Annual report 2012

1 FH - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 CONTENTS ANNUAL REPORT 2012

PRESENTATION OF FH SWITZERLAND...... 2 OUR PROJECTS IN LATIN AMERICA A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT...... 3 In ...... 23 In ...... 24 A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR...... 4 OUR PROJECTS IN ASIA OUR PROJECTS IN AFRICA In Cambodia...... 25 In ...... 5 In Congo RDC...... 11 ACTIVITIES IN SWITZERLAND...... 26 In ...... 14 VOLUNTARIES AND TRIPS...... 27 In Rwanda...... 19 FINANCIAL REPORT...... 28 THANKS...... 31

PRESENTATION FH SWITZERLAND, FOOD SECURITY FOR EVERYONE

WHO ARE WE? OUR VALUES OUR PROGRAMMES FH FH Switzerland is a Christian association, > We offer assistance or services to all, with- To treat the problem of hunger and poverty at founded in 1996, and based in Geneva. FH out distinction based on gender, origin or re- the root, our programs need to focus on the Switzerland is part of the network of Food for ligion. following domains : the Hungry organisation and is a member of > We promote team work and respect our • Agriculture the Geneva Federation for Cooperation (FGC). partners and their needs. • Education > We hold as of primary importance integrity • Health OUR MISSION and transparency in our dealings with our • Income generating revenues To fight against hunger and poverty together project partners, our donors and our staff. • Reinforcement of civil organisations with community, leaders et famillies • Disaster risk reduction

2 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT “REMEMBER THE ROAD YOU’VE TRAVELLED”

On the financial side, 2012 road was sometimes hard, sometimes filled ures affect the lives of children. By these was a better year than with hope, changes happened and God was means, we believe we will be able to work in 2011, in spite of the reces- always present. This experience shows and a more efficient way to serve both our benefi- sion which is being felt by guarantees the presence and faithfulness of ciaries and our donors. the NGOs. Thanks to a leg- God. Remember the road you have travelled… On behalf of the committee I would like to ex- acy given to us in the Ger- It is an exhortation, a memory exercise which press our gratitude for this positive year and man part of Switzerland and a large donation allows us to give glory to God, to envisage say a big “Thank you” to all our donors: fed- from a Swiss Family Foundation, our income the future with confidence, despite possible erations, foundations, businesses and private exceeded the target we had set for 2012 at changes. God is faithful. donors. I wish all of you prosperity, thanks to 1,183,900 CHF. The year has ended with a The future holds many important changes for the grace of our God Almighty. surplus of 6,608 CHF. FH on a global scale. A new vision is being During one of the committee meetings I quot- put into place under the title “Child Focused ed from the passage in Deuteronomy 8:2 “Re- Community Transformation” (CFCT). It is an member how the Lord your God led you all the attempt to harmonize existing development way in the desert these forty years…” This pas- practices on the ground and to reduce cata- sage asks us to remember the past year. The strophic risk by focusing on how these meas- Armand Heiniger, president.

3 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR THANKSGIVING

The years follow each other Switzerland is increasing and we will continue lead to the real transformation of a commu- but do not look the same. to make an effort in this direction. nity. It is the fruit of a labor which seeks to 2012 was the year that we achieve a common goal with our donors. That introduced new commu- As far as projects are concerned, we quite of seeing the triumph of values based on the nication methods with a proudly present the achieved results in the fol- Living Word. new internet site and a re- lowing pages. One project which is attracting vamped newsletter. FH Switzerland now has a lot of attention is the reinforcement of the its own Facebook page which is maintained by capacities of the coffee producers in Burundi. We would like to express heartfelt thanks for our new office assistant. It is a complex environment where one needs the solidarity of all our donors. Our internet site is mainly visited by European to adjust to the cycles not only of nature, but surfers, the Swiss being the most common. also of the product market. Amongst others we find Israel, the Russian Development is a task which requires not only Federation and the United States. Overall, vis- knowledge but also commitment, profession- itors come from 50 different countries. From al and personal ethics, and a lot of patience. January to December the frequency of visits Within FH, we can observe a transfer of knowl- has grown by 2,000%. So the visibility of FH edge, of material and financial capital, which Daniel Depelteau, director.

4 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 OUR PROJECTS IN AFRICA IN BURUNDI

Project P120 R es u lt s Being able to obtain a loan in times of need Family sponsorship Education: 5 new classrooms has a huge impact: it often means that a Goals • 180 benches and blackboards were given family doesn’t need to sell off livestock, crops before harvest or in some extreme cases, Improve the daily life of children and to two primary schools. even their small plot of land. their families in the areas of education, • 67 students followed extra lessons which health and agriculture. meant they could pass to a higher level. Region • 5 new classrooms were built. • Health: clean water for 2,000 families • 205 children received health care. Kirundo, north Burundi Beneficiaries Family economy: 18 savings groups • 60 % of children sleep under mosquito nets. 30 famillies (directly), 450 famillies FH Burundi has conducted a major informa- • 80 % of families received training about (indirectly) tion campaign to develop of savings groups. Amount transferred in 2012 • 18 savings groups are active. HIV/AIDS. • 2 wells have been set up, which means 9,281 CHF Their combined savings total more than 13 million BIF (CHF 7,800). that more than 2,000 families now have access to fresh water.

5 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P121 Brief overview of the project R es u lt s Drinking water for more than The people who live on the hills at Gihama Trenches have been dug 5,000 people and Kabasazi have to travel several kilom- • Meetings have been held with community goals eters to get water. This task takes up a lot representatives from the area that will of time and energy. Water pipes will be laid benefit from the new supply. Extend the existing water network to connect this area with an existing supply. • A committee of five has been set up to look to increase access to clean drinking Several public standpipes will be installed. after the network. water. Region The two schools in the area will also benefit • The local population has actively taken part from this. This new network will supply more in digging trenches where the water pipes Mwumba, Ngozi Province Beneficiaries than 5,000 people with fresh water. will be laid. More than 5,000 people Amount transferred in 2012 5,690 CHF

Project P111 R es u lt s Goats help improve soil fertility 190 goats goals • 19 groups (10-15 persons) have each Improve soil fertility and increase agri- received 10 goats. These are housed in cultural production through repopula- communal stables and group members tion of the areas with goats. look after them. Region • 18 male goats of the Boer breed (reputed Kirundo for their high fertility) have been made Beneficiaries available to increase the number of better 300 famillies breed goats. Amount transferred in 2012 • 40 goats have already given birth and 40 4,640 CHF more are expecting. • 60 families have already received a goat kid through the solidarity chain.

6 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P112 R es u lt s • 38 improved breed cattle were given to Integrated rural development Improved warehousing of food production groups. This means they can have both goals • A warehouse for potatoes was built in manure for their fields and milk for their families. • Improve food security partnership with the Food and Agriculture • Increase agricultural productivity Organization (FAO). Fight against soil erosion • Fight soil erosion • A variety of bananas which is more parasite • 550 kms of land have been protected • Develop cattle and good rearing resistant has been introduced. Region • A mosaic resistant strain of cassava has in partnership with the World Food Programme. Kirundo Province been introduced (Mosaic is an plant infec- Beneficiaries tion which affects leaves). The population was fully involved with this project: planting bushes and trees along the 3,000 households (30 associations of edges of terraces. While holding back the producers and 8 churches) Improved irrigation Amount transferred in 2012 • 30 pedal operated pumps and 90 watering soil, these bushes provide food for cattle and goats. 128,996 CHF cans have been given to the groups. • The harvest of market produce (cabbages, red onions, carrots, eggplant, peppers) was good.

7 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P110 R es u lt s R es u lt s Getting producer groups back Families see improved standard of living Families see improved standard of living to a state of self-sufficient food A study has shown that the beneficiaries are A study has shown that the beneficiaries are in general very happy with the project: overall very happy with the project: security • Of 324 people replying, 210 affirm that the • Of 324 people replying, 210 affirm that the Goals crops brought in as part of the project have crops brought in as part of the project have • Reinforce the capacity (agricultural, helped improve their quality of life. helped improve their quality of life. management) of food producing groups • For 65 of the beneficiaries, food security is • For 65 of the beneficiaries, auto-sufficiency • Bring back cattle and small beast almost there. in food security is almost there. farming Concretely : • Fight against erosion by agro-forestry Concretely: • 3 seed centres and storage hangars have planting • Three seed centres and warehouses have been restored and are functioning, looked • Create jobs for young people in the been restored and are functioning, looked after by beneficiaries of the project. domain of transformation of food after by beneficiaries of the project. • Agro-forestry plants and fruit trees (passion products (mills, oil presses, etc.) • Agro-forestry plants and fruit trees (passion fruit, mango trees) have been planted to Region fruit, mango trees) have been planted to protect soil from erosion Ruyigi Province protect soil from erosion • 640 goats have been distributed to bene- Beneficiaries • 640 goats have been distributed to bene- ficiaries and the solidarity chain is working 4,000 famillies ficiaries and the solidarity chain is working well. Amount transferred in 2012 well • Basic agricultural techniques (crop rota- 39,281 CHF • Basic agricultural techniques (crop rota- tion, fertilisation, composting) are well Goals for 2013 tion, fertilization, composting) are well instilled. • Promote food security by increasing instilled • Certification of different varieties of cas- agricultural production and reinforcing • Certification of different varieties of cassa- sava has been done. the abilities of producer groups in va has been done techniques and management • Further develop food transformation groups

8 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 P r o j e c t P 15 0 Brief overview of the project a cooperative in Rwanda which produces Coffee: A potential to be FH works with the members of the coffee coffee that is certified bio. uncovered producing cooperatives so that they can Goals increase and improve their production and • Increase the income of coffee producers sell their produce at a fair price. FH also by growing a high quality coffee, aimed at puts cooperatives in touch with local finance the export market organizations to get invetment loans so that • Increase coffee production by fertilizing their activities can be developed. soil and improving agricultural practices Region R es u lt s Kayanza More than 30 tons of coffee cherries Beneficiaries • The cooperatives produced more than 30 1,200 famillies, 4 cooperatives tons of coffee cherries (double the output Amount transferred in 2012 of 2011). 150,849 CHF • 360 tons of manure was given to the Goals for 2013 coffee producers so that they could fertilize • Support new cooperatives their plants. • Reinforce the ability of local growers in • 126,000 coffee tree plants were grown production and negotiation on local and so that the aging tree population can be international markets progressively replaced. • Leaders from the cooperatives went to visit

9 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 “We will increase our income”

“As a member of this co- higher quality coffee and the price will be bet- Nicodeme NSANZEMENSH (50 years old) operative, I know we will ter. Collaboration amongst the 300 members has 6 children and is a member of the Ma- increase our income. I is very good. We all brought stones and sand jamberebikawa cooperative which has been count on taking my entire in order to make the channel for the water supported by FH for the purchase of a wash- crop to the washing sta- from hours of walk away. One challenge will ing station. The cooperative is made up of tion this year. In the past be that some members live quite far away. If 300 coffee producers in the Mwumba area we were cheated with falsified scales but from we have heavy rains, they might have difficulty in the north of Burundi. now on I won’t lose a kilo! Thanks to the little getting their crops here with slippery roads.” washing station, we will be able to produce

Manual sorting of coffee cherries.

10 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 IN CONGO RDC

Project P310 Brief overview of the project More than 20,000 kilos of vegetables Support in the fight against Thanks to improved seeds and modifications produced to the land (swamp drainage) local farmers • 504 hectares (about 1500 acres) of arable food insecurity land has been allotted to groups following Goals can improve and increase their crops. With a greater availability of fresh vegeta- the drainage of swamps. Improve living conditions for the most bles and other basic foodstuffs, parents can • More than 20,000 kilos of vegetables vulnerable – widows, families that were insure that food security is maintained and (cabbage, eggplants, marrows, tomatoes) victims of pillage by armed groups or children formerly threatened with malnutri- have been grown. where orphans are housed, women who tion have a more diversified diet. • 23 tons of organic fertilizer and farm tools have been victims of sexual violence, have been given to groups. the elderly – through agricultural development and small cattle farming. R es u lt s Goat breeding progresses Region Partership with FAO Since the beginning of the programme Area of Bukavu (Sud Kivu). (2011): Beneficiaries • Thanks to a partnership with FAO, FH was able to get healthy cassava plants. • 350 families have received a goat. 750 families, gathered in 7 local • FAO also gives $300 in financial support • 170 goat kids have been born and given to development organisations (LDO), to each association, who have already other families. or around 4,500 people received 60% of this amount, or $225. • 4 pilot goat pens have been built, allow- Amount transferred in 2012 ing for training to take place in good goat 115,845 CHF husbandry. Goals for 2013 Fast multiplication of banana trees Macro-propagation, a technique that speeds A new phase is being prepared. It will up the multiplication of banana trees, has help support the LDO which are already been introduced. It means that about 15 being supported and bring support to trees can be reproduced from one shoot. new ones. • 4 macro-propagators have been installed for groups. • 18 group members have been trained in this technique.

11 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Breeding guinea pigs – a success! Training • 350 families have each received 5 guinea Leaders have taken part in training in the pigs. following areas: • More than 200 other families have benefit- • Organic techniques for soil fertilisations. ted from the distribution of little ones. • Swamp drainage for market gardening. These little grass eaters transform kitchen • Fight against soil erosion waste and fodder taken from smaller plots • Agro-forestry and how to build animal into meat that is very much appreciated. shelters. It is an added element in food security for • More than 2,000 people have benefitted many families. from these training sessions with the help of people passing on what they have learnt. 25,000 fruit trees • 4 groups, comprising 280 women, have • More than 25,000 fruit trees (plums, man- been trained in feeding for pregnant darins and oranges) have been produced. women, feeding for newborns, nutrition and • 10,200 have already been given to families follow up during child development. who have planted them at home.

12 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 “I am looking to the future with confidence”

“Two years of partnership with FH have given family’s needs and I was always obliged to buy Furahisha M’Cirumanga (47 years old) lives us back our hope. Having good quality seeds more seeds for the following season. in a village near Bukavu. She has 5 children. and the training we’ve had on farming tech- This season, on the same half acre, I harvest- She is a member of the Mwangaza cooper- niques has allowed us to improve our agricul- ed more than 20 kg: I kept 3 kg for seeds ative which includes about a hundred farm- tural production. and I sold the rest. The money I raised meant ers. They have been working in partnership I didn’t know how to properly fertilise the I could pay my children’s school fees. I now with FH since 2011. ground. I bought seeds at the local market, have confidence in the future as I know how without any guarantee of their quality. On my to grow more!” little plot, I usually produced about 12 kg of beans. This crop was never enough for my

Warm welcome of a cooperative working with FH.

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IN UGANDA

Project P720 R es u lt s • 4 new classrooms were built at Nashisa Family sponsorship A new well school. Goals • 300 families now have access to fresh • Each family was visited at home three times during the year. These visits help Improve the daily lot of children and water due to a well being built next to the reinforce the training sessions and identify their families in the areas of educa- church at Kibiniko. needs and see progress already being tion, health, agriculture and economic • 2 latrines and 2 washrooms have been made. development. built at the school of Nashisa which also Region has children from Kibiniko. Kibiniko • An anti-parasite campaign for the children Beneficiaries has meant that infections are reduced and 27 famillies (directly), 620 famillies the number of children attending school is (indirectly) more stable Amount transferred in 2012 • Annual health checks have shown a 12,993 CHF marked improvement in the overall health of the children

14 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 P r o j e c t P 74 0 Brief overview of the project R es u lt s Income generating activities for Global Follow up • 80 women took part in training sessions disfavoured mothers The “New Life” centre, supported by FH, (starting a business, simple accounting) Goals welcomes mothers bringing up their children meaning they could start an economic on their own. As former victims of the LRA activity. They will receive a start-up capital • Psycho-social and medical follow up for (Lord’s Resistance Army), which operated in (about CHF 70) to get going. These busi- young mothers, former victims of the the north of Uganda until 2006, they were nesses include hairdressing, goat breeding LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army). As vic- forcefully recruited, raped and made preg- etc. tims of sexual crimes, they often bring nant. These young mothers need psycholog- • 5 savings and loan groups have been set up their children alone. ical support in order to get their lives back up. They get together once a week and the • Support in reintegrating the on track. The follow up they get means they interest level is set by the group. community. Region regain their physical as well as their mental • Once a month the women take part in health. courses on hygiene, health and family Kitgum Beneficiaries planning. Setting up a small business 200 women Amount transferred in 2012 These young women are helped to set up a small business. Once their project is consid- 29,031 CHF Goals for 2013 ered viable, they are given a start-up capital to get the business going. This gives them a • Extend support to other women. role in society and reduces the stigma from • Develop training sessions in health other villagers. (hygiene, vegetable growing etc).

15 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P710 Brief overview of the project R es u lt s Rice project FH supports 2,000 families involved in • 620 tons were harvested (500 in 2011). Goals growing rain rice (non-irrigated) as a food and • Production has reached 2 tonnes per • Increase income and improve food cash crop. By selling this rice, families im- hectare (0.5 t/ha at the beginning of the security for rice growers prove their income. Food security for around project in 2009). • Improve production and integration in 12,000 people is thus improved. Producers On a technical level: the local market take part in training sessions to improve the • A new harvester and husker have been Region quality of the rice and its storage. used. Pader They also learn how to produce quality seeds • Drying methods have been improved. Beneficiaries to insure a local and sustainable supply for Marketing: 2,000 famillies the future. They form marketing cooperatives • Each producer has, on average, received Amount transferred in 2012 so that they have better access to local and an annual income of $365 through rice 254,035 CHF international markets. sales. Goals for 2013 • Cooperatives are looking into investing in • Reduce the post-harvest losses transformation equipment, like mills. • Increase the output (kg/ha) as well as the areas cultivated.

16 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P711 brief overview of the project Training Milk cows 27 groups of about 10 breeders each are Breeders take part in training sessions on Goals supported, so that they can develop breeding topics like: •Health of the cows (prevention of disease • Improve income for families by farming milk cows. Appart from the milk intended and regular inspection). milk cows and selling the milk. for family consumption, the milk is sold and •Feeding (types of grass that are most suita- • Improve children’s health through adds to the income of the families. Each ble and grain production). drinking milk. group looks after one cow. Once she has Region given birth, the calves are given to other •Reproduction (follow up during gestation, birthing process). Mbale District groups, thus building on the partnership of Beneficiaries the project. •Quality of milk produced. 400 famillies Amount transferred in 2012 R es u lt s Biogas production One of the breeders is producing biogas from 11,612 CHF Each group has a cow the manure with support from the Ugandan Goal for 2013 • 27 heifers have been given to the groups Biogas Programme. This gas is used for Follow up support for the farmers. since 2011. domestic cooking and lighting. • 12 calves have been born and 4 have already been given to other beneficiaries. • Milk production is of the order of 10 litres per day which is 3 or 4 times more than that of a local animal.

17 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 “Very soon I had milk for my children”

“I was so lucky! When I got the sell two litres a day which means I earn about Béatrice Wananda (50 years old) has 6 chil- cow she was already pregnant CHF 22 per month. This money is used for dren and is a widow. She is part of a group and she gave birth two weeks care of the cow and for artificial insemination. that received a cow in July 2012. later. So I had milk for my chil- Part of it was also used to build a stable for dren very quickly. At the start, the calf which was given to another member we had about 6 litres a day, but of the group. The remainder of the money is then it increased to 8 litres a day. I give milk divided amongst the members of the group. It to my children to improve their nutrition. Other has helped us pay for school fees and school group members get some too. On average, I supplies for the children.”

A young calve.

18 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 IN RWANDA

Project P870 R es u lt s Community development Games for the children Goals The school in Cyeza which has 1100 students Community development through the was kitted out with slides and swings in the pairing of Westlake Church in Nyon, children’s recreation yard. Switzerland and the community of Cyeza in Rwanda. Since the beginning of the project : Region • 13 cows have been given to groups. Cyeza, South Province • School supplies have been provided. Beneficiaries • 6 new latrines have been built for the 40 famillies school in collaboration with a group of 23 Amount tranferred in 2012 people from Westlake Church. 5,886 CHF

Project P820 R es u lt s Family Sponsorship A roof for 2 famillies without shelter Goals • 50 children were fitted out with school Improve the daily lot for children and uniforms. their families in education, health and • 48 families were helped with health insur- agriculture. ance payments Region • 2 houses were built for 2 famillies. Kirwa, South Province •Families were regularly visited by FH staff. Beneficiaries These visits help reinforce the impact fo train- 50 famillies ing sessions, identify needs and progress Amount tranferred in 2012 already attained. 22,598 CHF •Families have had training in setting up savings and loan groups.

19 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P811 R es u lt s Cows helping improve 12 cows agricultural production •12 milk cows have been given to families Goals •Each family has been trained in caring for and feeding the cows • Increase agricultural production •Manure is used as a natural fertilizer and through fertilization with manure helps improve agricultural production. Milk produced by the animals consumption improves the family diet. Part • Improve family nutrition through of the milk can be sold to augment the family drinking milk. Region income and meet other needs. Kirwa, South Province Beneficiaries 12 famillies Amount tranferred in 2012 4,905 CHF

20 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Project P810 Brief overview of the project Large female representation Produce more and better Biological agriculture • All of the interviewed members of cooper- Goals The current phase of this project, started in atives mentioned an improvement in their incomes and living conditions since the Reduce rural poverty by strengthening 2008, accentuates biological farming. Close start of the project. the capacity of agricultural coopera- collaboration has been kept with the GAKO • 58% of parents are able to pay school fees tives. Organic Training Center (GOFTC) a centre spe- Region cializing in promoting agriculture that doesn’t for their children (compared to 40% at the start). South Province (Muhanga, Ruhango use chemical pesticides and maximizes • More than half the leaders of the coopera- and Kamonyi Districts) organic based fertilizers. Beneficiaries tives are women. 36 coops (978 persons) R es u lt s Amount tranferred in 2012 Agricultural production and incomes on the Savings and loans More than 60% of the cooperative members 163,287 CHF increase Goals for 2013 Whether it is from maize or soya, outside are able to make some savings (20% at the start of the project) in micro-finance banking • Extend support to new cooperatives. evaluation shows that output per hectare has agencies. Loans obtained are mostly to buy • Follow on the support to cooperatives increased, along with an increase of revenue seeds, livestock, or for the rent or purchase so that they can improve their manage- from other crops grown here. of land. ment and get accreditation from local authorities.

21 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 “My neighbors call me the agronomist !”

“When I walk around my house and see my We are able to eat fresh vegetables which are Alphonse Harerimana is the president of little vegetable garden I am happy. I have car- better than what we usually find at the market. the Kopainto agricultural cooperative which rots, cabbage, beetroot and amaranth. My I have lots of visitors. My neighbours are inter- mainly grows pineapples. He is also father neighbors have nick-named me the agrono- ested in what I am doing and I have encour- to 6 children. He was able to get training in mist. aged them to do the same.” biological farming from FH Rwanda. It’s easy to have a vegetable garden at home; Alphonse’s little garden has a double benefit you only need a small space. To water it I use – his family eats more fresh vegetables and grey water and for fertilization, compost from he is able to sell the surplus, giving him a little kitchen waste does the job. Over the last few extra income. months we haven’t needed to buy vegetables.

Alphonse Harerimana in his vegetable garden.

22 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 OUR PROJECTS IN LATIN AMERICA IN GUATEMALA

P r o j e c t P4 2 0 R es u lt s Health Family sponsorship The number of girls attending school has • Families have been visited three times Goals gone up during the year. • They have been given training in hygiene Improve the daily life for children and • 85% of school age children are going to and nutrition. their families in the areas of educa- school and 72% of those have passed on • 220 mothers have been given the task tion, health, agriculture and economic to the next level. of passing on the information to other development. • Nearly 600 children (of which 47% are Region girls) are carrying on their education at members of the community. • We can see positive change – families Nama and Xecoxo, Ixil Area secondary level. Beneficiaries • 170 (41% girls) have gone on to grammar have improved hygiene (more frequent hand washing). 20 famillies (directly), 2,450 famillies school. (indirectly) • 36 youngsters have obtained a technical Amount tranferred in 2012 diploma. 6,867 CHF Goals for 2013 Better income from artisanal work FH Switzerland will be ending its sup- • 190 parents have developed an activity: port of this programme. It will carry on farming or weaving or candle making. with support from FH USA. They have been able to improve their income.

23 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 IN HAITI

Project P520 R es u lt s Goats and guinea fowl Family sponsorship Agriculture and food security • 163 goats and 266 guinea fowl were Goals • FH Haiti has provided disease resistant given to families to start a small breeding programme. Improve the daily life for children and plants (cassava, maize, bananas, black their families in the areas of educa- beans) for 200 households. Health: mobile clinics project tion, health, agriculture and economic • As a whole harvests were good, but • Groups of mothers and pregnant women development. the maize and beans didn’t survive the Region drought. have taken part in training on health and nutrition. Commune de Belladere • Fruit tree plantations (mangoes and avoca- Beneficiaries dos) have been set up. • FH Haiti is in discussions with a hospital in Belladere, aiming to put mobile clinics into 300 familles • Families have been given young plants for Amount tranferred in 2012 their gardens. They can thus diversify their operations which would allow health care to be more spread out in the area. 4,905 CHF diet and increase their income with the Goals for 2013 sale of fruits. Other plants have been used School equipment Putting in place a mobile health clinic to prevent soil erosion. • FH provided 20 benches to the school at to spread access to health care in the Cachiman and obtained 4,600 school sup- area. plies from UNICEF which were distributed in the schools.

24 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 OUR PROJECTS IN ASIA IN CAMBODIA

Project P220 R es u lt s Chicken rearing Family sponsorship 48 savings and loan groups are active • 75 % of chicken breeders are applying Goals • Groups meet once a month. hygiene techniques in their own poultry farms. Improve the daily life for children and • Leaders have learned how to run a group: • Chickens are in better health, which means their families in the areas of educa- hey know how to hold meetings, record that breeders have better returns. tion, health, agriculture and economic precisely any cash movements and moti- • Families have taken part in training development. vate members by explaining the benefits of Region regular saving. sessions on fish and rice farming. They pass on what they have learned to their Anlong Veng Beneficiaries Children’s rights neighbors. 20 famillies (directly), 2,450 famillies • 85% of school age children are attending They assume development on their own (indirectly) school. Amount tranferred in 2012 • Villagers have taken part in seminars on • FH Cambodia has facilitated monthly meetings between local leaders and village 8,548 CHF children’s rights, whereas ill treatment had Goals for 2013 been noticed. volunteers to keep track of development plans. FH Switzerland will be stopping its • FH set up meetings to discuss the needs of • Local leaders have taken part in seminars support for this project. It will carry on the young people in the region. that reinforce their leadership capacity. normally with support from FH USA.

25 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 ACTIVITIES IN SWITZERLAND

Office Staff German speaking Switzerland to encourage people to eat just a bowl of rice Some changes have taken place during the The activity of Vreni Rutishauser, our swiss for a day (as is the case for many people in course of the year: the director, Daniel Depel- german section, pursued its progress: numer- the world) and to share the money thus saved. teau has settled into his 50% role (in reality ous private individuals as well as several par- a 70% with 20% self-financed). We are really ishes and associations supported the work of Sale of artisan craft from Rwanda grateful for his commitment. FH Switzerland all year round. The municipal- We sold artisan craft at the following markets: Roger Zurcher has carried on his 50% role ity of Horn (Thurgau), with the support of the • Vieux-Bourg Market, Chêne-Bougeries, Ge- as program manager. Ariane Ninck-Lehmann catholic and Protestant parishes, pursued its neva, in June. has returned to her 50% role in communica- support for the project of dairy cows in Ugan- • Christmas market at Vieux-Bourg. tions following her maternity leave. Eliane Ngo da (see p. 17). A warm thanks to Vreni for her • Christmas market at the Moser School, Dibam left us during the year as she had come big commitment. Nyon. Thanks to the great generosity of to the end of her internship. She was replaced the school, the entirety of the sales (total by Loubna Elhadri whose post is financed by Stands and events 6,460.- CHF) was given to FH Switzerland. the Hospice Général. Her competence and FH Switzerland had a stand at the following This will help finance the purchase of 12 contribution are greatly appreciated. conferences: cows and 92 goats for families in the Kirun- Along with our regular staff, we would like to • “Just People” organised by StopPauvreté, do province on Burundi. underline the major effort given by our vol- on September 8th & 9th in Yverdon-les- unteers, looking after things like translations Bains. and sending out the newsletter. • “Light in a corrupt world” organised by StopArmut (the Swiss German part of Stop- Committee news Pauvreté) September 15th in Thoune. The committee continues to be made up of 7 • “Millineum Goals for Development and the members. They met 8 times during the year Challenge of World Food Security” organ- for morning sessions to which were very happy ised by FAO and University of Geneva on to have our representative from the Swiss Ger- the occasion of World Food Day, October man part, Vreni Rutishauser, joined us twice. 16th, Uni-Mail, Geneva. FH Switzerland also joined in the “Bowl of Rice” event, initiated by the Christmas Rebels and ChristNet. The object of the exercise was

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Project follow up Support in Guatemala and Cambodia Interns and volunteers Roger Zürcher went in May to visit projects in As already mentionned, our financial involve- Clara Heiman, as a follow up to her trip to Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo. In Novem- ment in Cambodia and Guatemala stopped at Rwanda with Westlake Church, gathered up ber, Vreni Rutishauser and Ariane Ninck-Leh- the end of 2012. From 2013 we are concen- testimonies from other participants on the mann, with two friends, visited our projects in trating our efforts on Africa. trip to be used by FH for communication. Burundi and Rwanda Sine Meigney, a Masters student in “Inter- national Humanitarian Action and NGOs” at the University of Paris - Est Creteil, did a two month internship during which she developed a project for a children’s Home in Bujumbura.

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BALANCE SHEET 2012 (with comparatives figures from 2011)

ASSETS 2011 2012

Cash 519,229 270,376 Receivables 18,491 42,686 Accrued income and prepaid expenses 2,942 116,854 Fixed assets 59,693 47,693 TOTAL 600,355 477,608

LIALBILITIES

Accrued expenses and deferred income 24,586 37,487 Funds 492,041 349,787 Capital 83,727 90,335 TOTAL 600,355 477,608

28 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 RESULT ACCOUNT 2012 (with comparative figures from 2011)

INCOMES 2011 2012

Undesignated donations carried over from the preceding year 38,046 Non-designated donations 155,793 171,034 Designated donations from private individuals 90,657 102,093 Designated donations from foundations 210,269 439,136 Designated donations from the FGC 682,661 481,084 Designated donations from churches, businesses and non-profit organisations 58,254 46,956 Other income 35,401 16,536 Sub total not including carried over funds 1,233,036 1,256,838 TOTAL INCOME 1,271,082 1,256,838

EXPENSES

Administration 171,998 147,544 Information 88,962 108,050 Field projaccts follow up costs 85,623 74,505 Payement to field project 861,091 1,008,296 Refund to FGC 54,090 Net transfer to the Balance sheet 73,237 -142,254 TOTAL EXPENSES 1,280,911 1,250,230

RESULT - 9,830 6,608 Result in percent for the total of the incomes -0,8 % 0,5%

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INCOMES 2012 EXPENSES 2012

Total: CHF1,256,838 Total: CHF1,250,230

46,956 16,536 171,034 54,090 147,544 1% 14% 4% 4% 11% 108,050 8% 102,093 481,084 8% 38% 74,505 5% 439,136 35% 1,008,296 72%

Non-designated donations Designated donations from private individuals Administration Information Designated donations from foundations Designated donations from the FGC Field projects follow up costs Payments to field projects Designated donations from churches Other income Refund to FGC

Detailled accounts Code of honor Detailled accounts as according to the FH Switzerland is certified by the Code of honor of the Swiss Swiss GAAP RPC 21 norm, audited by Evangelic Alliance (AES). This quality label commits us to a the «Fiduciaire du Commerce et de l’In- responsible management of donations and to transparency. dustrie, 1007 Lausanne», can be ob- tained by telephone or by writing.

30 FH SWITZERLAND - ANNUAL REPORT 2012 WE ARE THANKFUL

2012 was a more stable year than 2011 All of these efforts have the one goal in terms of our workforce. The most of facilitating our relationships with our notable change was in communication. donors – those who in the end make it Putting into place a new internet site, cre- possible for us to make a difference on ating texts, designing page layout, etc., the field: school children, in particular took a large investment in terms of time from the Moser School in Nyon, individ- and effort. With the change of one staff, uals, foundations, businesses, churches the team can now count on the talents and public entities – in particular the of a clearly qualified person to manage Geneva Cooperation Federation, which the new means of communication. All of we thank from the bottom of our hearts. our operational goals in this domain have We are also grateful to those who give been met. of their time, often sacrificially. Working with them is always inspiring. They work with the same spirit which unites us in this mission and which fills us with joy and hope.

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