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Lexique AEPS Simplified water supply network AGR Revenue-generating activities AME Association of teaching mothers APE Association of parents of schoolchildren CCEB Head of a basic education district CE1 3nd year of primary school CE2 4th year of primary school CEB Basic education district CEG College of general education CEP Primary school certificate CIS Catering International Services CM1 5th year of primary school CM2 6th year of primary school COGES School management committee CP1 1st year primary school CP2 2nd year primary school CSPS Health and social promotion center CSR Corporate Social Responsibility CVD Village development adviser DPENA Provincial manager for national education and literacy DRENA Regional manager for national education and literacy ECOSAN Ecological sanitation MFP Multifunctional platform NGO Non-governmental organization OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OSEP/C Organisation for sport and culture at primary school SDGs Sustainable development goals SOGOB Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Burkina Faso UNDP United Nations Development Program SEMAFO Foundation is a key economic player that places people and social development at the heart of its activities. Who we are ................................................................................... 4 Message from the board and from the General Manager....... 5 Sectors of intervention in Burkina Faso ................................... 7 Boucle du Mouhoun region......................................................... 8 Est region ................................................................................... 10 Projects per village as of 2009 ............................................... 12 This year’s achievements .......................................................... 14 Some figures .............................................................................. 15 Our investments this year ......................................................... 16 Financial report .......................................................................... 17 Education and training .............................................................. 18 Agriculture and sustainable development .............................. 22 Support for the population and for production ....................... 28 Health .......................................................................................... 33 2017-2018 Commitments ........................................................ 36 Our partners................................................................................ 37 Financial statements ................................................................ 38 Who we are SEMAFO Foundation is a charitable organisation focused on As of January 1, 2016, our actions are aligned towards achievement helping West African countries, of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the General specifically communities in Assembly of the United Nations in September 2015. Although our Burkina Faso in the fight against activities relate to a number of the 17 target goals, we primary work on poverty. 6 goals: Inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2016-2030), the Foundation directs its activities to SDG 1 NO POVERTY where the need is greatest. SDG 5 GENDER EQUALITY SDG 2 ZERO HUNGER SDG 6 CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATION SDG 17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS OUR MISSION Our mission is to support communities and offer an improved quality of life, notably in the regions where SEMAFO or one of its subsidiaries is present. We hopes to SEMAFO Foundation has been influence change through our actions, our investments in sustainable development projects and through education. compliant with Imagine Canada’s accreditation standards program as of OUR EMPLOYEES 2013. We apply these standards in Our team of 13 persons (Burkina Faso (10), Montreal (3)) works together in developing and supporting our projects in Burkina Faso. the following key areas: - Board governance OUR DONORS - Accountability and transparency Cash donations allow the Foundation to implement its sustainable development ac- tivities in multiple communities in Burkina Faso. Donations come from across the - Ethical fundraising world, but especially from Canada. Thanks to the donations, the Foundation was able - Personnel management to implement infrastructure development and revenue-generating projects (shea - Volunteer engagement products, sesame, beekeeping and agriculture), all of which directly improve the qual- ity of life of the Foundation’s beneficiaries. OUR ZONES OF INTERVENTION Since 2008, the Foundation has been operating in West Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso and in Niger. In July 2015, the Foundation discontinued its activities in Niger and transferred its assets to Larassu, an NGO set up by its Nigerian employees. The cumulative data as of 2008 in this report therefore include those from Niger unless otherwise noted. 4 From the President of the Board Message and from the General Manager Young, expanding labor forces represent major assets for economic growth, but pose challenges for education and job creation, particularly for young girls. Certain legislative and social norms directly impact women and their development. According to OECD’s SIGI (Social Institutions and Gender Index) 2018 country study in Burkina Faso, it is difficult for women to access or own land, to have access to financial services or to justice, to inherit and even to venture out alone. Women’s civil liberties are significantly restricted, particularly in the Boucle du Mouhoun and Est Benoit Desormeaux regions which exhibit higher levels to other regions in Burkina Faso and remain President, significant in the three provinces where we intervene. It is notable that there is a lower CPA, CA level of discrimination among the better-educated population. Just another good reason to invest heavily in education. Again, this year, more than half of the budget or 62 %, was allocated to education. We built 21 classrooms, 13 of which in secondary schools, supported by water boreholes, desk-benches, handwashing stations, school kits and solar lamps to optimise student study conditions and to allow primary school graduates to continue their studies in their home village. Furthermore, women were supported in developing revenue-generating activities such Chantal Guérin as sheep and poultry farming. The animal-fattening projects were so well received that General Manager, we plan to set up rabbit, layer poultry and hog farming projects in the 2018-2019 year. MBA In addition, awareness-raising campaigns on cervical cancer, early pregnancies and obstetrical fistula were carried out in a number of villages. « It is all We are truly grateful to everyone who has contributed to SEMAFO Foundation’s success. Your continued support ensures the same opportunities for tomorrow’s ahead of us. generations. The route Wishing you an inspiring read! is endless; the further we go, the more it opens up in front of us. » (Henri Miller) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benoit Desormeaux Francine Sauriol Nora Farah Sébastien Josée Marcoux Vicky Munger Elie Justin Chantal Guérin President Vice-President Secretary and Beauchamp Director Director Ouedraogo General Manager Treasurer Director Director 5 6 Sectors of Intervention in Burkina Faso 1,492,874 people We’re Here SEMAFO Foundation’s main impacted by our intervention sectors of intervention in as of 2009 Burkina Faso are the Boucle du Mouhoun region in the northwest, including the 155 cities and villages affected provinces of Mouhoun and Balé; and the province of Tapoa in the Est region. 11 out of 13 regions reached 7 Region of Boucle du Mouhoun 107 towns and villages impacted in the sector LégendeLegend: : Towns Villes andet villages villages accompagnés supported 8 The Boucle du Mouhoun region has a population of 1,821,059* inhabitants spread between 7 provinces. SEMAFO Foundation primarily operates in the provinces of Mouhoun and Balé, which have 902,772* and 670,689* inhabitants, respectively. Source: Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD), 2015 National Statistical Yearbook. *: Population projections 9 Est Region 34 towns and villages impacted in this sector LégendeLegend: : Towns Villes andet villages villages accompagnés supported 10 SEMAFO Foundation began outreach activities in this area in 2015. The Est region has a population of 1,615,740* inhabitants spread between 5 provinces. The province of Tapoa where we primarily operate is home to 459,843* inhabitants living in 183 villages. Source: Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD), 2015 National Statistical Yearbook. *: Population projections 11 1 — Only lists the main projects supported by SEMAFO Foundation, not all projects 12 Legend: * Total number of librairies constructed and Invested in charitable projects refurbished, ** 2,009,003 items (donations) were distributed, *** 87,434 school kits were distributed, **** 7,057 solar lamps — schools, ***** 1,000 solar $11,381,000 (FCFA 4,859,681,310) lamps — villages 13 Our Achievements This Year Infrastructures 21 Construction and repair of classrooms 5 Freshwater boreholes Projects 14 Latrines $1,024,262 (FCFA 437,718,897) Income generated by beneficiaries of our projects in Burkina Faso Investment School kits $1,464,063 (FCFA 625,154,169) Amount invested in charitable projects 13,513 School kits distributed 14 Facts and Figures Our Education-related Actions Increased