ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 Cuso International would like to recognize our patron, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of . The governor general plays a key role in promoting national identity by support- ing and promoting Canadian values, diversity, inclusion, culture and heritage. As such, the governor general is patron of many community, charitable, military and cultural associations, as well as public service organizations, lending them vital support and recognition for their outstanding contributions to society.

Photo credit: Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2015.

Cuso International Cuso International gratefully acknowledges the financial support is a registered charitable of our donors, partners and the Government of Canada (through organisation in Canada. Global Affairs Canada). No. 81111 6813 RR0001

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e are in a new era in development partners for allowing us to work with Waround the world: the Sustainable them and our volunteers for taking on Development Goals. Spearheaded by these special assignments. the , the Goals represent Volunteers are essential for achieving a world-wide action plan for equitable, the Sustainable Development Goals. socially inclusive and environmentally They create new spaces of interaction sustainable economic development. between governments and individuals, Beneficiaries There is a new era for development in and they leverage the combined energy 617,325 Canada as well, with the new Feminist of all people. Volunteering gives global International Assistance Policy. We are citizens, especially the world’s young very pleased to see this formalization people, a tangible way to contribute to of putting women and girls at the centre health, governance, sustainable liveli- of development as it has been the way hoods, environment, gender and social Cuso International has undertaken its Volunteers work for decades. their communities. It provides oppor- 292 An essential part of the Sustainable tunitiesinclusion for and everyone find leadership to play an roles active in Development Goals is their universality. and meaningful part in the international No longer are we focused solely on effort to meet the Sustainable Develop- developing nations—we have an obli- ment Goals. Partners gation to meet these goals in every Thank you for your support of Cuso 278 country, including Canada. Cuso Inter- International as it works with partners national is embracing the universality here in Canada and around the world Countries of the goals, continuing our work to have lasting and sustainable impact. around world, and undertaking new 20 projects with Indigenous partners in Canada. This is allowing us as an orga- nization to better understand the dev- astating effects of colonialization and E-Volunteers to be a part of reconciliation efforts in Hon. Lloyd Axworthy 265 this country. We thank our Indigenous Board Chair

“Putting women and girls at the centre of development has been the way Cuso International has undertaken its work for decades.” —Lloyd Axworthy Cuso International Board Chair

ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 | 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Khamoom now realizes having her own business one day is possible.

2 | ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 COMMUNITY HEALTH LIVELIHOOD In May 2017, Cuso International At the Maweni Regional Hospital For 32-year-old Khamoom, the and its partner the Programa de in Kigoma, Tanzania, Dr Bruce smells of rich curries and stews are Rehabilitación de Parálisis Cerebral the smell of change and success. (Prepace) mourned the loss of a down. The busy paediatrician from bright young star, Mayori Velasco. QuebecD’Souza hasis a difficultfull days man supporting to track Mon, a restaurant run by the Mon Prepace supports youth with dis- local doctors and nurses as they Women’sShe is one Organization. of five women Together at Pao abilities in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. treat newborns and young children these women serve traditional fare Maryori had sickle cell anemia, for everything from malaria to as a means of preserving their Mon which left her exhausted and strug- motor vehicle accidents. As a vol- culture. In addition to cooking skills gling to keep up with her peers. A unteer, one of Dr D’Souza's biggest and learning how to lead in a kit- surgical error after she was struck challenges has been the lack of chen, Khamoom and the other by a motorcycle led to the amputa- modern equipment such as incu- women are learning important tion of one of Maryori’s legs when bators for sick newborns and skills in management, business and she was 17. phototherapy to treat jaundice. customer service. They are learning At Prepace, Maryori was on the Physicians and nurses are also about working as a team, planning, high school’s honour roll and scarce commodities in Kigoma. served as president of the student Practising in a developing country government. In that role, she devel- had always been something Dr and financialleadership management abilities. Theseskills. oped into a dynamic advocate for D’Souza wanted to do, and Cuso typesThey are of skills building are criticaltheir confidence in a com- people with disabilities. In 2016, International provided him with munity where entrepreneurial the opportunity—one that comes success for women is rare. Learning disability awareness campaign in with both frustrations and rewards. to become a chef has opened new Honduras.Maryori helped She spread plan the the first idea ever that - doors for Khamoom. She now real- “disability does not mean inability”. pected but the people are warm izes having her own business one “Prepace taught me that I have and“It's welcomingdifficult to and expect that themakes unex all day is possible. rights,” said Maryori. “I’ve learned the difference,” he said. “While that I have a voice and that I must many of the practices differ in use it.” Kigoma, it sparks excellent discus- sions. After all, we are all working 340,746 173 207 54 together to ensure optimal care for the children.” 88,561 69 45 5

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ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 | 3 GLOBAL IMPACT

CANADA Our most recent Indigenous organiza- tion partner, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata has spent three decades working with Indigenous communities in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Using Indigenous ways of knowing, they build the strength and brighten the future of those they serve. ‘Mino Stat An’ (Cree for “Making Things Right”) involves creating a partnership based upon the shared goals of recon- ciliation and growing a vital community institution. Another project related to the wellbe- ing of Indigenous youth involves volun- teers being placed with the Beaufort Delta Council & South Slave Divisional Education Council. Supporting positive education outcomes for Indigenous children in Canada is crucial to the alleviation of poverty and working towards reconciliation. using radio, telenovelas and more to JAMAICA weave educational content into enter- Volunteer Christine French implement- taining and engaging platforms that ed a week-long summer camp for stu- promote behaviour change. dents of the YMCA’s Youth Development Program, where students were given BENIN hands-on training in renewable energy In Benin, citizen-journalists are helping and robotics. “It was amazing to watch to end the stigma around mental health. the students thrive,” said Christine. “I Patients and staff of our partner felt very inspired and honoured to be a St-Camille, which provides comprehen- part of their learning experience.” sive mental health services, started by Christine was able to take a leave of writing and producing the Journal Échos absence from her work thanks to a de la St-Camille. Writing about their partnership between Cuso International lives and mental health is both a therapy and the Government of British Columbia. tool and an education tool for readers. Lately, articles have been submitted to BOLIVIA national newspapers and blog posts are Local partner CISTAC is helping men regularly published on the St-Camille and boys in Bolivia challenge the tra- website. - types and pressures they face to be ETHIOPIA strong,ditional―and stoical, harmful―gender competitive and stereo tough. Cuso International, in partnership with With support from volunteers, the orga- the Canadian Association of Midwives, nization has offered creative and inno- organized a and Social vative edu-tainment programming, Inclusion (GESI) Training for in-service 4 | ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) in Addismidwives Ababa, with Ethiopia. a specific The emphasis participants on were engaged and actively discussed how the subjects related to their own lives and practices, forming critical analyses of GESI and RMC topics. “Since I am working on producing healthcare professionals, the knowledge that I get helps my students to be knowledgeable regarding gender equality and social inclusion.” –Genet Fikadu

LAOS Farmers in Laos’ climate smart villages have seen yields double by planting climate-resilient rice and adopting new irrigation techniques. These new tech- niques are also increasing harvests in home gardens, so families have more nutritious food and extra produce to sell. We are now working with the Read more about our stories of impact at cusointernational.org/impact International Rice Research Institute to try to reach other farming communities across the country. ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 | 5 YOU HAVE CHANGED LIVES

THANKS to you, we’ve been able to have impact in the world and change lives. It’s your dedication, investment and commitment that allows our volunteers, partners and the communities in which we work to make a difference that truly lasts. Your support to Cuso International means so much as we work together to eradicate poverty.

DONATIONS AND GRANTS Delorean Clark Paul Fraser Barry and Jane Jones $1,000 AND OVER J. Brian Colburn and Laurence and Olha Friesen Andy and Anne Joyce Georgina Fenech TJeerd Froentjes Audrey Kenny Anonymous (17) Comité International de Projets and Jennifer Young Michael and Margarita Kergin Michael and Jane Agg Outre-mer (CIPO) Jay Gale Scott Kitching and Association des Cadres CEGEP- Paul and Cathy Cotton Michael Gallagher Barbara Van Walleghem Regional de Lanaudiere Catherine Cragg Rosanne Gasse Linda Klein David Argument and Eleanor Crowder Gordon Gater Stefan Klopp Laurie Wein Grant Curtis and Susanne Wise Tom Gibson and Jenni Lynnea Alison Kohn Lloyd Axworthy Michael and Elaine Davies Thomas Goldstein Jack and Mary Kornblatt Bassem Baddour Dawson College The Government of Canada Martin Krippl Richard Baird Germaine Dechant through Global Affairs Canada Roger Lapointe Elisabeth Ballermann Deloitte Foundation Canada John and Lynn Graham Anne Larkin Brendan Barrett and Deloitte. Dr. Janet E. Green Shannon Lee Mary O'Brien Florence Déplanche A.R. Grynoch & P.V. Sing Leah Lepage Jamie Benidickson Gene and Adèle Dupuis Keith and Carol Harding Les Amis de la Saint-Camille Howard Bennett Judy Edwards Mona Harper Carol Leung Bloor Community Church Emond Harnden LLP In Memory of David Haslett, Kaylia Little Paul and Elaine Blythe Ken Eng Sierra Leone '83 Mark and Vicki Loney Johanna C. Boffa Maria Fakhruddin Sandra Hirtle John D. and Catherine T. Robert Borden Pasquale Faruggia Gillian Hodge MacArthur Foundation Kevin Brownlow Norman Fenton John Hortop Robert Malcolmson Chris and Sybil Bryant George Ferguson Roy Houkayem Kirk Maltby Laurie Buske Filles de la Croix Murray and Karen Hutson Manitoba Council for Alberto Calderon Cynthia Fish Jonathan Huyer and International Cooperation Mary Anne Chambers Wayne Fletcher Karen Booth Howard J. Marcotte Cameron Charlebois Fondation Denise et Marian Issekutz Marshall Farms Inc Marilyn A. Chechik Robert Gibelleau Glen W. Jackson Gabriel and Suzanne Edmond and Vera Chouinard Fondation Edward Assh Julie Jaeb (Richardson) Mazoret Antoni Cimolino Barbara Forbes Brittany Jewell Joan McConnell

“Part of me will live on” Celia Denov was just 22 when she embarked on a journey that would stay with her for the rest of her life—as a Cuso International volunteer in Tanzania. “I want to make a lasting difference in people’s lives. I have always felt that way. That’s why I became a volunteer and why I have decided to leave a gift to Cuso International in my Will.” Celia’s commitment to the world’s most vulnerable will live on after she’s gone. Thank you, Celia, for your continued support now and in the future. 6 | ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 Allan McCracken Richard Mcdougal Bruce McKean Ken and Bernadette McLean Raymond G. McLenaghan Greg Meehan Michael Bow Professional Corporation

Alistair and Margaret Miller AllenGlenn Milne and Maureen Mifflin You planted a garden of opportunity Santiago Moffat In memory of Ron Moir Kilder is a traditional healer and medicinal plant expert who lives in the David Morin and Peruvian Amazon. She knows Cuso International supporters helped her use Sheena Branigan her knowledge of medicinal plants to improve her quality of life. Aynsley Morris Sarah Munroe

Dick and Jenny Neal DeirdreHossein NunanNajafi Rotman School of Management International Development Université du Québec à Montréal- Connie Nunn Milly Roy and Master of Development Dép. de science politique Matt Ruby Practice, St. Paul’s University Programme en gestion du Orr Insurance Brokers Inc. Doreen E. Rutherford College at the University développement international, JanetGarry Panabaker Oberfield Salvadoran Canadian of Waterloo Université Laval Denise Parent Association Toronto Nicole St. Pierre Université Laval-Faculté de Laura M. Parlor Kenneth Sanderson Jennifer Stefanopoulos foresterie, de géographie Dennis Passerini Charlie Sanderson Verna L. Stelfox International Development Phyllis G. Paterson Saskatchewan Council for Mary Stevens Studies, University of Toronto Jeanne Pelletier International Cooperation Stratford Festival Frederick Van De Pitte Wayne and Carolyn Pepper Mark Schwenck Angela Sylvester Cornelia Van Ineveld The Perez-Coutts Family Dona Share Edmond Tell and Mary-Jac Tell David Vincent Lyette Perreault Graham Sharples Robert Tener Charlotte Wall Therese Peuramaki Tania Shephard The John & Jeanne Eyking Maurice Walsh Peter Philip Daniel S. Shier Family Foundation Terry Warner and Yee To Laurie Poon David and Lyndie Shih The Laura L. Tiberti Ailve McNestry Ginette Potentier Jean Simpson Charitable Foundation Waverley House Geoffrey Powers W. David Sinclair The Sisters of St Joseph Western Union Business Thomas Raedler Sisters of Charity of the of the Diocese of London Solutions Randstad Canada Immaculate Conception The Sisters of St. Joseph Bruce and Deborah Whale Reconciliation Canada Sisters of Providence of of Toronto William and Jennifer Whitelaw Philip Resnick St. Vincent de Paul Helen Thomas Lorraine Williams Robert R. Regular Brian and Marianne Slattery Peter Thompson Justin Winchiu Hugh Richter and Craig Smith and Donna Smith Clive Titley Leigh Wincott Gillian Holland Ana Smith Elmer Tory Alfred G. Wirth Christia Roberts Marilyn Snook Liz Townsend Bert and Camilla Witt Laurette Guay Robillard Harsh Sodhi Val and Karen Traversy Don and Gloria Wolff Atul Sharma and Celia Rodd Daniela Spagnuolo Michael Traves Peter Wyse Donald and Mary Rolfe Nicholas Spears Trottier Family Foundation Rotary Club of Stratford Dr. Philip Squires Genevieve Twomey Rotary Club of Toronto West

ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 | 7 OUR FINANCES

hanks to your strong support and Tgenerosity, Cuso International’s 10% secure basis for our work.4% Through financial position provides us with a Programs, Donations the86% life-changing funds we receive, we 75% 25% 75% and Other ensureefficient that operations the majority and carefulof our money use of $25,452,225 is spent onExpenses delivering programs and Revenue $33,912,971 $33,975,225 Revenue In-kind supporting our volunteers and partners 25% $8,523,000 and the communities and families they work with. We will continue to use our resources with great discretion. 10% statements, please visit: 4% For the complete audited financial cusointernational.org/accountability Programs 86% 86% $29,249,41375% 25%

Expenses AdministrationRevenue $33,912,971 10% and Amortization$33,975,225 $3,250,680 Fundraising 4% $1,412,878

8 | ANNUAL UPDATE 2016-2017 HOW YOU CAN HELP

MAKE A DONATION PHILANTHROPY A small amount goes a long way at Do you have a special connection to Cuso International! Every dollar you maternal health in Tanzania or give will have the power of $10— women’s cooperatives in Nicaragua? through the work of our volunteers, Your philanthropic gift to Cuso partners and funders, that dollar is International can make an extraor- leveraged 10 times. dinary difference.

VOLUNTEER FOR US LEGACIES You can use your skills for a life- A gift in your Will allows you to con- changing experience—for yourself tinue to play an integral role in Cuso and for others. Email us to find out International’s mission. To find out how you can have impact in the world more about creating your legacy as a Cuso International volunteer. through our work, please contact us.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair: Lloyd Axworthy (Winnipeg, Canada) Vice-Chair: Mary Anne Chambers (Thornhill, Canada) Treasurer: François R. Roy (Montreal, Canada) Directors: Walter Philip Blake (Lima, Peru) Germaine Dechant (Winnipeg, Canada) Paul Fraser (Victoria, Canada) Lynn Graham (Ottawa, Canada) Dan M. Martin (Washington DC, USA) Bruce McKean (Ottawa, Canada) Nora Murdock (Dallas, Canada) Patricia Perez-Coutts (Mississauga, Canada) Kole Ahmed Shettima (Abuja, ) Carrie Solmundson (Winnipeg, Canada) Justin Winchiu (Ottawa, Canada) SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM C. Glenn Mifflin Jacques Rajotte-Senior Director of International Programs -Chief Executive Officer Laurie Buske-Director of Resource Development Tracey Foster-Director of Human Resources Aynsley Morris-Director of Communications and Marketing June 30, 2017 Your help can make a huge difference to people’s lives all over the world For more information please contact Christine at 1.888.434.7445 x222 or [email protected]

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