Annual Report 2011 Plan International Australia
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ANNUAL REPORT 2011 PLAN INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA WWW.PLAN.ORG.AU 1 INSIDE OUR STORY Founded more than 70 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development 2 INTRODUCTION organisations in the world and has no political or religious agenda. 14 OUR PERFORMANCE We work at the grassroots level in 50 developing countries to empower communities to overcome 26 OUR WORK poverty so that children have the opportunity to reach their full potential – and we encourage 38 OUR ORGANISATION children to be actively involved in the process. We unite, empower and inspire people around 54 OUR FINANCES the globe to champion every child’s right to survive, develop to the fullest, be protected and participate fully in family, cultural and social life. Together with our supporters we can transform the world for children. COVER: Children in Pakistan play at a OUR VISION Child-Friendly Space that was set up by Plan following the flood crisis in August- Our vision is of a world in which all children September 2010. realise their full potential in societies which RIGHT: Girls in a classroom in Laos. respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is working in Laos to improve education and early childhood care and development services. This report sets out Plan International Australia's progress towards our vision and mission between 1 July 2010 and 30 June OUR MISSION 2011. We have referred to this period as '2011'. In this report, the informal name We strive to achieve lasting improvements in the 'Plan in Australia' refers to Plan International quality of life of children in developing countries Australia. The terms 'Plan International' and 'Plan' refer to the global organisation of through a process that unites people across which Plan International Australia is a part. cultures and adds meaning and value to their Please see page 8 for further information lives by: on our global network. • enabling children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies • fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries • promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children. 2 PLAN INTERNATIONAL AUstRALIA | ANNUAL REPORT 2011 WWW.PLAN.ORG.AU 3 FROM THE FROM THE CHAIR CEO partnership with Plan Indonesia where organisation to achieve its strategic plan. the organisation. This is demonstrated This is why we have no time to rest on we offer both financial assistance At the global level, Plan International through the publication in 2011 of our our laurels. There are so many children and program guidance and support. embarked on a new strategic direction first ever Annual Effectiveness Review. whose rights are not upheld, that we This was supportive evidence for the to increase its ability to raise funds with The report analyses the original theory must strive to do more for. It is for this strategic direction that Plan in Australia admission of two new National Offices of change for our interventions for reason that we enter the 2012 year embarked on three years ago with our in Hong Kong and Switzerland. Plan children, then discusses what is working, with a new strategy, titled Champion organisational strategy – investing to in Australia, in mentoring Plan Hong and what can be improved. for Child Rights. This strategy is for a increase the size of our organisation and Kong has ensured much of its success five-year period from 2012 to 2016 and also scaling up our development capacity. through a strong governance structure Our identity as an organisation has will ensure that Plan in Australia is at the and robust business plan for growth. also been sharply clarified so that we As financial year 2011 draws to a close, forefront of improving children’s rights This achievement can be attributed to can more effectively communicate we can reflect on both the achievements around the world. the unwavering commitment of Plan in what matters to us and our supporters. During a recent field and challenges of this year, and the Australia’s CEO and Board of Directors. Our new tagline Transform the world I am continually inspired by the stories of entire three-year strategic period. This report marks the trip to Central Java for children invites people to become the children I meet who have achieved Today Plan in Australia is recognised as end of our three-year in Indonesia, I was part of an uplifting cause. We are their rights with Plan’s help. This year, Over the past year Plan in Australia has a significant international development organisational strategy while on a visit to South Sudan following interviewed on radio by had many achievements and recognition organisation for children and this must putting this into practice through a – our supporter base has continued to be credited to the leadership and vision (2009–2011) titled It variety of initiatives, one of which is Independence, I met young men and two young people who grow and our funding from AusAID has provided by our CEO, Ian Wishart and his Matters to Children. our groundbreaking global campaign women who are receiving trades are members of a Plan- increased. We have developed partnerships Executive Team. They lead an increasing Because I am a Girl. apprenticeships so that they can help with other like-minded not-for-profit number of very dedicated, committed The strategy identified rebuild their nation. Later in the year I sponsored youth group. From an income perspective, we have organisations, and published our inaugural and extremely loyal staff within Plan and met young children in remote areas of our targets for policy surpassed our strategy target. While we As the interview progressed I was struck Program Effectiveness Review. We were everyone must be congratulated for the Indonesia who are gaining a head start had forecast to grow to annual income by their expertise and confidence in also awarded the PWC Transparency achievements this past year, and over the influence, program through preschool so that they can the media. I listened to these young Award in the ‘Most Improved’ category three-year strategic period. impact, communication of $33.5 million, in 2011 we achieved achieve at school and beyond. people discussing youth unemployment for our 2010 Annual Report. an income of $41.8 million. This was and plans to rally and lobby the local I would like to take this opportunity to of purpose, and increased greatly assisted by our new status as a It is these stories that illustrate the All of this could not have been possible thank my fellow Board Directors for high level partner with AusAID on both success we have achieved as an government authorities for a post-school without tremendous support from our income for programs. their contribution to Plan over the past development and emergency grants, organisation, and our reason for being. employment program in hospitality and many loyal supporters – individuals, mechanical maintenance. I was witnessing year – they give their time willingly and which saw our financial support from community groups, institutions and enthusiastically and can be proud of the I remain thankful to the many the undeniable impact of child-centred At the end of this three-year period, I am AusAID increase from $4 million in 2008 businesses – and we are extremely leadership they have provided in guiding supporters, staff, volunteers and Board community development – where the delighted to report that we have met these to $11.3 million in 2011. In addition to grateful for your continuing support. the organisation to its sound position today. members who have made this year and investment in children and young people targets, and delivered on the strategy. this, income from public supporters has to help them understand their rights and During this last year we welcomed two experienced healthy growth from $20.3 the three-year strategy such a success One of the greatest opportunities in empower them to be confident in voicing new board directors: Julie Hamblin, million in 2008 to $26.2 million in 2011. for children around the world. I look life is to be able to make a difference During this time our ability to advocate those rights, has a strong impact on a lawyer with experience in HIV/ forward to working together on the – so I’m appreciative to all of the many on children’s issues has increased communities near and far away. AIDS issues and health in developing We also recognise that there are areas challenges ahead. sponsors, supporters and volunteers this dramatically. Plan in Australia is now countries; and Philippa Quinn, who regularly engaged in policy dialogue where we can do better. We must While the challenges are still great in the past year. Your ongoing commitment has worked extensively in the media with AusAID and other NGOs on replace our ageing donor management poor and remote areas of Indonesia, it is has enabled us to make a difference to and brings a strong perspective on matters such as early childhood care system so that we can provide our encouraging to see young people, who the lives of children, their families and brand and communications. Both and development, gender equality, child supporters with a genuine and have had the benefit of education and communities around the world. Ian Wishart these directors are already making a protection and disaster risk reduction. integrated experience. We must improve a healthy lifestyle, have the confidence CEO, Plan International Australia significant contribution to our ability to These cutting edge policies are also our communication of critical campaigns to speak up and advocate for a better positively impact the lives of children in being programmed into our work.