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2017 ANNUAL REPORT | ISSUE 24
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Manisha: I like the pond cleaning and deepening program. Water is used
for cattle and irrigating vegetable crops. We are getting food.
Thank you.
Iliyaz: Near our village, children get married in childhood and suffer a
lot. Now, child marriages are decreasing. Thank you for helping
us stop child marriages.
Sameera: I drew notebooks. Ive received notebooks for two years. [Now] I
can study well. The notebooks are very useful. Im very thankful.
Balu: Our school leaked when it rained. It got new windows and was
painted, too. Our school is perfect now. Thank you for
supporting our school renovation.
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6 WAYS
YOURE CREATING CHANGE
(and stories to PROVE IT)
Keep reading to see how your support is positively changing childrens lives, and
meet some of the people, like you, who are making a difference.
A supporters story
Families pay it forward
By William Anim-Dankwa, CCFC communications manager, Ghana
It can be hard to imagine how a tattered and patched school uniform Helpful, optimistic, creative.
single gift can change a life. But in and taunts from his classmates. Why do you like to purchase gifts
Ghana, Ive seen it many times. through the gift catalogue?
Thanks to thoughtful people like That night I slept holding Having travelled to some of the
you who gave through our Gifts for
Good catalogue, I saw 87 crop farmers
the new uniform. communities where CCFC works,
Abdul, 12 (pictured right) Ive met children and families who
enrolled in a village and savings loan have benefited from items like goats
association (VSLA) each receive a One day I found a uniform in my and water projects. Its something
flock of three goats. room, Abdul tells me smiling. When special to see.
The VSLA members, including my mom said it was mine I had tears in
Nashiras parents, have suffered my eyes. That night I slept holding the What do you love about children?
severe hardship in recent years due to new uniform, eager to go to school They tell it like it is! There arent any
erratic rainfall and drought. The goats and show my friends. barriers theyre free to express
provide a secondary source of income themselves as they are, and that
Meet Nashira makes me laugh.
and are an excellent source of protein.
bit.ly/childvoicegoats
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#2 COMMUNITY RISE
A supporters story
Library sparks hope and happiness
By Semereta Sewasaw, CCFC communications manager, Ethiopia
for the future. Reading books can to read. Abonesh, 12 Goofy, emotional, fighter.
plant the seeds of imagination, What inspires you to give monthly?
curiosity and creativity; help children Yesmashewa: I am happy to have this
Ive visited so many communities in
succeed in school; and inspire them library. I love reading books! We learn
Ghana and India that Community
to dream big. things we dont know and how to solve
Rise is helping. I saw the difference
It was the generosity of caring our problems. I read for more than two
its making. I want to a be a part of
monthly Community Rise donors that hours every day. I wish to be a doctor.
it and to help even more!
made it possible for Christian Childrens Endashaw: My reading skills have
Fund of Canada to support the building What makes you most proud?
improved. And, if I keep using the
of an elementary school library in a My work with Community Rise and
library, I know my grades will get
childrens school and fill it with 300 sponsoring my girl Glory in India.
even better. This will enable me to
books. Its an incredibly special gift to Its wonderful to see kids can be
go to university.
the schools 1,252 students. These four happy in such a tough place. They
book-loving children, were happy to are the strongest and bravest
share what the library means to them. people Ive met.
A supporters story
An inspiring survivor
By Rosanna Menchaca, CCFC communications manager, Paraguay*
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#4 SPECIAL GIFT TO A SPONSORED CHILD
A supporters story
The gift of health
By Enmanuel Castro, CCFC communications manager, Nicaragua
Whatever gift you send your It was then that we alerted Fernandas
sponsored child for a birthday or sponsor that her original gift for
holiday, it truly makes them feel special. school supplies would be used to buy
Sometimes, it even ends up helping in medicine to help the family. She was
ways you didnt expect. It did for the eager to assist. VAL JARVIS, SPONSOR
sponsor of 17-year-old Fernanda. sends special gifts to her
When Fernanda was 15, she was Lupus won't stop me from 10 sponsored children
diagnosed with lupus, a disease in achieving my dreams.
which the immune system attacks
Fernanda, 17 (pictured)
healthy cells and tissues. Theres no Describe yourself in three words.
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known cure. The diagnosis was The gift was very helpful for my Work in progress.
devastating for Fernanda, a girl known entire family, says Fernanda. I receive
Describe your sponsored children
in her community for being active in this support twice a year. Those are the
in three words.
childrens rights workshops. best months in the year [since my
Full of potential.
I had swollen joints, rashes, hair mother cant afford the medicine].
loss, fever and extreme fatigue, Now the teen has new interests and What is your greatest hope for them?
shares Fernanda. hope for the future. That their dreams will be realized.
I did not attend school for five I started reading Isabel Allende What type of gifts do you send?
months. Walking was almost and other writers on my trips for I send $25 for birthdays, Christmas
impossible. Some days I couldnt lift a treatments, she shares. And, and Easter along with notes and
glass of water because of the pain. I I want to be a doctor or engineer. A letters of encouragement. Every
wanted to go out with my friends. I sponsor can change a persons life. child is in a unique situation, so
wanted my life as it was in the past. I this way they can save for post-
didnt know how my family could pay Meet Fernanda secondary school or purchase
for medicine. bit.ly/childvoicefernanda whatever they need.
A supporters story
A safe place to learn
By Patrice Zongo, CCFC communications manager, Burkina Faso
I spent two years in a straw-shed took the roof off. One day it fell on us.
classroom, shares Marie (pictured), a Once it falls, donkeys rush to eat the
Grade 6 student. It was not easy. straw. Even when there was no wind,
Recently, I visited a primary school passing donkeys ate the straw stems.
in Burkina Faso to talk with children We would chase them away but they DAVID & CRISTINA
about what it was like to learn in one always came back. love funding projects
of more than 4,000 straw-shed
classrooms in the country.* Now we can sit in
The temporary classrooms dark, What was your last project gift?
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fragile and unsafe were built to classrooms without It was to a classroom construction
avoid turning children away from the being worried. project in Burkina Faso. We strongly
overcrowded school. That was before believe in the importance of
Marie, 13
kind supporters like you helped build education for children, especially
and equip three cement, sand and Rmi: Very often we found snakes those from struggling communities.
rock classrooms with 56 writing [hiding in the straw]. One day, we saw What inspires your support?
benches, six blackboards, and three one and everyone ran out, including We believe a lot of charities in
desks and chairs for teachers. our teacher. Luckily no one was hurt, Canada do great work in our home
Thirteen-year-old Marie, and and the snake was killed. When we sat country, but the need is also very
14-year-old Rmi, two of 198 students in those classrooms, we were never great in other parts of the world.
at the school, were eager to share at ease. Thank you for our safe new Children require our best efforts
their experiences. classrooms! to ensure they have a chance at
*Source: National Institute of Statistics and Demography, 2015 a healthy and happy life. This
Marie: When it rained, we used to run project gives us a sense of helping
[out of class], or we rushed home Meet Marie and Rmi kids in challenging situations and
before the rain. The wind sometimes bit.ly/childvoiceclassroom meaningfully changing their lives.
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#6 LEGACY GIVING
A supporters story
Standing up against child marriage
By Lipi Jobson, CCFC communications manager, India
India has the highest number of child brought to the attention of the
brides in the world an estimated government child helpline SPEECH
47 percent of girls in India are married runs [and promotes].
before their eighteenth birthday Immediately a team from the Social
(UNICEF). Welfare Board, Anti-Human Trafficking DAVE & BRENDA SCRUTON
Three years ago, 18-year-old Usha police unit and SPEECH came to talk Dave added CCFC to his Will
(pictured) came close to being a part of to me and my family.
that statistic. What made the difference Since then, Ive been in a hostel so I
is a child-protection program thats can continue my education safe from Describe yourself in three words?
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helping 4,746 children and youth, like child marriage. Now Im going to Happily retired, fortunate.
Usha, understand their rights, report college for nursing.
violations and take action. Why have you committed to making
a legacy gift?
Usha wanted to tell her story. If I was forced to I look at my responsibility to my
When my mother told me I had to marry, I would have sponsored children the same way
I look at my responsibility to care
marry my 31-year-old uncle [17 years commited suicide.
for my wife and children if anything
older than me], I cried and shouted. Usha, 18
My mother reacted very badly and had should happen to me. I am blessed
relatives come to convince me. I was I am grateful to Canadians for their in my life, and I have an obligation
absolutely scared of anybody coming support. I am empowered because of to help others.
to my house. the [child-protection] program. It has How does giving this way make
Right away I told a child-protection built up my resilience to fight against you feel?
committee member, left a note in the injustice. I want to become an It makes me feel like I am doing
complaint box and spoke to CCFCs advocate pleading for girls like me. what I should be doing. Its very
local partner, SPEECH. The issue was important to me.
Can I fund a project? What should I write about in letters Im not sure what to choose
Liz: Yes! Transform Communities is to my sponsored child?
from the gift catalogue;
Christian Childrens Fund of Canadas Amanda: Your message can be simple
(CCFC) program that lets you invest in and short. Tell your child about your any advice?
projects with clear start and end family, work or the place where you Nutan: With 37 amazing gifts, picking
dates and measurable outcomes we live. Photos or postcards are helpful just one can be hard. A popular
report. Funding is desperately needed to describe daily life. A few words of option is our matched gifts which
for projects that address education, encouragement can mean a lot! multiply in value up to five times!
clean water and sanitation, health and My favourite items include:
nutrition, and sustainable economic How can I make a bequest? schoolbooks ($35);
growth. Were happy to match a project Laura: Making a gift through your Will keep a child safe ($85);
to your interests and passions. is one of the easiest ways to make a help where the need is
planned gift. Your income won't be greatest ($100); and
Does CCFC only support Christian affected, and you can receive significant keep a girl in school for a year ($125).
children? tax benefits. With the help of your In addition to our mini printed
Dawn: We help children regardless of financial advisor, you can include catalogue, you can look at items
their faith. Our work does not involve language in your Will specifying what online (ccfcanada.ca/GiftsforGood).
evangelism. Children are selected for gifts are to be made as part of your
sponsorship based on their need to estate plan. Donors often make a Is CCFC on social media?
access the basic necessities of life bequest, because they wish to leave Jeffery: CCFC is actively engaged on
not because of their ethnicity, religion a legacy of hope, education and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and
or culture. empowerment to vulnerable children. YouTube. Follow, Like and Share
our content to let others know about
Im already sponsoring a child, why What do I get with my Community CCFCs work, and make comments to
should I send a special gift for Easter, Rise monthly giving plan? help us get to know you better. We are
Christmas or his/her birthday? Vikky: Most popular is our Leader always posting new stories, photos
Annie: For many children in Plan. Youll receive a Community Rise and videos from around the world.
vulnerable communities, birthdays eNewsletter, and invitations to join
and special occasions may pass with our Facebook group and to take part
little or no fanfare. If you want to do in our monthly Facebook Live Rise
something extra special to make a and Shine series (it includes video
CALL, EMAIL OR MESSAGE US!
childs life brighter, or provide a updates, interviews and Q&As). If WERE HAPPY TO HELP
life-changing opportunity, your gift youd like to give a little more, those 1-800-263-5437
will be cherished for many years to in our Champion Plan receive an donor-relations@ccfcanada.ca
come. Sponsors often give money for annual invitation to meet field-office facebook.com/CCFC
colouring books, new clothes and staff and learn more about our
even college tuition. community projects.
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CHAIR'S
NOTE Our 2017
Board of Directors*
Dr. John Dirks
We achieve Chair
OUR VISION
We dream of a world where every child has a voice and the ability to achieve their full potential.
OUR MISSION
Christian Childrens Fund of Canada creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them
develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and injustice. For nearly 60 years, we have followed the example
of Christ by serving the poor regardless of their faith, cultural, and ethnic background.
Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) is an independent and autonomous organization and, unlike many other Canadian International develpment registered charities, CCFC
does not flow funds through international governing bodies or regional offices. Instead, funds donated to CCFC are distributed directly to countries of operation for program activities.
Further, as part of our social impact strategy, CCFC does not employ expatriates in our field offices. We are committed to hiring nationals.
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CHANGE ... IT'S A GOOD THING
Measuring change What youve helped inspire ...
In collaboration with community members and our country-office By Vicki Quigley, managing editor, ChildVoice
staff, we collected baseline data (our starting point) in 2012/13 and & CCFC brand stewardship manager, Canada
set six-year targets. The past year, we followed up in the countries
we work. Below is a sample of our contributions in three sectors Christian Childrens Fund of Canada (CCFC) was
and the progress weve made in CCFC-supported communities. founded in 1960, but our roots date back to the
1930s during the Sino-Japanese war. Two strangers
2012/2013 2015/2016 Target on the same mission of caring collaborated to
make Christian
Education Childrens Fund a
vibrant force for the
Paraguay Ghana welfare of children
around the world. To
77% ensure our future is
69%
as bright as our past,
52% weve engaged more
42%
than 3,000 donors,
26% staff and members of
18%
the public for their
Youth (aged 15 to 24) who Children and youth who feel their insights, ideas and
attend secondary school rights are being upheld in their feedback on how we
homes, schools and communities
can revitalize the brand. You can see the first of
Health and nutrition those changes in the pages of this magazine. Weve
given our brand a fresh look, with new colours,
Nicaragua Ethiopia fonts and more. Stay tuned for more exciting
85% updates in the year ahead.
64%
70% ...................................
51%
40% 40% 200,000+ followers
and counting
Children under the age of five Children under the age of five By Bonar Bell, CCFC communications
who are fully immunized who have received medical checkups
to monitor their weight and height manager, Canada
Water, sanitation and hygiene Our social-media followers continue to amaze us!
Thank you for liking, sharing and commenting on
Burkina Faso India our posts every single day. Thanks to you, more
90% than 200,000 people have decided to follow us to
72% learn more about children, families and communities
67% through our social networks. Keep up the great
52 %
work by inviting your friends to connect with us
33% on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
13% facebook.com/CCFC
Families who use improved Children, youth and families who twitter.com/CCFCanada
sanitation facilities identify handwashing as a critical
preventive health practice instagram.com/CCFCanada
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Empowering individuals Vocational training builds
can protect the health local economies and
of communities empowers communities
3,311 community members, 140 different INCOME-
volunteers and committee GENERATING ACTIVITIES were
members were trained on created in communities; 1,925
SAFE WATER, SANITATION TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
AND HYGIENE practices to reduce were provided to youth and
sickness and disease + 204
sanitation community members; and 4,366
facilities were built and 99
water women and 690men benefited
facilities were built or renovated
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All children should have
Children and youth a chance to be kids
should have access 59,058 children and youth participated
to basic healthcare in extracurricular activities, giving them a
FUN, SAFE AND SUPERVISED after-school alternative
28,582 children had annual health and
DENTAL CHECKUPS, 3,339
children were VACCINATED,
and 3,790 children received
anti-parasitic MEDICATION
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Empowered communities
Every child should should lead their own change
know their rights 10 communities held a ceremony to
9,796 children and youth CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
learned about their RIGHTS AND in their journey towards self-sufficiency
RESPONSIBILITIES, leadership, +2,737 community group members
group management and organizations were trained on management and
they can reach out to for SUPPORT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
*Statistics are based on Christian Childrens Fund of Canadas last fiscal year (April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017)
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MAP LEGEND
BURKINA FASO
EL SALVADOR
ETHIOPIA
GHANA
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
INDIA
MALAWI
MEXICO
NICARAGUA
PARAGUAY
RWANDA
5X
call 1-800-263-5437. Many of these gifts have
five times the impact on childrens lives, thanks to
IMPACT matching contributions by donors and partners.
Some great choices that will have five times the impact in value include:
Keep a girl in
school for a year $125 Help where the
need is greatest $100 School
supplies $55
Your gift will help a girl access Help children who face urgent Give a child the education
education and leadership training. or dangerous situations that put essentials they need to
Your gift is multiplied their health and safety at risk. succeed in school.
5X = $625 impact! Your gift is multiplied Your gift is multiplied
5X = $500 impact! 5X = $275 impact!
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