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Annual REPORT

2019 Methodological Note

For this seventh edition of the Annual Report in- formation were taken from several World Family’s departments and individuals: > Administration > Communication managers > Technical Services > Continental Managers

The information contained herein comes from the S following sources: > Minutes of the meetings and of the Board > Letters, e-mails and communications to and from the stakeholders > The Association’s management documents > Reports from head of departments > Reports from partners and local offices

The document was approved by the General As- sembly held on 30th of June 2020 and will be dis- tributed by means of circulars, newsletters and through the World Family’s institutional website. The Annual Report refers to the World Family of Ra- dio Maria ONLUS, and also contains a few pieces of information concerning its main stakeholders, which are mainly Associations from several countries.

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The Annual Report is edited by: Paolo Taffuri and Matteo Guerra

With the collaboration of: Vittorio Viccardi, Walter Vulcano, Davide Tornatora, Marta Donati

Photo: World Family and Radio Maria staff worldwide Paolo Patruno, www.paolopatrunophoto.org

Graphic Design: Paolo Marchetti Voice of Peace on Air

ince its foundation world family of radio maria some English speaking countries as Aus- is Onlus is engaged with many projects in all the tralia and England too, by digital frequency DAB. world but especially in developing countries. We re- We defined our priorities in two main aspect: ally organize our projects responding to the call from First investing time and funds to consolidate and ex- local population and communities by helping institu- pand the radio frequency network, second develop- tions, working directly with local Catholic Dioceses. ing digital tools that our partners may use to keep on Personal and spiritual growth are essential compo- communicating to their listeners. nent of the development process and Radio Maria The following statistics and numbers will help us to promoting local culture needs ensure the develop- understand better the rea dimension of our activities. ment of human being in its universal rights and val- Writing this report we couldn’t take in consideration ues where communication could play an important what it’s happening in the present year 2020 about training role. the Coronavirus, practically all the regions of the SCapacity building, technical infrastructure providing, world are affected in some different way. The follow- administration assistance, juridical support are some ing economic crisis will arrive in the next months, Ra- of the important services that World Family of Radio dio Maria played and will play an important role not Maria Onlus provides to local organizations, and they only in communications but as a service being beside are the ways in which it contributes to improve the the people in this important and painful moment, es- world in observance of the principles of the Church pecially the more affected countries. We will take in and of the international cooperation for develop- consideration in our future projects this mandatory ment. mission. In 2019, our work was particularly oriented to the re- gions of the World with dramatic conflicts as Africa, and Middle East, but we started important project in Vittorio Viccardi WFRM President

3 6 WHO WE ARE OUR FAMILY

10 4 THE PROJECTS 18

OUR FAMILY 32 OUR NUMBERS

5 Info Registered Office W Roma, via Rusticucci 13

Headquarter Erba, via Valassina 40

Continental Offices AFRICA: World Family of Radio Maria Africa Mikocheni Industrial Area, DAR ES SALAAM, Box 34573 AMERICA: World Family of Radio Maria Inc. 21 Oliver Street, New York, N.Y. 10038, USA

Type of Organization O.N.L.U.S (Organizzazione Non Lucrativa di Utilità Sociale) Non for profit organization of social utility

Participation to International Organizations ECOSOC (United Nations Economic and Social Counsel)

WHO WE ARE

6 History, Mission and Identity

world family of radio maria was founded and reg- istered in in 1998 as a non-profit association to help people from several countries in the world to develop locally the Radio Maria project. In fact the The Mission Radio Mara Italy was receiving many requests from Bishops, clergy and lay people to have the same kind of radio and programs in their own country. To assist and help, through Therefore World Family of Radio Maria was reg- its own services, the diffusion istered with the specific task to respond to such of the Radio Maria Project calls and work with local partners for Evangeliza- tion and development through communication. throughout the world, specifically W providing assistance to developing countries in order to create › Socio–cultural–educational area a local organizational culture through the implementation within the scope of the means of communication projects aimed of communication and their at development related activities.

› Professional training area through the implementation of technical training projects in the field of social communication

› Support initiatives to face crisis 1987 and/or emergencies especially First Radio Maria was born in Italy availing know-how about telecommunications 1993 First Radio Maria in Africa,

World Family has the task of supporting non for profit radios and organizations in four areas: editorial pro- 1996 duction, associative and administrative management, First Radio Maria in Latin America, promotion and dissemination. Besides, it works with other organizations in developing countries to im- prove the life of people. Its presence in the panorama 1998 of international cooperation has always underlined the importance of good communication for the de- World Family of Radio Maria was born velopment of the integral human being. The recipients of such activities are mainly local or- ganizations in over 70 countries, most of them are de- 2002 veloping in Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Eastern First Radio Maria in Asia, Europe and Asia. The Association operates according to codes of con- duct that consolidated through the years, and specif- ically with no commercial, advertising or sponsorship 2007 contribution whatsoever. First Radio Maria in Oceania, Papua New

7 Governance

during the course of the year 2019, the Association For the ordinary part at 10.30 a.m. convened the General Meeting on 27th of June 2019 1) Report of the Board of Directors; with following agenda: 2) Approval of financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2019; For the extraordinary part at 9.30 a.m. 3) Approval of the Budget 2020; 1) Amendments of the Statute of the Association 4) Approval of the Annual Report 2019; following the guidelines of the Italian law Legislative 5) Any other item. DDecree n. 117 of 3rd July 2017 – Third Sector; World Family of Radio Maria Organigram

Board of Directors

EXCOM

Editorial Technical Presidency Department Department

Operation Finance & Promotion & Editorial Secretary Radio Frequency Fundraising Department Budgeting & Services Department Department Department Department

Audio Frequency Department Database Editorial Information & Administration Communication Reporting & Secretary Service Office & Technologies Office Office Department

Remote Control Office Streaming Campaign Editorial Service & Mobile Services & Mailing Web & Social Office Office Network Office

Continental Operation Office African Editorial Secretary Office

General Services & Operation Office

Logistics

8 Below is a list of the Board meetings and their agendas during the year 2019:

DATE OF BOARD MEETINGS AGENDA

1— Membership fee for the year 2019 2— Continental Meetings 14/02/2019 3— Any other Business

1— Approval of the Balance Sheet and the Statement of the Activities for the year ended on 31st December 2018 (Draft version) 30/04/2019 2— Next General Meeting convocation 3— Any other Business

1— World Family of Radio Maria Statute draft amendments 2— Definitive approval of the financial Statement at end for the year ended on 31st December 2018 17/06/2019 3— Next Board Convocation 4— New Members 5— Any other item

1— Approval of the Budget 2019 2— WF Activities 2019 26/06/2020 3— New members 4— Any other items

1— Balance sheet at 30/09/2019 2— Budget for 2020 3— Continental Activities and services 03/12/2019 4— New projects for the year 2020 5— Mariathon 2020 6— Any other items

Stakeholders’ Map

International INSTITUTIONAL donor Insitutions ACTIVITY Vatican States/Governments Partner Ngos Local Churches/Dioceses

WF ASSOCIATED MEMBERS IT Suppliers WF STAFFAND Radio VOLUNTEERS Donors Partners Universities CONTINENTAL OFFICES Technical Task Force Students of Peace STRATEGIC SERVICES Journalism ACTIVITIES Listeners Consultants

Satellite Supplier Suppliers ACTIVITY PROJECTS

9 OUR FAMILY

10 11 The Network

the members of world family of radio maria on- lus are, pursuant to the Bylaws, individual not-for- profit associations. At the end of 2019, there were 73 members (two new members were accepted during the year: Radio Maria England and Associacao Radio Maria ).

NAME COUNTRY OF THE REGISTRED OFFICE

1 Radio Maria APS Italy

2 Asociacion Radio Maria Perù T3 Asociacion Radio Maria de Colombia 4 Udruga Radio Marija

5 Radju Marija Malta

6 Internationale Christiche Rundfunkgemeinschaft e.v.

7 Fondo Radio Maria

8 Radio Maria Österreich

9 Fundacion Radio Maria

10 Asociacion Radio Maria

11 Radio Maria Uganda

12 Asociacion Radio Maria

13 Asociacion Radio Maria

14 Radio Maria France

15 Asociacion Radio Maria

16 Radio Maria Inc. USA

17 Association Radio Maria Togo

18 Corporacion Radio Maria

19 Association of Radio Maria Malawi

20 Associacao Radio Maria Moçambique

21 Asociacion Radio Maria

22 Radio Maria Foundation Inc. Philippines

23 Radio Maria Burkina Burkina Faso

24 Asociacion Civil Radio Maria

25 Radio Maria

26 Radio Maria A.C.

27 Asociacion Radio Maria

28 Asociacion Radio Maria

29 Radio Maria Sierra Leone

30 Marijos Radijas

31 Radio Maria Rwanda

12 32 Udruzenje Marija

33 Asociacion Radio Maria

34 Radio Maria Burundi

35 Associacao Radio Maria do Brazil

36 Mária Rádió Közhasznú Egyesület

37 Asociatia Radio Maria Erdely

38 Radio Maria

39 Radio Maria Zambia

40 Asociacion Civil Radio Maria

41 Association Maria Congo Congo

42 Radio Maria Inc. Dominican Rep.

43 Friends of Radio Maria Inc. USA

44 Radio Maria Canada

45 Radio Maria Südtirol Italy

46 Radio Maria the The Netherlands

47 Radio Maria Inc. Papua New Guinea

48 Association Radio Maria Centrafrique Central African Rep.

49 Asociatia Radio Maria Romania

50 Radio Maria Kenya

51 Perkumpulan Radio Maria Indonesia

52 Radio Maria Gabon

53 International Charitable Organization Radio Maria

54 Radio Maria Deutschschweiz

55 Udruga Radio Marjia

56 Radio Maria VZW

57 Marafiki wa Radio Maria Tanzania

58 Radio Maria Republique Democratique du Congo Democratic Republic of Congo

59 Radio Maria Cameroun Camerun

60 Association Radio Maria

61 Radio Marija Latvija

62 Radio Maria Ireland LTD Ireland

63 Radio Marija Macedonija Macedonia

64 Za Nasu Radio Mariju Serbia

65 Shoqata Radio Maria Kosova

66 Radio Maria Guinea Ecuatorial Guinea Ecuatorial

67 Associazione Radio Maria Slovensko

68 Association Radio Maria Madagascar

69 USA Spanish USA

70 Private Informational Foundation Radio RM

71 Radio Maria Association Lesotho

72 Radio Maria England England

73 Associacao Radio Maria Angola Angola

13 Pursuant to art. 9 of the Bylaws, the Board of Directors is appointed by the General Meeting for a three-year term. The current Board was elected on 12th of October 2018. The members are 12 and reflect the interna- tional nature of the Association, since they come from 10 different countries:

Board Members

NAME AND SURNAME COUNTRY ROLE

Vittorio Viccardi Italy President

Fr. Livio Fanzaga Italy Director Advisor & Councilor

Alicia Del Cid Guatemala Vice president

Lukas Bonelli Austria Councilor

Patricio Canto Chile Councilor

Fr. Raymond Cruz Philippines Councilor

Emanuele Ferrario Italy Councilor

Humphry Julius Kira Tanzania Councilor

Fr. Jorge Antonio Luna Casillas Mexico Councilor

Fr. Alecksey Samsonov Ukraina Councilor

Mukdin Markus Turnip Indonesia Councilor

Fr Roger Wawa Democratic Republic of Congo Councilor

Board members are volunteers therefore they don’t receive any payment or allowance during their term in office. The minutes of the Board of Directors and Directive Councils’ meetings are made available to the members and kept on file at the administrative offices in Erba (Como), at the address of Via Valassina 40.

14 During the year 2019, n. 3 new people were hired: one involved in editorial office, one in the fundrais- ing office, one as IT manager. Two of them have a temporary contract. All the rest are permanent em- ployees. It is to be noticed that due to the international na- ture of the organization some of the employees are not Italians: in the staff there are a Lebanese and a Rwandese.

Total Number of Employees

21 (16 men + 5 women)

Age Groups

Less than 30 years old 1 Between 30 and 39 years old 8 Between 40 and 49 years old 7 Padre Livio Fanzaga, 50 and above 5 Director Advisor

Total Number of Volunteers

96 (70 men + 26 women) (71 Abroad + 25 in Italy) WF has volunteers in Italy and abroad: in Italy they are active in the two offices in Rome and Erba, while abroad they are involved in projects and activities that WF carries out.

15 16 Outsourcing Contracts

As WF provides high technological services to many partners, it hires consultants and firms which assure high quality standards of such services.

The main servies are: • Satellite connection for radios • Online streaming • Web related services • Radio Frequency technical assistance (Techcnical Task Force)

Streaming To allow radios to be heard via Frequency Technical Support To help radios maintain efficiently their networks Satellite Link To allow radios to broadcast in wider areas

Fund Raising Tools and Database Website Support To help partners to manage efficiently To help radios their contacts in developing countries to start and run their web sites Intranet platform To improve communication and information exchange among partners

Worldwide Congress Continental Conferences Every three years To help personnel to grow together and volunteers as the family to grow professionally of Radio Maria in the world and to boost family spirit beyond their boundaries

17 Voice to the Voiceless

Countries where Radio Maria is present

world family worked in more then 70 countries in the world. In the year 2019 there were 70 projects in progress, here we report few of them, chosen for their particular importance in the country and the impact they have on the people who benefit from them. World Family is committed to give voice to the voiceless supporting her Wpartners to assist those categories of peo- ple who are forgotten or hidden by the society. This concerns both ethnical minorities and people living in rural areas like in Tanzania, Togo, , Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti and also social divisions helping partners to fill the gap between the wealthy and the poor by involving the latter in com- munication and education activities like in Sierra Le- one, Burundi, in Brazil, Kenya.

THE PROJECTS

18 Languages spoken in the different programs56

Radio Maria in 77 nations 7 networks with different languages 22 other local sub-stations in Africa

Repeaters

2,194 of which 458 DAB

Population reached in FM and DAB by Radio Maria about 600 million

19 70 active projects in 2019

Africa 24 with 22 sub station Radio Maria

142,000,000 People reached by Radio Maria’s signal

Some our most significant projects:

Cabo Verde Kenya

Democratic Republic Tanzania of Congo

20 1) A New Voice on Air in Nairobi

Where: Nairobi, Kenya Partner: Association Radio Maria Kenya, Archdiocese of Nairobi

In November 2019 a new station of Radio Maria Kenya was inaugurated in the capital city Nairobi. The station is located in Saint Peter Clavier Parish in the city center. The all Archdiocese participated to the project and its Archbishop His Eminence John Card. Ngue blessed the studio and celebrat- ed Mass in the chapel of the station. The Cardinal had requested a station of Radio Maria in his archdiocese to spread the Good News and to accom- pany faithful during their daily activi- ties through a radio. In fact in a busy city like Nairobi radio communication is quite effective to grant a constant presence to be companion of all those who need words of consolation and hope. This project saw the construction of the building hosting the headquarter of Radio Maria Kenya, the installa- tion of the technical equipment and the training given to the personnel and the volunteers of the radio. Nai- robi station is the headquarter of Radio Maria Kenya network. In fact Radio Maria Kenya is composed of three studios at the moment, and other will follow as more Dioceses are requesting for Radio Maria. The building in Nairobi will serve also the other Radio Maria stations in the country and in the East Africa region, as it has facilities for training courses and workshops.

2) Empowering the next generation of radio communicators

Where: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Kigali, Rwanda – Lomé, Togo Partner: Marafiki wa Radio Maria, Association Radio Maria Congo DR, Radio Maria Rwanda, Pallotin Fathers, Association Radio Maria Togo

“Saving Africa through Africans” used to say Saint Daniele Comboni when speaking of Evangelization in the youngest continent. Communication plays a big role in sensitization and material a spiritual growth of people. This project has the aim of training new radio communicators who can share the Good News and not fake news in the continent of hope as Saint John Paul II used to call Africa. Five training courses have been organized in Demo- cratic Republic of Congo, in Rwanda, in Tanzania, in Togo. A total of 64 people coming from several Afri- can countries have been trained by WF experts. These communicators will be running radio programs and will train volunteers who will enrich the programs and the activities of their respective radios.

21 3) Integration through Evangelization

Where: Lubumbashi, Kisangani, Matadi in Democratic Republic of Congo Partner: Association Radio Maria RDC, Archdiocese of Lubumbashi, Archdiocese of Kisangani, Diocese of Matadi

Radio Maria Congo DR is the only Catho- lic national radio network in a country with more than 80 million people. Many Bishops are requesting for its signal in order for their faithful to be able not only to listen to daily inspirational and spiritual words but also to be integrated in the community of the Congo- lese Catholics. In a country which is almost as big as the whole Europe and is covered by the second largest rainforest in the world, there are no roads from one boarder to the other, the average income per person is among the lowest in the world. In such a country radio plays an essential role both in spreading news and as a means of formation for peo- ple. Congolese living in villages in rural and remote areas don’t have many means to participate to national events and life. Radio and mobile phones are the communication means through which they stay in touch with the rest of the country and the world. A lot training pass through the waives with radio programs designed to improve people life. This project intends to expand the network of Radio Maria Congo DR in the Archdioceses of Lubumbashi and Kisangani and in the Diocese of Matadi, by installing constructing and installing new studios and connecting them to the national network of Radio Maria with a satellite connection.

4) A Voice of Hope in the Ocean

Where: Mindelo and Prahia in Cabo Verde Partner: Capuchin Friers, Diocese of Praia

In the archipelago of Cape Verde (a country formed of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean) this projects intends to sup- port the Capuchin Friars by improving the performance of Radio Nova, the only Catholic radio they have been running for years and which covers 9 out of 10 islands. Technical and editorial changes will make this radio a real companion for those Capoverdians who need spiritual guidance, on-going formation on several aspect of their life. The Capuchins have done a wonderful job in making this radio one of the most listened in the country. They requested WF assistance to make the radio signal reach those areas which are not yet covered and to establish a studio in the capital city Praia where the Archdiocese has availed an apartment which will be the production center for this radio. At the moment in fact there is one studio in Mindelo in Sao Vicente island. Besides, the radio is assuring more participation in the programs by Parishes, schools and communities thanks to the use of mobile studios, which has the consequence also to boost integration of the Christian community within the country and also internationally thanks to the many links that Radio Nova activates with radios in other countries.

22 Asia/Oceania 8 Radio Maria

27,000,000 People reached by Radio Maria’s signal

Some our most significant projects:

Armenia

Siria

Jordany

Egypt

23 1) Promoting Humanity and Spiritual Healing via web

Where: Gyumri and Yerevan in Partner: Radio Mariam Cultural Foundation

In Armenia World Family of Radio Maria supports a local project at the service of marginalized people. It consists in a set of initiatives aimed at contrast al- cohol addiction and abuse, violence within families, and spiritual and psychological support to prison- ers. The approach consists in increasing awareness about the abuse and propose long lasting solutions that the beneficiaries can put in practice. Profes- sional psychologists are helping prevent where it is possible and treat where necessary. A component of this project is focused on the psychological, social and spiritual healing of people convicted in prisons, that by participating to the activities start their social reintegration path which prepares them to return to the society with different mental and spiritual atti- tude. They have the opportunity to look at their own life in a different perspective comparing to the past and heal the internal wounds they have provoked to themselves harming others. They are invited to undertake a spiritual journey that by forgiving themselves will eventually bring them to ask for forgiveness from people they harmed within and outside their families and give a new spirit to old and new relationships.

2) A Bridge from Rome to the Middle East: The Art of Being a Community of Communities

Where: Roma in Italy, Damasco, Aleppo in Siria, Cairo in Egypt, Amman in Jordan Partner: Association Peace and Reconciliation

A network which offers spiritual, emotional and community support to Christian minorities in Siria and Egypt done by Radio Mariam a web radio based in Rome completely realized by Arabic speaking media professional and volun- teers. With a cultural and spiritual involvement of communities in Damasco, Aleppo in Siria, Luxior and Cairo in Egypt, Amman in Jordan, and few more connections from and Irak, the project aims at creating a network of Arabic speaking Christian communities that can enrich themselves by communicating their experiences and ideas. Such connection will help them grow not only in their faith but in the relationship with the culture around them. Sharing experiences opens the way one sees the world around himself/herself and offers new approaches and solutions that others have adopted elsewhere in similar occasions. The network of these communities is also an attempt to boost family spirit among the communities and to build opportunities of cooperation and contribute to the construction of a society of justice and peace in their respective countries.

24 Europe 30 Radio Maria

174,000,000 People reached by Radio Maria’s signal

Some our most significant projects:

Slovakia

Serbia

Kosovo Bosnia-Herzegovina

25 1) Building Bridges between Age Groups

Where: Bratislava, Slovakia Partner: Rádio Mária Slovensko

Slovakia is experiencing a youth drain as many young people are living the country in search of better opportunities in terms of jobs and professional life. Many areas of the country are now inhabited mostly by aged people. In such a situation World Family of Radio Maria with local partners activated a project that with the use of web technologies intends to build a bridge be- tween this two age groups that physically distant. Through a web radio young Slova- kians who are abroad have the possibili- ty to stay in touch with their mother land and vice versa. The platform that has been created gives the two age groups the pos- sibility to communicate sharing not only information and ideas, but also moments of formation and recreation. Those abroad are connected to their home country in order to keep their cultural roots. Those in the country have the possibility to learn how their own culture interacts with others and what the result of such interaction is. The objective of this project is the preservation of local culture traditions and costumes to avoid their annihilation in the speed of a globalized modern communication.

2) The Culture serving the Community. Media Creations to improve Social Relations

Where: Subotica in Serbia Partner: Udruzenje Rarija

Culture is a vector for values. Good values can create better relationships in the communities. In Subotica, this project is promoting values like peace, coexist- ence, good neighborhood by investing in artistic and cultural creation. As Serbia was involved in the war that brought to the division of the ex-Yugoslavia in several countries, until today the economy has not taken off as hoped after the war. One of the con- sequences is that a lot of young people leave the country looking for better opportunities abroad. To contrast the drain of young people this project wants to use their creativity to realize audio cultural works which are used to disseminate in communities and in the society those values that improve relation- ships and consequently boost solidarity, unity and good neighborhood.

26 3) Richness in Differences. Community development through Interreligious Dialogue

Where: Sarajevo and Mostar in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Pristina in Kosovo Partner: Udruga Radio Marija, Shoqata Radio Maria

The Balkans were war theatre in the 90s. From the ashes of Yugoslavia new countries were formed with ancient peoples. In Bosnia and Kosovo the pres- ence of different religious groups should not seen as a threat to building stable and peaceful nations, but a richness in the difference, to build multi-cul- tural societies which can enrich the people. This project in these two countries activated communi- cation campaigns to increase the opportunities of encounter and dialogue between different religious groups also in view of slowing down the emigration of youths who are leaving their countries to look for opportunities abroad.

27 The Americas 22 Radio Maria

250,000,000 People reached by Radio Maria’s signal

Some our most significant projects:

1) The Voice of Youths. A Project to increase Development opportunities for the Young generation

Where: Ciudad de Guatemala Partner: Asociacion Radio Maria

This project intends to involve youths in building peace- ful and respectful communities in the suburbs of Ciudad de Guatemala, the capital city of the country. In Guate- mala youths are subjects to joining gangs that are used to violent social behavior. Asociacion Radio Maria aims at involving youths in volunteer work at the benefit of the local community. The activities where the youths are Guatemala involved are mainly in radio and social communication realized in the studio and within communities in the pe- riphery of the city. Through their active participation to the training activities and animation in parishes, schools and youth centers, they have the possibility to express their skills and creativity and they inspire their age mates from poor neighborhoods to aim at the better life.

28 Some areas of social technical and educational projects

Manufacture/supply, Assistance and production conditions assembly services

On site visits by skilled personnel; Assembling equipment, production and transmission systems; Feasibility studies; Final testing; Technical projects; Conformity of standard Training programmes; to international law requirements Provision of equipment

Training

Volunteer training Assistance during the set up and selection of the teams and managerial training (first selection on site, followed by training in Italy of the area managers); On-site training programmes (technical editorial personnel and sector experts sent for on-site training); Initial operational assistance through continental managers (with specialists of the continental area on hand); Supervision of internal audit (visit by internal personnel for verification purposes: regularity audit and performances audit)

29 Sectors of development to which World Family and her partners are committed in order to improve life of people

Health Education

Empowerment of Vulnerable People Human Rights

Alphabetization Peace and Development

Food Security and Agriculture

Education Local Culture for Sustainability Support

30 Activities in professional training area

Educating, informing, sustaining social and cultural invests every year in people by training them and cre- growth, and recognizing the worth of the human per- ating opportunities to grow. WF believes that sharing son through the medium of radio: this is the world fam- experiences is one of the ways people learn faster and ily of Radio Maria’s commitment. better. In 2019 a total of 250 attended our courses. On going formation and capacity building are key ac- Besides we have continental meetings every year in Af- tivities to develop people skills and consequently rica, America, Asia and Europe, an opportunity to know advance in a world where technology runs fast. WF one another as family and to plan activities together.

31 OUR NUMBERS

32 Financial Resources

Below is a table that shows the distribution of the financing sources of on-going projects:

ITEM AMOUNT PERCENTAGE

Contribution from members 4,986,255 56.71

Other donation from members 2,899,099 32.97

Private Contribution 71,860 0.82

Public Contribution (5X1000) 541,779 6.16

Other incomes 293,624 3.34

Total 8,792,618 100

0.82% 3.34% 6.16%

56.71%

32.97% 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION FROM MEMBERS € 4,986,255 OTHER DONATION FROM MEMBERS € 2,899,099 PRIVATE CONTRIBUTION € 71,860 PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION (5X1000) € 541,779 OTHER INCOMES € 293,624 TOTAL € 8,792,618

33 Distribution of Resources

The item “Contributions from members” consists of a ian government and sent to World Family of Radio Maria variable membership fee and a fix annual fee paid by Onlus according to the will of the Italian tax payers. the associations to the World Family of Radio Maria ON- The item “Strategic Services” includes those activities LUS. The fix fee amounts to 500 USD, while the variable that World Family of Radio Maria Onlus grant to the as- fee is based on the gross revenues shown on the finan- sociate members like the satellite services, the stream- cial statements of the previous year of each association. ing services, the technical task force and general IT pro- “Other donations from members” are donations given jects and consultancies which benefit all the members. by the associations for the co-financing of specific pro- Instead “Running costs” includes expenses for the jects of communication for development and projects personnel in Erba and Roma offices, and all adminis- of information and education to development. The item trative services which allows the organization to run “Public – 5X1000” refers to money collected by the Ital- all the projects.

ITEM AMOUNT PERCENTAGE

Running Costs 1,668,582 19.07

Services for Projects 1,763,293 20.15

Projects 5,316,908 60.77

Total 8,748,783 100

19.07%

20.15%

Running Costs 60.77% Strategic Services Projects

RUNNING COSTS € 1,668,582 SERVICES FOR PROJECTS € 1,763,293 PROJECTS € 5,316,908 TOTAL € 8,748,783

34 35 Equity Dimension

The financial statements of the World Family of Radio by the Italian Agency for non-profit organizations (ON- Maria ONLUS have always been drawn up according to LUS) . In particular, the financial statements format has the provisions of the Italian Civil Code for corporations been made considering the “Directives” in order to give and in order to guarantee the utmost transparency, they a better view about the “core activity” and to guarantee have always been submitted to the certification by a pri- a major transparency. It should be noted, that there are mary auditing firm. It has been appropriately integrated no relevant law obligations in this matter. by considering the “Directives for the preparation of Please find below the Balance Sheet for 2019 along financial statements of non-profit originations”, issued with the one pertaining to the 2018 period:

BALANCE SHEET - ASSETS 31/12/2019 31/12/2018

A - Membership fees to be paid 1,068 1,068 B - Fixed assets I Intangible fixed assets - - II Tangible fixed assets 1 - Land and buildings 184,714 436,411 Accumulated amortisation 0 3 - Industrial and commercial equipment 449,688 444,801 Accumulated amortisation (449,688) (444,801) - - 4 - Other assets 419,166 409,401 Accumulated amortisation (419,166) (409,401) - - Total 184,714 - III Financial fixed assets 2 - Financial receivables from others 442,879 432,273 Total 442,879 432,273

Total fixed assets (B) 627,593 432,273

C - Current assets I Inventory 4 - Finished products and goods 56,296 44,052 Total 56,296 44,052 II Receivables 5-bis) Credit TAX 10,126 8,826 5-quater) Receivables from others 131,607 350,007 Total 141,733 358,833 III Current financial assets

6 - Other securities 1,042,690 1,042,690

36 Total 1,042,690 1,042,690 IV Liquid funds 1 - Bank and postal deposits 262,514 60,000 3 - Cash and cash equivalents 4,304 3,432 Total 266,818 63,433

Total current assets (C) 1,507,537 1,509,008

D - Prepayments and accrued income 5,190 6,724

Total assets (A+B+C+D) 2,141,388 1,949,073

BALANCE SHEET - LIABILITIES 31/12/2018 31/12/2017

A - Net worth I Unrestricted net worth: 1 - Surplus 29,271 11,919 for the current year 2 - Surplus 191,554 179,635 for previous years 3 - Statutory reserves II Endowment fund 162,155 162,155 III Restricted net worth

Total Net Worth (A) 382,980 353,709

B - Provisions for risks and charges 4 - Other Total Provisions For Risks And Charges (B) 0 0

C - Employees leaving entitlement 433,420 405,428

D - Payables 4 - Bank loans and borrowings 537,794 292,504 7 - Trade payables 164,698 292,234 12 - Tax payables 40,842 42,529 13 - Social security charges payable 56,441 48,041 14 - Other payables 525,213 504,322

Total Payables (D) 1,324,988 1,179,630

E - Accrued expenses and deferred income 0 10,306

Total Liabilities (A+B+C+D+E) 2,141,388 1,949,073

37 Economic Dimension

For the statement of activities, reference has always ments of non – profit originations”, issued by the Italian been made to the Italian Civil Code with regards to cor- Agency for non – profit organizations. porations and appropriately integrated by considering The Statement of Activities is provided here, together the “Directives for the preparation of financial state- with the 2018 figures.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - EXPENSES 2019 2018

1 Expenses for core activities

1.1. Purchases 77,210 49,683

1.2. Services 1,763,293 1,780,251

1.3. Use of third party assets 137,025 119,851

1.4. Personnel expenses a) Wages and salaries 878,372 875,500 b) Social security contributions 279,391 246,130 c) Employees’ leaving entitlement 63,595 62,391 Total 1,221,358 1,184,021 1.5. Amortisation and depreciation a) Intangible fixed assets - concessions. trademarks and licences 19,667 5,450 - leasehold improvements 2,631 4,645 - software programmes 8,407 468 Total 30,705 10,563 b) Tangible fixed assets - equipment 4,887 21,981 - furniture and fittings 11,586 1,821 - vehicles Total 16,474 23,802

1.6. Other operating costs 2,314 7,571

1.7. Contributions for projects 5,316,908 4,957,002

2 Financial charges and write-downs of financial assets 2.1. Bank interest expense 2 890 2.2. Exchange rate losses - 572

38 2.3. Write-downs of securities classified as current assets 2.4 - Other Total 2 1,462

3 - Extraordinary expense 3.2. Other provisions 183,493 39,361

Total expenses for core activities 8,748,783 8,173,567

Income taxes 0 3,934 Surplus 29,271 11,919

Total 8,778,055 8,189,419

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES 2019 2018 REVENUES AND INCOME

1 - Revenues from core activities

1.1. Contributions for projects 2,899,099 2,574,467 1.2. From public sector bodies 541,779 673,194 1.3. Membership fees 4,986,255 4,458,220 1.4. From third parties 71,860 56,700 1.5. Other income 293,624 385,257 1.6. Adjustment to inventory -14,620 41,567 Total 8,777,998 8,189,405

2 - Financial income

2.1. Bank interest income - 14 2.2. From investments - securities classified under assets current assets 2.3. Exchange rate gains 57 - Total 57 14

Total revenues and income from core activities 8,189,419 8,189,419

Independent Certification / Attestation of the Financial Statements Every year financial statements are submitted to auditing and certification by an independent company. Also for the year 2018 the auditing firm was KPMG S.p.A.

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