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© Alfredo Cunha CHAPTER 1 THE MISSION GOES ON 04 • Immigrant Population 69 1.1 Letter from the Chairman 06 • Social Facilities – Common Services 69 1.2 AMI 09 • Food Support 70 1.3 Sustainable Development Goals 11 • Night Shelters 71 - Our contribution in Portugal • Street Teams 72 and in the World • Home Help 73 1.4 Our reach 12 • Employment 74 1.5 Stakeholders 14 •Partnerships with other institutions 74 1.6 Development and Dynamics 16 3.3 Environment 81 1.7 Recognition 18 •”There isn’t a Planet B” project 81 1.8 UN Global Compact 19 • Fires Emergency Fund 81 •Waste collection for recycling and reuse 81 CHAPTER 2 • Forestry and Conservation 85 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 20 • Renewable Energy 86 2.1 Human Resources 24 •Global Projects 86 • Employees 24 3.4 Awareness Raising 88 • Volunteers 25 • AMI Initiatives 86 2.2 Training and Research 27 • Promotion at Schools 88 • Delegations and Centres 102 CHAPTER 3 • Corporate Social Responsibility 106 ACT - CHANGE - INTEGRATE 30 3.1 Global Projects 32 CHAPTER 4 • Partnership Requests 33 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017 114 • Exploratory and Assessment Missions 34 4.1 Origin of Funds 116 • Emergency Missions ?? Income 116 • Development Missions with expatriate 34 4.2 Balance sheet 118 teams 4.3 Income Statement 122 •Global Projects in partnership with local 35 4.4 Opinion of the Supervisory Board 146 NGOs (PIPOL) 4.5 Statutory Audit Certificate 147 • Partnerships with Other Institutions 60 3.2 Domestic Social Action projects 61 CHAPTER 5 • Emergency Intervention 62 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE 150 • Characterisation of the Population 62 2018 Calendar 153 • Work with children and young people 65 • Social Support Funds 66 CHAPTER 6 • Homeless Population 66 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 154

TABLE OF CONTENTS © Alfredo Cunha WWW.AMI.ORG.PT THE MISSION THE

CHAPTER 1 05 THE MISSION GOES ON

GOES ON

IN 2017 WE KEPT OUR MISSION UNCHANGED, ALWAYS FIRM IN OUR VISION AND AWARE OF OUR VALUES, UNDERPINNING THE VARIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS. AND ALL THIS WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY OF ALL OUR SUPPORTIVE STAKEHOLDERS. THANK YOU. CHAPTER1 THE MISSION GOES ON 1.1 LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

The analysis of the Annual Report of Activities and Accounts for the year 2017 of AMI Foundation – Assistência Méd- ica Internacional - once again shows a dual reality, that has fortunately been the case since its foundation in 1984: 1. A sustained, diversified and growing activity, founded on the ever-present fraternity, anticipating the challenges to be faced and solved, and the unparalleled dynamism and resil- ience of a cohesive team that adapts to new demands and to ever-present change. 2. Financial sustainability, once again reinforced by responsible, timely and, in particular, common-sense financial management, where financial engineering is strictly prohibited because we are all well aware of the enormous humanitarian, social and environmental responsibilities of the Foundation.

Therefore, I will only highlight: a. The critical importance that our 30 years of international missions, duly and simply marked, had on the Portuguese people, and many others, and which demonstrated AMI Foundation’s leadership in international aid. In 2017 alone, we received 75 requests for international aid, we carried out 32 projects in 20 countries (Africa, America and Asia) in the

© Alfredo Cunha areas of health, education, nutrition, the environment and civil society, which enabled us to directly assist over 100,000 Prof. Doutor Fernando de La Vieter Nobre people and, indirectly, more than 2 million human beings. Founder and Chairman of AMI Foundation b. The dynamism and action in Portugal also remained unequalled. In the social area, AMI Foundation directly supported 10,359 people in Portugal, in 2017, in its 15 social facilities and response units, where more than 36 social services are provided! Since 1994, when the first Porta Amiga Centre was opened, in Olaias/Lisbon, more than 70,000 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion have been supported in Portugal. The Fund for Development and Social Promotion supported 271 people of 131 households, in 2017 alone. This fund, established in 2015, has already supported 581 people from 245 families in 3 years. In the environmental field in Portugal, other than current Besides, I reiterate our commitment to the UN Global Com- actions, we provided assistance in response to the forest fires pact, which was reinforced by our adherence to the SDG Por- that devastated Portugal in the summer of 2017, at Pedrógão tugal Alliance and the invitation I accepted with great honour Grande, through the raising of EUR 10,296, in partnership with and responsibility to be an ambassador for SDG 10 - Reduc- Altice, and at Gouveia, with the implementation of the Fires ing Inequalities. Emergency Fund, which we established in the amount of EUR 30,000, for an innovative reforestation project in Portugal with Finally, and this Report speaks for itself, I have the joy and the use of drones to sow native trees in a 3 hectare area. pleasure to state that 2017 was another year of affirmation and growth of the Foundation in all its activities and objec- It is impossible for me to state here the many projects devel- tives. oped during 2017, although I will highlight the AMI University Fund (allocated 54 university scholarships), the AMI alimenta This was only possible thanks to its committed and compe- [feeds] brand, the X-ray Recycling campaign, Kit-Salva-Livros tent governing bodies, its wonderful team of collaborators, [Save Books Kit] and Agenda Escolar [School Agenda], to name its hard-working volunteers and the countless companies that a few. back and believe in AMI as a transparent Foundation, which is and has always been focused on action and serving. Two major projects launched by AMI in 2017 should be highlighted, which will be of vital importance for the economic and financial sustainability of the Foundation, to enable it to Thank you all. proceed with and affirm such activities on a sustainable basis: 1)”Change the World”: an innovative project in Portugal in the tourism sector, in which hostels, local accommodation and student residences comply with a financial sustainability philosophy of AMI Foundation. The revenues generated are used to directly finance local and global projects developed by AMI, namely those that are directly related to the concept and concerns of the Change the World brand: accommodation, food and environmental responsibility. 2) The construction of the future National Head Office of the Foundation in Carcavelos/Cascais, which will include a 300-people multipurpose auditorium, a nursery school for 80 children from 0 to 5 years old, assisted residences, a nursing home for 60 elderly people and a 40-people permanent care unit. The entire facility, with a construction area of 8,500 m2, should be opened on the occasion of the Foun- dation’s 35th anniversary in 2019/20. © Alfredo Cunha CHAPTER 1 09 THE MISSION GOES ON

1.2 AMI

MISSION STATEMENT VALUES Our mission is to provide humanitarian Fraternity: To believe that “All human aid and promote human development, beings are born free and equal in taking into account human rights and terms of dignity and rights. They the Sustainable Development Goals, in are endowed with reason and con- the health, social and environmental science and should act for each fields, anywhere in the world, regardless other in the spirit of brotherhood.” of race, gender, age, nationality, lan- Solidarity: To take the concerns and guage, politics, religion, philosophy or needs of the human being as causes social status, looking at each person as for action. a unique, irreplaceable being, worthy of Tolerance: To seek a personal and com- attention and care. munity attitude of acceptance towards values that are different from those of the group to which one belongs. Equality: To guarantee equal treatment without considering ancestry, age, sex, race, language, territory of origin, religion, political or ideological convictions, education, economic situation or social condition. Truth: To ensure that the relationship between what is done and what is claimed is adequate at all times. Straightforwardness: To talk and speak clearly, respecting the values of others, the mission goes on while at the same time ensuring respect for their own. Transparency: To ensure that the process of acting and decision making is VISION STATEMENT done in such a way that it makes avail- Our vision is to mitigate the inequali- able all the relevant information to be ties and suffering in the world, placing understood. the Human Being at the centre of the concerns. To create a more sustainable, more harmonious, more inclusive, more tolerant, less indifferent, and less violent world. 10 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

In 2017 we kept our mission unchanged, always firm in our vision and aware of our values, underpinning the various accomplishments and achievements. A first over- view of what lies beyond the curtain of this report on our activities and accounts is presented next. It all happened thanks to the support and solidarity of all our supporting stakeholders. Thank you.

2017 REVIEW • We celebrated 30 years of interna- sion”, this time in Gaia, which uses pho- • We collected more than 11 tons of tional missions. tography as an instrument of inclu- food thanks to partnerships with Sonae • We directly supported more than sion, in partnership with Fundação MC and Kelly Services and the generos- 10,000 people in Portugal through Jumbo para a Juventude [Jumbo ity of their clients and partners. 15 facilities and social response units Foundation for Youth]. • Following the fires of 15 October, we spread all over the country. • We awarded the 19th AMI - Journal- decided to establish an annual fund • We developed 33 global projects ism Against Indifference Prize, which of EUR 30,000 for the recovery and and supported more than 100,000 distinguished the works “Renegados” replanting of the burned areas. people worldwide. by Sofia Pinto Coelho of the SIC TV • The VII AMI Christmas Mission, again • In Guinea-Bissau, we developed a channel and “Racismo em Português” sponsored by the actor Diogo Mes- project that contributes to the train- by Joana Gorjão Henriques of the quita, allowed a more dignified ing and improvement of community Público newspaper. Christmas to be provided to 1,960 health management, in partnership • We established a partnership with families (more than 5,000 people). with Unicef. the Immigrant Support Centre (IAC) • The Aventura Solidária (Solidar- • We promoted the 2nd edition of the of New Bedford in the United States ity Adventure) project celebrated project “One Click for Social Inclu- to reinforce the assistance provided its 10th anniversary. In 2017, a total to Portuguese citizens deported to of 35 people embarked on 3 Soli- mainland Portugal and the Islands. darity Adventures (in Senegal, Brazil • We raised EUR 10,296 to support and Guinea-Bissau) and co-financed families affected by the fires that the rehabilitation of a health post, a plagued Pedrógão Grande, through space for cultural activities and the an Altice mobile phone points con- implementation of a Community version campaign. Radio. • Dozens of volunteers prepared all the • The AMI Alimenta brand received a necessary school material packs for 5-Star Award in the “Social Responsi- the new school year and these were bility Project” category. offered to 3,443 children and young people of families supported by AMI in Portugal, thanks to the 9th edition of the AMI/AUCHAN - School Vouch- ers charity campaign. • We awarded scholarships to 54 university students. CHAPTER 1 11 THE MISSION GOES ON

1.3 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS – OUR CONTRIBUTION IN PORTUGAL AND IN THE WORLD

It is part of the AMI’s Mission to provide humanitarian aid and promote human development, taking into account Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, in the areas of health, social and environmental, in any part of the world. We are particularly committed, in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), to the areas of health, extreme poverty and climate change. We believe that each of us can be SDG ambassadors and help build a more humane world, within our own context.1

SDG

Chile, Niger, Brazil, Haiti, Niger, Bangladesh, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Countries Brazil, Portugal Portugal, Senegal, Portugal, Senegal, Haiti, Madagascar, Malaysia, Niger, Sri Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Tanzania Lanka, Zimbabwe

SDG

Countries Niger, Tanzania Senegal Brazil Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau

SDG

Countries Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania Zimbabwe Senegal, Brazil Haiti, Portugal

1- It should be noted that in the description of some projects we also indicated the MDGs to which they contributed, since they are projects that started in previous years. 12 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

1.4 OUR REACH

AMI directly supported more than 10,000 people in Portugal and more than 100,000 people in 20 countries around the world, in 2017. Overall, our work indirectly reached 2,105,088 people.

National Social Work PIPOL – International Projects in Partnership with Local NGOs Missions with expatriate teams CHAPTER 1 13 THE MISSION GOES ON

Bangladesh Ecuador Malaysia Sao Tome and Principe Uganda

Brazil Ghana Mozambique Senegal Vietnam Chad Guinea-Bissau Nicaragua Sri Lanka Chili Haiti Niger Tanzania Colombia Madagascar Portugal Turkey 14 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

1.5 STAKEHOLDERS

AMI, aware of the importance of listen- STAKEHOLDERS ing to stakeholders, once again carried out a survey of its beneficiaries’ satisfaction in Portugal in 2017, including also the younger beneficiaries who attend the Social Exclusion Prevention Employees Unit (EPES-Júnior). Two online surveys were also imple- Volunteers Beneficiaries mented that encompassed all AMI social facilities’ technicians in Portu- gal, one of which aimed to evalu- ate psychosocial risks (COPSOQ II) and the other to investigate which coping Donors Local strategies (Brief Cope) technicians use Communities most frequently to combat stressful situations.

BENEFICIARY SATISFACTION SURVEYS Partners Media In order to promote the quality of our work and to constantly improve the sup- Regulating Bodies port we provide to those who seek us out, we keep listening to the opinion of the people who use AMI’s social facilities and its various services. Thus, following on from that held in 2016, satisfaction surveys were conducted in all social Regarding the income earned (or lack As regards the overall assessment of the facilities, taking into account their rep- thereof), 31% of our beneficiaries receive services provided in the facilities, 53% of resentativeness in relation to the total the RSI (income support) allowance, 15% the people say they are completely sat- population supported by AMI in Portu- do not have any source of income, 10% isfied, 29% are very satisfied, 16% are gal. These surveys also aim to comply earn a salary and 3% receive unemploy- satisfied, while only 2% are poorly satis- with the guidelines of the entities that ment benefit. The main reasons given by fied or not satisfied at all. finance the social facilities. this sample of beneficiaries why they seek In relation to the overall performance of The questionnaires covered a total of out our social facilities are economic employees, 72% of people say they are 294 beneficiaries of our 11 social facili- shortages/difficulties (20%), homeless- completely satisfied, 20% are very satis- ties. Of these 294 people, 164 (56%) are ness (16%), unemployment (9%), to sat- fied and 8% are satisfied. men and 129 (44%) are women. isfy basic food needs (7%). Of the 294 The overall quality of the Social Service The majority of people who answered people surveyed, 95% stated that the and Social Follow-up service is evaluated the questionnaires stated that they had services provided by AMI contributed to by most people as fully satisfied (70%), reached AMI Foundation through friends solve the problems that caused their sit- followed by those who are very satis- and relatives (23%), referrals from other uation and 97% reported that the ser- fied (20%), and satisfied (9%); 1% did not institutions (19%) or Social Security (11%). vices provided by AMI met their needs. answer. CHAPTER 1 15 THE MISSION GOES ON

When questioned about whether they the sessions were held with the techni- The following sessions were restricted would recommend AMI’s services to cians of all the social facilities (2 sessions) to each team (9 sessions), and they other people, most of the beneficiaries and later with each team individually. aimed to understand the specific answered yes (98%). The joint sessions tackled the manage- needs of each team, both person- Questionnaires were also sent to young ment of emotions, time and stress, which ally and institutionally, trying to deter- people attending the Social Exclusion are mostly general topics and risk fac- mine what changes each technician Prevention Units (EPES-junior), with 35 tors common to all technicians. At these considered necessary for the improve- young people responding. In the over- sessions the theoretical aspects related ment of well-being in the workplace. all assessment they made of the service, to the topics was discussed briefly, but Concurrently interpersonal feedback 69% of the respondents were very sat- basically they focused on the interac- was fostered. During these sessions and, isfied (maximum on the scale) and 31% tion between all. Therefore, dynamics according to the needs of each tech- were satisfied. In relation to satisfaction of interpersonal relationships, training of nician, adaptive strategies and exer- with the professionals performance, the emotional skills, exercises of mindfulness cises were suggested to promote the results show that the young people are and relaxation techniques were carried change of perspective imbedded in the mostly very satisfied (77%), while the rest out. At the end of each exercise there daily routine. are satisfied (23%). was room for moments of reflection This project as very positively assessed. The young people of the EPES also sug- about these topics (e.g. How did they The need for this intervention and the gested some activities that they would feel? What lessons did they draw from group sessions was highlighted since it like to carry out, as part of this unit, the experience? What was it like shar- fostered moments of sharing, dialogue which included trips to the beach and ing in the group? and even fun, which had not occurred swimming pool, excursions, sports and within the team for some time. They cultural visits. also found the recognition of the concern for their occupational well-being HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL to be reassuring and satisfactory. WELL-BEING OF AMI’S SOCIAL FACILITY TECHNICIANS Following the project started in 2016 on ASSESSMENT OF THE OVERALL QUALITY PER SERVICE Atendimento social Atendimento social the “Health and psychological well-be- Acompanhamento Psicológico AtendimentoSocial Assistance social Acompanhamento Psicológico ing of technicians in AMI’s social facili- Roupeiro AcompanhamentoPsychological Psicológico Support BalneárioRoupeiro ties”, which included the evaluation of RefeitórioBalneário RoupeiroClothes Distribuição de Bens AlimentaresRefeitório psychosocial risks, evaluation of coping Distribuição de Bens Alimentares WashingBalneário Facilities EPES styles and strategies and subsequent Apoio ao EmpregoEPES Refeitório Canteen Apoio MédicoApoio e de Enfermagemao Emprego analysis of the results, the group inter- Apoio Médico e de Enfermagem Distribuição deDistribution Bens Alimentares of Foof Apoio Jurídico vention sessions were held in 2017. At first, Ações deApoio Informação Jurídico EPESEPES Ações de InformaçãoInfoteca Infoteca EmploymentApoio ao Emprego Support Apoio Material Escolar AtividadesApoio Material Socioculturais Escolar ApoioMedical Médico and e de nursing Enfermagem support Atividades Socioculturais 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ApoioLegal JurídicoSupport 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 NãoDid responderamnot answer AçõesInformation de Informação Activities PoucoNãoNot responderam very ou nada satisfied PoucoSatisfeitosor not ou atnada all satisfied It supportInfoteca Centre MuitoSatisfeitosSatisfied ou completamente satisfeitos MuitoVery ou or completamente fully satisfied satisfeitos SupportApoio for Materialschool materials Escolar

AtividadesSocio-cultural Socioculturais activities

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Não responderam Pouco ou nada Satisfeitos Muito ou completamente satisfeitos 16 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

1.6 DEVELOPMENT AND DYNAMICS

CHANGE THE WORLD AMI launched the “Change the World” brand in 2017. This is an innovative project in Portugal in the field of tourism, where hostels, local accommodation and student residences comply with AMI Foundation’s philosophy of financial sustainability, with very precise policies in the social (application of funds) and environmental areas (implementing and raising awareness towards a change in behaviour). When a guest chooses any Change the World accommodation, they are informed that the revenues generated will be used to directly finance the local and global projects carried out by AMI, namely those that are directly concerned with the concept and concerns of the Change the World brand: accommodation, food and environmental responsibility. The Change the World brand already has two hostels (Monte Estoril and Ponta Delgada) and a university res- Since AMI is the first NGO in the country AMI Foundation, in view of this change, idence in Coimbra in operation, with to adapt this Microsoft tool, primarily is committed to taking a stance in the two more facilities expected to be dedicated to the business sector, Micro- area of social innovation and establish- opened in 2018, in Coimbra and Lisbon. soft decided to make this good prac- ing itself as a pioneer institution in this tice a local and international case study field. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION that will start in 2018. Hence, two important steps were taken AMI began the implementation of CRM i n 2017: Dynamics in 2017, with the pro bono SOCIAL INNOVATION 1. Survey of all projects and pro- support of the consulting firm Cap Nowadays, in Portugal, the social inno- grammes in the different AMI depart- Gemini. This tool aims to empower the vation sector is dynamic and at the ments that have a social innovation AMI for a more efficient and structured same time its ecosystem composed of strand. relationship management with donors multiple actors and initiatives is being 2. Establishment of a working group with and volunteers. Cap Gemini provided a structured. representatives from all departments team of 15 consultants and a pool of In view of the existing social challenges, with a view to harmonise and discuss a 845 hours for this project. the search for new alternatives for single strategy. The support of Microsoft also helped social development is fertile ground to implement this tool, which provided that few Social Economy entities are support at a reduced price. currently exploring. CHAPTER 1 17 THE MISSION GOES ON

Guinea-Bissau AMI’s first mission - Guinea-Bissau © Alfredo Cunha

30 YEARS OF MISSIONS “September 1987 The first AMI mission in the field begins in Lugadjole, Boé sector, Gabu region, Guinea-Bissau. It should be noted that we are still operating, 30 years later, in the regions of Quinara and Bolama.

Since then, AMI has developed activities © Pedro Santa Bárbara that are unparalleled and unequalled in Portugal, and I have no fear in stat- ing this. Missions in 82 countries, on all 5 continents, Africa, Asia, America, Europe We are determined to face the uncer- includes facilities in the social, health, and Oceania. tainties and challenges that the future educational and cultural areas, in the We did it without looking at the creeds, holds and reserves for us, giving the best Bairro das Encostas area of Carcavelos races and regions of the Planet, always response to the environmental dramas parish, in Cascais. complying with our Charter of Principles that are coming, and making our con- In addition to the future institution’s from the beginning of our cause: every tribution to an ethical and spiritual evo- head office, the project also covers human being is a unique and irreplace- lution that the world needs so much for buildings intended for a childcare cen- able worthy of our full attention and the good of our collective future.” tre, nursery school, assisted residences, our unconditional Love. Fernando de La Vieter Nobre permanent care facility, old people’s Given a past and a present, in which home, auditorium, canteen and phys- we are fully aware that we could have NEW AMI HEAD OFFICE iotherapy. done so much more, but we have done In view of the growth of the institution in The space is scheduled to open in what was humanly possible thanks to recent years, AMI felt the need to move December 2019, on the occasion of the the passion and spirit of service for oth- to a new head office. The architectural Foundation’s 35th anniversary. ers that drives, determines and leads us. project is under development, which 18 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

1.7 RECOGNITION

CINCO ESTRELAS AWARD The AMI Alimenta brand received the Cinco Estrelas Award in 2017, in the category “Social Responsibility Project”. The results obtained in the tests and market study allowed to confirm AMI Alimenta as a brand considered to be very good The Cinco Estrelas label has given even more credibility to the project reputa- tion and helps in the sale of the products. In addition, there is a communication plan associated with the winners and, throughout the year, Cinco Estrelas projects are highlighted in the media. In the case of AMI Alimenta, the project was advertised on Rádio Renascença, in the Público newspaper and in the Cinco Estrelas newsletter, and the seal is shown on the packaging of the brand’s Fruit and Vegetables. CHAPTER 1 19 THE MISSION GOES ON

1.7 RECOGNITION 1.8 UN GLOBAL COMPACT

AMI has been a signatory of the UN UN Global Compact activities, in par- the Portugal SDG Alliance for this rea- Global Compact and Global Com- ticular in local networks, specialised ini- son, as part of the Stakeholder Group pact Network Portugal since 2011. AMI tiatives and partnership projects. (GPI) and was responsible for the SDG has reaffirmed its commitment to sup- Aware of its responsibility as an agent of 1 Working Group - Eradicating Poverty, port the 10 Principles of Global Com- change, AMI is also committed to par- in addition to having 2 ambassadors in pact with regard to human rights, ticipating in the post-2015 agenda, con- the Alliance, namely the Chairman and labour, environmental and anti-corrup- tributing to the achievement of the Sus- the Secretary General, who represent tion practices; promoting these princi- tainable Development Goals through SDG 10 - Reducing Inequalities. ples in its sphere of influence, announc- the projects it develops. It agreed to join ing its commitment to its stakeholders and the public in general; taking part in ORGANISATIONAL

WWW.AMI.ORG.PT ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

IN 2017, MORE THAN 300 VOLUNTEERS WORKED IN AMI’S SOCIAL FACILITIES AND OFFICES IN PORTUGAL.

CHAPTER2 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 22 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD DIRECTORATE GENERAL (DG)

DEPUTY DIRECTORATE GENERAL 1 (DG1)

Dept. of Dept. of Dept. of Dept. of Accounting Dept. of Dept. of Administration Human National Delegations Financial Dept. and Sustainability Social Action and Treasury Resources Logistics and Management IT Office and (DAS) (DAT) (DRH) (DL) Nuclei (DGF) (DC) Legal Affairs (DSAJ) CHAPTER 2 2323 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Supervisory Board

Advisers to the Chairman

External Audit.

DEPUTY DIRECTORATE GENERAL 2 (DG2)

Dept. of Dept. of Psychology Environment International Image Communication Dept. of International Department Department Dept. and Department Marketing Logistics (DPSI) (DA) (DI) Awareness (DCOM) (DM) (DL) (DIS) 24 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

2.1 HUMAN RESOURCES

EMPLOYEES DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AMI can count on the dedication and commitment of 225 paid employees, 68% of whom have an open-ended contract. Of a total of 225 employees, 233 69% are women and 56% are aged 230 229 225 between 31 and 50. 222

Ano 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

69 156 225 With regard to local staff 26 local professionals were hired or sub- sidised.

Type of Contract LOCAL STAFF Open-ended Contract 153 Fixed-Term Contract 31 Mission No. Type Provision of Services 6 Professional Traineeships 7 Bolama: 1 cleaning assistant, 2 logistics staff, Employment-Insertion 14 3 security guards. Contracts Quinara: Guinea-Bissau 19 Other Employees 14 1 cleaning assistant, 1 driver, 2 security guards, 1 accountant (part-time), 1 logistics officer, 1 data manager, 6 operational supervisors.

Age Group

Senegal 7 3 security guards < 30 years old 28 1 tailor* 31-40 years old 60 * Full time 41-50 years old 61 1 cook > 51 years old 76 2 logistics staff** **Assigned to the Solidarity Adventure projects during the week these are implemented. Training

Total no. of training hours 3189* Note: It should be noted that in the Quinara/Guinea-Bissau project, AMI also works with 208 community health workers who are not local staff hired by the AMI, but are local human resources that volunteer as members of the community and play a key role in the project. They receive monthly financial incentives guaranteed by AMI through the “High Impact Inter- *See some of our partner training entities in “Corporate ventions: Community Health in Quinara - Phase 2” project, co-financed by Unicef GB. Social Responsibility” on page 106 CHAPTER 2 2525 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

VOLUNTEERS EXPATRIATES SENT IN 2017 AMI enrolled 29 new international volunteers available to leave on mission in 3 2017. In total, 11 doctors, 7 nurses and 11 people of other areas were enrolled. 99 field trips were carried out in 2017, 2 as regards the exploratory, evaluation, project implementation or Solidarity 1 Adventure missions, involving the following professionals:

0 • 8 Expatriates who took part in ongoing projects: - 3 project coordinators coordinators Nursing interns Nursing / heads of mission Health Officer Medicine interns - 1 health manager - 1 trainee doctor Mission leaders / Project Project / leaders Mission - 2 trainee nurses SA Brazil logistics support - 1 logistics officer supporting Solidarity Adventure in Brazil

• 36 Solidarity Adventurers DISTRIBUTION OF EXPATRIATES BY COUNTRY IN 2017 • 55 trips by supervisory staff from the AMI head office on missions of explo- 5 ration, assessment or project implementation. 4

3 More than 300 volunteers worked in

AMI’s social facilities and offices in 2 Portugal in 2017, (support for general services, entertainment activities 1 and events, awareness raising, medical and nursing support, technical support 0 and teaching and training activities) in Brazil a wide range of areas. They also took part in different actions carried out by Colombia AMI or in which the institution was invited Guinea-Bissau to take part. 26 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

TRAINEESHIPS

Number Scope Initiative

AMI/NBUP 4 International AMI/Move-te Mais

Academic traineeships in the 9 National social facilities and offices

Brazil CHAPTER 2 2727 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

2.2 TRAINING AND RESEARCH

CERTIFIED TRAINING AMI is a DGERT certified training body in the following areas: Literacy (080); Per- TRAINING sonal Development (090); Social Work and guidance (762); Health (729); Basic Number of Type of Project computer skills (482). Trainees Training The Training Plan developed by AMI in “Organisational Management and Culture” 2017 included the projects indicated 40 In-house (Unskilled and technical staff) on the right. Training for International Volunteers External and 37 (Emergency and General) in-house

ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT External and Basic First Aid Course 137 AND CULTURE in-house

1 people benefitted from this in-house Training / Information and Awareness > 300 External training in 2017. courses in social facilities in Portugal 3 training courses were held and 40 Computer libraries to prevent IT exclusion 22 External people attended them, with an average of 13 attendees per session. About 12 hours of training were recorded in total, which translates into a total of 480 training hours. The subjects covered were the impact of the positive attitude on social responses; photovoice: a new intervention methodology; assistance interview. monitoring of the areas of training and under the scope of social work for the Started in 2006, this training project social intervention. The programme various members of the teams that followed on the observation of the content of the training courses took took part in social intervention in the AMI technical teams in the Centres and into account the need for personal Social Facilities and Projects. through evaluation meetings and skills development and refresher courses 28 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS 12 Basic First Aid Courses were offered of practising medicine in the context of AMI organised two training courses for in 2017 (6 in Lisbon, 4 in Funchal and 2 developing countries and in situations international volunteers in 2017 aimed in Coimbra) to 137 trainees, which also of humanitarian action. at providing basic concepts for integra- allowed for a total of EUR 6,720 to be 37 students took the subject in 2017. tion in emergency humanitarian action raised. projects and introducing concepts Humanitarian Project on NGO intervention in humanitarian ACADEMIC TRAINING Cycle Management subject, action and development cooperation, Humanitarian Medicine at ISCSP seeking to better prepare volunteers to at the Universidade In May and June 2017, the “Humanitar- integrate missions in the future. de Lisboa Faculty ian Project Cycle Management” subject Accordingly, the 4th edition of the of Medicine was taught for a second year at the International Volunteer Training Course Another edition of the “Humanitarian Higher Institute of Social and Political (Emergency) was held in Lisbon on 12 Medicine” subject was held at the Lis- Sciences - ISCSP. This subject is taught and 13 January while the 12th Interna- bon Faculty of Medicine in Septem- by AMI trainers and is part of the Cri- tional Volunteer Training Course (Gen- ber 2017. These classes are taught by sis and Humanitarian Action postgradu- eral) was held on 16 and 17 Novem- the AMI’s chairman, Professor Fernando ate course. 15 students took the subject. ber in Lisbon, with 18 and 19 trainees Nobre. The subject is optional for 3rd, respectively. 4th and 5th year medical students and is aimed at making these students aware of the problems and challenges

FIRST AID COURSES

Trainees Courses 800

700

600

500

400

300

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RESEARCH AMI continues to support research, whenever requested, in the area of preparing master’s and doctoral theses in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian action and/or work and projects for bachelor’s degrees. PREPARING WORKS, PROJECTS AND THESES Research on domestic violence Theme Scope of partnership In view of the importance of this subject, AMI carried out an investiga- Trends and Perspectives for Nursing Course Unit tion on the phenomenon of domes- Nursing in Mission Bachelor’s degree in nursing at tic violence with a view to perceive the Egas Moniz School of Health the image that people in a situation (Almada) of poverty have of the phenomenon of domestic violence, in the universe of the AMI-supported population sup- Guidance for the project of two finalist students of the Bachelor’s ported in mainland Portugal, in a psy- Degree in Education Sciences of chosocial approach to the phenome- UMA - University of Madeira by the non. This study will be published in 2018. AMI Office in Funchal. The project, Health Education in the area of health education, namely the Humanization of spaces, procedures and relations, is carried out in a school, in a nursing home and in Funchal Prison. It will be publicly presented in June 2018. 30 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

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3.1 GLOBAL PROJECTS

AMI’s focus continues to prioritize pro- GLOBAL PROJECTS jects in partnership with local organisations. Projects Projects AMI developed a total of 33 global Region No. of with local with Countries countries organisations expatriate projects in 2017, of which 1 was with teams expatriate teams in the field (Guinea Chad (1); Ghana 32 PIPOL Bissau) and (Global Projects (1); Madagascar (1); in Partnership with Local Organisations), Mozambique (1); Niger with 27 local organizations in 20 coun- (1); São Tomé and Príncipe (2); Senegal (1); tries of the world, benefitting a total of Africa 11 14 1 Tanzania (1); Uganda 2,215,046 people. (2); Senegal Solidarity The projects included in missions with Adventure (1); Guinea- expatriate teams (in Guinea-Bissau) -Bissau Solidarity Adventure (1); directly benefited 11,689 people and Guinea-Bissau (2) indirectly 65,666 people, and the PIPOL Brazil (1); Brazil benefitted at least 2,137,691 people, Solidarity Adventure of which 98,269 directly and 2,039,422 America 6 12 - (1); Chile (3); Colombia indirectly. (1); Ecuador (1); Haiti (4); Nicaragua (1)

Bangladesh (1); Asia 3 6 - Malaysia (2); Sri Lanka (3)

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Health Poverty Civil Society Environment (Education/Nutrition) (Associations) Bangladesh Guinea-Bissau Colombia Brazil Brazil Tanzania Chad Ghana Guinea-Bissau Chile Guinea-Bissau Haiti Colombia Malaysia São Tomé Ecuador Mozambique Sri Lanka Guinea-Bissau Niger Zimbabwe Haiti São Tomé and Príncipe Madagascar Senegal Mozambique Sri Lanka Nicaragua Zimbabwe Senegal Uganda Tanzania CHAPTER 3 33 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

DEVELOPMENT MISSIONS IN THE LAST 15 YEARS FUNDING REQUESTS BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 12 OF ORIGIN IN 2017 10 10 9 8 7 60 57 6 6 6 5 50 4 4 4 3 40 2 2 2 2 29 2 1 1 1 30 0 20 9 10 3 4 6 5

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GLOBAL PROJECTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NGOS Africa

PIPOL OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS America Middle East Middle

50 45 45 No. of Concept Notes / Projects Received 45 43 No. of Requests for assistance 41 40 39 38 38 37 38 35 35 32 30 30 25 20 20 15 13 PARTNERSHIP REQUESTS 10 8 8 In addition to funding, AMI is an active 5 donor who works with partner organi- 0 sations to manage the project, from design to implementation and moni- 2011 2013 2017 2012 2014 2015 2016 2010 2007 2003 2002 2005 2004 2009 2008 2006 toring. The institution receives dozens of requests each year for project fund- REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE, CONCEPT NOTES AND PROJECTS ing from local organisations in develop- RECEIVED BY COUNTRY 2017 ing countries that request support and funding to implement projects in various Geographic No. of Requests No. of Concept Notes areas such as health, nutrition and food Area for assistance /Projects Received security, education, water and sanita-

Africa 57 29 tion, among others. 75 requests for assistance from local Asia 9 5 organisations were received in 2017, Latin America 6 4 of which 39 have evolved to (or have already been presented as) a concept Middle East 3 1 note or specific project proposal sub- Total 75 39 mitted to AMI for full or partial funding, broken down as shown on the left. 34 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

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EXPLORATORY AND ASSESSMENT MISSIONS 54 trips to the field on exploratory and assessment missions were carried out in 2017, involving the participation of 22 AMI professionals in 14 countries on 3 continents (Africa, Asia and Latin America). Bangladesh (3), Brazil (5), Colombia (3), Ivory Coast (2), Guinea-Bissau (9), Malaysia (2), Malawi (1), Mozambique (2), Senegal (11) , Sri Lanka (3), Turkey (4), Uganda (5), Vietnam (2), Zimbabwe (2)

DEVELOPMENT MISSIONS WITH EXPATRIATE TEAMS In the Quinara Health Region, Guin- ea-Bissau (made up of 6 health areas) the implementation of the project “High Impact Interventions: Community Health in Quinara 2014-2016” was completed in April 2017. In May, a new project cycle “High Impact Interventions: Community Health in Quinara - Phase 2” was initi- strengthening the Advanced Strategy The general goal of the Quinara - ated with the purpose of proceeding (with nurses making community visits) in Phase 2 project is to “Help to provide with the previous intervention. Both pro- the Quinara region, aimed at reducing health services in close proximity with jects were co-funded by UNICEF. infant and maternal mortality and mor- pregnant women and children under 5 As part of the national health strat- bidity in the region. years of age in Quinara Health Region” egy in Guinea-Bissau, the intervention To this end, the work of close coordina- and the specific goals are as follows: 1) is aimed at facilitating the implemen- tion with the community health work- Provide an Essential Kit of Materials and tation of the community health aspect ers proceeded, promoting adequate Medicines to each Trained Community provided for in the POPEN (Operational health practices in the communities, Health Agent (ASC) for the Promotion Plan to implement High Impact Inter- with mothers and children, and with the of the 16 Essential Family Practices (PFE); ventions for the Reduction of Infant and nurses from the health centres of the 6 2) Promote Essential Family Practices Maternal Morbidity and Mortality at health areas of the region and with the (PFE), including prevention of diseases National Level), as well as contributing to Regional Health Authority of Quinara. of epidemic potential, and promote CHAPTER 3 35 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

the Advanced Strategy in the commu- GLOBAL PROJECTS the role of local organisations by pro- nities of the Quinara Health Region; 3) IN PARTNERSHIP moting development cooperation pro- Strengthen the health management WITH LOCAL NGOS PIPOL jects in various areas, preferably health, capacity in the Quinara Health Region PIPOLs are currently the main strategic although other areas are also consid- for the implementation of community axis of AMI’s international intervention ered. health. in order to empower, strengthen and This strategy allows AMI to develop a The main achievements to date ensure the local population does not sustainable and lasting intervention already achieved are the fact that all move, and its action is aimed at pro- focused on development cooperation 208 ASC in the region are trained in viding partnerships for financing, joint in many countries of Africa, Asia and AIDI-C (Integrated Management of action and sending expatriates to local Latin America. Childhood Illness - Community) and organisations which are based in devel- AMI supported 32 projects imple- have the essential medicines and clin- oping countries. mented by 27 local organisations in ical materials. 2017 was marked by Since 1989, AMI has supported numer- 20 countries in 2017, of 3 geographical the implementation and consolidation ous projects through funding and joint areas, benefitting 2,215,046 people, of the set of healing practices at the management work to promote the role 98,269 of which directly and 2,039,422 community level, made available by of local actors in order to strengthen indirectly. the Community Health Agents to families in the region. Also of note is that nurses regularly ensure that a package of basic health care is available to pregnant women and children in the communities. This makes it possible to increase the availability and proximity of health services to the population, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS contributing to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in the region. No. of Projects AMI’s intervention in community health in Region with local Countries countries organisations the Quinara region began in late May 2014 and will continue until mid-2019. Chad (1); Ghana (1); Madagascar (1); Mozambique It directly benefits about 2,955 preg- (1); Niger (1); São Tomé and nant women and 8,734 children under Príncipe (2); Senegal (1); Africa 11 14 5 years of age and, indirectly, approxi- Tanzania (1); Uganda (2); Senegal Solidarity Adventure mately 65,666 inhabitants of the Qui- (1); Guinea-Bissau Solidarity nara region. Adventure (1); Guinea-Bissau (1) The total budget for the current pro- Brazil (1); Brazil Solidarity ject is EUR 436,578, co-financed in Adventure (1); Chile (3); America 6 12 almost 70% by UNICEF. Colombia (1); Ecuador (1); Haiti (4); Nicaragua (1)

Bangladesh (1); Malaysia (2); Asia 3 6 Sri Lanka (3)

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BANGLADESH

AMI has been working in Bangladesh since 2009, one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters and the effects of climate change, whose population is mostly living in extreme poverty. For this reason, AMI has been strategi- cally partnered with DHARA (Develop- ment of Health & Agriculture Rehabilita- tion Advancement) for 8 years, working in the health area in the south-east of Shyamnagar – Health the country. The current project entitled “Con- The project directly benefits 200 The partnership consists of funding pro- struction of a facility for training tradi- women from 40 villages and contribu- jects, joint work to identify humanitar- tional birth attendants” aims to create tes to Sustainable Development Goal 3 ian needs, submitting applications to a training school for traditional mid- (targets: 3.1; 3.2; 3.7 and 3.12). the European Union; besides, in 2014 it wives in Shyamnagar to improve their It was started in May 2017 and is included the sending of an expatriate skills in the delivery of health services. The expected to end in April 2018. Its doctor who worked in the organisation’s school will operate in the same facili- budget totals EUR 101,727, of which EUR hospital. ties as the hospital already built with AMI 87,333 is funded by AMI. funding. CHAPTER 3 37 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

BRAZIL

It contributes to SDG 3 (targets 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7 and 3.8), 5 (target 5.6) and 17 (ta rget 17.17). In 2017, it was co-funded by the Solidar- ity Adventure project.

Milagres - Sending a trainee doctor The sending of expatriates to Brazil Brazil continues to be one of the done by the Community Association of continues to be an important action countries with the greatest dispar- Miracles (ACOM) in partnership with AMI to strengthen the partnership between ity in income distribution and poverty, (since 2001), in the municipality of Mila- AMI and ACOM, considering that it although it stands out as one of the gres. It aims to guarantee health services enhances the quality of the health ser- emerging economies in the world con- in the specific areas of gynaecological vices provided by the partner to the text. This is why AMI has kept its pres- and obstetric health, as well as geriat- population of the region. ence in the country since 1993 through ric health, in the Madre Rosa Gattorno Under the agreement with Asso- the financing of local organisations, Hospital and Maternity (HMMRG). At the -, the holding of the Solidarity Adventure same time, it is working with groups of doctor for a 2-month period in 2017 and also the regular sending of medi- activists in health promotion and adop- and is scheduled to send a trainee doc- cal trainees. tion of healthy practices, spreading the tor in 2018, still under the 2017 edition message and raising awareness through of the AMI/NBup Internship Programme. Milagres – Health artistic demonstrations. In general, the trainees develop train- The “Health, Education and Art: an The intervention has a 24-month dura- ing and awareness raising activities Encounter with Citizenship” project plans tion and a budget of EUR 178,084, of and also perform clinical practice to to proceed with the work that has been which EUR 150,054 is funded by AMI. 38 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Cajazeiras – Solidarity Economy 48 members of working groups directly The “Training, production and sale in sol- benefit and about 2,248 families resid- idarity economy enterprises: an agroe- ing in the area indirectly benefit from cological gender and technical-op- the project. erative approach” project is being The aim is that at the end of the project implemented by the Maria José Bati- the solidarity economy enterprises in sta Lacerda Institute, with the support the four communities are fully function- of AMI, in the municipality of Cajazeiras, ing, autonomously and sustainably, and Paraíba State. that women’s groups have acquired In this region, there is still a lot of work to tools that allow them to improve pro- be done as regards the solidarity econ- duction and sell their products. omy, particularly with regard to the The project has a 20-month duration, financial planning of projects, the mar- up to May 2018, and a total budget keting process of products, the lack of of EUR 19,312, with AMI supporting EUR motivation of potential entrepreneurs 17,549. and lack of resources, among others. The purpose is, for this reason, to promote the sustainability of local organisations by empowering their members and providing tools to support production, as well as fostering community dynamism and gender equality. CHAPTER 3 39 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

CHAD An AMI-supported project in southern Chad ended in 2017, after 4 years of partnership. The project was in a region where humanitarian needs are pressing, in an area marked by great instability under threat from terrorist groups like Boko Haram.

Lai Diocese – Health The partnership with BELACD (Bureau d’Etudes de Liaison des Actions Carita- tives et de Dévelopment), in the Diocese of Laï and under the aegis of the Catho- lic Church, began after the exploratory mission in April 2013. The “Support for the Dono Manga Hos- pital” project contributed to improving the health of the people in the Dono Manga Health District and its specific aim was to ensure the stocking and organisation of the Dono Manga Hospital pharmacies, which are run by BELACD. The activities consisted of acquiring medicine, taking pharmaceutical inventories, preparing studies of the profiles of the consumption of medicine at the hospital and the health centres, as well as holding training courses for pharmaceutical staff. After the expected initial 3-year duration (2013-2016), this project was extended until July 2017. It directly benefitted the 10,389 patients of the Dono Manga hospital and, indirectly, 114,319 people living in the health district of Dono Manga. The project was budgeted at EUR 121,577 and co-financed by the AMI with EUR 60,000. 40 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

CHILE

tre in Chile dedicated to rehabilitating and/or improving the quality of life of severe respiratory patients, since there are no other public or private actions aimed at promoting the rehabilitation of people suffering from lung diseases. The centre is located in the San José Hospital in a crowded area of the Chil- ean capital and receives patients from the northern sector covering about 650,000 inhabitants, mostly from low-income families and unemployed people. The current project, entitled “Renforce- ment de la Réhabilitation dans le Cen- tre Respiratoire Auxilio Maltés”, aims at contributing to the reduction of the prevalence of complications resulting from respiratory diseases and, as a spe- AMI has been present in Chile since cific goal, to improve the availability 2000 with a health project in the Los and access to the rehabilitation cen- Angeles area, 500 km from Santiago. tre’s services, including home-based ser- Chile is one of the most stable and vices. Under this project, 112 patients/ prosperous nations in South America. month with respiratory diseases (and This Latin American country is mul- especially those dependent on oxy- ti-ethnic, with about 15 million peo- gen) have their access to health ser- ple and a market economy with a vices improved, with better treatment strong external component, and at the centre, available equipment, with where tourism is gaining momentum. trained technicians at the centre and There are, however, pockets of poverty management of improved infrastruc- and some non-existent sectors in the ture. In addition the project allows some health area. patients to be able to rehabilitate at home, and the capacity to transport North region of Santiago do Chile patients between their residence and – Health the centre is being strengthened. A partnership was established with FAM The project has a 40-month duration, - Fondation de Bienfaisance Auxilio running to December 2018, and a total Maltés in 2014, which built the only cen- budget of EUR 45,015, funded by AMI. CHAPTER 3 41 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Santiago do Chile Santiago do Chile – Support and – Support for disabled people social inclusion for disabled people AMI also co-financed the project “Train- Twenty percent of the Chilean adult ing in technical aids with high tech- population lives with some type of disa- nology and easy access for disabled bility, almost half of which are cases of people” developed by CETRAM (Corpo- severe disability. The country does not, ración Centro de Transtornos del Mov- despite this reality, guarantee access imiento). The overall goal of the project to mechanisms for social protection of was to enable members of the reha- these people, who often do not have a bilitation teams and labour inclusion family/social network, giving rise to situ- centres of the Santiago Metropolitan ations of exclusion without any recog- Region to develop their skills in terms of nition by the State or society. the evaluation and implementation of In this context CETRAM developed the low-cost software and hardware tech- project called “Vivienda en comunidad nologies for the performance of disa- para personas con discapacidad y vul- bled people. Specifically, it was intended nerabilidad social” proposing to cre- to promote the correct and socio-cul- ate a pilot social residence, which pro- turally adapted use of low-cost tech- motes access to care appropriate to nical aids and to facilitate a space for the specificity of each disability and fos- the exchange of experiences in the ters the social inclusion of residents. application of these technologies in the The project is supported by AMI, as well field of disabilities and inclusion. as the National Disability Service, and This project included the creation of a directly benefits 6 adults (aged over 21) social network platform for the aggre- with disability associated with a neuro- gation, evaluation and dissemination of degenerative disease, in a situation of low-cost technological solutions to sup- dependency and who do not have any port the disabled; creation of a 3D lab- social and family network to support oratory with adapted computers and and care for them in their daily life. 3D printers; implementation of 5 train- This project started on 1 September ing activities for staff and the users’ car- 2017, with a 12-month duration and ers that enabled the training of a group was funded by AMI in the amount of of 52 people in the use and evaluation EUR 15,000 (corresponding to 15% of of low cost technologies. the total cost of the project). The project was originally scheduled to take place over one year (between 01/09/2015 and 31/06/2016), but it was extended to 2017. The total budget was EUR 24,335, of which EUR 15,000 was funded by AMI. 42 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

COLOMBIA

tional education; 83% of the intended beneficiaries (400 children) were evaluated, and the parents and families were informed of the nutritional status of the children, thus nutritionally strengthening the population already served and providing a multidisciplinary follow-up to recover the 17% of mal- nourished beneficiaries who were identified from among the initial 83%; three campaigns of oral hygiene, deworm- ing and hair lice were carried out, as well as workshops with pregnant and breast-feeding mothers. This project, which contributed to MDG 1 in the fight against poverty and hunger, has a total budget of EUR 154,571, and AMI co-financing of EUR 60,000.

Colombia, with a population of more Cartagena – Child Nutrition Cartagena – Sending Expatriates than 27 million people, is an extremely FHJ implements a child nutrition pro- The sending of expatriates to Colombia unequal country in terms of develo- ject with the support of AMI in the San continues to be an important action, pment. Pedro Mártir neighbourhood, in the city strengthening the partnership between AMI’s first intervention in the country of Cartagena de Indias. AMI and FHJ, since it works on building dates back to 1998. AMI returned to the The project “Un barullo por la Nutri- the capacity and reinforcing the part- country in 2014, in partnership with Fun- ción de la Primera Infancia en la Ciu- ner’s skills. dación Hogar Juvenil (FHJ), with whom dad de Cartagena” started in July 2014 Under the AMI - NBUp Internship Pro- AMI had already worked in 2000. Today, and runs until 2018, aiming to contrib- gramme, two nursing trainees were sent the partnership encompasses not only ute to the strengthening of the nutrition out in 2017. The various activities car- the funding of projects but also the of 400 children and their families. ried out included the review and prepa- sending of expatriates and interns and The project has achieved different ration of the dossiers of the FHJ’s ben- the submission of joint projects for insti- results: 400 children and their families eficiary children, with an evaluation of tutional funding. and 15 teachers were trained in nutri- their health and nutritional status. CHAPTER 3 43 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

ECUADOR

AMI features a partnership in Ecuador since 2013, with the International Cen- tre for Zoonoses, the Ecuador Central University Biomedicine Centre in Quito and the Kuvin Centre for the Study of Tropical and Infectious diseases at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. similar number of workers in the area diagnosed, examined and treated, Quito – Health (Leishmaniasis) of basic sanitation in order to prevent and several presentations and aca- AMI is funding a research project on the number of infections from growing demic publications were made on this leishmaniasis, entitled “Integrated Con- (about 2500). subject. trol of Leishmaniasis in Ecuador”, whose Partnerships have been established to This intervention contributes to MDG 6 direct beneficiaries are about 10,000 date with health centres and informa- - Fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria and other people, of which 32-37% (3200-3700) tion disseminated to communities in diseases. are children aged under 14 years. the geographical area between the The project had an initial 3-year dura- In this project, researchers from the locations of Mashpi, Milpe Km 91, Via tion (from 2013 to 2016) and it was Ecuadorian academic world expect al Progreso (Pedro Vicente Maldonado) extended to 2018. It has a total budget to diagnose and treat at least 1500 and Puerto Rico Km 147; 68 patients of EUR 188,472, with AMI co-funding cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis and with cutaneous leishmaniasis and 172 E U R 4 6 ,115 . train about 45 health workers and a patients with other skin diseases were 44 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

GHANA

Cape Coast – Professional integration The “Continuing Skills Acquisition Project for the People of Cape Coast” project aims at reinforcing the interven- AMI has been present in Ghana since tion already begun in the framework 2013, a country that also features wide- of the partnership established between spread poverty. The Cape Coast econ- AMI and the Samaria Gospel of Love omy in the south of the country oper- Mission (SGLM), improving the profes- ates mostly through the informal sector, sional skills of high-risk groups - such as with the exception of educational insti- street children - with the end purpose of tutions and public sector authorities. their professional integration. Training in Its society is composed mostly of sin- football, sewing and music (piano, gui- gle-parent families, with mothers being, tar and drums) are given to about 140 in most cases, responsible for the fami- children and youth. ly’s livelihood. Children and adolescents The project has a 2-year duration, until are often abandoned if the family can- 2018, and is fully funded by AMI in the not afford to keep them. amount of EUR 30,048. . CHAPTER 3 45 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

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more informed and aware community in the Bolama Region and provide a means of mass communication, placed at the service of local and inclusive development in the Bolama Region, benefitting the 10,900 inhabitants of the Bolama Health Region. The intervention intends to set up a community radio station built and operating in Bolama; human resources properly trained and prepared to give In addition to the mission with expa- impetus to the radio; access to a means triate teams in Buba (Quinara), AMI of communication and dissemination of remains active in the Bolama Health Radio, called Pro-Bolama, intends to information that is of public and com- Region on the Bijagós Archipelago, contribute to reduce the great diffi- munity interest; the involvement of part- through a partnership with local organ- culties and limitations in terms of infor- ners, institutions and local communi- isations in projects to promote the mation of the masses and to lay the ties and the recognition of community development of the region and also foundations for active participation of radio as a catalyst for the local and through the implementation of the Sol- the residents in the activities and deci- inclusive development of the Bolama idarity Adventure project. sion-making that interfere with their life Region. and that of their communities. The project aims to contribute to SDG Bolama – Community Radio The radio, once installed and functional, 4 and 9. It started in March 2017 and is The population of Bolama is mainly will provide a means of communication expected to end in April 2018. illiterate, and so oral communication par excellence, but also provide infor- It has a total budget of EUR 49,278.33, is favoured. The fact that there is no mation and the training of communi- of which EUR 16,963.85 is funded by AMI, local media directed to such diverse ties and between communities, being a partially co-financed by the Solidarity and specific realities, generates limita- leading driver of broadcasting and dis- Adventure organised by AMI in Novem- tions of various kinds, with negative con- semination of information that is par- ber 2017 and by Biscana. sequences on the aspirations and legiti- ticularly important to the daily activi- mate rights of these populations. ties of rural life. This project to create a Community Thus, the project aims to develop a 46 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Bolama – Other support The “Nô Cunsi Riqueza de Nô Terra Pa phate mine, during which they carried Nô Protegel – Phosphate / Farim Mining” out activities related to environmental project implemented by the ADER/LEGA protection, attended a lecture on “The Organisation ((Regional Development Origin, Importance and Usefulness of Association) in Bolama Island, organised Phosphate”. They also visited phosphate a study visit to the Farim phosphate prospecting in Salquenhe and meetings mine. The purpose was to alert young were held with other local associations. people to the dangers of intensive The expected results were achieved as exploitation of natural resources and 30 young people were made aware to raise awareness of the importance and informed of the advantages of of responsible consumption and pro- environmental protection, were trained duction of these resources and of the as community environmentalists, aware importance of ecosystems for human and concerned about their environ- development, fostering a change in ment and environmental education. attitudes and awareness about the The project had a total cost of EUR danger of environmental degradation. 2,516.17, and AMI funded EUR 1,388.05. The direct beneficiaries of this pro- It contributed to SDG 4, 12 and 13. ject were 30 young students from Bolama who undertook a 4-day study and research visit to the Farim phos- CHAPTER 3 47 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

HAITI

Haiti is a country very vulnerable to natural disasters due to its geographic location, such as the terrible earthquake that devastated the country in 2010 or Hurricane Matthew in late 2016. AMI’s work in Haiti began in 2009, a few months before the earthquake occurred. For more than a year, between 2010 and 2011, AMI kept an emergency mission with health teams on the ground and initiated a set of funding partnerships with Haitian organisations, which are still running today. Since 2009 and up to the end of 2017, AMI invested EUR 1,061,436.00 in Haiti, in humanitarian action and development cooperation.

Port-au-Prince – Emergency health assistance Haiti, following Hurricane Matthew, particularly in the department of Grand Anse where the AMI partner organization Les Centres pour le Développement et la Santé (CDS) operates, faced problems of various kinds due to the extensive damage caused by the hurricane: The project started in January 2017 implemented by the Haitian organisa- loss of human lives, destroyed crops and and will continue until 2018. The budget tion REFRAKA, which manages a network consequent shortage of available food is EUR 27,750, of which EUR 15,000 is of community radio stations spread and damaged infrastructures. funded by AMI. throughout the country, consisted of the Hence, the project called “Réponse distribution of 50 food kits in the area humanitaire Post Matthew en faveur Port-au-Prince – Emergency aid of the Grand Sud, as well as training in de PVVIHs, vieillards et handicapés de The Grand Sud region, where another agricultural production techniques in the la ville de Jérémie” implemented by the AMI partner, Refraka, works, was heav- post-disaster period and raising aware- organisation with AMI funding, provided ily affected by Hurricane Matthew, with ness of the spread of infectious diseases, relief to vulnerable groups living with destruction of crops, livestock and com- through twelve radio broadcasts. HIV; elderly people and disabled people merce. More than 175,000 people The project, with a budget of EUR 20,000, through the delivery of hygiene kits, psy- stayed in 224 temporary shelters after lasted approximately 3 months between chosocial support to avoid mental dis- losing their homes. October 2016 and January 2017, and orders and provision of money to meet The «Intervention urgente en solidarité was funded in the amount of EUR 15,000 nutritional and other needs during the avec les animatrices et les radios com- by AMI. months of the initiative. munautaires dans le grand sud» project 48 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

La Saline (Port-au-Prince) Port-au-Prince – Health – Gender equality The partnership with the Haitian organ- REFRAKA, a network of radios with 27 isation CDS (Centres pour le Développe- associated stations throughout the ment et la Santé) started 6 years ago, country, implemented, with the sup- which manages a set of health centres port of AMI, a project entitled “La par- and infrastructures in the most critical ticipation active de femmes comme districts of the city of Port-au-Prince. actrices et communicatrices sociales One of the actions that had already dans les radios communautaires” aimed been supported by AMI in 2011/13 con- at working on the promotion of gen- sisted of a community health pro- der equality through community radios. gramme in the La Saline area, with a The project, which lasted 3 years - 2014 community proximity approach by to 2017 - contributed to the empow- community health workers visiting peo- erment of women and young people in ple at their homes and with a health all parts of the country, since 12 years prevention strategy which relied on the after its establishment, the network was involvement of community leaders and present in 9 of the 10 departments of influential people. Haiti, with 27 associated stations. CDS resumed the community health The funding from AMI amounted to EUR programme in 2016, after a few years 56 ,318. of suspension, called “Renforcement du Programme d’Intervention Communau- taire à la Saline”, which aims at improving health responses in La Saline by implementing appropriate community structures for families to provide services such as weighing children under 5 years of age, vaccination, distribution of vitamin A, among others. The priority target groups are children aged under 5 years and women of childbearing age, including pregnant women. The project lasted for 1 year, until Sep- tember 2017, but ended up being extended until 2018, and is still ongoing. It has a budget of EUR 73,498 with AMI funding EUR 13,300. CHAPTER 3 49 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

MADAGASCAR

The economy of Madagascar is tra- Andasibe - Ampefy – Health Since the installation of the equipment, ditionally based on the cultivation of The project “Installation du système de it has been possible to perform ophthal- rice, coffee, vanilla and cloves. However, distribution des gaz chirurgicaux dans mologic surgeries and to reduce deaths despite being a natural resources-rich le service de chirurgie et formation du and severe post-traumatic sequelae by country and having a tourism industry personnel préposé au service auprès 30% due to the adequate operation boosted by its unique environment, the du Centre Sanitaire St. Paul d’ Ampe- of the surgery block and the increase in country is still one of the poorest in the fy-Andasibe” which was developed by the number of small routine surgeries in world and heavily dependent on for- Change Onlus Madagascar in partner- eign aid. ship with AMI, was completed. The project had a 4-month duration, For this reason, AMI’s intervention in AMI’s funding of the project allowed the between November 2016 and March Madagascar began in 2014, through a hospital’s surgical suite to be equipped 2017, and a total budget of EUR 28,257, partnership with Change Onlus. with a surgical gas system, and the with AMI co-funding EUR 14,656. surgery service is now fully functional. Under the project, two local nurses were trained to ensure the correct use of the 50 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

MALAYSIA

In disadvantaged regions of Malay- Kuala Lumpur sia and other South-east Asian coun- – Teacher Training tries (notably the Philippines, Cambodia, The “Empowering Community Teach- Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand) there ers through Training” project imple- is a significant number of communities mented by the Malaysian organisation in which children do not have access to Dignity for Children, aims to prepare 45 primary schooling, either because of teachers who are teaching in the dis- insufficient educational facilities or it is tricts of Sabah and Sarawak in Malay- difficult for them to get to the schools. sia, as well as in Myanmar, Cambodia, Education is not considered a priority in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thai- most of these communities and many land. It provides them with a set of skills children have a low level of education, and techniques following the Montes- and difficulties with arithmetic and lit- sori methodology, enabling them to eracy. It is necessary to provide children respond adequately to the learning with a learning environment condu- challenges of children from different cive to reasoning and problem solving, contexts and to promote the develop- guided by suitably trained teachers, in ment of their potential. order for these difficulties to be over- The project, which started in 2017, has come. a 6-month duration with AMI funding The organisation Dignity for Children EUR 15,026. works to benefit refugee children in Malaysia and it has built a school in the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur that provides schooling to children aged from 2 to 18 years. CHAPTER 3 51 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

MOZAMBIQUE

AMI’s work in Mozambique dates back Nampula and Cabo Delgado primary schools, community schools, to the civil war and has been marked Provinces – Drinking water a children’s activity centre and a day by several humanitarian aid missions to and basic sanitation centre where there are serious water war victims in Ressano Garcia, Nampula, Due to the water shortages in northern supply problems. During the first year Tete, Sofala and Zambézia; later its work Mozambique, children, especially girls, of activity, the following results were has helped with the floods that plague often fail to go to school because they achieved: at Matibane Primary School, the south of the country every year. have to go and fetch water from riv- the SAAP was installed at the beginning Since then, it has been involved in the ers. Ensuring a water supply in schools, by of the school year and the percentage areas of health and nutrition through its trapping rainwater from the roofs and of dropouts was 3%, quite a bit lower support for local organisations. channelling it through gutters to 5000- than the 8% the previous year. Thanks litre deposits minimizes the problem, to the tanks, it was possible to start the giving students and parents greater school lunch project in this school, which motivation to fulfil their homework. In allowed it to improve its performance. addition, access to water in schools At the Impire Primary School and Mico- allows children to drink water and deal lene Community Infants School, SAAP with basic hygiene issues such as hand was installed very near the end of the washing, with much lower health risks. school year. The project, implemented by the HELPO The project has a total budget of Organisation with the support of AMI EUR 54,903.75, with AMI funding EUR and entitled “Water supply to primary 41,177.81 and it is being implemented and pre-primary schools in north- over 4 years, until 2018, with the installa- ern Mozambique” consists of installing tion of 3 SAAPs per year expected. 12 Storm Water Use Systems (SAAP) in 52 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

NICARAGUA

Prinzapolka Middle Basin – Maternal and Child Health AMI’s partnership with Acción Méd- ica Cristiana (AMC) began in 2014 with the implementation of the project to Strengthen Traditional Midwives in eight communities of the Prinzapolka middle basin. This project lasted eight months and achieved good results, with no mothers dying in the region. However, the need to strengthen care for new- borns and coordination with the Ministry of Health was observed. A project was approved for this reason, to expand the number of communities and midwives trained and equipped to expand the coverage and the target population. The project ensured the training of 40 midwives in the middle basin of Prin- zapolka, with the distribution of training material, and their articulation with the community-level health system. Given the consequences of dictator- It was implemented between Decem- ship, civil war and natural disasters, Nic- ber 2015 and August 2017. The total aragua is one of the poorest coun- budget amounted to EUR 28,212.73, of tries in the Western Hemisphere, which which EUR 20,000 was funded by AMI. has led AMI to support projects of local organisations in the country since 2014. CHAPTER 3 53 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

NIGER

Gounti-Koira Village, Tibbaléry – Support for the slave population Slavery still exists in some parts of the world in the 21st century, one of which is in Niger. The families who served the lords in the village of Gounti-Koira, lost the properties that were theirs by right, due to their origins. The “Appui au développement socioéconomique des populations du village de Gountikoira Commune rurale de Kouré - Département de Kollo - Région de Tillabéry” project implemented by the TIMIDRIA Association (Fraternité-Egalité-Travail) aims to erad- icate the difficulties caused by this situation through a borehole, the construction of a permanent school, purchase of land and legalisation as the property of the families of the village for agricultural purposes and consequent means of subsistence. It has a 3-year duration, from January 2017 to December 2019 and 100% AMI funding in the amount of EUR 59,471. © Alfredo Cunha 54 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

After the end of the mission with expatriates in 2013, AMI has carried on its intervention in the country with the financing of projects of local organisations.

Caué District – Raising livestock and generating income of the profit from the already estab- Established in the framework of the last lished income generating activity. In AMI project cycle with expatriate teams, addition to the management of the which took place between 2011 and business itself, the project allowed for 2013, during which civic development health education activities, raising was worked on and a group of young awareness on alcoholism, cleaning up people were formed into an organ- the environment and support for the and elderly people living in the capi- isation with legal status, Associação elderly in the district. tal city, who are left with no assistance Solidária do Cão Grande (ASCG), head- The direct beneficiaries of the action whatsoever, began in 2014. quartered in the community of Porto were 6 members of the association, 15 The general goal of the “Institutional Alegre, 96km from the capital. This associate members and 5 elderly peo- support to the Fraternity Centre” pro- organisation carries out income-gen- ple of the Lar de Malanza home, and ject is to help improve the conditions erating activities following a social busi- indirectly the 7,000 inhabitants of Caué of care and hosting of the elderly and ness model, such as raising and slaugh- district. disabled people in a situation of vulner- tering animals and selling eggs. The project started in 2013 and was ability in the city of São Tomé. Its aim The “Porto de Partida” project, which extended to 2017. It had a total budget is to build the space that will allow the began in December 2013, was devel- of EUR 32,737.05 and was funded by AMI day centre to operate, directly ben- oped throughout the district of Caué in EUR 27,569.63.. efitting 98 deprived elderly and dis- and had as its general goal to help abled people supported by the insti- reduce poverty in the district, improve São Tomé City tution, and indirectly benefitting their health conditions and promote liter- – Social Welfare Support families, estimated at 500 people. acy in health areas and clean up the The partnership with the Associação The project lasts for 28 months, start- environment. Accordingly, the project dos Amigos do Sagrado Coração de ing in October 2015 and ending in created opportunities to implement Jesus Association (ASCOJES), which January 2018. It has a total budget actions that promote local develop- provides support to those most in of EUR 22,850, of which EUR 19,850 is ment through the application of 50% need, particularly children, disabled funded by AMI. CHAPTER 3 55 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

SENEGAL

children’s health and education needs are not fully covered. The solution to these problems involves working on soil regeneration, access to productive resources and capacity building, as well as increasing agricultural and livestock production, reducing the domestic burden of women and ensuring young AMI’s work in Senegal dates back to serves four villages with about 250 people and women stay on their land. 1996, with support for local develop- families, the direct beneficiaries being The purpose of the Union Régionale ment projects, especially in the health 10,000 inhabitants of Néorane - these des Associations Paysannes de Diourbel field, in the Réfane region, developed by being 5,100 women and 4,900 men. (URAPD) organisation implemented the the APROSOR organisation. This organ- The project directly benefited 10,000 “PLCIA - Projet de Lutte contre l’Insécu- isation was also the partner of excel- inhabitants of Néorane, of which 5,100 rité Alimentaire” project is to contribute lence for the organisation of the first were women and 4,900 men and had to the improvement of the food secu- Solidarity Adventure in 2007 (there have a budget of EUR 4,098 that was funded rity of 100 family farms in 18 villages in already been 16 editions of Solidarity by the adventurers. three communities of the department Adventure in the country), which would of Bambey. later be replicated in Guinea Bissau and Diourbel, Bambey The aim is that at the end of the pro- Brazil. – Food Insecurity ject the family farms, URAPD members, In some areas of Senegal, land is becom- have access to the factors of produc- Réfane – Health ing increasingly poorer, with agricultural tion and implement agro-ecological The “Rehabilitation of the Néorane production and food security declining, practices (biodigestors and organic fer- Health Post” project, coordinated locally contributing to the increased migra- tilizers); that local production is valued by APROSOR, renovated this commu- tion of young people and women. The and the results of the project are fol- nity’s Health Post, in order to ensure it monitoring of the situation between lowed up, capitalised on and dissemi- remained in operation. With a health 2011 and 2016 made it possible to nated. commission very committed to devel- perceive that families live, in the major- This is a 2-year project, between July oping the infrastructure, through inclu- ity of cases, in situations of food inse- 2017 and July 2019, with a budget of sive management and the good use of curity. Production does not cover food EUR 114,915, of which EUR 30,000 is the scarce resources, this Health Post needs, incomes have dropped, and funded by AMI. 56 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

SRI LANKA

Trincomalee – Support for the community of Portuguese descendants In the east of the country, the Burgher Portuguese descendants community is socially and economically deprived, with economic sustenance needs and not benefitting from government aid or aid from other organisations. There is a significant number of families whose of students and to guide parents and Batticaloa income comes from professional activ- students; provide financial assistance to – Education of children and young ities that are economically unreliable widows in the Burgher community so people of the Burgher Portuguese and associated with greater risk, with that they can purchase hygiene goods descendants community subsequent generations tending to fol- and nutritious food; train a group of Widely represented in the towns of Bat- low the family tradition. young women in the dressmaking field; ticaloa, Eravur and Valaichenai, the The Burgher community is also com- promote the customs of the Burgher Burgher community of Portuguese posed of a group of widows who lost community through dance and lan- descendants has great difficulties in their husbands due to the military con- guage classes; train and empower meeting the school expenses of their flict that lasted until 2009. These women community leaders. children, which leads to a high drop- are in a particularly fragile situation and This project will directly benefit 68 out rate. are not covered by any social support. members of the community (distributed In view of this situation, AMI started a In this context, AMI is supporting the among the support groups for widows, partnership with the Burgher Cultural “Multi-purpose project to support the school support, dance, youth group and Union (BCU) in 2017 with the imple- Burgher Community in Trincomalee” vocational training), indirectly reaching mentation of the “Educating children implemented by the Trincomalee 788 people in the community. & youth in Burgher Community” project. Burgher Welfare Association. This support began in 2017 with a The BCU works with vulnerable families The purpose of this intervention is to 24-month duration with AMI funding in order to improve the level of edu- provide financial support to the families EUR 20,000. cation of the Burgher community and CHAPTER 3 57 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

to enable young people to enter the Colombo labour market and find new and bet- – Social support for children ter opportunities. The direct benefi- and young people at risk ciaries of this project are 30 children The partnership with the Centre for attending 9th, 10th and 11th year of Society and Religion has been ongo- schooling and 30 young people in the ing since 2007, with the main goal community. The project includes activ- being to improve living conditions ities such as parent awareness sessions in the slums of the country’s capital, on the importance of school educa- where communities are affected by tion; sharing sessions between parents risky practices such as consumption of of school-going children and parents of addictive substances, forced prostitu- children in the target group and shar- tion and compulsive gambling, with ing sessions between school-going chil- children being the most vulnerable dren and children of the target group; and exposed to these problems. economic support for the acquisition of The “Enhancing the quality of life of school material; pedagogical support in children and adults in two marginal- preparation for the general final exam; ized urban communities 2017-2018” skills development sessions and study project will continue two previous habits; educational sessions on oppor- interventions (2013-2014, 2015-2017) tunities for the future of children; voca- with the same community of two tional guidance and vocational training “shanty town areas” of Colombo. The for young people; business development purpose of this intervention is to help training aimed at two young people children and adults in these neigh- from the community, with guidance in bourhoods improve their living stand- choosing a business area and financial ards through access to education, support for project implementation. health and nutrition. It is intended This project started on 1 October 2017, that a group of 60 children be able to with a 36-month duration with AMI receive school support and access to funding EUR 30,000. adequate food and that a group of 70 adults be trained to provide better living conditions for their families. This project started in August 2017 with a 12-month duration with AMI funding EUR 17,631. 58 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

UGANDA

pregnant women referred to the community health system and 25 mother’s kits distributed, 217 children were vacci- nated, 2000 children received deworm- ing treatment, 150 people were trained in sustainable nutrition, 200 kg of seeds were distributed). The project had an initial 1-year duration, until 2016, but was extended until 2017. It had a budget of EUR 20,923 and was co-funded by AMI in EUR 15,000.

Wakiso district – Health The Action for Disadvantaged People organisation (ACDIPE) has been implementing a new project since 2015, supported by AMI, which aims to reduce the number of new HIV infections by MCODE has implemented the project addressing the root causes of this dis- “Strengthening Community Hygiene ease and increasing the care for fam- and Improved Child Health in Buikwe” ilies affected by the virus. The inte- to combat and reduce child mortal- grated approach has increased access ity in rural areas where access to health to and the use of HIV prevention services Although Uganda is becoming a coun- care and information services is limited, through awareness-raising, counselling try with some stability and prosper- directly benefitting 500 families. and screening, prevention of mother- ity, Uganda still has considerable weak- With the aim of contributing to the con- to-child transmission, male circumcision, nesses such as high infant mortality struction of healthy communities in the and promotion of references and pro- rates. AMI’s presence in the country rural areas of Buikwe District, the programmes about HIV in schools. began in 2013. ject has made it possible to strengthen The project also aimed to improve the access to drinking water by repairing entrepreneurial/business capacities of Buikwe District and building two water sources; dis- 35 families infected and/or affected by - Child Health tribution of 14,000 water purifica- HIV/AIDS and to support them in estab- Given the high infant mortality rate tion tablets and 100 drinking contain- lishing income-generating activities, an in Uganda, AMI decided to continue ers; construction of 400 hand washing objective that has been met and is still its partnership with MCODE to imple- devices and the establishment of two being replicated today. ment the “Improving Maternal Health management committees. This action The project had an initial 1-year in Uganda Rural Regions” project in a improved and strengthened community duration (up to May 2016) and it was country where more than 200,000 hygiene through partnerships between extended to 2017. It has a total budget children die every year from cholera, community health promoters and train- of EUR 16,321, with AMI co-funding EUR typhoid, malaria and measles. ers (100 mosquito nets distributed, 23 15,000. CHAPTER 3 59 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

TANZANIA

Rufiji – Mafia Seascape – Health The aim of the Sea Sense project called “Waste to Better Health in the Rufiji-Ma- fia Seascape” was to help to reduce the environmental degradation and human health threats caused by bad waste management practices and to facilitate the adoption of effective waste management practices in fishing communities in the Rufiji - Mafia Seascape, for the benefit of human health and for the conservation of marine biodiversity. It sought to promote good environmental management through activities related to pollution control, waste management and environmental education to change civil society’s behaviour, reducing threats to human health and creating more resilient communities. To achieve this, awareness was raised about waste management among 120 students in 3 secondary schools and also 25 primary school students; The Rufiji - Mafia Seascape in cen- 45 community activists were trained tral Tanzania is rich in marine biodi- to perform environmental educa- versity and is a spot that supports one tion in their villages; 4500 citizens of of the largest coastal fishing activities the coastal zones were involved in the in the country. However, fishing-based application of good waste manage- livelihoods are increasingly threatened ment practices, among other activities. by poor management of the marine This action directly benefitted 5,280 environment, since solid waste is often people and 7,500 people indirectly. dumped on local beaches and water- The project began in 2016 and was ways, threatening human health and implemented until 2017 and it had a the ecosystems themselves on which total budget of EUR 40,273, with AMI the fishing communities depend. funding EUR 15,000. 60 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

ZIMBABWE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS

Partnership in “BIG MIG” Research and Development Project AMI took part as a user in the “BIG MIG” project, following an invitation from the GMV Innovating Solutions company. The project initially aimed to identify users’ needs and define requirements for a system/services to be designed under the project, which involves the monitoring of population movements in real time (as in the case of large movements of displaced persons and refugees). The project was implemented in a consortium and funded by the Euro- pean Space Agency. International organisations such as the European Union Satellite Centre, the European Border Guard and Coastal Agency and the International Organisa- tion for Migration were interviewed, Mhondoro, Mutoko and Wedza among others, as part of the project. – Integration of disabled people People with physical and mental disabilities are subject to a number of exclusion Partnership factors in Zimbabwe, which leads them to live in isolation, abandoned, ignored with the GNR Health Centre and stigmatized by the general population. This, consequently, leads to a high Under the scope of the protocol rate of unemployment and often causing them to resort to begging. established with the GNR Health The main aim of the “Empowerment of disabled people with knowledge and Centre in 2017, 17 traveller’s consul- skills for social inclusion” project implemented by the Ruvarashe Trust organ- tations were held. Since the partner- isation is to empower disabled people by acquiring knowledge and skills in ship began in 2009, there have been the areas of sewing, shoe repair and sustainable family-based farming (rais- 185 beginning and end of mission ing chickens and goats and vegetable gardens for self-subsistence). The inter- consultations. vention is carried out in Harare province, with 200 direct beneficiaries receiving follow-up and home visits as direct beneficiaries; support in the development of income-generating projects in the area of sustainable family-based agriculture (60 people) and in the area of sewing and shoe repairs (25 people). This project started in March 2017 and had a 12-month duration, with a budget totalling EUR 31,428 with AMI co-funding EUR 15,000. CHAPTER 3 61 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

3.2 PROJECTS IN PORTUGAL 3.2.1 DOMESTIC SOCIAL ACTION PROJECTS

Joaquim (fictitious name) is a 28-year-old ex-prisoner, accompanied by social support and the employment hub of the Porta Amiga Centre in Funchal. Born into a dysfunctional family, Joaquim lived in several foster institutions in the Autonomous Region of Madeira and on mainland Portugal. He began to commit crimes from a very young age, which eventually resulted in a four year prison sentence. One day after his release, Joaquim sought support at the Porta Amiga Centre in Funchal, to find accommodation. As room rent prices were above his income, and while the social security allowance application process was streamlined in conjunction with Social Security, we were able to secure payment for a few days of accommodation through the Fund for Social Development and Promotion. In return, a society insertion agreement was drawn up so that Joaquim might begin to attend the activities of the Porta Amiga Centre and, at the same time, social support was provided to meet his basic needs (food, hygiene products, bedding, underwear). After this process, Joaquim enrolled in the employment hub, receiving guidance on the preparation of his CV and requesting documents from several government offices (Institute of Employment, Tax Administration and Parish Council), discovering that some had to be paid for, for which he had our support. We also helped with applications for some projects that arose from the Municipal Training Programme and Occupation in a Work Context. Despite a history marked by poverty and social exclusion, Joaquim left prison determined to change his life. Two weeks after his release, he found a job in a construction company, where he continues to work and has earned an open-ended employment contract. At Christmas time, Joaquim had a holiday and he came to the centre to thank us. He has shown that he is well, committed, and willing to continue working and improving his life. The life story of one among many other AMI beneficiaries

We work with people and, therefore, social services (e.g. social care/support, social support for the first time (20% of our work cannot be reduced to statisti- employment support, etc.) throughout the total population). cal numbers. We respect the time and the country. There is a perception that many peo- the specificity of the life history of each ple who used AMI for the first time during beneficiary, trying to find the answers AMI supported 10,359 people the peak of the social-economic crisis will most appropriate to their situation. This in 2017 have been able to improve their situation is the only way to help improve the lives and stop using social support, while peo- of those who seek our support. Since 1994, when the first Porta Amiga ple who were already vulnerable before AMI currently has 15 social welfare facil- Centre was opened, more than 70,000 the crisis and who were already attend- ities and response units that are divided people in situations of poverty and social ing our services, maintain this condition, among 9 Porta Amiga Centres, 2 Tem- exclusion have been supported in Por- embodying the phenomenon of persis- porary Accommodation Centres, 1 tugal. In 2017, the number of people tent poverty, which refers to the struc- food reception centre, 2 night shel- who benefitted from direct social sup- tural nature of poverty. ters, 2 street teams and 1 home support from AMI fell 12% from the previ- port team, which provide more than 36 ous year, while 2,094 people sought AMI’s 62 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

On the other hand, the emergence of It should be noted, however, that the of the families affected by the fires, new social institutions and the strength- reduction in the number of people sup- under a protocol signed with Pedrogão ening of networking have contributed ported enables more detailed, attentive Grande council. to boost existing resources and reduce and specific monitoring of the situation duplication of responses, allowing a of each beneficiary. CHARACTERISATION greater diversity of support to the pop- OF THE POPULATION ulation. EMERGENCY INTERVENTION AMI’s social facilities supported an aver- Finally, since food distribution is one of Pedrógão Grande age of 3,164 people per month, with a the services most sought after by the Following the violent fires that struck monthly average of 175 new cases of beneficiaries, due to the absence of the Pedrógão Grande in June 2017, AMI poverty. FEAC and its replacement by a new pro- raised EUR 10,296 to support the fam- In 2017, in the Lisbon and Porto metro- gramme organised in a very different ilies affected by the fires, through a politan areas, 5,995 and 2,859 people, way from previous programmes, food campaign of mobile phone points con- respectively, made use of AMI’s social distribution in AMI’s social facilities was version promoted by Altice. services. In Coimbra, 573 people used severely restricted. The amount raised will be applied in the Porta Amiga Centre and in Funchal the reconstruction of the house of one and Angra do Heroísmo, 425 and 658 people, respectively.

OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CASES SINCE 1995

15764 15802 14937 14393 13604 12383 11741 10359 Frequency News Cases 9370

7702 7386 6524 6201 6448 5929 5873 5581 5106 4912 4363 4089 3935 3916 3775 2925 3074 2991 2949 2479 2457 2305 1566 1723 1730 1763 1713 1172 2094

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Beginning of the “Lisbon Street 9 Porta Amiga Centres, 2 Street Opening of the 9 Porta Amiga Centres, 2 Street Team” project 5 Porta Amiga Teams, 2 Night Shelters, 1 Home Help 1st Porta Amiga Teams, 2 Night Shelters, 1 Home Help Centres and 1 Night Shelter Service, 1 Social Residence, 2 food Centre in Olaias Service, 1 food reception centre 1 Home Help Service reception centres CHAPTER 3 63 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

In 2017, 51% of the population that a change of profile of people seeking used AMI’s social facilities were women AMI’s support. and 49% were men. The 30 to 59 age The most significant nationality contin- bracket is still the one with the high- ues to be Portuguese (86%), with 57% est incidence (41%). The social centres not from the region of the social facility are still being used most by the work- they seek help from. Of the remainder, ing-age population (64%). It should be the majority are from Portuguese Afri- noted, however, that in recent years can Language Countries - PALOP (11%). there has been an increase in the number of children and young people supported under the age of 16 (30%) as well as a younger population under the age of 30 (47%) and this translates into

DEVELOPMENT OF ANNUAL INCIDENCE 2011-2017 IN THE POPULATION BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA

Geographical Areas 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total

Lisbon – Olaias 2481 2708 2756 2610 2446 2511 2377 17889

Lisbon – Chelas 1389 1387 1378 1253 118 6 1147 946 8686

Lisbon – Graça Shelter 65 56 63 71 58 69 54 436

Almada 1688 2058 2127 2366 2219 1976 1806 14240

Cascais 1269 1406 1447 1258 1228 985 866 8459

Greater Lisbon Area 6892 7615 7771 7558 7137 6688 6.049 49.710

Porto 3662 3603 3372 2657 2254 2027 1463 19038

Porto Shelter 74 75 56 39 60 62 62 428

Gaia 2331 2160 2185 1763 1788 1533 1533 13293

Greater Porto Area 6.067 5.838 5.613 4.459 4102 3622 3058 32759

Coimbra 373 438 511 519 506 430 473 3250

Funchal 973 902 753 630 587 446 425 4716

Angra Heroísmo 893 838 900 958 110 9 713 658 6069

S. Miguel 3 398 515 462 379 58 0 1815

Coimbra and Islands 2242 2.576 2.679 2.569 2581 1647 1556 15850

Total 12383* 14937* 15764* 15802* 13604* 11741* 10359* 80430*

*The value shown is not the actual sum of the totals as there are beneficiaries who were assisted at more than one of AMI’s social facilities. 64 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

The low level of schooling among the majority of the population assisted continues to be a dominant fact, with qualifications equivalent to 1st or 2nd stage of basic education (46%). 13% have completed the 3rd stage of basic education and 5% have completed PEOPLE ASSISTED IN 2017 BY AGE BRACKET secondary education. The most representative gender of these levels of lit- 3392 3244 eracy mentioned was women (51% and 55% respectively). The number of peo- M F ple with higher education qualifications (113) remains similar to that of last year (114). It should be noted that 6% of the

population does not have any school 1613 education (of which 59% are women) 1447 405 and 61% do not have any vocational 258 training. Low qualifications is one of the

greatest factors of weakness, condi- <16 16 aos 65 >65 tioning the possibilities of integration in the labour market and consequently overcoming a situation of social vulnerability. With regard to economic resources, ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS these mainly come from social support (24%), such as RSI (Income Sup- 1st or 2nd stage 46% port), followed by pensions and retire- of basic education ment pensions (18%) and institutional 3rd stage 13% subsidies and supports (16%). 14% have Secondary Education 5% income from work, but this is precarious and insufficient, and 24% do not Higher Education 1% have any formal support. Informal sup- No schooling 6% port such as networks of relatives and friends (34% and 10% respectively) and the informal economy, play an important role in access to some resources (food, housing and money). 3% mention that they beg. CHAPTER 3 65 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Regarding family networks, 72% maintain contact with the family. Of the people using AMI’s social services, 24% have children. Of those that live alone (19%), the majority are men (59%). The main reasons stated by the people who used AMI’s social services are financial insecurity (73%) and unemployment (52%), followed by physical illness (18%), family problems (16% ) and problems related to homelessness (8%) and mental health (6%). 75% of the total of Work with children beneficiaries who claimed housing as and young people the reason for using AMI’s support ser- 3,625 children and young people were vices are men. supported by AMI’s social facilities, Incidents of domestic violence were aged 18 or under, in 2017. also mentioned by 207 people, the The EPES children is aimed at promot- vast majority being women (82%). The ing personal and social skills, as well women who mentioned these episodes as the motivation and self-esteem of are mainly aged between 30 and 49 those who attend it, in order to prevent (53%). The majority are divorced (34%) to electricity or have illegal access; 62 future situations of exclusion. The chil- or married/living with a partner (24%). are not connected to the sewage sys- dren attending the EPES are considered In the majority of cases, the aggressor tem; 65 has no kitchen (11 have access to be at risk due to various systemic fac- is the husband/boyfriend (43%), while to a communal kitchen); 55 have no toi- tors, generally coming from unstruc- physical aggression by parents and let (11 have access to a shared toilet). tured families, often marked by parental other family members was also regis- These data show that the monthly rent/ abandonment and inadequate paren- tered (8%). repayment expenses of 1,336 peo- tal skills. Some of these children also The fact that this indicator is a relatively ple (13%) are less than EUR 100 which, come from ethnic minorities, which may recent one in our database (since 2011), although not a high value, can never- reinforce situations of exclusion. One of added to the sensitivity of this problem, theless occupy a large proportion of the problems highlighted in this group may contribute to the underestimation the budget of some households, which is school failure, and in order to com- of numbers as well as the existence of led to this expense also being encom- bat it EPES provides a school and psy- incomplete data. passed by the Fund for Social Develop- cho-pedagogical support service, as With regard to housing, 63% of the ment and Promotion. well as leisure and recreational activi- people (6,543) who use AMI’s social ser- 835 of the people who sought AMI’s sup- ties where children have the opportu- vices live in rented housing, of which at port reported having done so because nity to awaken and stimulate creativ- least 2,704 are social housing (41%), of housing-related needs, although this ity, and celebrate cultural holidays. Thus, 993 have their own housing (10%) and need was diagnosed in a social service this space seeks to promote social inclu- of those who live in their own or rented setting for 1,276 people. There were sion and integration. It operates in three housing, we found that 242 (16% less also 323 people who reported situa- Porta Amiga Centres (Cascais, Chelas than in 2016) do not have access to tions of indebtedness due to arrears on and Vila Nova de Gaia) and has sup- piped water or have illegal access; 468 rents or mortgage loans that they can- ported 78 children and young people (17% less than in 2016) have no access not pay. i n 2017. 66 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

SOCIAL SUPPORT FUNDS have the economic resources required over the large urban centres, Greater Fund for Social to proceed with their studies in higher Lisbon (54%) and Greater Porto (36%). Development and Promotion education (undergraduate, integrated 443 people received support for the Created by AMI in 2015, taking into master’s or separate master’s) when, first time, 26% of which were women. account the difficulties expressed, in during the course of their degree, find They fall under the type of homeless- the context of social action and mon- they are suddenly in a critical financial ness defined by the European Federa- itoring, the annual amount of EUR situation. tion of Organisations working with the 20,000 of the Fund for Social Develop- 54 applications were approved in 2017, Homeless (FEANTSA). ment and Promotion seeks to support of which 33 new and 21 renewals, with The majority continue to be men (76%), the payment of some current expenses respect to the previous year. mostly aged between 40 and 59 (51%), related to housing (water, electricity, Given the considerable increase in followed by the 30 to 39 age group gas) in order to prevent these services applications, AMI decided to increase (16%). The majority of the homeless from being cut off or running up debts. the maximum value of each scholar- population seeking support from the During the first year of operation of this ship to EUR 700.00 in 2017, for an annual social facilities are Portuguese (81%), fol- support, we were able to map other total of EUR 37,800. lowed by people from the PALOP coun- key needs to which this support could Enrolled in educational establishments tries (12%), Other Countries (3%), espe- be channelled, thereby amending the all over the entire country (mainland cially Brazil (78%), and European Union Regulation that allowed the Fund to and Islands), the scholarship holders countries (2%). cover needs such as medicines, trans- of the 2017 edition are, for the most In terms of educational qualifications, port, rents, among others. part, of Portuguese nationality, fol- these remain low, since the majority Over the three years in operation, AMI lowed by Cape Verdean and the other have the first or second stage of school- has already supported 581 people via PALOP. They are aged between 18 and ing (51%), followed by the third stage this Fund, from 245 families. In 2017, 131 28 years old and attend courses in the (17%), secondary education (7%) and households were supported through this areas of Health, Social Sciences, Edu- high school or higher education (3%). service, covering 271 people, who used cation, Science and Sport, Engineering, In addition, 3% have no schooling and it 367 times. The most requested sup- Law and Information Technology. 59% have no vocational training. port was for payment of water, elec- With regard to their marital status, the tricity and gas (202), followed by sup- HOMELESS POPULATION vast majority of the homeless people port for payment of house/room rent Since 1999, AMI has supported 11,748 are alone (75%) (single, divorced or wid- (59) and support for payment of med- homeless people through the Lisbon owed) and 12% are married or live with icines (48). and Porto Night Shelters and the Lisbon, a partner. The group of women has Porto and Gaia Street Teams. a higher percentage married or living AMI University Fund In 2017, the social facilities were used with a partner (26%) than the group of The University Fund is a social support by 1,395 homeless people, represent- men (8%). On the other hand, the group grant for the payment of tuition fees, ing 12% of the total number of people of men has a higher single, divorced or whose objective is to support the school supported. They are distributed mainly widowed percentage (79%) than the training of young people who do not women (61%). CHAPTER 3 67 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CASES OF HOMELESSNESS

1017

789 793 708 701 696 640 612 609 634 591 546 562 515 488 502 443 504 398

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

AS TO THE PLACES THEY SPEND THE NIGHT, AND IN DESCENDING ORDER: It is also important to note that of the majority of the homeless population who went to AMI for support, 25% Places they spend the night Percentage of population say they have been in this situation for more than 4 years and 7% for between Street (stairs/hallways, buildings/ 28% abandoned cars, containers (33% men 1 and 2 years. and stations) and 11% women) With regard to the demand for AMI’s health services, the numbers have not Rooms or guesthouses 17% changed much in recent years. Thus, Temporary overnight stays 17% in 2017, physical health problems were (people living temporarily (30% men reported by 220 people and mental with family or friends) and 13% women) health problems were reported by 131. No house (temporary or emergency Problems related to alcoholism (168) housing or housing for victims 11% of domestic violence) and drug addiction (194) were also reported. In the context of social assis- Inadequate housing 9% tance, 35% had the need for a medi- Rented house* 7% cal consultation, 27% support in terms of medicines, 11% needed psychologi- Other Places 11% cal support and 8% needed psychiat- *These belong to the group of people in a homeless situation because they are ric care. under threat of eviction and/or expulsion, or residing in an overcrowded space, having a precarious housing situation. 68 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

DEVELOPMENT OF INCIDENCE AND NEW CASES OF HOMELESSNESS

Frequency New Cases

1.821 1.608 1.815 1.683 1.679 1.448 1.445 1. 511 1.455 1.441 1.395

793 634 640 701 696 504 546 515 502 398 443

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

PLACES THE HOMELESS POPULATION SPEND THE NIGHT

352

M F

168 142 135 95 100 67 54 40 36 28 16

Rented Guesthouse Shanty Street Shelter Family House /Room House /Friend’s House

ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Resource Formal Informal Percentage of population

RSI (Social Integration Income) X 23%

Institutional support/subsidies X 11%

Old-age and other pensions X 11%

Absence of any formal resource - - 29%

Support from family and friends X 37%

Begging X 13% CHAPTER 3 69 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

IMMIGRANT POPULATION DEVELOPMENT OF IMMIGRANT POPULATION The origin of the immigrant population has been changing. Nowadays, the 1.555 most frequent are those from PALOP 1.479 countries and other countries, which 1.334 1.170 include Latin American countries and 1.089 some Asian countries. The number of natives of other EU countries has also increased with the latest enlargements of the European Union in 2004 and 2007, although it has declined in recent Portuguese Speaking Countries EU Countries years. Other Countries The share of the immigrant population Other African Countries relative to the total number of people supported by AMI has been decreasing, standing at 14% in 2017. The represent- 279 231 221 188 ativeness remained the same as in 2016, 171 179 139 but the number of people decreased 103 157 98 83 128 128 by 10% in relation to the previous year. 97 71 Of the immigrant population, 74% are 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 from the PALOP countries and 12% from Other Countries, mostly Brazil (60%), followed by India (16%), Venezuela (11%) and Pakistan (3%). Next come immigrants from Other African Countries (6%) and European Union Countries (6%). support the preparation of a life pro- by 245 people, was used 2,694 times. ject (60%), with more women (54%) On the other hand, the medical sup- SOCIAL FACILITIES than men (46%) seeking this service. This port services and nursing support, fully – Common Services is followed by meeting basic needs, such guaranteed by volunteers, respectively The 10,359 people who used AMI’s as food (53%), clothing (41%) and the supported 261 and 385 people, and social facilities in Portugal in 2017 had canteen (17%). was used 750 and 2,693 times. several social intervention services avail- The calculation of the use of our ser- In terms of meeting basic needs, it able to them, such as support for devel- vices made it possible to realise that should be noted that the clothes depot oping and monitoring their social inclu- the 6,160 persons who benefitted was used 24,114 times and reached sion plan, and for meeting basic needs. from the social support service (care, 4,291 people, and the distribution of The services most requested are social follow-up and referral) used it 23,845 food supported 5,483 people, with support, assistance and monitoring to times. Psychological support, attended 44,935 uses recorded.. 70 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

FOOD SUPPORT Distribution as can be seen in the section “Corpo- Canteens of Foodstuffs rate Social Responsibility” on page 106. The canteen service was used by 1,740 5,473 people were supported with In addition to these campaigns at people in 2017, mainly by men (58%). foodstuffs in 2017, a decrease of 20% national level, there were other initia- The people who attended AMI’s social compared to the previous year. The tives at local level with the same objec- canteens are mostly between the ages lack of food was covered through more tive, with the cooperation of several of 40 and 59 (46%). In the social facil- campaigns with several entities, with the local entities such as companies and ities and through the Domiciliary Sup- purpose of obtaining food to get it to schools. port about 190 thousand meals were the beneficiaries. Through two large served, an average of 107 meals per national campaigns with the Sonae Operational Programme person. Since 1997, around 3,800,000 Group and with Kelly Services, it was to Support the Most Needy meals have been served. possible to collect about 11.7 tons of People (POAPMC) food. Through the Christmas campaign The Operational Programme to Sup- carried out by AMI and with the support port the Most Needy People (POAPMC) of several companies it was possible to is an action programme of the Euro- deliver Christmas hampers (dried cod, pean Fund for the Most Needy People olive oil, sugar, nuts, canned goods, flour (FEAC), which aims to provide food sup- among others) to around 1900 families port and skills development with a view representing more than 5,000 persons, to social inclusion.

ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEALS DISTRIBUTED

217.124 209.965 208.668 202.023 215. 619 210.970 197.055 197.778 198.747 210.008 207.264 205.943

197.965 196.950

189.743 181.395

126.527 123.777

104.654 105.006 100.121

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017 CHAPTER 3 71 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

AMI takes part in this programme through the Porta Amiga Centres, as a Mediator in the areas of Almada and FORMAL ECONOMIC RESOURCES Vila Nova de Gaia and as a Reception COME FROM ACCESS TO VARIOUS SUBSIDIES: Station and Mediator in Porto. Social Integration Income 26% This programme involves the distribution of a monthly hamper, which Institutional support 9% aims to supply 50% of the daily nutri- Pension/Retirement pension 5% tional needs, to the recipients identified by each Mediator. It also involves Stable or temporary salary* 19% the implementation of follow-up train- *Precarious, as it does not allow for the immediate exit from this situation. ing measures, with themes such as “Pre- vention of waste” and “Optimisation of family budget management”. At the Porta Amiga Centre in Gaia, food distribution started in November 2017, with the support of 140 people. In the other two Porta Amiga Centres (Almada and Porto), the distribution will start in 2018, Shelter since 2006. Thus, since 1997, the the European Union countries (14%). and the accompanying measures will Shelters have supported 1263 homeless With regard to educational qualifica- be planned for completion in 2018 and men in a social and professional inte- tions, these are low, with the majority of 2019. This programme runs until Sep- gration situation. the men having 2nd stage basic educa- tember 2019. In 2017, 54 homeless men were sup- tion (28%), 3rd stage (23%) or 1st stage ported for the first time, 32 at the (18%) basic education. In addition, NIGHT SHELTERS Graça Shelter and 22 at the Porto about 64% have professional training. The Temporary Housing Centres which Shelter. However, others who had been Formal economic resources come from AMI has in Lisbon (since 1997) and in in the Shelters since last year were also access to various subsidies, in particu- Porto (since 2006) provide temporary supported, as well as men who had left lar Social Integration Income - RSI (26%), accommodation to working-age men and returned. Therefore, a total of 107 institutional support (9%) and old-age in a homeless situation that gives them people were supported by these two and other pensions (5%). There is also conditions to allow for their social and social facilities in 2017. a percentage that survives on sta- professional reintegration. Generally The most representative age brack- ble or temporary salaries (19%), even speaking, they are admitted through ets are between 40 and 59 (57%) and though they are vulnerable as such sal- contacts/referrals from institutions and between 30 and 39 (20%). The major- aries do not allow them to escape from organisations that work with situations ity (78%) are from Portugal and 22% this situation. Also of note is that 18% that can be defined as homeless (for are from other countries. Similar to that of these men said they have no for- example, AMI’s Street Teams and Porta noted in the population in general, the mal resources. With regard to infor- Amiga centres). immigrant population supported by mal resources, the most frequent are Since 1997, the Graça Shelter has pro- the shelters are mainly from the PALOP support from family (21%) and friends vided support to 861 people, plus the countries (50%), followed by people (13%) and begging (2%). 402 people supported by the Porto from Other Countries (18%) and from 72 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

In addition to the financial precarious- could be harmful to the good running (55%), and health needs, 44% reported ness in which they find themselves, the of the Shelters, and 7 left with no warn- needing a medical consultation and reasons that led these men to seek sup- ing whatsoever. 21% support with medicines. port in the Shelters were unemployment It should also be pointed out that 37 of Most are men (84%), aged between (71%), lack of housing (68%) and fam- these beneficiaries left with a job in 40 and 59 years (29%) and 50 and 59 ily problems (40%). the ones that regis- the labour market, more or less precar- (25%), Portuguese (82%) and without tered greater weight. iously, with more or less secure employ- any professional activity. The Shelters provided support through ment relationships, but the support they In terms of resources (formal and infor- housing, social support and psychologi- received in the shelters allowed them to mal) the main means of subsistence cal support, clothing, food, hygiene and become independent. are the RSI (22%), followed by begging by serving 37,056 meals during 2017. (19%), family/friends support (13%), insti- Of the 107 men who lived in AMI’s STREET TEAMS tutional subsidies and support (10% ) Night Shelters in 2017, 25 managed In 2017, 384 people in a homeless sit- and pension/retirement pension (9%). It to obtain some financial auton- uation sought AMI’s street teams, of should also be noted that 25% have no omy and moved to rented rooms or which 204 received assistance for the formal income. apartments, 8 left the Shelters to first time (82 by the Gaia and Porto The remaining population in a homeless go and live with family or friends, 2 Street Team and 124 by the Lisbon situation is from other countries (18%). returned to their country of origin, 5 Street Team). The main reasons were With regard to the immigrant popula- emigrated, 2 left to work outside the financial insecurity (60%), unemploy- tion, the majority are from PALOP coun- Lisbon or Porto region, and 5 left for ment (56%) and lack of accommoda- tries (49%), followed by people from another institutional response (another tion (33%), family problems (25%) and countries outside of Europe (21%) and type of shelter or therapeutic commu- addictive behaviour - alcoholism and from European Union countries (16%). nities). There were another 8 men who drug addiction (17% each). At the level They live mostly in the street (36%), but left because of not complying with the of basic needs, the most evident were also use family and friends homes (15%), rules or for lack of adaptation, which food (78%), clothing (69%) and housing shelters (temporary or emergency) for the homeless and pensions or rooms (12% each). The Street Teams are a multidisciplinary social response developed from two AMI Porta Amiga Centres (the Lis- bon Street Team from the Porta Amiga das Olaias Centre and the Gaia and Porto Street Team from the Porta Amiga Centre in Gaia), in support of homeless people. They aim to improve the quality of life of the target population by promoting integrated and holis- tic responses. They also seek to complement the social intervention carried out at the Porta Amiga centres and pro- CHAPTER 3 73 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

vide continuous psychosocial support tre is located. Started in the year 2000 In 2017, it provided support to 43 peo- in order to avoid relapses, preventing as an Insertion Company and with the ple, 11 men and 32 women, of whom future forms of social exclusion. name “Sympathy to the Door” the pro- 8 are new cases. Of the 43 people These technical teams provide social ject’s initial goal was to provide meals who benefitted from this service, 33 and psychological support and also to the population that, for various rea- received meals at home, 29 used the medical support and nursing services, sons, could not go to Porta Amiga. In house hygiene service, 27 used the per- for which they are assisted by social 2006, following the establishment of sonal hygiene service, 23 used the laun- workers, psychologists and other pro- the Home Support Service response, by dry service. fessionals, as well as volunteer profes- signing a typical agreement with Social Since 2000, 412 people have received sionals and trainees in the correspond- Security, it started to include other ser- support. Between 2000 and 2017, ing areas. vices. This response provides a set of the home help service has distributed services to the population that, due to 271,972 meals. In 2017, 14,452 meals HOME HELP their age or their dependency, can- were distributed. The Home Support Service is a response not go to entities in the community to This service is made up of a team of 2 that AMI provides to the elderly or meet their needs, such as social support, technicians, 5 family helpers, 2 drivers mobility-stricken population in Lis- food, personal hygiene, housing hygiene, and 1 general service assistant. bon, with a special focus on the area treatment of clothing, entertainment where the Porta Amiga das Olaias cen- and social interaction, among others.

DEVELOPMENT OF INCIDENCE AND NEW CASES OF HOME HELP

93 91 90 85 83 81 77

67 68 69 62 60 62 57 51 48 43

38 34 33 30 31 29 29 25 21 20 19 17 19 17 18 13 13 8

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Diversification New Cases of Support Services Follow-up Cases 74 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

EMPLOYMENT Since poverty and social exclusion are gration into the labour market. The The majority of the people who used caused and/or worsened by unemploy- job support services were used by 252 this service are aged between 40 and ment, one of the tasks carried out in the people who were unemployed or had 59 (56%), followed by the 30 to 39 age social support service of all AMI social precarious jobs, as well as people seek- bracket (19%). Their educational qual- facilities comprises (re)insertion in the ing to improve their qualifications. ifications are generally low, with the workplace. Over 1,000 assistance visits were made. majority having 1st stage (29%) or 3rd In addition to this support, arising from These were for people actively looking stage of basic education (24%). 23% the social monitoring process, there are for work and information/guidance on have completed the 2nd stage of basic specific employment support offices the existing training opportunities. education and 12% have second- in five of the AMI’s social centres that In total and despite the difficult eco- ary education. It should also be noted complement the social integration of nomic climate, profiles that are poorly that people with university degrees (4%) the beneficiaries. AMI has a contract adjusted to the current needs of the have also sought job support solutions. with the Madeira Employment Institute, labour market and the difficulty in find- These low qualifications, added to their which finances the Employment Centre ing data for all of the people dealt with, ages (63% are over the age of 40), at the Porta Amiga Centre in Funchal, we were able to calculate that more often pose obstacles to reintegration with the rest being provided by AMI. than 70 people were able to find jobs into the labour market. The goal of the job support service is following the support they received to contribute towards the personal and from the AMI support services. There PARTNERSHIPS professional development of unem- were also more than 120 referrals for WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS ployed people, promoting their inte- training. A Click for Social Inclusion AMI, with the support of the Auchan Foundation for Youth, developed the second edition of the training project Trainees of the second edition of the project “A Click for Social Inclusion “A Click for Social Inclusion” in 2017, this time in the Porta Amiga Centre of Gaia. The training partner for this project was IPF - the Portuguese Photography Insti- tute. The project aimed to promote the social inclusion of the young participants, combining the development of personal, social and professional skills with photography.

1 - There are beneficiaries who after professional interviews do not report that they were selected and simply stop attending the GAE, others change telephone contacts and do not provide feedback. CHAPTER 3 75 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Initially this second edition was attended but none of them knew it in the pro- ence; community meetings; raising by nine young people - aged between fessional and technical aspect that awareness and setting up a commu- 15 and 18 years - and, at a later stage, this course showed them. The training nity mediation office. Consequently, a new trainee was enrolled while two course provided new goals related to the collection of specific biograph- others withdrew. The 3-month course the future career of some young peo- ical data of the neighbourhood’s comprised 63 hours of training. The ple who are already able to make some inhabitants in order to expand our training plan covered several compo- money from small photo shoots among knowledge of the existing problems; nents, namely: socio-cultural training friends. - The improvement of the life and (Communication and teamwork, Per- image of the neighbourhood follow- sonal organisation and Time manage- BIP/ZIP ing an inclusion and prevention phi- ment, Stress and Conflict Management, Project + Community losophy, through the implementation Marketing and Digital Marketing), scien- Started in 2016, the + Community proof walks, preventive health activities tific-technological training (Photogra- ject, funded by the BIP / ZIP programme and screening of risky behaviour and phy course) and work-related training of Lisbon Municipal Council (CML), ended promoters of social integration of the (Creation and production of a pho- in October 2017. most disadvantaged. tography exhibition). In addition, the We remind you that at the beginning thematic seminar of “Profession pho- of 2016 we borrowed from CML a Despite the specificities and social tographer” was also held, with the par- non-residential space in the Bairro das problems aggravated by the fact that ticipation of the photographer Alfredo Olaias area, in response to a long-iden- the neighbourhood where the project Cunha. tified need. The shortage of institutions takes place is not official, these objec- The final exhibition, which marked the and social facilities able to face the tives were generally achieved, with 65 closing of the project, was on display challenges felt in the Bairro Portugal residents taking part in 1,474 activities from 26 December 2017 to 7 January Novo neighbourhood led us to design held under the project. These activities 2018 at AMIArte gallery, in Porto, under a project, in partnership with the VOX- were built together with the partici- the theme “My Perspective”. The open- Lisboa Association, which successfully pants according to their suggestions ing session included a talk from the CPA applied for the BIP/ZIP Programme Lis- and interests, and their assessment was Gaia director - Susana Reis, the regional bon 2016 - Local Partnerships. very positive and rewarding. director of Auchan Portugal Hypermar- There were 3 major goals of this 1-year In view of the above, we will proceed kets - Mário Louraço and the coordi- project: with the project, and for this, we will use nator of the IPF of Porto - Sara Costa. - Rehabilitation and upgrading of a our own resources, partnerships and This was followed by a small presenta- non-residential space for the benefit supplementary forms of financing to tion of the project by AMI and, finally, of residents, so as not only to improve keep it running and develop activities the award of the diplomas and merit but also to increase the quality of ser- that meet the population needs and awards. vices provided to the Community; interests. At the end of the project, the evalua- - The promotion of citizenship and The main activities of the first year will tion of the young people was very pos- active participation of the residents be maintained, namely community itive, since everyone recognised their in the identification and resolution of meetings, +Health, community media- participation as very important. Pho- their own problems by fostering lei- tion office, Senior Workshop and aware- tography was an area known to every- sure activities that improve intergen- ness raising actions. one, especially through social networks, erational and intercultural coexist- 76 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Impact School riated from the USA (8) and Canada (4) cooperated with FEANTSA, whenever programme is were assisted at the Angra do Heroísmo requested, to provide information on Entrepreneurship and Social Inno- Porta Amiga Centre and also at the the homeless reality in Portugal. Every vation Programme designed by Ageas Porta Amiga Centre in Funchal. year FEANTSA organises a conference in which AMI has taken part, and in , enhance the FEANTSA – European 2017 it took place in Gdansk, Poland, employability of people in situations Federation of National with the theme: Combating homeless- of social vulnerability , Associations working ness. Solidarity in action. generating the conditions to achieve with the Homeless AMI also attended the General Meet- this goal by creating personal, techni- FEANTSA is the largest European net- ing of FEANTSA, as well as a European cal and practical benefits. It builds on work whose work focuses on people in Research Conference held in Barce- the work previously done by social econ- a situation of homelessness. It was set lona, Spain, on “Changing the profile omy organisations and aims to be an up in 1989 as a European Non-Govern- of homeless people: implications for option when choosing a path in the life mental Organisation, with the aim of intervention”. plan of people in situations of vulnera- preventing and alleviating poverty and bility or social exclusion. social exclusion in homeless or at-risk EAPN – European A beneficiary of Chelas Porta Amiga people. It works closely with European Anti-Poverty Network Centre took part in the programme Union institutions and has consultancy AMI is part of the European Anti-Poverty and presented the project - Marvila a status in the Council of Europe and the Network (EAPN) and has represented this Abrir, an initiative of artistic and local United Nations. network in Portugal since 1990, which intervention for the parish of Marvila. Under the scope of its association consists of a non-profit association AMI’s participation also involved foster- with FEANTSA, AMI monitored discus- based in Brussels and is represented in ing the “Communication” module by the sions between European bodies on the each one of the Member States of the deputy director of the institution’s mar- theme of poverty and the homeless, it European Union by national networks. keting department.

President of AMI Foundation and Director of New Bedford Immigrant’s Assistance Centre, USA New Bedford Immigrant’s Assistance Centre, USA AMI established a partnership with the Immigrant’s Assistance Centre in New Bedford, in the USA in 2017 (an institution created in 1971 by members of the local Portuguese community) with the goal of implementing a network between the two institutions and strengthening the assistance provided by AMI’s social facilities to the Portu- guese deported to the mainland and to the Islands. Within this population, 12 people repat- CHAPTER 3 77 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

The EAPN’s mission is to defend funda- TRAINING IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION mental human rights and to assure that TECHNOLOGY ICT IN 2017 everybody has all of the conditions they need to exercise their citizenship and to No. of training courses 4 have a decent life, promoting the fight Topics ICT against poverty and social exclusion, No. of training hours 85 networking and the involvement of all of civil society. No. of trainees 22 (73% women)

AMI attended 3 meetings of the Lisbon 11 to 15 years (32%) Age Bracket EAPN office in 2017. 60 to 69 years (32%)

FNAC/AMI COMPUTER LIBRARIES AGAINST COMPUTER EXCLUSION Gaia, Cascais, Porto, Funchal and Almada Porta Amiga centres The Free Access Space of the computer libraries was used by 176 people in 2017. This space allows people who do not have access to ICT to use these software tools to look for a job, to prepare their CVs, do school assign- CAIS ments, make personal searches, read Following the restructuring of the Cais the news, look for a house, check their Magazine project, this partnership e-mail or, for entertainment purposes, ended in October 2016, and the peo- playing games and surfing the inter- ple who were followed up by AMI were net. transferred to Cais, together with a The transversal initiatives allow, by technical opinion regarding their con- using the ICT, the service already pro- tinuation in the project. However, this vided to beneficiaries of the Porta partnership was maintained at Almada Amiga centres to be complemented Porta Amiga Centre, which had two and diversified. To this end, uncertified beneficiaries in 2017. This project is training courses were held, and infor- aimed at supporting people who are mation and awareness sessions organ- socially excluded, such as the home- ised related to subjects such as social less, the unemployed and people with action, employment, health, the envi- health problems such as alcoholism and ronment, civic awareness, etc. HIV/AIDS. 78 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People at Risk AMI plays an active role on these committees in the places where they co-exist with its social facilities, especially where it engages in ongoing work with children and young people. As a member of the CPCJ, AMI takes part in this body’s monthly meetings, in an

extended form. © Alfredo Cunha The main work of the Committees for the protection of children and young people at risk is organising campaigns for the promotion of their rights and the prevention of dangerous situations for children and young people. Social Network The Social Network programme, created locally. Every AMI social centre takes part Working for by the Council of Ministers, is defined as in the Local Social Networks and the Par- the Community (PTFC) a forum for articulating and combin- ish Social Committees developing more – Social Reintegration Institute ing efforts, based on local authorities local work in one or more parishes, either In 2017, under the scope of this proto- and public or private non-profit organ- through attending plenary meetings or col, our social facilities took in 16 peo- isations which wish to participate doing thematic and more restricted working ple, 2 of whom were minors (aged under so freely. It is aimed at fighting poverty groups. 18 years). This measure is based on an and social exclusion and to promote agreement prepared with the IRS (Social social development. The Social Network Reintegration Institute) and its goal is to is based on the values related to the support social (re)integration of people traditions of families helping each other with light sentences to be served. This is and more extended solidarity, aiming to a legal measure which provides for com- develop a collective consciousness of munity service instead of serving sen- the various social problems and create tences or paying fines. social and integrated support networks CHAPTER 3 79 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Homeless Planning AMI takes part actively in these centres, history and the fact that it was estab- and Intervention Centre in the municipalities where they co-exist lished after NPISAS, retains its original (NPISA) with its social facilities. In Almada Munic- name, although it works in the same In 2017, the new National Strategy for ipality, this centre is being coordinated way as the other NPISAS. the Integration of Homeless People by the Almada Porta Amiga centre in Also in Lisbon AMI is part of NPISA and entered into force (2017-2023), and in 2016/2017, after having already coor- integrates the axes of Planning and June it was approved by the Council dinated this network in previous years. Intervention, being represented by the of Ministers. This new Strategy follows Consequently, the CPA of Almada, as Street Team, whose technicians are on the previous one and is based on coordinator of this NPISA, participated Case Managers. Still in this Interven- three axes: knowledge of the phenom- and coordinated several meetings on tion Axis, AMI is part of the Hosting sub- enon, reinforcement of the interven- a monthly basis, between the institu- axis, which covers the Accommodation tion and coordination. NPISA, the nuclei tions that make up the operational and Reinsertion responses, through the of the previous strategy, aim to imple- group and quarterly meetings with the Graça Shelter and Portas Amigas. AMI ment this strategy locally whenever the extended group. is represented on the Partners Council number of homeless people justifies it. In Coimbra, the group that works with - an advisory body integrated in NPISA It is a structure that aims for the local homeless people - PISAC - is also coor- - by the management of the Social articulation of answers and profession- dinated by Coimbra’s Porta Amiga Cen- Action Department. als working in this area. tre, and this institution, given its long 80 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Banco Alimentar Donated Goods Bank Contra a Fome – food bank In 2017, AMI again received goods from In 2017, we continued to count on the the Bank of Donated Goods, worth partnership with the Banco Alimen- EUR 5,453, namely clothing, footwear, tar contra a Fome – Food Bank. The hygiene products and furniture. Type A agreement initiated in 2016 (in addition to the type B agreement that already existed) consists of distributing a weekly box of fresh produce and a monthly hamper of dry products. Throughout the year, we received a total of 85.6 tons of food (67.2 tons under the A agreement for the Chelas Porta Amiga Centre and 18.3 tons under the B agreement for Social Facil- ities in Lisbon), equivalent in value to EUR 114,925.92. This partnership ensured regular support to around 400 people at Chelas Porta Amiga Centre and proved to be an essential aid, especially since FEAC was absent. CHAPTER 3 81 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

3.3 ENVIRONMENT

Considering that health, according to the definition by the World Health Organisation, is a state of complete mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity, one of AMI’s concerns is the protection of the environment as a way of preventing the potential damage arising from environmental degradation, through developing projects aimed at promoting good environmental practices in companies, institutions and citizens.

Thus, in 2017, AMI was responsible for managing a fund that will finance, from 2018, projects of small and medium organisations of Portuguese civil society in the environmental area; it created and Hungary. The leader of the project recover the landscape burned on a plot an emergency fires fund for reforesta- funded by the European Union is the in Folgosinho, Gouveia, an area particu- tion projects; continued to develop pro- Italian organisation Punto.Sud. larly affected by fires. jects for the reuse of computer con- In Portugal, AMI is responsible for man- sumables and mobile phones, collection aging a fund of EUR 580,000 which will COLLECTION OF WASTE of Used Oils, recycling of x-rays, recy- finance, from 2018, projects of small FOR RECYCLING cling of electrical and electronic waste, and medium-sized organisations stem- recycling of clothing and paper, solar ming from the Portuguese civil society Recycling X-rays energy and ecology; and it supported, in the environmental area. This project In 2017, AMI promoted the 22nd X-ray once again, global projects dedicated aims to implement practical mod- Recycling Campaign between 12 Sep- to environmental protection. els of economic and social behaviour, tember and 4 October, in all pharmacies through which global interdependence in the country. “There isn´t a PLANet B! and a sense of co-responsibility by Euro- This annual campaign allows the pop- Win-win strategies and pean society on the challenges of cli- ulation to contribute through the deliv- small actions for big mate change pave the way to good ery of their x-rays that are more than 5 impacts on climate practices in the European Union. years old or of no diagnostic value, in the change” project bags available at any pharmacy, without (Education for Emergency Fires Fund reports, envelopes or sheets of paper. Development) Troubled with the consequences of the Outside of the campaign period, it is pos- In November 2017, a project was started fires that devastated the country in sible to ask at any pharmacy if they take in the area of education for develop- June and October 2017, AMI decided the x-rays or, alternatively, deliver them to ment, with a 3-year duration, to be to establish an annual fire fund of EUR AMI’s headquarters. implemented by 6 organisations from 30,000 that will be applied in 2018 to Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania 82 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

RECYCLING OF X-RAYS – COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT 1996-2017

160.000 Average 140.000

120.000

100.000

80.000

60.000

Quantity of X-rays Collected (kg) Collected X-rays of Quantity 40.000

20.000

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

In addition to the public collection cam- consequences this activity has, both at which clothes in suitable conditions paign, x-rays were also collected in hos- through the destruction of natural areas for use are separated from clothes not pitals, diagnostic clinics, veterinary clinics, and the exploitation of local populations, in a good condition to be used. dental clinics, health centres and other very often in developing countries.. In order to avoid the overexploitation establishments that produce this waste. of natural resources, as well as to pro-

24 tonnes of x-rays were collected and Clothes recycling mote the reduction of CO2 emissions sent for recycling, raising a sum of EUR Textile production, using recycled mate- and water, fertilizer and pesticide con- 41,667.22, through the sale of the sil- rials, allows the reduction of CO2 emis- sumption in production processes using ver contained in these films. A consider- sions compared to the production of this material as raw material, clothing able amount of x-rays from the 22nd the same products, using virgin raw that is not in a good condition to be campaign are still undergoing treat- materials. According to a study by the used is sent for recycling. ment, which will be sent for recycling in University of Copenhagen, it is antici- In addition to being good practice 2018. Since the beginning of the project pated that for each kg of used cloth- for the protection of the environment, in 1996 (the first in Portugal to apply the ing collected the production of 3.6 kg of clothes recycling is also a source of concept of waste collection for fund rais- CO2 emissions will be reduced as well as funds. In 2017, we were able to raise EUR ing), 1607 tons have already been recy- the consumption of 6000 L of water, 0.3 1,036.30 corresponding to 5,055 kg of cled, which have generated a total of kg of fertilizers and 0.2 kg of pesticides. textiles. EU R 2 ,265,904.77. AMI receives donations of used clothes Reusing the silver contained in x-rays pre- at its premises for the purpose of being Paper Recycling vents this waste from being dumped in reused by its beneficiaries. This clothing One ton of paper involves the felling of landfills and, at the same time, reduces goes through a process of sorting, as 25 to 30 trees and the consumption mining for silver in nature and the adverse can be seen in the infographics below, of about 300,000 litres of water, thus CHAPTER 3 83 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

making the paper industry the largest lected, generating total income of EUR (biodegradable organic matter), lead- industrial consumer of water. 101,528.68. ing to the degradation of the quality of To help mitigate the environmental The importance and necessity of this the aquatic receptor. The presence of impacts of paper production, AMI pro- initiative is related to the harmful effects UCO can also cause problems such as motes the recycling of this waste, which of the discharge of used cooking oil in bad smells and have a negative impact in 2017 allowed us to raise EUR 312.95. the wastewater network which affects on the flora and fauna in the area. the functioning of the pipes (corrosion It should also be noted that UCO recy- Collection of Used in the public sewage network piping) cling, more precisely when this is aimed Cooking Oil for and the Wastewater Treatment Plants. at the production of biodiesel, is an Transformation Besides, it also causes problems with all important asset in the current context AMI has been promoting the collec- sorts of clogging, such as blocked pipes of national and EU energy policies. By tion of Used Cooking Oil in restaurants, and drainage systems in buildings. producing biofuel the CO2 emission lev- hotels, canteens, schools and parish Where no wastewater treatment exists els are below those achieved with fos- councils throughout the country, since and this waste is disposed of directly into sil fuels. 2008. watercourses, the oxygen in the surface In 2017, this project had 190 regular Since the beginning of this pro- water is reduced due to the interven- participants all over the country. ject, 1,981,898 litres have been col- tion of oxygen-consuming substances 84 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

REUSING COMPUTER CONSUMABLES AND MOBILE PHONES DEVELOPMENT OF ENTITIES JOINING THE PROJECT 2005-2017

9.000 Average

8.000

7.000

6.000 COLLECTION OF WASTE

5.000 FOR RECYCLING Reusing Computer 4.000 Consumables and Mobile 3.000 Phones The reuse of printer ink cartridges, ton- 2.000 Number of Entities Joining Entities Number of ers and mobile phones allows essential 1.000 natural resources to be saved in their manufacture, while avoiding the dump- 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ing of hazardous waste (PCB, lead and cadmium in the case of mobile phones; toner micro-powder and pigments in the case of computer consumables) that is extremely harmful to the envi- WEEE RECYCLING ronment. – Waste Electrical For example, approximately 5 litres of oil and Electronic Equipment are needed to produce a new ink car- AMI has been collecting WEEE since tridge or toner cartridge and around 2008. This equipment is delivered 500 years for it to degrade. directly to AMI by the participating Despite this, the recycling of computer bodies. In the cases where the weight consumables in Portugal represents only exceeds one ton, AMI itself assures col- 2 to 4% of the consumables used. Over lection. 2 million cartridges are thrown out In 2017, a partnership was established every month in Portugal. with the Regional Health Administration This project, launched by AMI in 2004, of Central Portugal, through which it now has 8,217 participating enti- was possible to collect 900 kg of WEEE. ties who, through partner companies, The collection and recycling of this deliver their computer consumables waste allows the reuse of materials such and mobile phones for reuse. In 2017, as plastic, lead, cadmium and mer- 38 new companies joined this project. cury, thus saving natural and energy This equipment is regenerated and sent resources, while at the same time for reuse on markets where it is more avoiding environmental contamination. difficult to acquire new equipment. CHAPTER 3 85 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

FORESTRY AND CONSERVATION Eco-ethics This project aims to rehabilitate waste- was developed to restore forest poten- an unprecedented technique in Por- land, burnt or degraded, located tial through post-fire emergency stabi- tugal, whose range and precision are throughout the Portuguese territory, lisation actions aimed at minimising the considerably higher and allows the in partnership with forest associations risk of erosion, contamination/silting of control of rows and gives access to and municipal councils and with the water lines and of biodiversity decline. areas of marked slope. These bombs funding and involvement of compa- In this sense, AMI decided to establish or seedballs are adapted to the slope nies and citizens. The lands are public a EUR 30,000 emergency fund, which of the land, climate and location and or publicly managed and the actions will be applied in 2018 to recover the are made up of autochthonous seeds are of an exclusively conservationist burnt landscape in an area of about and covered with nutrient-rich clay. character, without any commercial 30,000 m2 in Folgosinho, Gouveia, an This fund was co-financed by the cam- purpose. area particularly hit by the fires that paign promoted by Altice, for the con- This is a completely new approach in assailed the country in the summer of version of mobile phone points into Portugal, and involves the allocation 2017. donations. of land to the participants based on This action includes the cleaning of the Since the beginning of the project, the land area and not on the number burned area to be intervened, and the more than 150,000 m2 of forest land of trees, thus leaving the actions to be soil is then turned over with the purpose has been funded and undergone the developed solely dependent on scien- of preparing it to receive the planta- procedure, located in Loures (Municipal tific and technical criteria. In order to tions; the planting of native tree spe- Park of Cabeço de Montachique), Lis- strengthen the relationship between cies (oak-tree, chestnut and birch); and bon (Monsanto Park) Melgaço, Celorico the participants and the lands in ques- the application of seed bombs, whose da Beira (Serra da Estrela Natural Park) tion, all of them are georeferenced, purpose will be to recover the vege- and Folgosinho, among others. So far, with the geographical coordinates tation cover in the intervened area, several companies from different sec- included in the certificate of partici- contributing to the protection of the tors and dozens of private citizens pation. cleared and ploughed soil. have been involved in the project, with Due to the serious fires that broke out It should be noted that seedballs are a total donated value exceeding EUR this year in Portugal, a specific action produced in Portugal using drones. It is 60,000. 86 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

RENEWABLE ENERGY Global Projects phate mine for 30 young Bolama stu- Solar Energy In the global scene, AMI also supported dents. The purpose was to alert young The share of renewable energy in projects developed by local NGOs that people to the dangers of intensive energy consumption in Portugal was sought to contribute to environmental exploitation of natural resources and 44% in 2017. protection. to raise awareness of the importance Under the scope of the growing focus of responsible consumption and pro- on renewable energy in Portugal and GUINEA-BISSAU duction of these resources and of the in Europe, AMI installed two solar farms Bolama – Environmental importance of ecosystems for human for the production of energy and injec- Education3 development, fostering a change in tion into the national electricity grid The “Nô Cunsi Riqueza de Nô Terra Pa attitudes and awareness about the and solar panels for heating water at Nô Protegel – Phosphate / Farim Mining” danger of environmental degradation. its Porto night shelter. The aim of this project implemented by the ADER/LEGA is to set an example in the promotion Organisation ((Regional Development of renewable, clean and decentralised Association) in Bolama Island, organised energy production, as well as to make a 4-day study visit to the Farim phos- 3 Detailed information on this project can be found on page 46. the AMI infrastructures self-sufficient. In 2017, with the injection in the national electricity grid of electricity produced by the photovoltaic panels, the amount of EUR 7,055.78 was raised. Guinea-Bissau

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TANZANIA efit of human health and for the con- Rufiji – Mafia Seascape servation of marine biodiversity. – Environmental It sought to promote good environ- Protection4 mental management through activities The project by the Sea Sense organi- related to pollution control, waste man- sation, called “Waste to Better Health agement and environmental educa- in the Rufiji-Mafia Seascape” sought to tion to change civil society’s behaviour, contribute to the reduction of environ- reducing threats to human health and mental degradation and human health creating more resilient communities. threats caused by bad waste management practices and to facilitate the adoption of effective waste management practices in fishing communities in the Rufiji - Mafia Seascape, for the ben- 4 Detailed information on this project can be found on page 59.

Tanzania 88 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

3.4 RAISING AWARENESS

AMI INITIATIVES “ONE CLICK FOR SOCIAL AMI – Journalism Against by the press, radio and online, with the INCLUSION” Photography Indifference Award exception of 2011, in which radio was the Exhibition In 2017, 32 journalists competed for the dominant medium in the competition. In The final exhibition of the “One Click for AMI - Journalism against Indifference 2017, the Press and Television were the Social Inclusion project “ (more detailed award, with 50 reports. media with most competing works, fol- information can be found on page 50 From 1999 to 2017, the average num- lowed by online and radio. of this report) was on display from 13 ber of reports in the competition has In the 19th edition of the AMI - Journal- to 20 January at the Alegro Alfragide been 52 reports per year and 34 com- ism Against Indifference Award, in 2017, shopping centre to showcase the artis- peting journalists. the awards ceremony was chaired by tic work of the students of this project, The trend continued as regards the the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo through their photographs. competing works by category. de Sousa, the winning reports were from Since 2008, more competing works from journalists of the SIC TV channel, Público television have been received, followed newspaper and RTP TV channel.

NUMBER OF JOURNALISTS AND WORKS ENTERED THE COMPETITION 1999-2017

100 TOTAL 90 640 84 982

74 73 72 70

60 60 59 58 56 55 55 52 52 50 50 48 48 46 46 42 41 39 39 39 40 38 38 36 33 32 30 30 28 28 28 26 25 25

19 20 18 16 14 10

0 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Journalists entered in the competition Works entered in the competition CHAPTER 3 89 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

On this occasion, the President rise to the book “Racism in Portuguese Also involved in the second report were expressed deep appreciation of the – the forgotten side of colonialism”, image reporter Filipe Ferreira, image journalists present. “I do not know what published by Tinta-da-China, Público editor Marco Marteleira, with editorial journalism is, real journalism, that does and Fundação Francisco Manuel dos production by Sandra Cadeireiro and not define itself against indifference,” Santos. “It was hard and exhausting graphics by Patricia Reis. In the third he said. Next to the Portuguese Pres- work,” she said. work, the image is by António Antunes, ident was the first AMI volunteer, José The journalist spoke to AMI of the con- editing by Sara Cravina, research by Lebre de Freitas. Both were honoured nection between the two award-win- Rita Rodrigues and production by Cris- by the President of the institution, Fer- ning cases: “The question of the law of tina Godinho. nando Nobre. nationality and of a generation of Por- The winners who won 1st place, Two first prizes ex-aequo were awarded tuguese immigrants born in Portugal received a EUR 7,500 prize and a sculp- to Sofia Pinto Coelho, SIC and Joana and who do not have nationality stems ture by João Cutileiro. At the end of the Gorjão Henriques, of Público. from the process of colonisation and celebration, the Portuguese President Sofia Pinto Coelho reported on the the fact that we as a country have not appealed to a world that “learns not to theme of inclusion and dignity with made the necessary reflection on the be indifferent to millions of people who “Renegades”, which revealed the case violent side of our history”. do not have the right to live and to be of thousands of people born in Portu- The jury, made up of Sofia Arede and considered as persons, for the sake of gal but to whom citizenship was denied. Sofia da Palma Rodrigues, winners of democracy, equality, freedom, frater- The journalist spoke about the impor- the previous edition, Filipe Vasconcel- nity and solidarity”. tance of initiatives such as this, “espe- los, AMI volunteer, Ana Rosado, Friend of The prize giving ceremony was held at cially this one of AMI, which has a great AMI, and Fernando Nobre, also decided the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation on visibility, not to mention the finan- to distinguish three more works with an 22 May and was attended by about cial support.” The journalist explained honourable mention. 130 people, and it was supported by that the newsrooms have less and less The first, “Major Report – Angola”, by Novo Banco bank, which co-financed resources to invest in larger, time-con- Susana André, of SIC, was recognised the 1st Prize, and Cerger, Novo Dia suming and more in-depth work on spe- for its courage in showing reality as cit- Cafés, ICA, Lisbon School of Commerce cific topics. “It’s a great contribution,” izens express it. The second, “I am the and Companhia das Cores. she said. President of the Parish Council”, by Joana Gorjão Henriques called into Miriam Alves, of SIC, was highlighted question the image that Portugal has of for proving how politics can be used to itself by portraying, based on more than serve the population at the local power 100 interviews carried out in 5 former level. And the third, “The falling tear”, by African colonies, the legacies of coloni- Mafalda Gameiro, of RTP, was quoted alism and the way it marked racial rela- by the jury as a shocking warning to the tions. The series of reports also gave reality of violence when dating. 90 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Promotion at Schools SCHOOLS – MAINLAND AND MADEIRA In 2017, there was again great demand for AMI awareness raising actions from Schools 107 101 schools, with the AMI’s work, in general, and as an NGO, the MDGs and SDGs, 82 and Human Rights among the subjects 81 78 requested. 66 The fact that many teachers place 61 great trust in the AMI’s work, quoting it

as an example of an agent of change 44 45 in the social and humanitarian fields in 38 37 34 34 Portugal and in the world is worth men- tioning. 15 13

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

STUDENTS – MAINLAND AND MADEIRA

7695 Students 6580 6263

5573

4453 4478 4365

3614 3544

2803 2797 2670 2400

1823 1750

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 CHAPTER 3 91 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

SOLIDARITY ADVENTURE ““The way we were greeted, strolling on the street as if we were at home. One day, I left the house and three children started calling me by my name (it was the fourth day) I told them hello, they came to me running, jumped into my arms and hugged me, and passed the rest of the afternoon with me. I had my heart full in Bolama, I received much more than what I gave...” Vanessa Ferreira, Solidarity Adventurer

SOLIDARITY ADVENTURE 2007-2017 – SENEGAL The Solidarity Adventure project celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017 Senegal These 10 years featured stimulating the local economy, promoting job creation No. of No. of Project Cost Amount Raised Projects participants and ensuring populations stay in their home areas in Senegal, Guinea Bissau 2007 2 25 €9.106 €7.380 and Brazil. 2008 3 35 €18.880 €15.745 To celebrate the anniversary, AMI held a

2009 3 36 €18.500 €16.830 lunch on 30 September, which brought together 33 solidarity adventurers. It 2010 2 24 €12.500 €12.750 was a day marked by happy reunions, 2011 1 10 €6.000 €5.100 sharing stories and a lot of desire to

2012 1 8 €6.758 €4.080 embark on this adventure again! 2013 - - - - that enables participants to co-finance 2014 1 8 €1.634,09 €2.100 and take part in a specific development project, in addition to performing lei- 2015 1 6 €6.050 €1.200 sure activities suggested and organised 2016 1* 14 €3.602 €3.600 demonstrations of great cultural rich- 2017 1 14 €4.097,82 €3.900 ness, a blend of beliefs, faith and ances- Total 15 180 €87.127,82 72.685€ tral rituals where adventure lovers learn

*Project developed in 2015, but financed by the Solidarity Adventure of 2016. 92 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

SOLIDARITY ADVENTURE 2007-2017 – BRAZIL

Brazil

No. of No. of Amount Project Cost Projects participants Raised

2007 - - - -

2008 - - - to respect, cooperate and live the difference and get to know the authentic- 2009 1 5 €6.000 €2.500 ity of a country. 2010 2 19 €12.917 €4.000 Three trips were made in 2017, namely in Senegal, from 21 to 30 April, in Bra- 2011 - - - - zil, from 23 June to 2 July and in Guin- 2012 - - - - ea-Bissau, from 30 November to 10 2013 - - - - December, involving 35 adventurers and co-funding of EUR 10,800 of the 2014 2 14** €17.232,60 €4.800 projects developed in these countries, 2015 - - - - as can be seen on pages 24, 27 and 31 of this report. 2016 1 6 €8.294,69 €1.500 Since the project began, 338 peo- 2017 1 7 €150.053,64 €1.500 ple co-funded the projects and 334 adventurers took part in the trips. Total 7 37 €194.497,9 €14.300 It should be noted that the brand Ori- gama was associated with this project through the donation of its products, namely beach towels, which were SOLIDARITY ADVENTURE 2007-2016 – GUINEA-BISSAU incorporated into the AMI Welcome Kit distributed to the adventurers. Guinea-Bissau

No. of No. of Amount Project Cost Projects participants Raised

2007 - - - -

2008 - - - -

2009 2 18 €12.800 €8.500

2010 2 5 €12.000 €8.620

2011 2 22 €12.789,22 €11.000

2012 1 11 €5.684,3 €4.500

2013 1 6* €3.866 €2.500

2014 - - - -

2015 2 16 €15.737,47 €7.390,24

**Of the two Solidarity Adventures to Brazil in 2014, 2016 2 24 €18.300,19 €13.311 there was one adventurer in the first one and two adventurers in the second one, who financed the project but chose not to take part in the trip. 2017 1 15 €17.789 €4.510 ***There was a 7th adventurer in the 2013 Guinea- -Bissau Solidarity Adventure who financed a project Total 12 118 €95.100,18 €60.331,24 but chose not to go on the trip. CHAPTER 3 93 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION AMI has been promoting this action at On 17 October 2017, to mark Interna- domestic level, as part of the executive tional Day for the Eradication of Poverty, centre, and through all of its social facil- the working group involved in organis- ities since 2009. This action arose from ing the Week to Fight Poverty and Social a group of institutions that organised a Exclusion organised a vigil that took March Against Poverty in Lisbon in 2009. place outside Campo Pequeno. It was These institutions include AMI, EAPN, Ani- not possible to carry out all the planned mar, Social Commission of Estrela Parish activities due to the weather, but the and Amnesty International. It is intended group of people who gathered there to mobilise and raise awareness in civil marked the moment with the lighting society to questions of poverty and of a candle and the reading of a man- social exclusion, as actual violations of ifesto against poverty and social exclu- the most fundamental Human Rights. sion in Portugal and in the World. One The “Fight Poverty and Social Exclusion” of the activities was the sharing of testi- event in 2017 ran from 17 to 24 Octo- mony which, in the case of the AMI, was ber. AMI’s contribution was made at a given by a man from the Graça Shelter domestic level, since the Porta Amiga who voluntarily wrote an inspiring text of Gaia, Funchal, Angra, Olaias, Chelas, on the subject, which was also shared Porto and the Porto and Graça Night with the local media. Shelters were involved in organising and participating in events and activities. 94 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

30 YEARS OF GLOBAL MISSIONS AMI marked 30 years since its first mission, in Guinea-Bissau in 1987. To celebrate the occasion, a dinner was held on 11 November at the Navy’s mess in Cascais to gather and pay homage the volunteers who were involved in AMI’s missions over the last 30 years. All volunteers received an AMI diploma in recognition of their efforts and some of 20th ANNIVERSARY them deserved special mention, namely OF THE FUNCHAL Dr. Manuel Lara, the volunteer who spent PORTA AMIGA CENTRE the most consecutive time on mission (4 The Porta Amiga Centre in Funchal DELIVERY OF THE AMI years in 5 countries); the nurse Nazaré celebrated its 20th anniversary on 29 UNIVERSITY FUND Santos, for the record number of mis- November 2017. This AMI social facil- SCHOLARSHIPS sions (16 in 7 countries over 6 ½ years) ity provides social support services and On 7 December, the AMI University Fund and Jorge Gaspar (posthumously), the employment, training, a computer scholarships were formally handed out first volunteer on mission with AMI. library and other basic needs services. to the 54 students whose application The chairman of the AMI did not over- It is considered a fundamental support was approved in this 3rd edition of the look the role of some leading mem- for the population. initiative. bers in AMI’s history, such as Conceição To mark the anniversary, the Cen- In addition to marking the official hand- Costa, international volunteer manager tre’s team planned with its beneficiar- ing out of the scholarships (scholarship and an AMI employee for 30 years; Fer- ies various activities for the whole week, holders received a diploma and signed nando Nogueira, José Manuel Bara- such as a commemorative lunch with a declaration of honour), in this cere- ta-Feyo and José Lebre de Freitas, as the beneficiaries, employees and vol- mony the 10 students who obtained well as representatives of the three unteers of this facility; live music during the best average mark the previous branches of the Portuguese Armed the mornings, and testimonies from the year were also distinguished. Forces, who on several occasions sup- centre’s recipients who shared their sto- ported AMI missions. ries about how this facility has contrib- CHRISTMAS PARTIES This activity was possible through the uted to their lives. All the decoration of The holiday season was celebrated in support of Club Viajar, Eurologistix and the space was thought of and created all the Porta Amiga Centres and Night fado singer Matilde Cid, who charmed by the beneficiaries and collaborators Shelters in order to promote conviviality everyone present with her voice. especially for this date. and the spirit of family. CHAPTER 3 95 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

help in the construction of a shaded integration in off-school periods of 25 space outside AAPEL (Associação dos children, aged from 3 to 10 years old, Amigos da Pessoa Especial Limiana), so living in the Union of Parishes of Mas- that users of the institution could enjoy samá, in order to avoid them from being outside on sunny mornings and being idle during school holidays. afternoons, as well as installing a fold- Launched in 2010 in schools across the ing door that turned one of the rooms country, the “Connect to Others” award into a multipurpose space. At the same has already selected and financed doz- time, it promoted regular social visits to ens of projects, with support in excess of LINKA-TE AOS OUTROS the Centre’s beneficiaries. EUR 20,000. CONNECT TO OTHERS The students of Escola 2, 3 Dr. Horácio From supporting needy families to – 7TH AND 8TH EDITIONS Bento Gouveia school in Funchal pre- accompanying the elderly, the goals “Shelter for Society”, “Health Technicians sented the proposal to create aware- and actions of the students have Go to the Mountain”, “Altruistic School ness actions and promote Volunteering caused an important social impact. in the Promotion of Active and Global in institutions, among other actions pro- AMI will continue to encourage and Citizenship” and “My Camp - Where moting the true exercise of “Active Cit- involve young people in these actions, Together We’re Happy” were the four izenship”. as it believes that they are capable of winning projects of the 7th Connect to Finally, the project “My Camp - Where changing social injustices while, at the Others. together we are happy” aimed at the same time, seducing others to perform It should be noted that several of the solidarity and socially transformative supported projects aimed to support actions. students from the grouping of the schools applying for the prize, showing an active social awareness and concern on the part of the young participants. The “Shelter for Society” project sought to improve the lives of homeless people through the distribution of food and a blanket to a total of 20 people, with the dual objective of raising awareness and alerting society to the challenges of this population. The “Health Technicians Go to the Mountain” project set its objective to 96 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

No. of No. of young Amount Beneficiaries of Area of projects Project people financed Location the selected projects Operation selected involved by AMI

Shelter for Poverty and Marco de 9 20 homeless people €485 Society social exclusion Canaveses

Health Technicians Beneficiaries of the AAPEL Social Exclusion Ponte 25 €2.000 go to the association and Citizenship de Lima Mountain

The Altruistic 4 Teachers, students, School in organizations and partner Promoting Education 5 entities of Escola Básica 2, 3 €1.800 Funchal Active and and Citizenship Dr. Horácio Bento Gouveia Global school Citizenship

My Camp- 25 children from Massamá Where Education 3 aged between 3 and €2.000 Sintra together we’re and Citizenship 10 years old happy

SOLIDARITY PRODUCTS Economic and financial sustainability is a responsibility and concern of AMI, for its role in society and all those who depend on its existence, which is why it seeks to diversify funding sources.

Book Protection Kits and School Diaries At the start of the 2017 school year, AMI once again proposed two solidarity products, namely the Book Protection Kit and the School Agenda 2017/2018, so that those who bought these products would also be contributing to AMI’s Porta Amiga centres which support thousands of children and young people in Portugal. CHAPTER 3 97 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Chef Hélio Loureiro

The School Agenda is a useful tool for than that, it is an innovative and sup- The Book Protection Kit and the School students seeking to raise awareness of portive solution with an important chain Agenda are priced at €6 each, 1 euro pressing issues in society, with the aim of of beneficiaries, which helps AMI-sup- of which goes to AMI. contributing to the training of partici- ported children and young people. This pative, supportive and responsible youth. project also has the support of Handi- AMI ALIMENTA The 2017/2018 edition tells some sto- cap International - which produces and “Being the Ambassador of AMI Ali- ries of a nurse, a senior member of AMI, packs it - and is dedicated to helping menta, the first national brand of sol- with extensive experience in missions in disabled people and their families, and idarity, is an honour and a duty for me. several countries, who will certainly help Disney and Pixar, which allows the use of My duty as citizen, my duty as a gour- to better understand the differences images of some of its most emblem- met chef, for the excellence of prod- that exist in the world and the impor- atic films (the film in 2017 was “Dory”). ucts, my duty to encourage the con- tance of fighting for a more dignified It fits all book and exercise book sizes, sumption of healthy foods, my duty to and happy future. eliminating the use of scissors and glue, promote sustainable products in har- On the other hand, the Book Protection making it easy to use, quick, fun and safe. mony with the environment. It’s an hon- Kit is a school product of undeniable These products were on sale at the Sta- our because partnering with AMI means usefulness, protecting and safeguard- ples, Jumbo, Continente, Nouvelle Livrai- promoting Man and his dignity.” ing the integrity of covers of school rie Française, Portfolio, Fnac and the AMI books and exercise books. But it is more online store, at www.ami.org.pt, in 2017. Chef Hélio Loureiro 98 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

The AMI Alimenta brand is the result of PERSONAL INCOME TAX the rebranding of the 1st National Sol- RETURNS CAMPAIGN idarity Brand - SOS Pobreza - launched The proceeds obtained from the in 2012. Healthy and sustainable con- assignment of personal income tax is sumption and favouring national pro- an important source of funding for the duction are its principles. Proceeds from work carried out by NGOs and human- the project reverts to AMI’s missions. itarian aid associations, which is why, in The brand responds to the three 2017, AMI again invested in an advertis- aspects of sustainability, namely eco- ing campaign with the motto “Helping nomic because it contributes to is tax free”, designed for free, as usual, national production; environmental, by Y&R; again, those proceeds reverted because it reduces the ecological foot- to the projects to fight against pov- print by minimising transport since the erty in Portugal. A total amount of EUR products are produced and consumed 178,923.32 were raised with this cam- in Portugal, social, because it fights paign. against poverty, channelling the funds raised into the AMI missions. 11TH BRIDGES OF The project is aimed at all citizens who FRIENDSHIP RUN – COIMBRA want to help leverage the Portuguese The 11th Bridges of Friendship run was economy by choosing good quality held on 10 April 2017 and had 337 par- national products at a fair price. ticipants running and 231 walking the At the beginning of 2017, the AMI Ali- course, as well as 15 volunteers. Once again, this activity was supported the best Social Responsibility project. by Coimbra Municipal Council, the Uni- From the results obtained in the tests versity of Coimbra, the Municipal Police, and market study it is possible to state the Fire Brigade, Coimbra University that the AMI Alimenta brand is consid- Stadium and the District Association of Coimbra, as well as sponsorship from In 2017, the brand was able to attend various local companies and media.. “Alimentaria & Horexpo”, the DH Confer- ence and the Distribution Masters. The sale of AMI Alimenta products raised a total of EUR 10,350 for AMI. CHAPTER 3 99 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

AMIARTE GALLERY – PORTO AMIARTE GALLERY − PORTO In 2017, AMIArte Gallery again wel- Event Venue Date comed and promoted various exhibi- From the Warehouse – Solo exhibition 25 February tions and cultural initiatives, always aim- AMIArte Gallery by Ricardo Campos to 26 April ing to raise funds for the AMI missions. Since its opening in 2008, it has already Atelier 27 – Exhibition by Luís Braga Train 18 March promoted more than 80 exhibitions, as Canário Rocha and Nelson Xize Station to 28 April well as other activities that have contributed to the raising of funds in excess School of of EUR 700,000 in works of art. Technology and Friend’s Book Market Management, 38 paintings worth EUR 31,000 were – Solidarity Sale of Second-hand Polytechnic 23 to 28 April donated in 2017. Books Institute of Viana do Castelo PARTNERSHIPS “DRIBLA A INDIFERENÇA” OUSÍA – Solo exhibition 29 April AMIArte Gallery (Overcoming Indifference) by Manuel Malheiro to 15 July AMI’s support for this school sports Urban art on outdoor posters Porto City 5 to 9 July awareness project in 2017, promoted Clima 360º Exhibition in partnership 20 July by the Basketball Fan Club, allowed AMIArte Gallery with the French Embassy in Portugal to 10 October 23 basketball clinics to be held in 22 Centro schools (1st and 2nd stage of basic edu- AMIArte Collective Summer de Congressos 11 to 23 August cation, secondary schools, colleges) and Exhibition – Seeing the Sea do Estoril 1 clinic in a holiday camp, in which 9100 13 to 26 students participated. Urban art on outdoor posters Lisbon City September In the last 2 years, 17,980 students from Far from any Road – Exhibition by 21 October various schools in the country have been AMIArte Gallery Alvarenga Marques to 21 December included in this activity, who were made

Hotel aware of and alerted to various top- Intercontinental ics, such as drug use, tobacco use, obe- Auction Charity Dinner 11 November das Cardosas, sity and social exclusion, among others. Porto

Georges Dussaud 5 December Imaginário de um Trem Photography 2017 to 18 – Exhibition by Lauren Maganete Centre, February 2018 Bragança

“One Click for Social Inclusion” 26 December to AMIArte Gallery Exhibition 7 January 2018 100 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

“TEMPO DEPOIS DO TEMPO” GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AMI, was supported by the United Arab TIME AFTER THE TIME AVIATION CONFERENCE – WFP Emirates General Civil Aviation Author- EXHIBITION Lisbon hosted the 9th Global Human- ity (UAE GCAA), International Civil Avia- The retrospective “Tempo Depois do itarian Aviation Conference & Exhibi- tion Organization (ICAO), Federal Avia- Tempo | Photographs 1970 - 2017 “ exhi- tion (GHAC), an initiative of the United tion Administration of the United States bition by photographer Alfredo Cunha Nations World Food Program (WFP), (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency was held from 3 March to 25 April, at between 11 and 13 October, at the (EASA), Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), the gallery of Torreão Nascente of the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel. The confer- International Committee of the Red Cordoaria Nacional, in Lisbon. ence, titled “Help from the Sky,” aimed Cross (ICRC), and Pilots of the World, The exhibition consisted of a journey at discussing safety in airborne human- among other organisations. that covered four decades of history itarian operations as well as advances through 500 black and white photo- in the aviation sector. Two hundred “TODA A ESPERANÇA graphs distributed over 8 nuclei. One experts from around the world, guided DO MUNDO” of them, entirely dedicated to the pro- by Standards and Recommended Prac- ALL THE HOPE OF ject “All the Hope of the World”, made tices (SARPs) of the International Civil Avi- THE WORLD EXHIBITION in partnership with the journalist Luis ation Organization (ICAO) - a special- - Pedro Nunes, resulted in the homony- ised agency of the United Nations - took bition by Alfredo Cunha, was shown at mous book. part in the event aimed at a safe, effi- the Art Gallery of the Paço da Cultura, cient and economically sustainable and Guarda, from 1 December 2017 to 6 TECH4GOOD environmentally responsible civil aviation January 2018. A fundraising action for AMI took part in the 11th Microsoft sector. AMI was promoted during the event. Technology Innovation Summit on 6 Invited to address the conference, the At the exhibition opening, the “Guin- June 2017, titled Tech4Good, in which founder and chairman of AMI Foun- ea-Bissau - 40 years later” catalogue it explained how Office 365 optimised dation, Dr. Fernando Nobre warned of was launched, with photographs by the institution’s internal procedures. the challenges of companies, non-gov- Alfredo Cunha and text by Luís Pedro Rogério Graça, Project Manager at CAP ernmental organizations, governments, Nunes. Gemini also presented the CRM pro- among others, to respond to the ject under implementation at AMI and impacts of climate change. which will bring communications closer In 2016, WFP’s Aviation sector activities to the organisation’s stakeholders. reached 36 countries. These operations have contributed significantly to the delivery of food and other care products to more than 1,000 organisations. The event, which was also sponsored by CHAPTER 3 101 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

1ST INTERNATIONAL MEETING ent and future”. At the same time, the ON RELATIONS BETWEEN AMI chairman also met with some local PORTUGAL AND VIETNAM NGOs to assess possible AMI intervention Under the 1st international meeting on in the country. relations between Portugal and Viet- nam, the chairman of AMI, at the invita- THE SDGS IN ACTION tion of the Portugal-Vietnam Friendship IN PORTUGUESE SCHOOLS Association, NamPor, and the University Given the proven need to advertise the of Science of Vietnam, gave a lecture 2030 agenda in the Portuguese school on 15 December, in the city of Hue, on community, AMI, in partnership with Help the theme “Portugal - Asia: past, pres- Images, applied for a line of funding from Camões I.P. for the promotion of thematic seminars on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to 3rd stage students of basic education in mainland Portugal and the islands. The project, which runs from June 2018 to May 2019, was approved in 2017 and has a budget of EUR 36,905. It is targeted to 9th year students of Portu- guese schools and aims to contribute to a more informed and active society in promoting sustainable development and respect for human rights in the national school context. 102 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

DELEGATIONS AND CENTRES The work carried out by the AMI offices and centres plays an important role in national campaigns and in the promotion of local events for the dissemination and raising of funds and assets. Therefore, in 2017, AMI continued to rely on their fundamental collaboration in spreading AMI’s message and in promoting community involvement.

AMI DELEGATIONS AND CENTRES

South Zone Beja Centre Participation in the national street collection campaign in October.

Central Zone Contacts with the Pedrógão Grande Municipal Council, in order to provide support to the victims affected by the fires. Organisation of the 11th Bridges of Friendship run. Participation in the Employment Fair of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of University of Coimbra; Organization and participation in the collection of food products at the Continente hypermarket in Coimbra. Giving lectures at schools. Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Coimbra Collection of x-rays, paper and used cooking oil for recycling. Delegation Holding 2 first aid courses. Collaboration in the sending of a humanitarian aid container to Timor, in partnership with the AMA (Mão Amiga Association), through the collection of clothing, footwear, school material, books, medicines and hospital supplies.

Lecture on the humanitarian action of AMI in Albergaria-a-Velha on international volunteering day.

Participation in an earthquake drill, with the objective of disseminating personal safety techniques in the event of this natural catastrophe; Hosting a volunteering initiative by a group of ISA employees (Intelligent Sensing Anywhere), who painted some walls of the delegation on a Saturday. CHAPTER 3 103 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

AMI DELEGATIONS AND CENTRES ¤CONTINUATION¥

Central Zone (Coimbra) – continuation Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Anadia Centre Collection of clothing, footwear, furniture, medicines, cash donations, among others; Collection of x-rays, paper, toners and ink cartridges for recycling.

Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Stimulating an intervention group in the senior citizens’ home of Associação Covilhanense, where reading, theatre and regional handicrafts activities and patient monitoring activities are promoted every week.

Covilhã Centre Holding a solidarity fair at University of Beira Interior. Distribution of promotional material at the annual Academic Tuna Bands Gala; Promotion of the event "There are several ways of embracing the street at Lar da Associação Covilhanense;” Sale of Taleigos AMIgos.

Figueira da Foz Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Centre Basic junior first-aid courses held in schools. Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Pombal Centre Participation in the collection of food products at the Continente hypermarket in Coimbra; Promotion of the "Bridges of Friendship" race, in order to attract participants.

North Zone Recycling of x-rays Collection of clothes for recycling; Porto Delegation Giving lectures at schools; Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns. Distributing clothing to 1,852 beneficiaries of various age brackets. Bragança Centre Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns; Participation in x-ray collections. 104 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

AMI DELEGATIONS AND CENTRES ¤CONTINUATION¥

North Zone (Porto) – continuation , Receiving, sorting and organising into display cabinets clothing, footwear, toys and other items donated by citizens and companies ; Shipping new products to the AMI Porto office; Continuation of the partnership with the Continente hypermarket in Lousada; Distribution of weekly / monthly hampers to flagged beneficiaries; Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns; Organization and collection of food in hypermarkets in the Lousada area; Lousada Centre Partnership with the company "Senhorinha", which donated several cosmetic products, distributed to flagged beneficiaries and sent to the AMI Northern Office; Guiding a citizen of the municipality of Lousada to fulfil community work of public interest with a 340- hour duration, between December 2016 and March 2017; Providing 67 backpacks and their material to the school-age children of flagged beneficiaries, in order Interview given to Penafiel Radio Club on the work done by the centre, including testimonies from various partners, volunteers and beneficiaries; Partnership with the company “AutoBrinca”, with the purpose of obtaining donations of toys to distribute at the Christmas party; provided a snack for each child, donating about 60 cakes and 20L of juice. This activity was attended by local media. CHAPTER 3 105 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

AMI DELEGATIONS AND CENTRES ¤CONTINUATION¥

Madeira Delegation Collection of x-rays; Giving lectures at schools and other institutions; Participation in the 2 national street collection campaigns; Participation in the Fnac / AMI Christmas Campaign; Participation in the Job Fairs of the municipalities of Calheta, Ribeira Brava, Funchal and Santana;

Funchal Participation in the Vontades Fair, the Volunteer Fair of the University of Madeira and in the Arts Fair; Participation in the Social Market organised by AIPES - Association for Research and Promotion of the Social Economy; Undertaking an information activity at the Madeira Hotel Trade Union; Holding first aid courses; Hosting curricular internships and guidance of two finalist students’ assignments of the Bachelor's Degree in Educational Sciences, of UMA - University of Madeira.

Azores Delegation Participation in the 2 annual street collection campaigns; Collection of x-rays; Collection of toys and books to distribute to the infant and child play centres of the municipality; São Miguel Delegation Distribution of school material to 30 students from 1st to 10th year; Diabetes screening in partnership with the São Miguel Lions Club and the Diabetes Association of São Miguel.

Azores Delegation Collection of x-rays; Participation in the “Taleigo AMIgo” initiative; Terceira Delegation Giving lectures at schools; Participation in the 2 annual street collection campaigns; Support to the Porta Amiga Centre of Angra do Heroísmo. 106 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

CORPORATE SOCIAL Donating Goods Volunteering RESPONSIBILITY and Services and Awareness Raising The paradigm shift in the business world In 2017, AMI again counted on the Food Aid is still evident as companies seek to be donation of goods and services from In 2017, food aid continued to be one of more than donors, making a point of several partners, namely Young & Rubi- the most targeted needs of our benefi- getting involved in the project they are cam in the area of advertising, Micro- ciaries, given the absence of the FEAC supporting and knowing the impact of it. soft in the area of computer software, and its replacement by a new pro- Companies look to Social Economy Continente hypermarkets in the food gramme working in a very different institutions because they recognise their area, Companhia das Cores, in the area way from previous programmes; hence, primary role in finding and implement- of design, Visão in the area of media, the promotion of donor partnerships ing solutions to social problems, but the PKF & Associados Official Auditors focused on food needed to carry on. rather than funding the solution they Firm in the audit area, Vila Galé Hotels, Thus, since food is a matter of survival, it want to be part of it. Porto Grande Hotel, Marina Atlântico will condition all social intervention work As a result of this partnership, several Hotel, Tryp Oriente Hotel, Hotel Cas- if it is not resolved, so the support of sev- activities were developed with com- cais Miragem, the Sheraton Porto Hotel, eral partners was crucial to respond to panies in 2017, of which we highlight among others, in the area of hospital- this need, highlighting the continuation some of them, which raised donations ity, in addition to other support which is of the partnership with Queijos Santi- in money, goods, services and advertis- described below. ago Cheese, the renewal of the “Soli- ing and raising awareness initiatives. darity Bag” campaign promoted by Kelly Services, food collections in some Continente stores, the donations of Nestlé Nutrition and Nutrapor, and the support of the Auchan Group, which allowed the collection of food in Jumbo stores under the programme of “Thurs- day Solidarity Fair”.

6th Solidarity Bag Campaign “The support we have been receiving from Kelly has been critical since it responds to the greater need that has been requested from us. Food. It is remarkable how a company mobilises to support the people who come to us and when we pass this message on to the users they receive it with emotion and above all with hope because they can perceive this mobilization of some people and companies of our society that do not “Forget them. It is about feeding the body and comforting the soul... “

Paulo Pereira, Director of the Coimbra Porta Amiga Centre CHAPTER 3 107 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

Kelly Services has promoted the “Soli- Donation of food darity Bag” campaign for the sixth con- and hygiene products secutive year, an initiative exclusively – Sonae MC Group organised by the company. It consists of Thanks to the renewal of the partner- delivering solidarity bags to its network ship with the Sonae MC Group, we were of partners, customers and employees, able to collect more than 7 tons of and it requests that they place their food and hygiene goods in 2017 from donations in the bag. some mainland stores. Over the 6 editions of this campaign, It should also be noted that in 2017, thousands of beneficiaries have been about EUR 20,000 of food surpluses supported through more than 42,075 were donated by the Sonae MC Group kg of food and hygiene products, always from the Amadora and the Vasco da taking into account the specific needs Gama Shopping Centre stores. of each person supported. In 2017, the initiative collected 4,575 kg, which allowed for food to be distributed to 5,473 people and hygiene goods to 1,237 people.

OTHER DONATIONS OF FOOD AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Value of Partner Donated goods donation in 2017

Queijos Santiago Fresh cheese 7.515,20€

Cereals, infant milk, biscuits and other Nestlé Child Nutrition 9.111,98€ children’s food products.

Biscuits, toasts, loaf of Nutrapor 3.313,4€ bread and others.

Sun protection Nivea products and 20.300€ inflatable balls. 108 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

AMI / Auchan Solidarity Campaign – School Vouchers This solidarity campaign promoted by the Auchan Group consists of the collection and delivery of school material to the children and young people supported in the AMI Porta Amiga Centres, thus seeking to fight poverty and school drop-out. From 21 August to 2 September, the Jumbo and Pão de Açúcar stores made school vouchers from EUR 1 to 5 available for sale which are then converted into school material, and the Auchan Group committed to double the Support in the area Lisbon School of Commerce amount donated by customers. of Human Resources, AMI’s partnership with the Lisbon School Throughout the 9 editions more than Training and Occupational of Commerce continued in 2017, EUR 1 million were raised in school mate- Health and Hygiene through the reception of curricular rial and more than 28,000 children and In 2017, training services amounting to internships, the presence of some of its young people were supported. EUR 25,920.24 were donated, of which students in some initiatives of the insti- In 2017, the campaign allowed to EUR the following partners are worthy of tution and the participation of AMI on 160,000 in school material to be raised note: Fórmula do Talento, Cegoc, Gal- the jury of evaluation of some Profes- for 3,439 children and young people. ileu, ISEG, Centralmed and British Isles. sional Proficiency Tests. CHAPTER 3 109 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

SOLIDARITY EVENTS AND CAMPAIGNS Christmas Campaign 2017 The VII AMI Christmas Mission, again sponsored by the actor Diogo Mes- quita, allowed a more dignified Christ- mas to be provided to 1,960 families (more than 5,000 people). Thanks to the commitment of 43 partners and the involvement of 40 volunteers in the delivery of the hampers, it was possible to raise EUR 26,727 in monetary donations and EUR 41,634 in donations in kind, which made it possible to offer a Christmas hamper to each family and to ensure part of the social assistance provided them by AMI’s social facilities. It was also possible to give pre- sents to 140 children in Almada, Coim- bra and Gaia, and offer “treats” (personal BS| Outsourcing Services, Hotel Mirage, hygiene goods) to 528 senior citizens of Impact Hub Lisbon, Imperial, InnoWave Cascais, Chelas, Olaias, Funchal, Porto, Technologies, Jonhson & Jonhson , Kelly Angra do Heroísmo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Services, L’Agence, MaxData, Mahle, Coimbra and Lisbon (Graça). Nestlé, Novo Banco, Oficina Moto, Ópti- The Christmas hampers and treats dis- cas de Portugal, Petrotec, Phone House, tributed represent an important aid to Prisca, RAR, Science4you, Sensa Caffe, the most vulnerable families and were SONAE MC, Sovena, Totemic, Turbomar, only possible thanks to the support and TURISFORMA – Formação e Consulta- generosity of donors, volunteers and doria, Lda, Wurth, Young & Rubicam, companies: Antena 1, Estrelas & Ouriços, Mais Pre- Casinhas de Lisboa, Cerealis, Compan- venir and RTP. hia das Agulhas, Creative Minds, DN – The Fnac / AMI solidarity campaign was Técnica, EDP – Energias de Portugal, also organised again, which raised EUR S.A., Esporão, Ferbar, Fundação AGEAS, 17,032 to be used in projects to com- Fundação PT, Gallo WorldWilde, GTE 110 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Taleigo AMIgo Solidarity points CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING According to the dictionary, a “taleigo” In 2017, AMI once again benefitted In 2017, AMI continued to rely on a num- is a long, narrow bag that corresponds from the conversion of loyalty points ber of corporate volunteering activities, to two bushels. In olden times they were into donations from two entities, including the following, which resulted in made of pieces of fabric and even old namely Altice and REPSOL. The revenues a total of more than 800 hours: clothes were used in their manufacture. raised were used for the victims of the The end result depended on the imag- Pedrógão Grande fires, the Ecoética ination of the maker. project and the fight against poverty Reviving this old tradition, Companhia in Portugal, respectively. das Agulhas teamed up with AMI to launch the “Taleigo AMIgo, wrapping with meaning to help AMI” challenge, thus becoming a solidarity and reusa- CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING ble package. No. of employees Project/Social Volunteering / No. of Facilities worked on Campaign contribute to AMI-developed projects, companies bringing together people for common Beneficiaries of the AMI + 70 employees Sorting school material good in a solidarity network. Porta Amiga centres from 1 company Thus, in 2017, Companhia de Agulhas, in 67 volunteers partnership with sewing schools in the Graça Shelter Renewal of facility from 1 company country, invited volunteers to sew one or more “taleigos” that were donated Beneficiaries of the AMI Delivery of Christmas 40 volunteers from to AMI, which in turn put them on sale Porta Amiga centres Hampers various companies in their online store and the Christmas sales for EUR 5 each. 241 taleigos were produced and EUR 1,205 raised in little more than 1 month. The proceeds from the sale of the AMI- gos Taleigos were applied to the AMI’s anti-poverty projects in Portugal and the purchase of Christmas hampers for the families supported by the institution. Finally, since the Taleigo principle is based on the reuse of fabrics that would otherwise end up in the waste, when wrapping a garment with a Taleigo AMIgo the recipient can find multiple purposes and give a diversified destination to the package, thus preventing the waste of paper. CHAPTER 3 111 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

A good practice At the end of 2017, a team of volunteers This involvement and awareness rais- from Auchan gave their time and ded- ing was one of the reasons that led ication to renovating the Graça Night Pierre Delpierre, organiser of this initia- Shelter. tive, to invite the Auchan employees to They painted windows and tended the take part in this volunteering initiative. garden, but they also took new bed- “Auchan wants to be socially responsi- ding, towels and a brand-new TV into ble, but above all we want to give our the Shelter. Everything to refresh this employees more sense in their work and social facility. Neither did they forget the in their day-to-day lives.” Pierre threw Abrigo beneficiaries, who were offered the challenge down and the employ- underwear and personal hygiene kits. ees grabbed it with both hands: “They This was a particularly welcome inter- immediately began to have ideas and vention for Pedro Sousa, director of became enthusiastic.” The involvement Graça Night Shelter, “an old and very of the shelter users was also noted. “It’s used facility that needed a lot of very important for us to get involved improvement, to make it more pleas- and collaborate. It’s something that ant and welcoming.” motivates and enriches us. “ But it’s even more than that. It is also a Motivation was, in fact, the most heard way for the beneficiaries to “value and word on that day. Motivation to help. cherish this space and realize that there To be helped. Among Auchan’s employ- are those who truly care for them”. The ees and in creating a network of soli- proof of this is that many have been darity between people and companies, involved in this work of recovery and in which nobody is left out. renewal. Something that was noted and appreciated by Auchan volunteers, who “also better perceive the reality in which these people live and it helps them to question a little more the stereotypes usually associated with the homeless.” 112 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017 CHAPTER 3 113 ACT | CHANGE | INTEGRATE

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4.1 ORIGIN OF FUNDS

The main economic indicators, namely Hence, in 2017 AMI’s humanitarian activ- The partnership with UNICEF was impor- Gross Domestic Product, General Gov- ity kept the same level of effort of pre- tant at the international level, for some ernment Deficit, the government debt- vious years. of the ongoing projects in Guinea-Bissau. to-GDP ratio and the Unemployment Agreements were also signed with Lis- Rate developed very positively in 2017, REVENUE bon municipal council to contribute to posting figures unseen for a number of It was possible to benefit from a greater the operation of a Night Shelter and years. diversification of revenue as a result of with the municipal councils of Almada, Notwithstanding the performance of the measures taken, namely rents from Angra do Heroísmo, Cascais, Coimbra these indicators, these improvements properties acquired. and Funchal to pay expenses related to were not enough to overcome the These measures were aimed at main- the basic necessities of residents of the hardships that our country’s poorest taining our capacity to respond to the respective municipalities. people are still experiencing. very large number of requests origi- The corporate support received from AMI’s Social Facilities continued to be nating from Portugal and the different Microsoft, Novo Banco, Esegur, Fnac, sought by those who were unable to countries where AMI operates. Tmn, Gracentur, Organizações Biscana, meet their basic needs. The support provided by the Social Petrotec and Banco Carregosa is also At international level, we continued to Facilities to the poorest people was only to be noted. be approached by a large number of possible with the contribution from the We also received foundation support organisations that seek to alleviate the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social from the Ageas PT and Stanley Ho foun- living conditions of the most vulnerable Security, through the various agree- dations. populations. ments signed. Various fundraising campaigns were developed, including: • Street Collections • Mailshots addressed to usual donors • Collection and recycling of x-rays, used cooking oil, mobile phones, electrical and electronic items, paper and used clothing.

AMI was indicated by a large number of taxpayers to benefit under the government programme of assignment of 0.5% of annual personal income tax, to be the recipient of fines ordered by courts, and as the beneficiary in wills and testaments. Revenue from the Health Card was also significant. CHAPTER 4 117 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

By managing the financial resources carefully and avoiding uncontrollable 2014 2015 2016 2017 risks, the results obtained were possible. We were able to increase lease rev- International Entities 0% 2% 2% 1% enues by letting two properties that Public Entities 24% 21% 19% 21% were acquired in the meantime. Private Entities 2% 1% 3% 5%

DEVELOPMENT OF REVENUE Donations 15% 7% 7% 7% SHARING Donations in Kind 4% 5% 6% 5% Revenues from international entities resulted from the partnership with Financial Gains 16% 22% 16% 11% Unicef. Other Revenue 12% 13% 18% 19% Public funding stood at 21%. Health Card 27% 29% 29% 31% The amounts from other revenue sources were kept as a result of Total 100% 100% 100% 100% enhancement of the value of invested companies, leases and the sale of recy- clable products. 118 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

4.2 BALANCE SHEET

Currency: EUR Dates Items Notes 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 ASSETS Non-current assets Tangible fixed assets assigned to operating activities 4,1 4 733 226,71 4 767 841,98 Tangible fixed assets assigned to investment properties 4,2 6 660 769,36 5 954 968,16 Investments in progress 4,3 3 792 934,68 4 253 027,19 Intangible Assets 5 105 480,69 512 125,75 Shareholdings - equity method 11,1 6 821 392,45 5 934 526,45 Other financial investments 11,2,1 344 833,44 330 973,44 Bank deposits 16,2,1 162 011,77 370 522,91 Other financial instruments 11,2,2 11 012260,16 10 676 700,10

33 632 909,26 32800685,98 Current Assets Inventories 7 32 107,71 54 674,34 Customers 16,2,2 11 932,43 14 405,34 State and other public entities 16,2,7 4 271,33 392,30 Other receivables 16,2,3 1 222 767,08 973 082,34 Deferrals 16,2,4 57 397,89 47 354,82 Other financial instruments 11,2,2 611 737,00 533 680,00 Cash and bank deposits 16,2,1 2 724 408,53 2 996 218,70

TOTAL ASSETS 38 297531,23 37420493,82

ASSET FUNDS AND LIABILITIES Asset Funds Opening balance 11,3,1 24 939,89 24 939,89 Retained earnings 11,3,2 32 442 829,19 31 674 696,00 Adjustments to financial assets 11,3,3 806 002,83 806 002,83 Revaluation surplus 11,3,4 1 218 187,34 1 218 187,34 Other changes in asset funds 11,3,5 447 651,30 864 802,30

34 939 610,55 34 588628,36 Net income for the year 1 039 304,56 835 933,19 Total capital fund 35 978915,11 35 424 561,55

Liabilities Non-current liabilities Provisions 9 340 723,28 353 704,24

340 723,28 353 704,24

Current liabilities Trade payables 16,2,5 92 420,84 82 595,70 Staff 16,2,6 3 460,00 4 234,69 State and other public entities 16,2,7 107 970,67 94 735,83 1 283625,41 Other payables 16,2,8 1 565025,20 Deferrals 16,2,4 209 016,13 177 036,40

1 977 892,84 1 642 228,03 Total liabilities 2 318 616,12 1 995 932,27 TOTAL ASSET FUNDS AND LIABILITIES 38297531,23 37 420 493,82

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INCOME STATEMENT BY NATURE

FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 Currency: EUR

Dates INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Notes 2017 2016

Sales and services provided 8,1 3 665321,52 3 636 412,23 Operating subsidies, donations and legacies 8,2 4 120364,95 4 303 353,56 Cost of goods sold and material consumed 8,3 5 645,23 26 482,78 External supplies and services 8,4 (4 817 092,17) 5 319 007,59 Staff costs 8,5 (2 986 631,54) 2 871 614,49 Inventory impairment (losses/reversals) 8,6 (37 432,50) 331 335,15 Impairment of receivables (losses/reversals) 8,6 (8 248,86) 6 485,81 Impairment of financial instruments (losses/reversals) 8,6 15 110,30 4 297,21 Impairment of financial investments (losses/reversals) 8,6 81 462,01 7 310,84 Impairment of investment property (losses/reversals) 8,6 68 000,00 168 000,00 Provisions (increases/reductions) 9 12 980,96 34 612,81 Increases/reductions in fair value 11,2,2 372 434,55 206 030,29 Other income 8,7 1 594 381,48 1 230 116,34 Other expenditure 8,8 (605 366,15) 424 308,43

, 1469639,32 950 540,95

Expenditure/reversals on depreciation and amortisation 4,1 4,2 8,9 (681 460,58) 528 081,03

788178,74 422 459,92

Interest and similar income 8,10 251 125,82 413 473,27

1039304,56 835 933,19

Income tax for financial year 3,1,1 v)

Net income for the year 1039304,56 835 933,19

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FINANCIAL YEAR FROM 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 Currency: EUR

2017 2016

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from Clients and users 7301627,58 6 999 961,74 Payments of subsidies Payments of support Payments of scholarships Payments to Suppliers (4 365 170,87) (4 353 567,28) Staff Payments (2 987 406,23) (2 870 459,80) Cash Flow Generated by Operating Activities (50 949,52) (224 065,34) Income tax Payment / Receipt Other receipts/payments 61 900,23 (20 418,34) 10950,71 244483,68 Investment Activities Payments to Tangible Fixed Assets (129 153,91) (200 183,21) Intangible Fixed Assets Investment Properties (130 916,42) (3 819 466,36) Financial Investments (Table 11,2,2 IS) (297 908,61) (1 131 248,18) Other Assets (Investments in progress) (138 338,37) (3 755 866,65) Receipts from Intangible Fixed Assets (4 898,02) Financial Investments 372 434,55 1 916 850,20 Other Assets Investment subsidies Interest and similar income 251 125,82 413 473,27 Cash Flow Generated by Investment Activities 77654,96 6576440,93 Provision of Funds Coverage of Losses Donations Payments to Loans Obtained Interest and similar expenses Coverage of Losses Other financing operations

Cash Flow Generated by Financing Activities 0,00 0,00

Changes In Cash and Cash Equivalents 66704,25 6820924,61

Impacts of foreign exchange differences

Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the year 14577121,71 21 398 046,32 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Year 14510417,46 14 577 121,71

66704,25 6 820 924,61

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AMI FOUNDATION – ASSISTÊNCIA MÉDICA INTERNACIONAL

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ASSET FUNDS IN 2017 AND 2016 Currency: EUR

Adjustments Items Notes Share Retained to Financial Revaluation Other changes Net income Total Capital Earnings assets Surplus in Equity for the year

Position at the 24939,89 31779839,57 806002,83 1218187,34 360126,55 -85143,57 34237511,79 2016

Profit appropriation -85 143,57 85 143,57 0,00 for 2015

Other changes -20 000.00 0,00 0,00 -314 726,25 -334 726,25

Subsidies, donations 819 402,00 and legacies 819 402,00 received

Subtotal 0,00 -105143,57 0,00 0,00 504675,75 85143,57 484675,75

2016 835933,19 835933,19

Position at the end 24939,89 31674696,00 806002,83 1218187,34 864802,30 835933,19 35424561,55 2016

Profit appropriation 835 933,19 -835 933,19 0,00 for 2016

Other changes -67 800,00 -417 151,00 -484 951,00

Subsidies, donations and legacies 0,00 received

Subtotal 768133,19 0,00 0,00 -417151,00 -835933,19 -484951,00

2017 1039304,56 1039304,56

Position at the end 24939,89 32442829,19 806002,83 1218187,34 447651,30 1039304,56 35978915,11 2017

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4.3 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON 31 DECEMBER 2017

1 – ENTITY IDENTIFICATION 2 – ACCOUNTING STANDARDS neutrality, prudence, completeness and Fundação de Assistência Médica Inter- FOR PREPARATION OF THE comparability. nacional - FUNDAÇÃO AMI (AMI Foun- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The accounting policies presented in dation), hereinafter referred to as AMI The accompanying financial state- note 3 were used in the financial state- is a public interest institution (legal per- ments are in accordance with Decree ments for the financial years ending on son no. 502744910), established on 5 Law No. 98/2015 of 2 June, which trans- 31 December 2017 and 31 December December 1984; poses into national law Directive No. 2016. AMI is a Portuguese, private, independ- 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament ent, non-political and non-governmen- and of the Council of 26 June 2013, 3 – ACCOUNTING POLICIES, tal organization (NGO). which includes the accounting and CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING It is a non-profit organisation and its financial reporting standards for enti- ESTIMATES AND ERRORS purpose is to fight against poverty, ties of the non-profit sector («ESNL»). It 3.1 – Main accounting social exclusion, underdevelopment, should be considered that the Finan- policies hunger and the aftermath of war, any- cial Statements templates contained in a) The financial statements were where in the world. Its main activity is to Article 4 of Ordinance No. 220/2015 of prepared from the Foundation’s provide humanitarian aid either in the 24 July form part of those standards. accounting books and records, on national territory or in large portions of Whenever entities of the non-profit sec- the going concern principle and the rest of the world. tor do not answer certain aspects of on the historical cost basis, with the AMI’s registered office is at Rua José do transactions or situations, the follow- exception of the Financial Instruments Patrocínio, 49, 1959-003 Lisboa. ing are applied additionally and in the held for Trading item, which is recog- AMI’s revenue comes from donations in order indicated: the International Finan- nised at fair value, and the Financial cash and in kind from companies and cial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued Investments item, which is valued by private individuals, public and private by the IASB, and their interpretations, the equity method of accounting. funding for AMI-supported activities SIC-IFRIC. The preparation of the financial state- and income from real estate and finan- The financial statements, which include ments according to the NCRF-ESNL cial investments and other initiatives. the balance sheet, the statement of requires the Board of Directors to make These financial statements were income by nature, the statement of judgements, estimates and assump- approved by the Foundation’s Manage- equity, the cash flow statement and tions that affect the application of ment at a meeting held on 21 March the notes, are expressed in Euros and the accounting standards and the 2018. It is the opinion of the Board of they were prepared according to the value of the assets, liabilities, income Directors that these financial state- going concern principle and accord- and expenditure. The associated esti- ments truthfully and adequately reflect ing to the accruals system, taking the mates and assumptions are based on the operations of the Foundation, as following qualitative characteristics historical experience and other fac- well as its position and financial per- into account: comprehensibility, rele- tors deemed reasonable according to formance and cash flows. All amounts vance, materiality, reliability, reliable the circumstances and form the basis shown are in Euros. representation, substance over form, for judgements on the values of assets CHAPTER 4 123 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

and liabilities whose valuation is not evi- In 2017, an apartment was acquired Depreciation” in the Income Statement. dent through other sources. The actual on Rua Vitorino Nemésio in Coimbra, The annual amortisation rates used results may differ from the estimates. assigned to Investment Properties and were as follows, by percentage: : The issues requiring a higher degree of it was also valued by an independ- Buildings and other judgement or complexity, or for which ent entity, so at the end of this finan- 2 constructions the assumptions and estimates are cial year the difference between the deemed significant, are presented in book value of the investment proper- Basic equipment 10 – 20 Note 3.3 – Main estimates and judge- ties and the market value based on the Transport equipment 25 – 50 ments used in preparing the financial 2016 and 2017 assessments was One statements. Hundred and Fifty-Eight Thousand Euros Tools and utensils 25 – 12,25

Since the Management opted for a (EUR 158,000), and impairment was Office equipment 10 – 33,33 change in the policy of investing the adjusted to this amount. Second-hand goods 50 available financial resources in 2016, The main accounting policies used in choosing to increase the investment the preparation of the financial state- in investment properties, reducing the ments are described in the paragraphs investments in the financial market, for below. These policies were consistently On the transition date to the NCRF, AMI security and profitability reasons, it was applied in the comparative periods. Foundation decided to treat the reval- decided to have an independent entity ued amount determined in accordance carry out the economic evaluation 3.1.1 - Other relevant with previous accounting policies as a of all the investment and operational accounting policies cost of tangible fixed assets, which was properties that make up the Founda- a) Tangible fixed assets assigned to broadly comparable to cost, measured tion’s assets (about 40% of the total operating activities in accordance with NCRF 7. The Proper- assets). The overall result of the valua- Tangible fixed assets are recorded ties acquired up to 31 December 1999 tion was higher than the accounting at acquisition cost, which is the pur- were revalued based on an economic value by 1.38% (EUR 208,000), although chase price, including non-refunda- evaluation carried out by a trustwor- for investment properties there is a neg- ble purchase taxes, after deduction thy and independent entity, in accord- ative valuation difference of 2.3% (EUR of discounts and rebates, any directly ance with the legal provisions in force 226,000). attributable expenses for putting the and the value of the respective Revalu- At the end of the 2016 financial year, asset in the location and condition ation Reserve is included in the Founda- the impairment of investment properties necessary for it to be able to oper- tion’s Equity funds. occurring in previous years was increased ate as required, less amortisation. Where an indication that there has by One Hundred and Sixty-Eight Thou- Amortisation for the financial year been a significant change in the useful sand Euros (EUR 168,000) and was rec- is calculated using the straight-line life or residual value of an asset arises, ognised as a cost in 2016, so that its final method according to the useful life the depreciation of this asset is reviewed value corresponds to the difference indi- of each asset and any residual value prospectively in order to reflect the new cated in the previous paragraph. and recorded under “Amortisation and expectations. 124 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Expenditure on repairs that do not c) Investments in progress g) Financial instruments held for extend the useful life of the asset and The value of these assets consists trading do not result in significant improvements of successive acquisition, construc- AMI has always used the current to the tangible fixed assets is recorded tion and other costs incurred for the value of the financial instrument on as an expense for the period when they equipment to be put into operation. the Balance Sheet Date as the valu- are incurred. When these are completed, they are ation criteria. This value is indicated transferred to Tangible Fixed Assets by the entity managing the instru- b) Tangible fixed assets assigned to or to Investment Properties. ment. Positive or negative changes investment properties in value occurring during the finan- Tangible fixed assets assigned to d) Shareholdings - Equity method cial year are recognised as fair value Investment Properties are also Shareholdings in associates or affil- gains or losses. recorded at acquisition and/or iates are recorded using the equity donation cost, which is the purchase method. Associates are compa- h) Asset Impairment price, including non-refundable pur- nies where AMI has a shareholding On the date of each report and chase taxes, after deduction of dis- in excess of 20%, thus exercising sig- whenever there is an event or a counts and rebates, any directly nificant influence on their activities; change in circumstances indicating attributable expenses for putting affiliates are companies where the that the amount at which the asset this asset in a condition to be placed shareholding is less than 20%. is recorded cannot be recovered, an on the market to generate income, assessment of the asset impairment less the respective amortisation. e) Other financial investments is carried out. Amortisation for the financial year Other financial investments by Whenever the amount for which the is calculated using the straight-line AMI without official recognition on asset is recorded is higher than the method according to the useful life standard markets (art and philat- sum recoverable, it is recognised as of each asset and any residual value ely) are valued at acquisition and/or an impairment loss and recorded and recorded under “Amortisation donation cost, less any impairment. in the income statement under and Depreciation” in the Income “Impairment losses”. Statement. f) Term deposits The sum recoverable is the net sale The annual amortisation rates used These monetary resources are con- price or the value, whichever is higher. were as follows, by percentage: tracted for periods of over one The net sale price is the amount that year and are valued at the amount would be obtained from sale of the Buildings and other invested, assuming that the remuner- asset in a transaction between inde- 2 constructions ation to be received will be greater pendent and knowledgeable entities, than or equal to the discount value less the costs directly attributable to of this asset. the sale. The value is the current value CHAPTER 4 125 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

of estimated cash flows expected to reduced. The reversal of impairment credits and do not include interest arise from the continued use of the losses is carried out up to the limit of charged. asset and its sale at the end of its use- the sum that would be recognised At the end of each reporting period, ful life. The recoverable value is esti- (net of amortisation or depreciation) the customer accounts and other mated for each set of assets, with a if the impairment loss had not been debtors are analysed in order to special emphasis on fixed assets (both reported in previous financial years. assess if there is any objective evi- those assigned to operating activities dence that they are not recovera- and those to investment properties) i) Inventories ble. If this is the case, the correspond- where the portfolio of existing assets AMI inventories are divided into the ing impairment loss is immediately is evaluated and compared. following three groups: recognised. Impairment losses on receivables are recorded according to the collection a) Inventories for sale, which are val- k) Cash and bank deposits risk identified at the end of the finan- ued at acquisition cost, including The amounts included under Cash cial year in relation to the balances any additional purchase costs, such and bank deposits correspond to receivable from customers and other as transport expenses. cash, demand and term bank depos- debtors, through analysis of the age b) Inventories for national and inter- its and other treasury investments of the balances and known financial national missions, arising from maturing in less than one year and difficulties of the debtors. donations and recognised at the which may be immediately used with- Impairment losses on inventories are value assigned to these donations, out significant risk of alteration in value. recorded according to their origin as mentioned in subparagraph (i) Bank overdrafts are presented in (in the case of inventories donated above, are deemed to have no the Balance Sheet, in current liabil- to the Foundation) or their purpose market value and the correspond- ities, under “Financing obtained”. This (use on national and international mis- ing impairment is recorded. account includes all of the items sions); under these conditions, the mar- that feature immediate cash flow ket value is deemed to be zero and The method used in each of these and whose value is the same as the the impairment value is the same two groups for outgoing costing is the nominal value. as the value of these assets. Impair- weighted average cost and, in the case Functional Currency and Foreign ment is only recorded in the remaining of inventories for national and inter- Currency Transactions – The func- inventories when the projected value national missions, the corresponding tional currency used by the Founda- of realisation is less than the recorded impairment reversal. tion is the euro. This choice is deter- cost and for that difference. mined by the fact that the euro is Reversal of impairment losses rec- j) Customers and other accounts the currency used almost exclusively ognised in previous financial years is receivable in transactions and also by the fact recorded when it is concluded that Sales and other operations are that the reporting currency is also the impairment losses previously rec- recorded at their nominal value the euro. Foreign currency transac- ognised no longer exist or have been as they correspond to short-term tions are converted into Euros using 126 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

the exchange rates in force at the n) Suppliers and other third-party Contingent liabilities are not rec- time of the currency exchange or debts ognised in the financial statements the rate closest to the official rates Debts to suppliers and other third but are disclosed in the notes, unless in force on the date of the opera- parties are recorded at their nom- the possibility of an outflow of funds tion. Exchange rate differences dur- inal value as they are short-term affecting future economic benefits ing the financial year, as well as the debts for which the discount effect is remote, in which case they are not potential differences calculated in is immaterial. disclosed. the existing balances on the Bal- ance Sheet date, through reference o) Contingent assets and liabilities p) Revenue and accrual accounting to the parities in force on that date, Contingent assets are possible assets Gains arising from sales and provi- are included in the current income arising from past events and whose sion of services are recognised in the for the financial year. existence will only be confirmed if income statement for the period one or more uncertain future events, in which they occur and the costs l) Classification of asset or liability not fully under the control of the incurred or to be incurred on the funds entity, occur or not. transaction can be reliably meas- Financial liabilities and equity instru- Contingent assets are not recognised ured. These values are recognised ments are classified according to in the financial statements but are net of taxes, discounts and other their contractual substance, irre- disclosed in the notes when there is costs inherent to their realisation at spective of the legal form they take. likely to be a future economic benefit. the fair value of the sum received or Contingent liabilities are defined receivable. m) Provisions as: possible obligations arising from Operating subsidies correspond Provisions are recognised only when past events and whose existence will essentially to donations received there is a current obligation (legal only be confirmed if one or more from private individuals or companies or constructive) arising from a past future events which are uncertain and subsidies from National or Inter- event and it is likely that for the set- and not completely under the con- national Public Entities, for partially tlement of this obligation there will trol of the company occur or not; financing the Foundation’s activities; be an outflow of resources and the or present obligations arising from they are recognised as revenue at amount of the obligation can be past events but which are not rec- the time they are received, or when reasonably estimated. The provisions ognised because it is unlikely that an there is a high probability that this will are reviewed on the date of each outflow of resources affecting eco- occur in the future. statement of financial position and nomic benefits will be necessary to The remaining income and expend- are adjusted to reflect the best esti- settle the obligation or the amount iture are recorded on the accru- mate at that date. of the obligation cannot be meas- als assumption and are recognised ured with sufficient reliability. as they are generated, irrespective CHAPTER 4 127 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

of the time when they are received tax returns as income when this was Tax or VAT. However, AMI will main- or paid. The differences between actually received. tain its accounting policy and, there- the sums received and paid and the The amounts received in 2016 and fore, those values will be recognised corresponding income and expend- 2017 refer, respectively, to tax returns as income in the 2018 financial year iture generated are registered under on income earned in 2014 and 2015 since they are intended for financing “Deferrals” or “Other accounts receiv- and for which taxpayers sent their activities in that financial year. able or payable”. returns in 2015 and 2016. r) Wills Income and expenditure are In 2016 and 2017, the sums of Two Over the years, AMI has received recorded regardless of the time of Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand, inheritances in cash, financial assets receipt or payment, respectively. Seven Hundred and Fifty Euros and and real estate left to it through the When receipts or payments occur Twenty Four Cents (EUR 239,750.24) generosity of the testators. before the income and expendi- and One Hundred and Seventy-One ture, this is recorded under Defer- Thousand, Four Hundred and Sev- s) Works of art rals, Liabilities or Assets, respectively. If enteen Euros and Thirty-Four Cents AMI receives donations of works of advance receipts and payments are (EUR 171,417.34) were considered as art (paintings, sculptures) through the not related to a specific transaction, income for those years, as the Foun- generosity of the artists. These are then they should not be considered dation deems that these amounts considered in AMI’s assets as Other as deferrals but rather as advances are for financing its current activity. Financial Investment - see note 11.2.1 from debtors or to creditors. Also to finance the current activity, of these Notes - and if it is expected the receipts in 2016 and 2017 were that the book value is less than the q) Receipt of the 0.5% consignment considered, Seventeen Thousand market value, the corresponding from tax returns Seven Hundred and Forty-Nine Euros impairment is recorded. According to Law no. 16/2001, tax- and Fifty-Nine Cents (EUR 17,749.59) payers may freely dispose of 0.5% of and Twenty-Seven Thousand Four t) Subsequent events their tax returns by assigning it to insti- Hundred and Twenty-Four Euros and Events occurring after the balance tutions who have applied for this con- Forty Cents (EUR 27,424.40) resulting sheet date and providing additional signment. AMI applied for this consign- from the donation of the VAT paid information on the conditions that ment as soon as it became possible. by taxpayers and deductible in per- existed on the balance sheet date Given the uncertainty around the sonal income tax that they have are shown in the financial state- generosity of taxpayers and the decided to donate to AMI Founda- ments, if material. number of institutions that apply tion together with the 0.5% men- for this consignment – after 2011, tioned in the previous paragraphs. u) Judgements and estimates the number of applicants increased The Tax and Customs Authority In the preparation of the financial nine-fold – AMI decided only to con- has not yet transferred the value statements, the Foundation used sider the consignment of 0.5% from assigned of 2016 Personal Income certain assumptions and estimates 128 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

that affect the related assets and of the financial statements will be cor- liabilities, income and expenditure. All rected prospectively in income. the estimates and assumptions made The main estimates and assumptions by the Board of Directors were based regarding future events included in on the best existing information on the preparation of the financial state- the events and transactions in pro- ments are described in the correspond- gress on the date of the approval of ing attached notes in the applicable sit- the financial statements. uations. The most significant accounting estimates reflected in the financial v) Income Tax statements include: AMI is exempt from IRC - corporate • Useful lives of tangible fixed assets; income tax (Order of the Directo- • Impairment analyses, in particular rate-General for Contributions and of shareholdings, financial invest- Taxes, of 17 February 1994, published ments, accounts receivable and in the Diário da República III Series no. inventories; 101, of 02 May 1994), so there is no • Provisions. expenditure on income tax, either current or deferred, apart from the The estimates were determined on the separate taxation calculated under basis of the best information available the scope of fiscal legislation. on the date of preparation of the financial statements and on the basis of the best knowledge and in the expectation 3.2 – Change of of past and/or current events. However, accounting policies and there may be situations in subsequent correction of fundamental years which were not considered in these errors estimates since they were not foresee- The transition from SNC to ESNL, intro- able at the time. Therefore, given the duced by DL 36-A/2011, of 9 March, degree of uncertainty associated with had no relevant impact on the financial the actual results of the transactions in statements and there were no material question, they may differ from the corre- errors from previous financial years. sponding estimates. Any changes occur- There were no changes in accounting ring in these estimates after the date policies or corrections of fundamental errors in 2017. CHAPTER 4 129 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

4 – TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 4.1 – Tangible fixed assets assigned to Operating activities On 31 December 2017 and 2016, the breakdown of tangible fixed assets assigned to operating activities and their amortisation was as follows:

Total Buildings Other Basic Transport Office Tangible Gross Assets Land and Other Tangible Equip. Equip. Equip. Fixed construct. Fixed Assets Assets

Initial balance at 867 934,98 5 503.922,19 310 591,86 278 031,65 545 626,59 119 877,94 7 625 985,21 01.01.2017

Increases 47 827,00 22 500,02 22 765,78 34 524,40 1 536,71 129 153,91

Transfers/Write-offs 0,00

Reversal impairments 0,00

Final balance at 915 761,98 5 503 922,19 333 091,88 300 797,43 580 150,99 121 414,65 7 755 139,12 31.12.2017

Total Buildings Other Accumulated Basic Transport Office Tangible Land and Other Tangible Equip. Equip. Equip. Fixed amortisation construct. Fixed Assets Assets Initial balance at 0,00 1 706 838,81 291 628,77 245 095,65 494 702,06 119 877,94 2 858 143,23 01/01/2017

Increases 109 809,01 10 367,22 4 801,61 37 254,63 1 536,71 163 769,18

Transfers/Write-offs 0,00

Final balance at 0,00 1 816 647,82 301 995,99 249 897,26 531 956,69 121 414,65 3 021 912,41 31/12/2017

Total Buildings Other Basic Transport Office Tangible Net Assets Land and Other Tangible Equip. Equip. Equip. Fixed construct. Fixed Assets Assets Initial balance at 867 934,98 3 797 083,38 18 963,09 32 936,00 50 924,53 0,00 4 767 841,98 01/01/2017 Final balance at 915 761,98 3 687 274,37 31 095,89 50 900,17 48 194,30 0,00 4 733 226,71 31/12/2017

In 2016, the building located at Rua Fer- one is undergoing refurbishment and A plot of land located in São Domin- nandes Tomás 1 to 11 in Coimbra and the second one mentioned is the for- gos de Rana Parish, Cascais Municipa- the building on Rua de Santa Clara, mer São Miguel Charity Home, taking lity, which is for the construction of AMI’s 178-180 in Ponta Delgada were trans- into account the purpose for which they future head office, is also recorded in ferred to Investment Properties. The first will be used from the 2017 financial year. this item. 130 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

It was decided in 2016 to draw up a project that would include, besides the headquarters building, buildings for day care, assisted residences, continuous care and that help to solve some of the needs of Cascais municipality. The project was submitted to Cascais Munici- pal Council at the beginning of 2018.

4.2 – TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS ASSIGNED TO INVESTMENT PROPERTIES On 31 December 2017 and 2016, the breakdown of tangible fixed assets assigned to Investment Properties and their amortisation and impairment was as follows:

Gross Assets Deductions Net Assets

Item Buildings Land and Other Total Amortis. Impairment Total Total Construc.

Balance 480 079,39 1 438 077,23 1 918 156,62 325 667,14 58 000,00 383 667,14 1 534 489,48 31.12.2015

Inscreases 1 081 517,86 3 699 413,46 4 780 931,32 192 452,64 168 000,00 360 452,64 4 420 478,68

Balance 1 561 597,25 5 137 490,69 6 699 087,94 518 119,78 226 000,00 744 119,78 5 954 968,16 31.12.2016

Increases 185 987,39 557 962,13 743 949,52 106 148,32 -68 000,00 38 148,32 705 801,20

Balance 1 747 584,64 5 695 452,82 7 443 037,46 624 268,10 158 000,00 782 268,10 6 660 769,36 31.12.2017

The Monte Estoril Building that was regis- this accounting item in 2017. decided to partially cancel the impair- tered in 2016 as Investments in Progress As mentioned in paragraph 3.1 and as ments of this item, as indicated in the and which began to operate as a buil- a result of the independent economic table above, in order to match the book ding assigned to Local Accommoda- evaluation of the entire assets of AMI value to the valuation amounts. tion from August 2017, was added to Foundation in 2016 and 2017, it was CHAPTER 4 131 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

4.3 – INVESTMENTS IN PROGRESS In 31 December 2016 and 2015 this item was composed as follows: In 2016 and following the policy of allo- cating the financial surpluses referred to in paragraph 3.1, two real estate pro- Items 3.12.2017 31.12.2016 perties were acquired as investment

Restauradores property 3 035 323,41 3 002 565,76 property (at Praça dos Restauradores, in Lisbon and in the centre of Monte Monte do Estoril property 568 154,76 Estoril, Cascais municipality), which were recorded under this item on 31 Decem- Works in Coimbra - Almedina 135 962,27 138 190,67 ber 2016. Only the latter remained New head office 621 649,00 544 116,00 under this item at 31 December 2017, because improvement and adaptation Total 3 792 934,68 4 253 027,19 works were still under way.

5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS On 31 December 2016, the breakdown of intangible assets and their amortisation was as follows:

Gross Assets Amortisations Net Assets Item Software Total Software Total Total

Final balance at 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 31.12.2015

Increases 819 402,00 819 402,00 307 276,25 307 276,25 512 125,75

Reversals/Impairment 0,00 0,00

Final balance at 819 402,00 819 402,00 307 276,25 307 276,25 512 125,75 31.12.2016

Increases 4 898,02 4 898,02 411 543,08 411 543,08 -406 645,06

Reversals/Impairment 0,00 0,00

Final balance at 824 300,02 824 300,02 718 819,33 718 819,33 105 480,69 31.12.2017

The source of this asset was the dona- period of two years, which will be depre- tion in 2016 by Microsoft of the full licen- ciated over the same period. sing of the Foundation’s software for a 132 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

6 – BORROWING COSTS AMI Foundation has not contracted any loans. 8 – INCOME AND EXPENDITURE 7 – INVENTORIES The accounting policies adopted for the recognition of Inventories are made up of 3 groups, all of which are revenue are referred to in paragraphs 3.1 (p), (q) and (r). valued at average entry cost: The detail of some of the items of Income and Expenditure • Merchandise for sale; is described in the following paragraphs: • Merchandise for national and international missions arising from donations. 8.1. – Sales and provision With regard to the last items and given the origin (from of services donations) and purpose (missions), it is deemed to have Sales and provision of services during the financial years zero market value and it was therefore decided to record ending on 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2016 impairment so that the value of this asset is zero. are solely to support the Foundation’s main activity. For the others, the impairment reflecting the risk of non-sale of part of some of the goods comprising the inventory was strengthened in 2016 and in 2017. Sales and provision 2017 2016 of services

Sales ( Sundry items ) 44 302,09 108 196,44 Item 31.12.2017 31.12.2016

Merchandise for sale 115 067,48 119 740,02 Provision of Services - Social 100 734,87 105 378,56 Action Accumulated impairment losse -82 959,77 -65 065,68 Provision of Services - Health 3 341 068,00 3 314 888,75 Merchandise for missions 110 936,43 91 398,02 Card

Accumulated impairment losse -110 936,43 -91 398,02 Provision of Services - Other 179 216,56 107 948,48

Total 32 107,71 54 674,34 Total 3 665 321,52 3 636 412,23 CHAPTER 4 133 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

8.3 – Cost of goods sold and 8.2 – Operating subsidies, material consumed donations and legacies The cost of goods sold and materials consumed during This item contains all the subsidies and donations received, 2017 and 2016 was determined as follows: in cash or in kind, from State-owned or privately owned companies and from national and foreign individuals for Cost of goods sold and 2017 2016 financing a specific Foundation activity or for its activi- materials consumed ties in general. Opening stocks 199 455,61 549 901,14 The breakdown, by main items, is shown in the table below: Inflows 81 984,40 35 365,83

Stock clearance -49 970,87 -359 328,58

Operating subsidies, Closing stock 226 003,91 199 455,61 2017 2016 donations and legacie Total 5 465,23 26 482,78 National public subsidies 2 190 900,97 2 149 019,26

International public subsidies 116 910,35 203 298,23

Subsidies from other entities 53 279,53 26 856,00 8.4 – External supplies and services Donations & inheritances 967 888,49 863 205,32 In the financial years ending on 31 December 2017 and 0,5% allocation of annual 198 841,74 257 499,83 2016, the breakdown of external supplies and services was personal income tax + VAT as follows: Mailings 106 012,07 78 013, 96

Donations in kind 486 531, 80 725 460,96 External supplies 2017 2016 Total 4 120 364,95 4 303 353,56 and services

Provision of Services related to 2 466 718,28 2 348 774,88 health card

Provision of meals at social 464 279,10 495 473,22 facilities

Travel & accommodation 300 224,85 344 649,57

Donations in kind 447 741,39 846 511,12

Provision of sundry services 1 138 128,55 1 283 598,80

Total 4 817 092,17 5 319 007,59 134 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

STAFF COSTS 8.5 – Staff costs The breakdown of staff costs in the Staff Costs 2017 2016 financial years ending on 31 December Staff remuneration 2 277 775,52 2 164 918,98 2017 and 2016 is shown in the table below: Charges on remuneration 448 816,65 430 874,82 Remuneration on international missions 107 146,92 120 737,87

Insurance 88 248,36 87 846,50

Other staff costs 64 644,09 67 236,32

Total 2 986 631,54 2 871 614,49

8.6 – Other impairments (losses/reversals) The development of these items in the financial years ending on 31 December 2017 and 2016, divided according to type of impairment, is shown in the tables below:

Initial Final Inventories Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income balance balance

2016 Goods 487 798,85 14 132,64 345 467,79 -331 335,15 156 463,70 2017 Goods 156 463,70 37 432,50 37 432,50 193 896,20

Initial Final Receivables Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income balance balance

2016

Customers 9 782,50 0,00 9 782,50

Other thrid-party debts 169 866,66 2 242,25 8 728,06 -6 485,81 163 380,85

Total 179 649,16 2 242,25 8 728,06 -6 485,81 173 163,35

2017

Customers 9 782,50 2 306,11 2 306,11 12 088,61

Other third-party debts 163 380,85 5 942,75 5 942,75 169 323,60

Total 173 163,35 8 248,86 0,00 8 248,86 181 412,21 CHAPTER 4 135 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

Financial Instruments Initial balance Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income Final balance

2016

BPP Adjustment 87 623,05 0,00 87 623,05

Liminorke Adjustment 586 130,70 9 608,70 -9 608,70 576 522,00

Kendal II Adjustment 7 781,95 5 311,49 5 311,49 13 093,44

Total 681 535,70 5 311,49 0,00 9 608,70 -4 297,21 677 238,49

2017

BPP Adjustment 87 623,05 18 989,33 -18 989,33 68 633,72

Liminorke Adjustment 576 522,00 97 903,00 -97 903,00 478 619,00

Kendal II Adjustment 13 093,44 29 892,56 29 892,56 42 986,00

Total 677 238,49 29 892,56 0,00 116 892,33 -86 999,77 590 238,72

Financial Instruments Initial balance Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income Final balance

2016

Financial Invest. Works Art 129 881,59 8 201,70 8 201,70 138 083,29

Financial Invest. Stamp Assets 344 738,17 15 512,54 -15 512,54 329 225,63

Total 474 619,76 8 201,70 0,00 15 512,54 -7 310,84 467 308,92

2017

Financial Invest. Works Art 138 083,29 5 940,00 5 940,00 144 023,29

Financial Invest. Stamp Assets 329 225,63 15 512,54 -15 512,54 313 713,09

Total 467 308,92 5 940,00 0,00 15 512,54 -9 572,54 457 736,38

Investment Properties Initial balance Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income Final balance

2016

Investment Properties 58 000,00 168 000,00 168 000,00 226 000,00

Total 58 000,00 168 000,00 0,00 0,00 168 000,00 226 000,00

2017

Investment Properties 226 000,00 68 000,00 -68 000,00 158 000,00

Total 226 000,00 0,00 68 000,00 -68 000,00 158 000,00 136 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

Other Income 2017 2016 8.7 – Income Additional income 15 913, 90 15 235,16 This item includes the result of the appli- Application of equity methodl 991 802,00 891 567,46 cation of the equity method to associ- Recovery financial instruments 50 726,77 ated and affiliated companies. Favourable exchange rate differences 127 054,05 30 190,97 Rents 403 260,81 277 887,69 Other income and gains 5 623,95 15 235,06 Total 1 594 381,48 1 230 116,34

8.8 – Other expenses Other expenses 2017 2016 Taxes 23 765,94 9 616,83 Grants to Pipol (Global projects in partnership with local org.) 358 773,72 211 752,82 Other subsidies/Awards 85 700,13 45 706,59 Unfavourable exchange rate diff. 66 915,94 99 990,79 Application of equity method 236,00 Coverage of associated losses 1 281,13 Autonomous taxation 31 917,80 29 488,84 Theft 7 879,28 Other expenditure and losses 38 056,62 18 592,15 Total 605 366,15 424 308,43

Depreciation and amortisation 8.9 – Depreciation and 2017 2016 amortisation costs/ costs/reversals reversals Tangible fixed assets 163 769,16 154 035,08

Intangible Fixed assets 411 543,08 307 276,25

Investment properties 106 148,34 66 769,70

Total 681 460,58 528 081,03

8.10 – Interest and Interest and similar income 2017 2016 similar income Bank deposits 2 489,74 47 413,14

From other investments of financial 228 748,71 353 208,56 resources

Dividends earned 19 887,37 12 851,57

Total 251 125,82 413 473,27 CHAPTER 4 137 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

Initial Initial Provisions Increase Usage Reversals Cost/Income Balance Balance

2016

AMI Health Card 388 317,05 34 612,81 -34 612,81 353 704,24

Total 388 317,05 0,00 0,00 34 612,81 -34 612,81 353 704,24

2017

AMI Health Card 353 704,24 12 980,96 -12 980,96 340 723,28

Total 353 704,24 0,00 0,00 12 980,96 -12 980,96 340 723,28

9 – PROVISIONS 10 – GRANTS AND OTHER (UNICEF) and the final balance of a LOSSES/REVERSALS SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC research project on reconstruction This item is the provision for the AMI ENTITIES after catastrophe (EU). The remaining Health Card, which is to deal with a The support received from national donations received are also consid- potential increase in activity on the public entities is the result of contracts ered as income for the financial year health cards, arising from the unex- signed with these entities, support for (see note 8.2) and from private individ- pected closure of the company that hiring, or small donations from other ual and corporate donors. assures the commercial and adminis- public bodies. In 2016, special reference should be trative management. With regard to international public enti- made to the donation received from Its development in the financial years ties, the financing relates to the fund- Microsoft of software licences, con- ending on 31 December 2017 and ing of humanitarian intervention pro- sidered as an intangible asset and 2016 is broken down in the table below: jects in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau recorded in note 5.

Grants and other support 2017 2016 from public entities

National public grants

Social Security Inst. 1 858 108,12 1 834 708,28

Professional Training and Employment Inst. 116 413,02 132 936,07

Lisbon Council 148 877,89 142 099,11

Cascais Council 29 386,20 16 025,80

Other public bodies 38 115,74 23 250,00

Total national public grants 2 190 900,97 2 149 019,26

International public grants

Unicef 114 197,17 203 298,23

UE 2 713,18

Total international public grants 116 910,35 203 298,23 138 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

SHAREHOLDINGS 11 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – EQUITY METHOD In order to obtain the best profitability of its financial resources, without ever neglecting the risk mitiga- Pacaça Comércio de Artigos de Artesanato tion associated with financial investments, AMI Foun- e para Medicina, Lda. dation has always chosen to diversify its investments.

Rua José do Patrocínio, 49, The following paragraphs describe the main types Registered office 1959-003 Lisbon of investment: Lisbon Municipality

Stake held 99% 11.1 – Shareholdings - equity Profit/loss Loss of (2.878,50€) method Equity (56.763.83€) On 31/12/2017, AMI Foundation had shareholdings in the following entities, valued by the equity method: Book value 1,00€ 11.2 – Other financial Hospital Particular do Algarve, S.A. investments and instruments 11.2.1 – Other financial investments Cruz da Bota, Alvor Registered office Portimão Municipality Different valuation criteria are used given the diversified nature of this type of investment. Stake held 20,94% Profit/loss (2016) Profit of 4.210.830.62€ a) Works of art Equity (2016) 29.038.425,13€ AMI Foundation receives, as a donation, works of Book value (2016) 6.080.646.22€ art (paintings, sculptures) given to it by generous Estimated profit/loss (2017) Profit of 3.772.000,00€ artists. If the book value is considered lower than Estimated Equity (2017) 32.310.425,00 € the market value, the corresponding impairment is recorded. Book value (2017) 6.765.803,00€ b) Stamp assets It should be noted that it is expected that the

Hotel Salus, S.A. investments in philately, with a 0 market value recognised since the end of 2006, will likely

Registered office Cruz da Bota, Alvor be recovered partially and relevant recogni- Portimão Municipality tion will be made only if this occurs. In 2016, AMI Stake held 2,5% received compensation of 5% of its investment, Profit/loss (2016) Loss of 3.803,00€ Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred and Twelve Euros Estimated Equity (2016) 2,217,833,00€ Book value (2016) 55.446,00€ CHAPTER 4 139 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

and Fifty-Four Cents (€ 15,512.54). It has so far been Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 able to recover 10% of its initial investment. FRSS-Social Sector Restructuring 3 779,11 3 779,11 On 31 December 2017 and 2016, the breakdown of Fund other financial investments was as follows: Works of Art (from donations) 480 077,62 460 277,62 Housing 5 000,00 5 000,00 11.2.2 – Other Financial Instruments Stamps 313 713,09 344 738,17 Other Financial Instruments correspond to investments made by AMI – in shares, bonds and investment funds Total 802 569,82 813 794,90 – with the sole purpose of making financial assets more Accumulated impairment losses profitable, seeking to minimise risk through diversification Income from stamp assets -313 713,09 -344 738,17 and to maximise income. Their division between Current Income from works of art -144 023,29 -138 083,29 Assets and Non-current Assets arises from the contract period during which the investment cannot be mobilised. Total -457 736,38 -482 821,46 AMI has always used the current value of the financial Net Total 344 833,44 330 973,44 instrument on the Balance Sheet Date as the valuation criteria. This value is indicated by the entity managing the instrument. Positive or negative changes in value occurring during the financial year are recognised as fair value gains or losses. OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The table below shows the increases and/or reductions in Increases/reductions 2017 2016 fair value of AMI’s financial investments – in shares, bonds, in fair value investment funds and financial investments in the financial years ended on 31 December 2017 and 2016. Gains through increases in fair value

Bonds and equity securities 48 286,43 328 149,90

Other financial investments 630 425,62 900 860,98

In Financial Investments

Other financial investments 108 267,59

Total 678 712,05 1 337 278,47 Losses through reductions in fair value in Financial Investments

Bonds and equity securities 61 400,96 54 743,06

Other financial investments 146 973,54 1 044 151,26

In Financial Investments

Other financial investments 97 903,00 32 353,86

Total 306 277,50 1 131 248,18

Increases/reductions in fair value 372 434,55 206 030,29 140 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

11.3 – Asset Funds 11.3.1 – Initial fund This item corresponds to the initial value invested by the founder when AMI Foun- dation was set up. Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

11.3.2 – Retained Earnings Adjustments 01,01,2009 Given its nature and the expressed HPA -10 470,00 -10 470,00 desire both of the founder and of the Adjustments arising from transition from

Board, any surpluses obtained over the POC to SNC accounting policies 32 years of existence of the Founda- HPA 697 591,26 697 591,26 tion have always been transferred to Correction of errors made according to this account. the previous accounting standards HPA -32 159,46 -32 159,46 11.3.3 – Adjustments to Reflection of adjustment of financial assets financial assets and retained earnings in associates The breakdown of this item on 31 HPA 177 094,78 177 094,78 December 2017 and 2016 (arising from HPA (in 2011) -44 745,08 -44 745,08 the POC/SNC transition) is shown in the Hotel Salus 18 691,33 18 691,33 chart below: Total 806 002,83 806 002,83

11.3.4 – Revaluation surplus In 1999, the Foundation proceeded with the revaluation of the land and buildings recorded in its fixed assets, on the basis of an independent economic Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

valuation. Economic revaluation on 31,12,1999 The value of this reserve was reclassi- Land 183.978,05 183.978,05 fied in the transition of this item from Buildings and other constructions 970.100,32 970.100,32 the POC to SNC accounting policies; Correction of errors made according to the breakdown of its balance on 31 the previous accounting standards December 2016 and 2015 is shown in Valuation of Cascais Porta Amiga building 53.882,72 53.882,72 the table below:

Repair of crashed vehicle 10.226,25 10.226,25

Total 1.218.187,34 1.218.187,34 CHAPTER 4 141 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

11.3.5 – Other changes in asset funds The breakdown of these items on 31 December 2017 and 2016 is The members of the Board of Directors shown in the table below: and the Supervisory Board are not paid remuneration. The remuneration of the

Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 General Management (3 members) is detailed below. Adjustments arising from POC/SNC and SNC/ESNL transition Investment grants Item 2017 Investment grants (accumulated value) 315 176,55 322 626,55 Remuneration 144 329,71 Allocation of share for year -7 450,00 -7 450,00 Charges on remuneration 31 727,90 Sub Total 307 726,55 315 176,55 Total 176 057,61 Donations Penha França store 37 500,00 37 500,00 Software licences (Microsoft) 819 402,00 819 402,00 Allocation of share for year -716 977,25 -307 276,25 13 – EVENTS AFTER THE Sub Total 139 924,75 549 625,75 BALANCE SHEET DATE Total other changes in asset funds 447 651,30 864 802,30 Events after the balance sheet date that provide additional information on the conditions that existed on the bal- 11.4 – Financial assets given as collateral, ance sheet date are shown in the finan- pledge or promissory pledge cial statements, if material. There are no, nor have there been any financial assets provided as collateral or pledge. 16 – OTHER INFORMATION 16.1 – Disclosure of 12 – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS business with related 12.1 – Average number of employees parties During the 2017 financial year, AMI Foundation had 184 employees on The turnover in related companies and average. affiliates was as follows::

12.2 – Commitments made in terms of pensions Entity 2017 There are no pension commitments. FUND AMI FUND AMI 12.3 - Relations with the Board, Management as customer as supplier and Supervisory bodies Pacaça Lda 1 197,20 19 200,00 There are no advances or other credits or debits regarding the members Total 1 197,20 19 200,00 of the Management or the Supervisory Board or commitments made on AMI’s behalf. 142 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

At the end of 2016, the balances in AMI’s CASH AND BANK DEPOSITS associates and subsidiaries were as follows: Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

Non-Current Assets 162 011,77 370 522,91 Entity 2016 Term Deposits 162 011,77 370 522,91 credit Current Assets 2 724 408,53 2 996 491,59 debit balance balance Cash 47 404,81 63 726,47 Pacaça Lda 93 672,77 Demand deposits 2 309 199,55 1 858 443,90 Total 93 672,77 0,00 Term deposits 367 804,17 1 074 321,22

16.2 – Other relevant information 16.2.1 - Cash and bank deposits It is useful to disclose the following items There are no restrictions on the liquidity of cash and bank depos- to provide a better understanding of the its. Their split between Current Assets and Non-current Assets arises Foundation’s financial statements: from the contract period for term deposit investments (if an investment lasts more than one year, it is deemed non-current). The balances in the various components of cash and bank deposits are available for use; in the case of the latter, their immediate mobilisation does not imply a loss of interest earned.

CURRENT ASSETS INCLUDE FOREIGN CURRENCY BALANCES, AS SHOWN BELOW

Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

Foreign Foreign Exchange Exchange currency Value Euros currency Value Euros rate rate value value

Current Assets Cash Cash USD 6 786,18 1,1993 5 658,45 7 179,18 1,0464 6 860,84 Cash ECV 125,00 110,2650 1,13 125,00 110,6190 1,13 Cash Reals 532,75 3,9729 134,10 102,75 3,4570 29,72 Cash Meticals 11 750,00 75,0000 156,67 11 750,00 75,6016 155,42 Demand Deposits Rothschild USD 0,00 0,00 0,00 1 434,92 1,0521 1 363,86 Rothschild GBP 0,00 0,00 0,00 178,35 0,8523 209,25 Rothschild JPY 0,00 0,00 0,00 -388,00 123,1746 -3,15 BPI Private USD 6 987,50 1,1993 5 826,32 12 737,50 1,0541 12 083,77 Finantia USD 0,00 0,00 0,00 150,00 1,0541 142,30 Golden USD 959,82 1,1993 800,32 4 840,99 1,0541 4 592,53 CHAPTER 4 143 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

CUSTOMERS Customers 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

< 180 days 11 932,43 14 405,34

16.2.2 – Customers 180 to 365 days

On 31 December 2017 and 2016, the > 365 days 12 088,61 9 782,50 Customers item had balances with the Accumulated impairment losses -12 088,61 -9 782,50 following maturities: Total 11 932,43 14 405,34

16.2.3 – Other receivables OTHER RECEIVABLES The balances in this item on 31 Decem- Other receivables 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 ber 2017 and 2016 were broken down as shown in the second table on the < 180 days 1 222 767,08 973 082,34 right, based on the maturity of the 180 at 365 days balances. Given the high likelihood of > 365 days 169 323,60 163 380,85 non-receipt of some of these amounts, Accumulated impairment losses -169 323,60 -163 380,85 the corresponding impairment was rec- Total 1 222 767,08 973 082,34 ognised. DEFERRED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 16.2.4 – Deferred assets and liabilities Item 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

The breakdown of these items on 31 Deferred assets December 2016 and 2015 is shown in Mission subsidies 3 800,00 the third table on the right: Deferred insurance 43 948,36 43 554,82 Other deferrals 13 449, 53 16.2.5 – Trade payables Total 57 397,89 47 354,82 On 31 December 2017 and 2016, this Deferred liabilities item had the following maturities: Fund against indifference 8 581,25 8 581,25 Rents 22 802,00 23 402,00 IEFP 2 653,48 3 791,61 Trade payables 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 International Projects 2 130,00 2 130,00 < 30 days 80 815,21 70 990,07 Unicef Quinara Project 42 621,52 31 to 60 days 0,00 0,00 Lisbon Council BIP/ZIP PA Olaias 7 257,45 61 to 90 days 0,00 0,00 Solidarity Adventure 1 500,00 1 500,00 > 91 days 11 605,63 11 605,63 Emergency Project Fund 48 215,38 48 215,38 Total 92 420,84 82 595,70 Environment Fund 15 000,00

Inst Camões Schools Project 19 774,00

Wizink Bank SA 40 000,00

Madeira Emergency Fund 3 110,57 5 764,07

Social Promotion Development Fund 9 793,87

AMI University Fund 44 000,00 19 200,00 Training Fund PA Chelas 1 249,45 4 779,25 Total 209 016,13 177 036,40 144 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

STAFF 16.2.6 – Staff Staff 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 The breakdown of this item on 31 December 2017 and 2016 is shown in the table below. The Liabilities Balance amount payable to expatriate volunteers on Salaries Payable 3 460,00 4 234,69 international missions arises from the contrac- Total 3 460,00 4 234,69 tual conditions, given that their contracts provide for the payment to be made the month after they provided their services. STATE AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES

16.2.7 – State and other public State and other public entities 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 entities Asset balances

On 31 December 2016 and 2015, the balance Withheld Corporate Income Tax 3 879,03 of this item is shown in the table below, and Withheld Social Security 392,30 392,30 there are no outstanding amounts: Total 4 271,33 392,30 Liability balances 16.2.8 – Other payables Withholding of Income Tax The balances in this item on 31 December 2017 of salaried workers 18 275,50 15 455,10 and 2016 are broken down in the following table: of self-employed workers 582,30 395,30

Personal income Tax Surchange 53,00

VAT 1 946,60

Social Security Contributions 54 838,20 49 148,04 Other Taxation Autonomous Taxation 31 917,80 29 488,84

Municipal Tourism Tax 68,00

Employment Compensation Fund FCT 316,58 180,88 FGCT 25,69 14,67 Total 107 970,67 94 735,83

OTHER PAYABLES Other Payables 31/12/2017 31/12/2016

Investment Suppliers 516,59 516,59 Salaries Payable 374 438,64 344 268,16 Increases in Health Card Costs 152 711,23 136 591,82 Porta Amiga Centre Costs 12 151,07 14 685,46 Other Services Payable 59 930,23 54 071,72 Health Card 953 269,75 726 699,66 Other Creditors 12 007,69 6 792,00 Total 1 565 025,20 1 283 625,41

Leonor Nobre Fernando de La Vieter Nobre Vice-chairman Chairman CHAPTER 4 145 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017 146 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

4.4 OPINION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD

1. In compliance with the legal and statutory provisions, the Supervisory Board is hereby giving its opinion on the Report, Balance Sheet and Income Statement presented by the Board of Directors with regard to the financial year ending 31 December 2017. Lisbon, 21 March 2018 2. During the financial year, we monitored the Foundation’s business, as well as the development of the main financial indicators. The Supervisory Board

3. We found that despite the improvement in some economic indicators, AMI’s services continued to be sought after by the poorest people, unable to meet the most basic needs on their own. Manuel Dias Lucas 4. AMI continued to count on the contribution of its main (Chairman) financial supporters as well as the aid of a great number of individual and company donors. These donations, in addition to the income received from the various activities carried out and the results of diligent management of our financial and property resources, allowed us to maintain the assistance provided by AMI in both Portugal and other Feliciano Manuel Leitão Antunes countries where it is present.

5. Following the reviews we carried out and as the Bal- ance Sheet and Income Statement accurately reflect the financial and equity position of the Foundation, the Supervisory Board hereby approves the accounts pre- Tânia Cristina Lourenço Baptista Amado sented by the Board.

CHAPTER 4 147 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017

4.5 STATUTORY AUDIT CERTIFICATE 148 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017 CHAPTER 4 149 REPORT OF ACCOUNTS 2017 150 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

WWW.AMI.ORG.PT OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

“AMI WILL REMAIN COMMITTED TO ITS ACTIONS IN THE FIELD, IN PORTUGAL AND IN THE WORLD, MAINTAINING THE FOCUS IN 2018 ON THREE AXES OF ACTION, NAMELY, CLIMATE CHANGE, MIGRATIONS AND POVERTY.

CHAPTER5 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE 152 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

5. OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

To improve is to change. To be per- However, despite these significant will finance projects of small and medi- fect is to change often. back-office changes, AMI will remain um-sized organisations of Portuguese committed to its actions in the field, in civil society in the environmental area. Sir Winston Churchill Portugal and around the world. In 2018, In 2018, the 70 years of the Universal the focus will remain on the three axes Declaration of Human Rights are also of action, namely, Climate Change, to be marked. This is the ideal pretext In 2018, AMI will certainly not claim to Migration and Poverty with the trans- for resuming the battle for Human be perfect, but will make every effort versal concern of engaging and rais- Rights and proposing the inclusion of to improve its work in order to move ing the awareness of more and more Environmental Rights in the document. the lives of all those who seek its sup- people. In this sense, AMI will implement the port closer to perfection. Thus, under the emergency fund estab- project “SDG in Action in Portuguese In this sense, and because it is essential lished in 2017 to respond to the conse- Schools”, with a view to contributing we follow the amazing evolution and quences of the fires in the Portuguese to a more informed and active soci- transformation of the world, especially forests, AMI will promote a reforesta- ety in promoting sustainable develop- in the digital area, after a 6-month tion activity in Folgosinho, Gouveia. ment and respect for human rights in period of implementation, the CRM The financing line of the “There isn’t a the national school context. Dynamics tool will start to be used by PLANET B” project will also begin, which the employees at AMI’s headquarters initially in 2018. Later it is expected to be extended to all social facilities and offices. The goal will be to optimise the relationship with donors and volunteers in order to increase donations, whether in cash, goods or services. Another challenge will be the adaptation of procedures and the strengthening of the measures necessary to comply with the new general data protection regulation that will come into force in May 2018. This measure will require a major administrative effort; however we started implementing it in 2017 with the primary concern of continuing to ensure respect for the pri- vacy of the personal data of all our stakeholders. C A P. 5 153 OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

2018 CALENDAR

Reforestation of burned area in Folgosinho, Gouveia January Launch of the 20th AMI - Journalism Against Indifference prize

Publication of the results of the 8th “Connect to Others” Prize

February Humanitarian Medicine course at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

Celebration of International Women’s Day

March Solidarity Adventure to Senegal

IRS Campaign Launch

Annual Meeting of AMI staff

12th Friendship Bridges Race - Coimbra April Guinea-Bissau Solidarity Adventure

Launch of the financing line of the “There isn’t a PLANet B” project

National street collection

Award of the 20th AMI – Journalism against Indifference award May Beginning of the “SDG in Action in Portuguese Schools” project

Collection of food at Jumbo Amoreiras hypermarket

Solidarity Adventure in Brazil June 3rd edition of the “One Click for Social Inclusion” project

July Anniversary of the AMI Alimenta brand

Celebration of World Humanitarian Day August Start of the 2018 School Campaign

Launch of the 20th x-ray collection campaign

September Humanitarian Medicine course at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon

Opening of applications for the AMI University Fund

National street collection

October Launch of the 9th “Connect to Others” prize

Celebration of World Poverty Eradication Day

Solidarity Adventure in Senegal

November Start of the 2018 Christmas Campaign

Solidarity Adventure in Guinea-Bissau

December International Volunteer Day Celebration 34th anniversary of AMI 154 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

AMI

WWW.AMI.ORG.PT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

“IN 2018, WE ARE SURE THAT THE BONDS THAT UNITE US WILL BE INCREASINGLY NARROWER AND STRENGTHENED IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF AN ALLIANCE THAT SEEKS TO JOIN EFFORTS FOR A WORLD WITHOUT INTOLERANCE AND WITHOUT INDIFFERENCE.

CHAPTER6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 156 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AMI 2017

6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In 2018, we hope to continue to enjoy the trust and fundamental support of our partners that allow our mission to continue, knowing that for sure the bonds that unite us will be increasingly narrower and strengthened in the consolidation of an alliance that seeks to join efforts for a world without intolerance and without indifference.

We highlight below some of the Partners most committed to embarking with us on our mission in 2017:

• Ministry for Employment, Solidarity and Social Security • UNICEF • Employment and vocational training institute (IEFP) • Camões I .P. • Almada Municipal Council • Angra do Heroísmo Municipal Council • Cascais Municipal Council • Coimbra Municipal Council • Funchal Municipal Council • Lisbon Municipal Council

• AMI friends and donors • Lidergraf • Altice • Microsoft • ANF • Nestlé – Nutrição Infantil • Barclaycard • Novo Banco • Biscana • Plateia • Cap Gemini • PKF & Associados, Lda. • Companhia das Cores • Prémio Cinco Estrelas • Esegur • RTP • Estreia • SATA • Fnac • Semente • Fujifilm • Sonae MC • Gracentur Grande Centro Turístico • TAP • Grupo Auchan • TNT • Grupo Santiago • Visão • Kelly Services • Young & Rubicam Phone 21Phone 836 2100 • Fax 21 Fax 836 2199 • Fundação de Assistência Médica Internacional Rua José do Patrocínio, 49 Patrocínio, do José Rua E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: WWW.AMI.ORG.PT , 1959-003 Lisbon

Companhia das Cores