ANNUAL REPORT
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2016 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONALD OLDS, CHAIR CHRISTINE BEAUBIEN, 1ST VICE-CHAIR MICHEL LEGUERRIER, 2ND VICE-CHAIR SAMIR TALHAMI, TREASURER ESPERANZA MORENO, SECRETARY
OXFAM PROVIDES VETERINARY CARE IN TWENTY BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES AROUND JERUSALEM. SIMON TRÉPANIER/OXFAM-QUÉBEC
DIRECTORS: JEAN-PIERRE CHARBONNEAU CAROLINE DOYON ROBERT FERRARI DENISE GAGNON TASHA LACKMAN DIANE MARCELIN LUC MORIN LOÏC NIGEN LUCIE PELLERIN DENYSE RÉMILLARD GILLES RIVARD DENISE BYRNES, NON-VOTING MEMBER
TOGETHER, LET’S MOVE MOUNTAINS!
Our world is currently in a state of deep turmoil, with conflicts bringing many countries to a standstill and crises, both humanitarian and natural, forcing mass population displacements. In this context, Oxfam’s holistic approach becomes all the more relevant and essential. Springing quickly into action to help people afflicted by disasters and save lives, investing in long-term development initiatives with our partners and local populations—this is what remains at the heart of our actions to reduce poverty. But Oxfam is convinced that we must also influence decision makers, in order to change the policies and structures that sustain inequality and prevent each person from fulfilling their true potential. To that end, our campaign Even It Up! mobilized tens of thousands of citizens in Québec this year, each of them taking concrete action to reduce inequality here and elsewhere. In the face of an ever-changing world, organizations like Oxfam must constantly reorganize and reinvent themselves in order to stay relevant and efficient. This year, we achieved significant progress in implementing our ambitious and transformative vision for 2020. In each of the countries where Oxfam works, only one team remains in place: one team for all. Indeed, Oxfam’s twenty affiliates have pulled together to increase their reach and impact, while also reducing their administrative costs. In Iraq, for instance, this approach enabled Oxfam-Québec to increase Canada’s funding for our programs, as well as to obtain additional financing from Swiss Cooperation. There is even better news: the resulting humanitarian project, which targets mainly women and youth, will run for three years. This will ensure better alignment between our humanitarian emergency response and our sustainable development work, allowing us to build resilience in communities, especially for women and youth. Our vision also seeks to improve the balance of power between civil society organizations in the North and South. As a result, Oxfam was proud to welcome two new affiliates in 2016–2017: South Africa and Brazil. This means that we can benefit from the expertise and knowledge of new colleagues to enhance our poverty-reduction operations and strategies. Furthermore, in our constant quest to excel and to remain consistent with the values we uphold, the Oxfam International Secretariat is moving closer to civil society organizations in Africa this year. Next stop: Nairobi! Closer to home, there is more good news: Canada recently launched its first feminist international development policy. Oxfam-Québec actively consulted with the government in this regard. As such, we applaud this new initiative, which perfectly aligns with our mission of placing women and girls at the centre of our work. Thanks to this new policy, funds will be made available to support women’s rights organizations in many of the countries where Oxfam-Québec works. The results from this year are clear: when all the actors who fight poverty and inequality join forces, we can move mountains! Of course, none of this could have been achieved without the unfailing support of one essential ally: you! To all our partners, supporters, members, wonderful teams in Québec and across the world, as well as our board of directors: thank you and bravo!
DENISE BYRNES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DONALD OLDS CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Oxfam is a global movement of citizens determined to eradicate poverty and inequality accross the world. In Québec, their engagement takes many forms, but always carries the same intent: to act for sustainable change that fosters equality. Through their actions, big and small, these citizens contribute to ending poverty. Thanks to their involvement, Oxfam-Québec can, project by project, put forward concrete solutions to create a more just world.
WE SINCERELY THANK THEM!
OUR
MOUVEMENT
IS GROWING 92 MÉLANIE COUTU, TECHNICAL ADVISOR AND DISCUSSION GROUP LEADER FOR THE GENDER EQUALITY STUDY IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. ÉRIC ST-PIERRE/OXFAM-QUÉBEC
PROJECTS
1,660,000 BENEFICIARIES REACHED THROUGH OUR ACTIONS
+1 MILLION PEOPLE IN QUÉBEC INFORMED, ENGAGED AND MOBILIZED
427 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS, + 4,715 VOLUNTEER HOURS
53,000 VISITS TO THE REGARDS PHOTO EXHIBIT AS PART OF MONTREAL’S WORLD PRESS PHOTO
PARTNERS IN CANADA AND ABROAD
VISITS TO THE EXHIBIT L’UNIVERS, UN TERRAIN DE JEU INFINI!
UNIVERSITIES AND CEGEPS ACTIVE WITH OXFAM-QUÉBEC
21,184 FACEBOOK FANS
WALKERS AT THE 46TH WORLD WALK
74,943 SUBSCRIBERS TO OUR NEWSLETTER
DONORS (INCLUDING 12,552 MONTHLY DONORS)
1
42 AVERAGE AGE OF OUR TECHNICAL ADVISORS
BABY BORN TO A TECHNICAL ADVISOR IN THE FIELD
25,000
80,000
5,000
24
MEMBERS IN THE OXFAM-QUÉBEC YOUTH OBSERVATORY
222 TECHNICAL ADVISORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
18,305
16
364
SIGNATURES AGAINST TAX HAVENS
2,595 PARTICIPANTS AT ALAIN DENEAULT’S CONFERENCES
9
24
IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, WITH 2,000 YOUNG PARTICIPANTS
MAGASINS DU MONDE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CEGEPS
366,313 VISITS TO OUR WEBSITE
70
114
20
EMPLOYEES IN QUÉBEC
EMPLOYEES ABROAD
INTERNS IN MONTREAL
26 ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY OUR QUÉBEC CITY COMMITTEE
21 QUÉBEC WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNS
IN 2016-2017
OUR ACTIONS A FEW EXAMPLES
Fighting inequality alongside native youth in El Alto, Bolivia In the town of El Alto in Bolivia, half of the inhabitants are Indigenous and over 60% are less than 30 years old. Yet, young people—Indigenous youth, especially—have trouble finding employment and run a higher risk of living in poverty. To address this, Oxfam-Québec launched a project to improve and diversify employment opportunities for this group. Among other efforts, our training program tackles the root causes of underemployment by making businesses aware of the obstacles faced by Indigenous youth. The project will train more than 3,000 young people each year. Project funded by the Multilateral Investment Fund of the Inter-American Development Bank and Oxfam-Québec’s volunteer cooperation program (funded by Global Affairs Canada).
When art, technology and micro credit come together in Burkina Faso What is the common thread between a well, an artistic performance and microcredit? All three are part of the innovative “tripod” approach developed by Oxfam-Québec and One Drop. Under this approach, all three project components are intrinsically linked and leveraged to reach a common goal: improve access to water. The technical installations facilitate access to drinking water, the social arts serve to raise awareness and change behaviours, and microcredit is used to support small businesses in becoming sustainable. Thanks to this approach, populations in the Upper Comoé Basin will have sustainable access to water and livelihoods well after Oxfam’s work is done. Project funded by One Drop and Oxfam-Québec.
Bongo té, tika! Can words be used to heal a community? Following the Lac-Mégantic tragedy, in 2013, the Théâtre des Petites lanternes in Sherbrooke organized a giant “word harvest”, to enable the community to express what remained unspeakable and facilitate the healing process. In 2016, this expertise was transported to Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this war-torn country, the social arts are used to raise awareness and to seek collective answers to combat violence against women. Bongo té, tika!, which in Kikongo means “Not like that! Stop!”, enables the community to express itself through booklets of spoken words. The harvested words are then reprised in a play seen by nearly 40,000 people in the city of Kinshasa. Project funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Humanitarian actions that are both regional and sustainable Access to drinking water is a fundamental right currently denied to 783 million people in the world, especially those who are displaced. To address this, Oxfam-Québec concluded a $20.5 million agreement with Global Affairs Canada, to assist nearly 350,000 people in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon over the next three years. Thanks to this important agreement, Oxfam-Québec will set up or refurbish drinking water systems, build latrines and educate the population about good hygiene practices, in order to prevent deaths and the spread of disease in times of crisis. Project funded by Global Affairs Canada.
TOGETHER, WE WERE ABLE TO ASSIST 1,660,000 PEOPLE IN 27 COUNTRIES
Iraq: Transferring funds directly to the most vulnerable A young Iraqi woman walks proudly to the local market to get food for her family. Due to the regional conflict, it is difficult to deliver humanitarian assistance in her area. However, thanks to an electronic fund transfer project implemented by Oxfam, she was able to access funds to provide for her family. Designed to target specific populations affected by the Iraqi conflict, this innovative approach is meeting with great success. In addition to ensuring that aid reaches the right people quickly and securely, the money transfers stimulate the local economy. This type of intervention is faster, cheaper and more flexible than the distribution of goods, and brings more dignity to the beneficiaries. Project funded by Global Affairs Canada.
YOUTH AND INEQUALITY report Never has the number of young people in the world been so high. Standing at 1.8 billion, the global youth population represents a real force for change. Yet, young people suffer more from inequality and poverty than their elders, while yielding the lowest level of political influence. This is why, on International Youth Day, Oxfam-Québec launched a report entitled Youth and Inequality. Among its recommendations: involve more young people in political decisions, recognize systemic discrimination against youth, especially young girls, and address the rampant economic inequalities that affect youth.
World Walk
Floods in Peru
“Together, for equality!” Such was the rallying cry of 5,000 secondary students who took to the streets of Montreal on May 6, 2016. For 46 years, youth from all over Québec have gathered for this annual celebration of international solidarity. This year, more than 5,000 young people committed to organizing activities and fundraising events throughout the school year. Their efforts culminated with this walk, where they came to show the world that their voice counts, and that youth have a duty to speak up in promoting a fairer world for all.
In March 2017, heavy flooding affected close to 625,000 people in Peru. Brought on by El Niño, pouring rains caused the destruction of nearly 70,000 homes and damaged the water supply system. In the absence of drinking water, there is an increased risk of transmission for potentially deadly diseases, like diarrhea. Oxfam assisted families in the Lambayeque region, quickly springing into action to supply temporary shelters and emergency materials, like chlorine tablets and buckets of safe water. We also worked to repair local water supply systems and build new latrines.
Project funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Project funded by the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec, as part of the Québec International Development Program (PQDI).
YOUR
SUPPORT
ACROSS THE WORLD
WHERE WE WORK: Countries we support Oxfam-Québec offices
OXFAM-QUÉBEC’S PROJECTS ARE BUILT ON
5 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
NORTH AMERICA HONDURAS
7 PROJECTS
HAITI
EL SALVADOR
COLOMBIA ECUADOR
youth empowerment women’s economic development water, hygiene and sanitation combating violence against women food security and agricultural development
PERU BOLIVIA
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
QUÉBEC/ CANADA
MIDDLE EAST
EUROPE
2 EMERGENCY RESPONSES
5
5
23
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
EMERGENCY RESPONSES
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
ITALY (MIGRANT CRISIS)
GREECE SYRIA IRAQ LIBANON
JORDAN
WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP
NEPAL
ALGERIA
MYANMAR MALI
NIGER CHAD
YEMEN
BURKINA FASO BENIN
NIGERIA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
28
6
94
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
EMERGENCY RESPONSES
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
AFRICA
ASIA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
3 EMERGENCY RESPONSES
29
7
82
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
EMERGENCY RESPONSES
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
IN BOLIVIA, OXFAM SUPPORTS WOMEN IN GAINING BETTER ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT. THE TRANSFORMATION AND SALE OF COCOA OFFER MANY JOB OPPORTUNITIES. ALEXANDRE LAPRISE/OXFAM-QUÉBEC
A SPECIAL
THANK YOU
The fight against poverty requires a daily commitment that can only be sustained through the precious support of the population of Québec, Global Affairs Canada, the Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie du Québec, and all our other valued and committed allies. To our major partners, the foundations, religious communities, engaged young people, educational personnel, associations, businesses and institutions who support us: your generous contribution makes you part of a strong movement to create a better world. We also wish to thank the more than 270 local businesses, associations and community organizations who have made inkind contributions in the form of services or counsel. Their partnership enables us to always aim higher and to actively mobilize the population of Québec. Finally, we raise our hat to our partners in the 27 countries where we worked this year. Your professionalism, talent for innovation and enthusiasm are nothing short of remarkable.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD WORK! I MADE AN ADDITIONAL DONATION IN SUPPORT OF THE EAST AFRICAN FAMINE RELIEF. TOGETHER, WE CAN BE GOLIATHS! MARC, LAVAL OXFAM-QUÉBEC DONOR
OUR FINANCIAL PARTNERS Association des retraitées et retraités de l’éducation et des autres services publics du Québec (AREQ) Association générale des étudiants en droit de l’Université de Sherbrooke Banque du développement du Canada (BDC) Belisle Solution Nutrition Inc. Caisse Desjardins du réseau municipal Centrale des syndicats du Québec CSQ Centre culturel syrien Colliers Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) CN Services corporatifs Deloitte Delta EY - Ernst & Young s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE) Fondation Howick Fonds de solidarité FTQ Fonds Humanitaire des Métallos Formation Qualitemps Inc. Gestion Tatsu Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc. Islamic Relief Canada Laurier du Vallon MRL Canada Inc. New Roots Herbal Inc. one drop OuiSurf PricewaterhouseCoopers Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton RBC Fondation ROBIC, S.E.N.C.R.L. Scotia Wealth Management Seotwist Studio Artefact Talinko Inc TK Telecom Inc. TVA Productions II Inc. Voxtel
Oxfam is an international confederation of 20 organizations working together, along with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries, to end poverty. Through concrete and innovative solutions, Oxfam aims to empower each and every person to lift themselves out of poverty. Oxfam America (United States) Oxfam Australia Oxfam-in-Belgium Oxfam Brazil Oxfam Canada Oxfam France Oxfam Germany Oxfam Great Britain Oxfam Hong Kong Oxfam IBIS (Denmark) Oxfam India Oxfam Intermon (Spain) Oxfam Ireland Oxfam Italy Oxfam Japan Oxfam Mexico Oxfam New Zealand Oxfam Novib (Netherlands) Oxfam-QuĂŠbec Oxfam South Africa
To learn more about
DESI,
an Oxfam-QuĂŠbec affiliate, please visit ong-desi.qc.ca
WHERE DO YOUR
DONATIONS GO? REVENUES for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 ($46.8 Million)
Revenues for overseas and Canadian projects 75%—$35.1M In-kind contributions in the form of services rendered by volunteers 10.7%—$5M Fundraising campaigns 10%—$4.7M Net gain on disposal of fixed assets 3.9%—$1.8M Other revenues 0.4%—$0.2M
EXPENSES for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 ($45.2 million)
Overseas and Canadian projects 86.7%—$39.2M Administration 7.8%—$3.5M Program costs 5.5%—$2.5M DOMINIQUE FEVRY, TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR OXFAM-QUÉBEC IN HAITI, TAKES PART IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE MATTHEW. GUILLAUME INTERNOSCIA/OXFAM-QUÉBEC
FINANCIAL INFORMATION Oxfam-Québec Consolidated Operations Year ended March 31, 2017 Revenues Contributions—Overseas and Canadian projects Global Affairs Canada (GAC)— Partnership, bilateral and humanitarian aid Other funding organizations Other contributions Donations Contributed volunteer services Rent and recovery of operating expenses Net investment income Other revenues
2017
2016
Operating Results
Strategic Reserve
Total
Operating Results
$
$
$
$
-
30 791 490 4 315 104 35 106 594
28 632 112 7 122 657 35 754 769
4 727 321
4 727 321
5 379 783
4 971 000 148 761 54 412 23 883
4 971 000 148 761 54 412 23 883
2 076 600 182 548 21 597 277 014
-
45 031 971
43 692 311
-
28 721 660 5 513 487 34 235 147
26 893 076 7 640 164 34 533 240
2 463 732 3 366 619 121 545 75 614
2 105 338 3 004 885 126 186 222 433
30 791 490 4 315 104 35 106 594
45 031 971
Expenses—Overseas and Canadian projects
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)—Partnership, bilateral and humanitarian aid Other funding organizations
28 721 660 5 513 487 34 235 147
Other expenses Program Administration Amortization of tangible assets Amortization of intangible assets Contributed volunteer services
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses before gain on disposal of assets and restructuring costs
2 463 732 3 051 935 115 024 75 614 4 971 000 44 912 452
321 205
4 971 000 45 233 657
2 076 600 42 068 682
119 519
(321 205)
(201 686)
1 623 629
1 846 106
1 846 106
1 524 901
1 644 420
Gain on disposal of assets Restructuring costs Excess of revenues over expenses
314 684 6 521
119 519
(139 817) 1 483 812
COVER PHOTO: NOELA DZ’VENGA, 37, MIDWIFE AT THE BAMBU GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, BENEFICIARY OF THE “HEALTY MOTHERS AND CHILDREN” OXFAM-QUÉBEC PROJECT. ÉRIC ST-PIERRE/OXFAM-QUÉBEC
Consolidated Financial Position March 31, 2017 Asset Current Cash Short term investment Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Projects prepaid expenses Tangible capital assets held for sale
Long-term Tangible capital assets Intangible assets
2017
2016
$ 7 613 599 2 718 999 602 919 440 587 2 678 552 14 054 656
$ 2 442 509 1 481 951 530 597 293 480 1 839 225 204 589 6 792 351
1 208 322 125 088 15 388 066
1 200 532 147 658 8 140 541
1 805 234 9 082 505 250 000 11 137 739
290 299 2 066 837 2 677 498 250 000 5 284 634
11 137 739
250 000 5 534 634
Liability Current
Line of credit Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred contributions related to projects Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Long-term debt
Net Assets Invested in tangible capital and intangible assets Restricted for the contingency reserve Restricted for the strategic reserve Unrestricted
Statements of Consolidated Operations and Consolidated Financial Position are derived from the Oxfam-Québec 2016-17 audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Note: Detailed financial statements are available at oxfam.qc.ca.
1 333 410 900 000 1 776 407 240 510 4 250 327 15 388 066
1 552 779 850 000 203 128 2 605 907 8 140 541
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