $1,232 (FCFA 536,000).

“The project is extremely beneficial, as it enables me to earn money in addition to acquiring practical knowledge of livestock farming.”

Mrs. Tapoa Tankoano, animal fattener from Tambouangou

SHEA PRODUCTS Our backing of the production of shea-butter and shea-based products began in 2010 in the Boucle du Mouhoun region and just this year in the Est region.

Boucle du Mouhoun: The Société Coopérative Simplifiée Féminine Gnongondèmè de Yona (SCOOPS-FGY) gave equipment to young people in the village in order to train 5 women from the Sougrinooma group based in Pâ. In addition, the women made a training tour round the women shea nut collectors to remind the latter of the process for gathering organic shea nuts under European EOS and American NOP standards.

Est: The women from the village of Tatiangou obtained training and the equipment needed to make soap. The new livelihood project will give 39 women significant income and a job that allows them to stop artisanal mining work. In several months, they sold 1,200 laundry soap, 348 bath soap and 80 cans of liquid soap.

Results generated: During the 2018-2019 year, SCOOPS-FGY earned proceeds of $11,732 (FCFA 5,103,205) from the sale of soap, creams, butter, oil cakes and nuts. We highlight that the 973 female collectors from 11 villages realised income of $23,220 (FCFA 10,100,000) from the sale of shea nuts to the Yona women’s group.

FISH FARMING Aquaculture has become a major player in the farming sector to meet the needs of individuals, and its development accounts for half of fish consumed worldwide. Although the activity is somewhat uncommon in Burkina Faso, the Foundation had no hesitation in guiding an initiative from the village of Nana.

Boucle du Mouhoun: SEMAFO Foundation assisted Société Coopérative Simplifiée féminine (SCOOPS-Télékoura) from the village of Nana in setting up 2 fish ponds, one of which is a 43 m2 pre-fattening pond and the other a nursery pond covering 10.64 m2.

26 $511,481 (FCFA 222,479,660)

Revenue generated by the women of the shea project since 2010

27 COMMUNITY AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

The Bana water retention pond Through its community and production support, SEMAFO Foundation helps improve local working conditions by guiding communities in generating income through participation in land fertilization, water, agricultural development, energy and micro-finance projects; this includes helping refugees or emergency-affected people.

HYGIENE AND FERTILISATION INVESTMENT The ECOSAN project is a multi-sectoral sustainable development project that integrates sanitation, environment, productivity and social cohesion. Inspired by the KOASSANGA Association’s LIST OF PROJECTS in CAD$ in FCFA success story in the area of Ziniaré, the ecological latrines were Boucle du Mouhoun region set up to benefit the families displaced by the Boungou Mine. Sanitation 4,307 1,877,000 Est: In the past year, a series of field schools were set up using Food donation to refugees 7,478 3,275,900 feces and urine from ECOSAN latrines. Presentation of the results allowed a number of villages to see the benefits of the Woman’s Day 1,710 750,000 practice on agricultural yield. Furthermore, to create the MFP Project 4,722 2,037,300 fertilizer, 8 moderators were trained in emptying techniques, drying feces and their packing into bags. Water retention 33,603 14,616,300

RSE 284 124,000 Results generated: The field schools were appreciated to such an extent that participants from 7 villages asked to obtain Est region ECOSAN latrines. In addition, the mayor wanted all the villages in Literary courses 2,779 1,221,550 his commune to experience ECOSAN. Mill donations 4,364 1,900,000 Sewing center 3,523 1,525,000 Food donations 1,636 715,000

Freshwater borehole 33,946 14,763,360 MFP Project 19,880 8,652,485

Total (Tax included) 118,232 51,457,895

28 MULTIFUNCTIONAL PLATFORM PROJECT (MFPP) Multifunctional platforms are development tools that are normally reserved for women. By substituting human power with the associated mechanical and electrical power, the device frees women up from heavy chores and enables them to pursue revenue-generating activities while empowering young girls to focus on their schooling.

Boucle du Mouhoun: After repairing 6 of the 10 initial MFPs, only 4 were operational because 2 broke down after a brief start-up. Regardless, we have only praise for the 2 active ones at Bissa and Fobiri.

Est: The Foundation set up its first MFPP in the region in the village of Boungou and offered a mill to the women of Tambouangou.

Results generated: The MFPPs generated income of $6,925 (CFA 3,012,185) which earned net proceeds of $1,582 (CFA 688,170).

WATER RETENTION Given the shortage of water for animals and market gardening in the dry season, the Foundation responded to Bana villager requests by setting up a water-retention pond. The chosen method, which is called “Technologie Do-noh” and was conceived by Japanese engineers, is known for using bags of earth, for being highly labour-intensive and for the minimal tools required.

Boucle du Mouhoun: The project for building the water-retention pond was managed by the Sababugnuma Association in the village of Bana and mobilised 33 men per day over a period of 59 days. The Foundation funded all expert services in addition to the necessary equipment.

MICROCREDIT PROJECT The microcredit system was launched in 2012 and has been maintained in order to help women carry out their revenue-generating activities.

Boucle du Mouhoun: During the year, the Foundation used its partnership with the caisse populaire in Wona to help 748 local women access credit. The microcredits enabled the women to develop small businesses such as the sale of doughnuts, cakes, fruit, vegetables, hairdressing and sewing activities, etc.

Results generated: The 748 female beneficiaries received $122,962 (FCFA 53,485,000) in microcredit with which to develop their commercial activities. This represents an increase of 46% relative to the previous year.

$472,021 (FCFA 205,316,000)

Credit awarded to the women by the microcredit project since 2012

29 Freshwater boreholes built since 2009 in Burkina Faso 42

SANITATION AND DRINKING WATER As part of its commitment to support SDG #6 Clean water and sanitation, SEMAFO Foundation builds water- supply infrastructures and collects household waste.

Boucle du Mouhoun: During the year, under SEMAFO Foundation’s guidance, the women in the Sanya group raised awareness about hygiene and sanitation by collecting household garbage and managing the mini-water supply network (AEPS) in the village of Wona.

Est: The management committees established in 2 areas of Boungou charge villagers a fee for each extraction of water in order to help meet any necessary repairs. The Foundation also sunk a freshwater borehole for the village of Nyafaldi.

Results generated: The Sanya group in Wona generated income of $5,668 (FCFA 2,465,400) through waste and water supply management. Furthermore, a total of $3,716 (FCFA 1,616,500) was split between the 13 women in remuneration. It is also to be noted that access to drinking water has been enhanced by SEMAFO Foundation’s installation of 5 water standpipes in the village of Wona.

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SEWING PROJECT In 2016, SEMAFO Foundation seized the opportunity offered by the company SEMAFO’s need for work clothes in the Est region to launch a sewing project.

Est: During the year, the 12 members of the Findima group in Boungou received 2 new sewing machines for synthetic material and 6 out-of-order machines were repaired. The centre’s results are very encouraging thanks to the orders from 3 large clients who ordered 567 items comprising uniforms, packaging bags and machine coverings.

Results generated: This year, the centre was particularly successful as it took in orders totalling $43,152 (FCFA 18,770,000), which earned participants a total of $15,306 (FCFA 6,657,750) by way of remuneration for their work.

“It has been three years since the group was set up, and I can say that our activity is truly worthwhile because it is a considerable help in our everyday life. We often sell to SEMAFO and other companies connected to the mine and in so doing, earn decent profits. We are more than happy because our quality of life has improved due to our sewing work. I, personally, have been able to buy three breeding bulls and I am also in the process of making cement bricks to build a new house for myself that is bigger and better. The fact is that all activities have their difficulties, but we thank God for us doing so well.”

Mr. Minamba Ouali, president of the Findima group

31 32 HEALTHCARE

Construction of maternity ward of Dangouna

The health sector in Burkina Faso continues to give cause for concern. Despite its willingness, the government cannot meet the basic needs of the population. The Foundation particularly directs its support to women and children including the prevention of cervical cancer, support for women living with obstetrical fistula, raising awareness in schools on early pregnancy and autistic children.

SUPPORT FOR THE PREVENTION OF CERVICAL INVESTMENT CANCER LIST OF PROJECTS in CAD$ in FCFA For the past eight years, SEMAFO Foundation has been leading a fight against cervical cancer, which is very pervasive in Burkina Boucle du Mouhoun region Faso. Construction of a CSPS and latrines 215,117 94,171,497

Boucle du Mouhoun: The Foundation’s financial backing enabled Support for autistic children 1,629 712,000 SOGOB to carry out screening in 9 villages from the Bana and Support for women living with 2,247 980,300 Kona communes. obstetrical fistula Results generated: Although initially envisaged for 1,000 women, Cervical cancer prevention 22,108 9,653,600 the screening was extended to 1,222 women. The test-positivity and early pregnancies rate was 0.1% compared to 5.4% in 2016. The activity enables Construction of a hospital ward 37,946 16,491,995 women to determine their cancer status and emphasises to the population the importance of screening. Est region

VAT recovery (2,557) (1 077,035) “It’s an opportunity for our women folk to have cervical cancer Total (Tax included) 276 490 120 932 357 screening. We will see to it that they come out to be screened.”

Comment received by DAIZ Burkina during the April 2019 program

19,496

Women screened for cervical cancer since 2011

33 92,096 People affected by our healthcare projects since 2009 in Burkina Faso

SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN Autism or the autism spectrum disorder impairs children’s ability to recognise emotions, social and emotional codes in addition to causing emotional hypersensitivity. Little known in Burkina Faso and often poorly diagnosed. SEMAFO Foundation provides a support for parents, teachers and children who live with this reality.

The Foundation has been supporting the École pour Personnes en Situation d’Autisme (EPSA) in Ouagadougou since 2012 mainly by providing supplies for the centre. This year, EPSA received supplies for a total value of $1,637 (FCFA 71,000) such as notebooks, crayons, chalk, educational puzzles, laminating bags, etc. In addition, a pen pal project was initiated this year between ten autistic Burkinabe students and pupils from Québec who have an autism spectrum disorder.

Results generated: A total of 10 children received the Foundation’s assistance. Furthermore, two 8-year old pupils who had been attending the centre for 3 and 4 years will join the mainstream CP1 class in the 2019-2020 year and will be helped by an educator during the first few weeks.

34 CONSTRUCTION OF A HEALTH CENTER AND HOSPITAL WARD A new health center (CSPS) was constructed at Dangouna in compliance with the new health standards due to a decision by the SEMAFO Mine to relocate the previous CSPS because of its proximity to the extraction pits. Furthermore, the Foundation funded con- struction of a bed ward for the village in an effort to enhance Wona village’s health facilities.

Boucle du Mouhoun: With respect to the CSPS in Dangouna, the work conducted jointly with SEMAFO included a maternity ward; clinic; drug counter; 2 homes for nurses including latrines, kitchens and showers; and a block of 4 latrines, kitchen and incinerator for patient use. At Wona, a hospital ward was built and equipped with 8 beds, 8 hoists, 1 wheelchair, 1 medical trolley, 3 sets of scales, 2 blood pressure monitors and 1 baby scale. Wona health personnel have decided to prioritise this room for the treatment of children.

SUPPORT FOR WOMEN LIVING WITH OBSTETRICAL FISTULA Often the result of a prolonged, difficult labour, obstetrical fistula is detrimental to a woman’s physical health. In most cases, the woman suffers from severe incontinence leading to ulcers, infections and sometimes even to her death. In Burkina Faso, obstetrical fistula receives little media attention and is often concealed by its victims who are rejected by their families. The backdrop inspired the Foundation to support women who fight this scourge on a daily basis.

Boucle du Mouhoun: SEMAFO Foundation decided to assist women living with obstetrical fistula who were boarding with RAMA Foundation by providing a significant quantity of foodstuff. Supplies consisted of twenty-seven 50-kg bags of rice, four 100- kg bags of corn, four 100-kg bags of beans, thirteen 20-liter cans of cooking oil and two cartons of sugar.

Results generated: The foodstuff helped care for 350 women living with obstetrical fistula who had been taken in by the RAMA Foundation centre. The women, who come from across Burkina Faso, are offered not only bed and board, but also a sympathetic ear and the necessary care for their situation.

RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT TEEN PREGNANCY Due to an upsurge in unwanted pregnancies at school level, SEMAFO Foundation decided to work with the DAIZ and PHARE associations on raising awareness on HIV/AIDS and early pregnancies in schools using the slogan “0 pregnancies at school”.

Boucle du Mouhoun: The campaigns were carried out in the Bana, Kona, Pompoï and Yaho communes. Five video projections were held in high schools and colleges on the topics of early / unwanted pregnancies and HIV/AIDS, while 3 video projections were held on family planning and HIV/AIDS in the villages, all of which involved discussions driven by the distribution of gadgets.

Results generated: The students learned from last year’s awareness-raising sessions and made good use of the advice and information given. Both teachers and instructors reported an improvement in student behavior. For example, education advisors recorded no pregnancies at the Wona high school in 2017-2018, while 2 pregnancies were registered at the Bana high school compared to 8 the previous year. The parents also noted that the awareness campaigns paid off because their children were alerted to the danger of early sexual activity and began to adopt more responsible behaviour.

35 Our Commitments 2019-2020

 Poultry-raising

 Distribution of school kits

Rabbit and pig farming  Social and financial  education training

SERVING Support for the production THE POPULATION  of shea-based products

“One hand cannot lift  Support for honey and a tree trunk.” sesame production

(Zambian proverb) Support for professional

 training

 Etc.

36 Our Partners Here and abroad

Partners in Canada - Association Canadafrique - CECI (Centre d’Étude et de Coopération Internationale) - CESO-SACO (Canadian Executive Service Organisation) - Développement International Desjardins - The Foundation MMS (Mère du Monde en Santé/Healthy Mother of the World) - KARITEX, La Maison du Karité - Health Partners International Canada - SEMAFO Inc. - SOGC (The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) - TFO Canada

Partners in Burkina Faso - ANPHV (national association of green bean producers) THE FOUNDATION - Association Burkinabé des Sages-femmes et des Maïeuticiens - Association KIMI, an association for preventative health assistance places great value on the - Caisse d’épargne LSK (Laafi Sira Kwieogo) relationships it develops with - DAIZ Burkina its partners. - EAA Burkina (Eau et Assainissement pour l’Afrique) - Fédération des Caisses Populaires du Burkina Faso By working together, SEMAFO - Fondation RAMA Foundation believes that we all - Fondation SUKA, active in the fields of health and education hold the potential for change in - OCADES CARITAS (Catholic Organization for Development and Solidarity) - ONG TIN TUA, promotion du développement durable par la formation our hands. - PHARE (promoting sustainable development through training) - SEMAFO Burkina Faso - SOGOB (Société des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens du Burkina) - State of Burkina Faso - TOTAL Burkina

Other International Partners - Association Koassanga, promoting clean energy sources - Fondation ACRA (activities with social and economic impacts) - Jhpiego, for women’s needs - PNUD (United Nations Development Program) - SNV (Société Néerlandaise de Développement), Dutch development organisation - TOTAL - Zonta International, advancing the status of women worldwide

37 Financial statements For the periods ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018

June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 REVENUES CAD$ CAD$

Contribution from SEMAFO inc. 1,207,701 1,535,057 General contributions 124,588 332,739 Total 1,332,289 1,867,796

EXPENSES

Charitable Costs Projects 1,264,898 1,024,255 Professional fees, salaries and benefits 319,609 289,524 Depreciation of fixed assets 27,050 53,347 Travel expenses 19,705 19,561 Costs related to transport and storage of material donations 1,851 3,215 Rent 14,434 15,027 Awareness-raising 30,752 29,245 Information technology expenditures 3,656 3,046 Maintenance of rolling stock 10,342 14,303 Office supplies 1,799 1,495 Telecommunication expenses 4,174 3,764 Exchange rate gains and losses 14,662 5,757 Other 3,300 1,524 Subtotal 1,716,232 1,464,063 Administrative Costs Salaries and benefits 109 ,447 107,915 Professional fees 20,416 22,274 Rent 3,981 3,744 Depreciation of fixed assets 748 1,226 Banking fees 916 1,180 Office supplies 923 1,386 Liability insurance 1,431 1,506 Telecommunication fees 498 490 Information technology expenditures 1,771 1,450 Other 2,752 2,462 Subtotal 142,883 143,633 Total 1,859,115 1,607,696 Excess of revenue over expenses (526,826) 260,100 UNALLOCATED ASSETS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD 898,872 638,772 UNALLOCATED ASSETS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 372,046 898,872

38 Income generated by beneficiaries of our projects June 30, 2019 June 30, 2018 in Burkina Faso and Niger ASSETS CAD$ CAD$ since 2009

Cash 385,558 786,913 Accounts receivable 7,283 99,746 $9,306,774

Prepaid expenses 65,679 32,637 (FCFA 4,062,575,107) Stocks 39,855 6,001 Subtotal 498,375 925,297 Property and Equipment 141,271 117,363 Total 639,646 1 042,660

LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 267,600 143,788 Subtotal 267,600 143,788

NET ASSETS During Not assigned 372,046 898,872 2018-2019 Total 639,646 1,042,660 SEMAFO FOUNDATION Improved the quality of N. B. The data presented on this page have been taken from the audited financial statements and life of more than summarized. 338,984 persons

MANAGEMENT REPORT The financial statements have been the subject of a report by the Foundation’s auditor, Pricewaterhouse Coopers s.r.l./s.e.n.c.r.l, chartered accountants. Due to the difficulty in determining the fair market value of contributions received in the form of equipment and

services, they have not been reflected in the financial statements.

The Foundation’s management maintains a system of internal controls, designed to ensure that the accounts reflect its operations. For the 2018-2019, 91% of expenses relate to charitable projects.

Full financial statements are available at:

https://fondationsemafo.org/about/947-2/?lang=en

$1,286,925 $1,464,063 $1,716,232 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019

Investment in sustainable development projects in Burkina Faso

39 SEMAFO Foundation 100, boul. Alexis-Nihon, 7th floor Saint-Laurent (Quebec) Canada H4M 2P3 Tel. 514 744-4408 Toll-free 1 888 744-4408 Fax 514 744-2291 [email protected] www.fondationsemafo.org