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2017 ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE

17 children
share how your
support has
changed their lives

Meet 7 12 countries,
supporters 700,000+ lives
Find out what See where
inspires them | PAGE 5 we work | PAGE 18 ccfcanada.ca
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CEO'S
NOTE

Thank you,
from all of us

I see promise, potential and possibility for us to work in partnership to pursue


in every child. Truly, there are no limits new opportunities and create
to what they can achieve regardless extraordinary change. And, thats the
of where they are born or to what type of change were working towards
circumstances. across CCFC. That means asking tough
questions, challenging our thinking,
The fact you see it too, and demonstrate and considering how we can push aside
it through your support, is one of the the status quo and drive forward with
reasons I was thrilled to join Christian clear intent.
Childrens Fund of Canada (CCFC) as the
CEO in April 2017. You are part of a global
Growing up in Sri Lanka, I saw poverty community making a
and conflict. The suffering, courage and
hope I witnessed is what inspired me
difference every day
to work in international development In the months ahead, well let you know
20 years ago. how weve engaged and will continue
Since then, the incredible impact Ive to engage communities, supporters,
seen through my work with other partners and staff around the globe to
international development non-profit create a world where every child has a
organizations in North America, Europe, voice and the ability to achieve their
Africa and Asia, is why Im more full potential.
committed than ever to advocating for Thank you for your trust, kindness
human rights, championing the needs and generosity as we take the next
of vulnerable children and promoting step in our journey together. I hope
positive change. you enjoy this issue showing the
And, real change takes a global diverse ways supporters like you are
community. It takes engaged and making a difference.
COVER PHOTO BY PHILIP MAHER

determined children, and dedicated Sincerely,


mothers, fathers and community
members. It takes compassionate,
skilled and collaborative partners.
And, it takes caring supporters like you.
Patrick Canagasingham
As we continue to grow and redefine CEO and child sponsor
what we are capable of achieving Christian Childrens Fund of Canada
together, each new day offers a chance ceo-office@ccfcanada.ca

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2017 ANNUAL REPORT | ISSUE 24

Whats 4 Thank you, from the children DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC


COMMUNICATIONS
6 Families pay it forward Sandra Upeslacis
inside 7 Library sparks hope and happiness MANAGING EDITOR/BRAND
STEWARDSHIP MANAGER
8 An inspiring survivor Vicki Quigley

9 The gift of health DESIGN AND PRODUCTION


Joanne Rutherford
10 A safe place to learn CONTRIBUTORS
11 Standing up against child marriage William Anim-Dankwa, Bonar Bell,
Enmanuel Castro, Lipi Jobson, Tasha
12 Ask us Kirkaldy, Philip Maher, Rosanna
Menchaca, Vicki Quigley, Semereta
ANNUAL REPORT Sewasaw, Patrice Zongo
13 Chairs note
HAVE A QUESTION? LET US KNOW!
14 CCFC financials
Christian Childrens Fund of Canada
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Charitable Registration
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Our I dreamed of being a doctor


I even practised with goats.
contributors William (Ghana)

childhood Directing films was my dream.


Ive written lots of screenplays,
dreams but theyre all in my cupboard. ACCESSIBILITY
Lipi (India) We seek to recognize and remove
the obstacles faced by persons
I wanted to help all of the children with disabilities. All communications
are available in alternative formats
abandoned by their parents. upon request.
Rosanna (Paraguay)

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Thank you, from the children
There was plenty of laughter in a community centre
in India as 40 children gathered to paint a mural
thanking you for your amazing support.
Below they share what they painted and why...
Hema: I painted about tailoring. My sister is trained very well in the
tailoring course. Im thankful to the people who supported
this program.

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.

Sonia: I painted about child-rights protection. Im very thankful to


those who made me aware [of my rights].

Watch the children creating their mural! bit.ly/childvoicemural

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6 WAYS
YOURE CREATING CHANGE
(and stories to PROVE IT)

How do YOU make a difference?


Do you sponsor a child? Order from our Gifts for Good catalogue? Maybe you
make a monthly gift through Community Rise or transform communities by
funding projects? Perhaps youve chosen to leave a legacy of hope,
education and empowerment to vulnerable children through a gift in your Will.

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.

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#1 GIFT CATALOGUE

A supporters story
Families pay it forward
By William Anim-Dankwa, CCFC communications manager, Ghana

I used to go to school without Since the goats were distributed


eating, six-year-old Nashira theyve reproduced. Twenty-nine new
(pictured) tells me. This gave me a lot VSLA members have each been given
of pain in my stomach. She looks up three baby goats from the litters the
at her mom shyly. Sometimes, I foundation of a herd. So far, 687 BONAR BELL
followed classmates and begged for children have directly benefited! CCFC staff member who loves giving
food. My mother didnt like it. I Twelve-year-old Abduls mother through the gift catalogue
couldnt help it. I was hungry. Nashira received three goats. It came at a time
looks back at me and grins. Now, I when Abdul wanted to drop out of
dont worry about what to eat. school. He was ashamed of his Describe yourself in three words.
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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

Twelve-year-old Abonesh likes Abonesh: I use the library for my


reading biology and chemistry books. school assignments. I enjoy reading
Fourteen-year-old Biruk prefers under the shade of a tree.
reading anything to do with physics. Biruk: I wish to be an engineer when I
Yesmashewa, 12, and Endashaw, 14, grow up, so I love reading physics RACHEL BONNETTA (FOX Sports host)
love reading just about everything. books. I come to the library four days a Community Rise donor and
Books mean so much to children in week and spend many hours here. CCFC volunteer ambassador
Ethiopia. For those living in poverty,
reading truly opens a world of
opportunity that empowers them
I encourage my friends Describe yourself in three words.
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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.

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#3 SPONSORSHIP

A supporters story
An inspiring survivor
By Rosanna Menchaca, CCFC communications manager, Paraguay*

April 14, 2008 is an unforgettable surgeries to extend his skin, which


day for one family in Paraguay. was burned on 30 percent of his body.
Eighteen-month-old Rubn And he will need more surgeries.
(pictured at age five and 10) was But, thanks in part to a big-hearted,
playing outside his home with the loyal sponsor like you, Rubn has GARY ERICKSON, SPONSOR
family dog. His mother, Estela, was grown into the confident, soccer- with his granddaughter and wife
nearby feeding chickens and boiling a playing boy he is today with dreams (Avrielle and Carol)
large pot of water for cooking. Suddenly, of becoming a doctor.
the dog knocked over the pot and The [sponsorship] program has
boiling water splashed onto Rubn. always helped us, shared Rubns Describe yourself in three words.
..............................................................

mom. Its helped us reach health Quiet, friendly, generous.


My sponsor always writes to consultants, make doctor follow-ups, Why do you sponsor?
me and gives me strength. and even pay for medicine. We will Children are our future. Every month
always be grateful. the children I sponsor are getting
Rubn, 10
I have no words to thank my sponsor many of their needs met that they
We wrapped him up and took him [for everything], shared Rubn. She may not otherwise.
[20 km] to the citys hospital by helps me feel better. I write to her
motorcycle. He cried all the way, telling her about my school and my What do you love about children?
shared his mom. Rubn was health and that Im very good now. Children are eager to learn new things
transferred immediately to the Thank you for making a difference and dream big dreams. Everything
national burn hospital [where he spent in so many childrens lives. is a wonder to them. They deserve
the next month in an induced coma]. * With notes from Javier Mendoza, Crecer. the chance to grow up in a safe and
The doctors did not have much hope. healthy environment.
Since then, there has been intensive Meet Rubn Whats made you happiest?
physiotherapy, special creams and five bit.ly/childvoiceruben My children and grandchildren.

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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.
..............................................................

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.

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#5 FUND A PROJECT

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?
.................................................................

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?
.................................................................

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.

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ASK US

Our warm and friendly


staff are happy to help
you! Below are answers
to some frequently
asked questions.

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

what we believe Donna Alteen


Vice-chair
Michele McKenzie
Children around the world believe in childrens lives by using donor
Secretary
in their right to be educated, receive dollars wisely. Our global highlights Gabriel Ollivier
healthcare, drink clean water, eat (pages 16-17) share how weve been Treasurer
healthy foods, be safe and to speak taking actions together to achieve
Dr. Douglas Ellenor
and be heard. this in the past year. You can also see
I share their hopes and dreams. a sample of our progress (page 15).
Past chair
Your support of Christian Childrens We deeply value our relationships. Dr. Robert G. Blunden
Fund of Canada (CCFC) shows you do, Moving ahead, were looking forward Director
too. Its why Im excited to be the new to engaging our global community in
Paul Newbigging
Chair of CCFCs Board of Directors. deeper ways. Already, amazing
And, its why Im so determined to change is underway. Weve grown an
Director
bring the same leadership, creativity active and engaged social-media Sebastian Spio-Garbrah
and vision to my volunteer role that community, reached out to thousands Director
Ive brought to my career, where I to determine the best path to
Mark Johnson
worked to advance excellence in revitalize our brand (page 15), and
medical and healthcare research and were strengthening new and existing
Director
education across the globe. partnerships (pages 18-19). Karen Fonseth
Thank you for believing in a brighter Director
Integrity and transparency future for children, and the work we
Lori Schmidt
do, together. Im deeply grateful.
are essential to how we work Director
Warm wishes, Bekele Geleta
Since I joined the Board in 2012, Ive Director
been inspired by the efforts of you,
Dr. Paul Roberts
and other Canadian and international
partners, to ensure children realize
Honorary advisor
their rights and achieve their full
potential. Dr. John Dirks Thank you for your
As a trusted international develop- Chair of the Board and child sponsor leadership and guidance.
ment agency, everything we do has Christian Childrens Fund of Canada
one goal: to create the biggest change *As of September 1, 2017

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.

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CCFC financials
Summarized Statement of Operations
For the year-ended March 31, 2017 (in thousands of dollars)
Thanks to your wonderful 2017 2016
generosity, TOGETHER we raised REVENUE
$38,353,000 to improve the lives Sponsorship and other contributions 26,637 27,340
of vulnerable children, families Donated medications/gifts in kind 8,807 8,658
and communities. Contributions from Global Affairs Canada 2,909 1,590
TOTAL REVENUE 38,353 37,588

2017 Revenue EXPENDITURE


Program services
Health and nutrition 16,018 13,248
Education 7,471 7,548
Strengthening community organizations 3,330 3,475
TOTAL
REVENUE Sustainable economic development 1,098 1,253
$38,353,000 Water, sanitation and hygiene 806 1,638
Emergency response 476 1,471
Fundraising 5,953 5,813
Administration 3,468 3,355
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 38,620 37,801
54% Child sponsorship
24% Medications Excess of Revenue Over Expenditure
(Expenditure Over Revenue) for the year (267) (213)
4% Project funding
8% Global Affairs Canada
....................................................................................
6% Special gifts for children
4% Other donations Summarized Statement of Financial Position
As at March 31, 2017 (in thousands of dollars)
2017 2016
2017 Expenses ASSETS
Current assets 4,235 1,386
Investments 5,150 5,002
Capital assets 5,704 5,685
TOTAL TOTAL ASSETS 15,089 12,073
EXPENSES
$38,620,000 LIABILITIES
Current liabilities 2,659 2,404
Deferred contributions 5,366 2,137
Demand loan 805 1,006
TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,830 5,547
42% Health and nutrition
19% Education NET ASSETS
9% Strengthening community Unrestricted 1,360 1,647
organizations Internally restricted - emergency response reserve 200
2% Water, sanitation and hygiene Invested in capital assets 4,899 4,679
3% Sustainable economic growth TOTAL NET ASSETS 6,259 6,526
1% Emergency response
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 15,089 12,073
15% Fundraising
9% Administration For CCFCs detailed independently audited Financial Statements, visit: ccfcanada.ca/about-us/financials

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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Global highlights Our shared beliefs guide the work of our global community.
Thats why we invest in projects that empower children,
2016/2017 families and communities to lead their own change.
See the positive difference youve made in the past year.*

Every child must be safe Healthy food


57 government departments, 179 supports healthy
schools and 4,211 parents,
guardians and community members were children and communities
trained in CHILDRENS RIGHTS
AND PROTECTION
18,175 children in our sponsorship
program received nutritional support,
Whats more,53,976 through HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS
people were reached by
AWARENESS-RAISING
..........................................
CAMPAIGNS
Everyone should have the
.... ........................... knowledge and tools
to protect their health
Children should have 75,584 community members were
the tools they need reached by HEALTH-AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS

to go to school Lessons on how to PREVENT ILLNESS AND


DISEASE were given to 18,465 community
359 schools and55,812 members, including children, youth and families
children and youth received much-needed
EDUCATION SUPPLIES overall, 2,208 mothers attended
466,432 supplies, including 115 newly formed MOTHER
books, pencils and CLUBS for support on issues
uniforms were provided such as breastfeeding, early
learning and nutrition

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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
...............................................
..........................................
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
................................................
..........................................
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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GLOBAL SNAPSHOT
Countries where CCFC-
sponsored children live

Where we're working Other countries where


we work

and what we're doing


THANKS TO CARING SUPPORTERS LIKE YOU and trusted
Canadian and international partners Christian Childrens
Fund of Canada (CCFC) works in 12 COUNTRIES in Africa,
Asia and the Americas. Together, were changing the lives of
more than 700,000 children, youth and community members
through improved health, education and clean water.
.......................................................................................
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR PARTNER PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Preventing irregular child migration


in Central America
CCFC is leading a project to improve the
well-being of children and youth who are at
risk of irregular migration. The initiative
addresses many of the root causes from
high levels of crime and violence, limited
employment and educational opportunities,
to social exclusion and a lack of information
Program undertaken with the financial
on the dangers of migrating without following support of the Government of Canada
the normal immigration procedures. provided through Global Affairs Canada

DUCA-CCFC Innovation Fund Community-driven solutions for preventing


For the past four years, DUCA Financial violence against children in Ghana
Services Credit Union has sponsored an CCFC has been working in partnership
Innovation Fund contest. This year, with UNICEF in communities where there
solar-powered water for farmers in Northern are high rates of poverty, child abuse and
Ghana won the most votes around the world violence against children. Through a
in a month-long contest. So far, DUCA has community-driven approach to reporting
provided resources to improve family and preventing child-rights violations,
literacy in Paraguay, train women on including child, early and forced marriage,
employable tailoring skills in India and we are strengthening local advocacy for
built a solar-powered village in Ghana. child rights and protection.

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MAP LEGEND

BURKINA FASO
EL SALVADOR
ETHIOPIA
GHANA
GUATEMALA
HONDURAS
INDIA
MALAWI
MEXICO
NICARAGUA
PARAGUAY
RWANDA

Canada-Africa initiative to address maternal,


newborn and child mortality
CCFC has partnered with three Canadian organizations to improve the delivery of
essential health services to moms, pregnant women, newborns and children
under the age of five; increase the use of improved health services; and improve
the consumption of nutritious foods and supplements. Our partners are working
in Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania.
Our global family
................................................. As a member of the ChildFund
Alliance, a global network of 11
child-focused development
organizations working in more
than 50 countries, we work
Promoting maternal, newborn, Protecting children from together on projects around the
infant and child sustainable traditional mining sites world, including emergency-
health efforts Many children in Burkina Faso take on relief and advocacy efforts to
CCFC is leading an initiative that aims to dangerous work in traditional mining sites improve the lives of children.
reduce maternal and child mortality in to support themselves and their families.
Africa through an integrated approach With funding from the European Union,
focusing on health-service delivery and CCFC is working with EDUCO to protect
use as well as improved nutrition. It children from child labour and exploitation
promotes respectful and supportive by strengthening child protection
maternity care as well as mother and mechanisms, helping children go to school,
baby-friendly environments. It also fosters and supporting income-generating
engagement by fathers and ensures activities that will help pay for families
supportive supervision for new mothers. basic needs and childrens education.

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