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CARE International is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world. In 2011 the work of CARE International strengthened the capacities of 122 million people in 84 countries. CARE Danmark runs programmes in eight of these countries.
CARE Danmark’s work is focused on prevention and helping people help themselves. According to our calculations, one dollar invested in preventing climate disasters is seven dollars saved in emergency relief This is why CARE acts before disasters strike to create long lasting solutions together with poor and vulnerable people. This is what we call timely care.
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bOARD Of DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2011
The atmosphere was very special. The attention was enormous. The desire to change current habits and behaviours, to change the world for the better was very present. but this was back in 2009 when Denmark was preparing itself to host the greater part of world leaders and NGO experts, as well as crowds of protesters all coming together at the UN Climate Summit COP 15 in Copenhagen. Since then, disappointment in the lack of concrete results and commitment has under-standably – but very unfortunately – promoted the emergence of a general ‘climate fatigue’ both within Denmark and within the well-off countries at large. We simply do not feel like listening to more stories of melting poles and all the disasters waiting to hit the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.
bUT the disasters are indeed waiting to happen, and there are millions of reasons to keep focussing on the climate and the challenges it continuously creates across the globe. In 2011 we witnessed what seven years of drought does to millions of people living in the horn of Africa. Enormous flows of refugees were driven towards Northern Kenya and more precisely Dadaab, which is already the largest refugee camp in the world. Pakistan, Nepal, Vietnam and Thailand were hit hard by floods after yet another untimely and extremely hard hitting monsoon – not to mention the cyclones and typhoons hitting the coastlines of both Africa and Asia.
In fact 2011 became the most expensive year with regards to natural disasters ever. Therefore, and this cannot be stressed often enough: for every dollar we spend on preventing climate disasters, we save seven dollars in emergency assistance.
The world’s largest climate adaptation program, led by CARE Danmark with the support of DANIDA, the finish fINIDA, the Austrian ADA, and the british DfID clearly proved its impact during the crisis in the horn of Africa. Those villages that are taking part in the programme were, in contrast to other villages, able to stand their ground throughout the crisis in the sense that families were not forced to engage in a dangerous flight towards an uncertain destiny.
CARE’s climate adaptation projects focus on finding new methods assisting smallholder farmers cope successfully with increasingly changing and extreme weather conditions. It is all about new crops, irrigation techniques, reforestation and not the least, it is about rights. It may seem rather far-fetched to talk about rights when the harvest has been turned into to charcoal under a scorching sun or has been drowned in a rainy season that arrived far too late and with destructive intensity. but rights
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are central and in this context international NGOs are playing an increasingly important role. It is our duty to strengthen and assist the world’s poorest in organising themselves so that they are able to speak up for themselves and be heard by local authorities and national governments – in this way ensuring that solutions are durable and permanent.
Since 2006 CARE has worked in Niger to ensure access to water in the middle of the desert. We have done so in close collaboration with different ethnic groups that all depend upon the water for sustaining their livelihoods. In the past access to limited water resources often resulted in violent conflict. however, through direct engagement with the different user groups in water management, peaceful and durable solutions have been created. This is in itself a success and a considerable one indeed. however, the greatest success for CARE is the adoption of this approach to water management
by the national government of Niger. In this way, CARE has left a permanent and crucial legacy in favour of the most marginalized people in Niger: Their access to water as well as their rights have been ensured!
CARE needs to focus even more on creating this type of results, and this demands a restructuring of the entire global organisation. As an organisation, we need to move away from the delivery by technical CARE experts of high quality but nevertheless expensive solutions. Even though CARE staffs in 97 per cent of all cases are local experts, we must ensure that the results, the solutions and the empowerment remain in the hands of the beneficiaries and do not disappear when CARE project funding comes to an end. It is a challenge for a large organisation such as CARE to imagine itself in new roles and with different responsibilities. however, we are well under way and have all the chances of succeeding.
The Danish official development assist-ance also emphasizes rights as a focal point. This is good news. So is the wish to ensure transparency and participation in the implementation of its development priorities. Most importantly, it is crucial that broad public and political support for the priorities in Danish development assistance continues. Danish development assistance cannot and should not be restructured every time a new minister arrives on the scene. This causes unproductive interruption in on going engagements and worst of all it means short-term unsustainable results.
In contrast, long-term sustainable solutions are the hallmarks of CARE’s engagements, and these are the results that will be honoured this summer when CARE Danmark celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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fINANCIAl REVIEW 2011
In 2011 CARE Danmark had a turnover of DKK 104 million with the DANIDA framework agreement accounting for 43 million of this total. In addition, CARE received project funding from the EU and the govern-ments of Great britain, finland, the Netherlands, and Austria respectively. The figure also includes revenue derived from private fundraising i.e. contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.
fundRAISIng ACtIvItIeS The private fundraising revenue for 2011 amounts to DKK 26.2 million which equals the 2010 figure and accounts for 25 per cent of the 2011 turnover. DKK 17.2 million of the private fundraising revenue come from core supporters and contributors whereas membership fees account for approximately DKK 3 million. There is an increase in the number of so-called support members from 9,486 in 2010 to 12,837 in 2011. The total number of contributors has likewise increased from 19,246 in 2010 to 20,755 in 2011. Collaborations with corporations and donations from foundations are central pillars within CARE’s fundraising strategy. In 2011 CARE received DKK 5.2 million on this account, and the organisation is especially pleased with the 2011 initiation of a long-term strategic partnership with fDb – a membership organisation that owns Coop, Denmark’s largest chain of grocery shops.
In 2011 CARE Danmark was again part of the National fundraising Campaign (Danmarks Indsamling) where a total of DKK 87 million was raised in favour of young people in Africa. Out of this total CARE Danmark received DKK 3.8 million for a project in Niger.
It is with great pleasure that CARE Danmark notes that the organisation has yet again been able to maintain relatively high results when it comes to fundraising. The steadily increasing sympathy and support from private individuals is crucial for the future of CARE’s activities and engagements.
the AnnuAl ReSult And expeCtAtIonS foR 2012The annual accounts for 2011 show a surplus of DKK 2.4 million and as of 31 December the equity capital stands at DKK 10 million. CARE Danmark thus continues recent years’ economic growth. In relation to the organisation’s long-term objective of building its equity capital, the annual result must be seen as an important step in the right direction.
The percentage spent on administration has, when seen as part of the total revenue, increased from 12 per cent in 2010 to almost 15 per cent in 2012. This was caused by a considerable decrease in the share of total revenue from public institutional donors. CARE Danmark nevertheless expects the revenue from official donors to increase again in 2012 thereby facilitating a reduction in the administration percentage.
CARE Danmark expects that the year 2012 will contribute to consolidating further the increase in equity capital. The fact that the frame-work agreement with DANIDA was raised from DKK 43 million to DKK 48 million contributes to these positive expectations. 2012 will furthermore offer opportunities for applying for DANIDA ‘single projects’ funding. finally, CARE Danmark expects to continue its constructive collaboration with the EU and other multilateral donors in 2012.
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2011 2010 (dkk 1,000s) (dkk 1,000s) Revenues Restricted revenues 90.648 88.980 Other revenues 27.415 26.770 Total revenues 118.063 115.750 Expenses Use of restricted funds 88.706 87.275 Use of unrestricted funds 26.953 26.261 Total expenses 115.659 113.536 The result of the year 2.404 2.214 The result for the year is allocated as follows: Transferred to unrestricted reserves 462 509 Adjustment to restricted reserves 1.942 1.705
OPERATING STATEMENTfor the period January 1 – December 31, 2011
2011 2010 (dkk 1,000s) (dkk 1,000s) Assets fixed assets 1.565 1.222 Current assets 37.056 48.038 Total assets 38.621 49.260 liabilities Reserves Restricted reserves 200 200 Unrestricted reserves 9.766 7.362 Total reserves 9.966 7.562 Total debt 28.655 41.698 Total liabilities 38.621 49.260
bAlANCE ShEETat December 31, 2011
The full financial statements 2011 are available at www.care.dk/english
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AbOUTCARE
CARe InteRnAtIonAlCARE is a non-political and non-religious organisa-tion consisting of 12 autonomous organisations in the following countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, france, the Netherlands, Japan, Norway, Great britain, Thailand, Germany, USA and Austria. These organisations work autonomously each with their unique core competences within the fields of emergency and development assistance. At country office level however, all 12 organisations coordinate their respective activities closely.
Internationally, CARE is one of the world’s largest humanitarian organisations with programmes in 84 countries. In 2011 CARE International reached more than 122 million people.
The core principle of all CARE programming is that the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people must be empowered so that they become capable of improving the livelihoods of themselves and their families. Read more about CARE Danmark’s work at www.care.dk/english
COUNTRIES WITH CARE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMESCOUNTRIES WITH CARE DANMARK PROGRAMMES
CARE INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
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CARe dAnmARkCARE Danmark does not provide emergency assistance. Instead, we focus on long-term development assistance based upon our core principle of helping people to help themselves. CARE work in eight countries in Asia and Africa in close cooperation with local communities. local staff makes up 97 per cent of all CARE country office staff, ensuring sustainability of activities as well as effective locally-anchored operations.
In addition, CARE Danmark works in partnership with local civil society organisations in our countries of collaboration. Through this strategy we enable grass root organisations to strengthen their level of influence and voice in dealing with governments on issues concerning the right to food, water, land, health care, participation in decision-making processes, as well as gender equality.
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CARE DANMARKORGANISATION
See organogram on www.care.dk/care
COUNTRIES WITH CARE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMESCOUNTRIES WITH CARE DANMARK PROGRAMMES
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CARE Danmark was established in 1987 as an inde-pendent foundation. Consequently, CARE Danmark has a foundation board that is elected by the board of CARE Danmark Representatives.
In addition, the organisation has a Support Association representing its members. At the technical and professional level CARE Danmark’s Program Support Committee provides feedback and coaching to the organisation’s Programme Department.
his Royal highness Prince Joachim is patron of CARE Danmark.
last but not least CARE Danmark enjoys the support of a number of volunteers that serve as ambassadors and storytellers, travelling for and with the organisation, giving lectures, talks, and representing CARE in different ways.
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Corporate Donors 2011
foundationsAsta og Jul. P. Justesens fond, birthe Justesens fond,Civilingeniør h.C. bechgaard og hustru Elly Mary bechgaards fond, The Obel family foundation, fabrikant Mads Clausens fond, foreningen østifterne, Gerda laustens fond, henry Donsruds fond, hesse-Ragles fond, Jubilæumsfonden for Grundfos A/S, KEN fonden, Margrethe og Johs. f. la Cours fond - Pindstrup, Nordea Denmark foundation,Novo Nordisk foundation, Grosserer Andreas Collstrop og Søn Rudolf Collstrop’s Mindelegat, Paula fanny Johanne & bertrand Olsens legat, Rockwool foundation, Snedkermester Axel Wichmann og fru Else Wichmanns fond, STG’s Gavefond, Svend Chr. Olsens familiefond, Toosbuys fond, Toyota foundation, Erik Thunes legat af 1954, fonden af 17.12.1981.
CARE Danmark Award 2011The CARE Danmark Award is presented annually to an individual or an organisation for outstanding achievements in support of the CARE Danmark cause. In 2011 the award went to PA Consulting Group, because they let their employees spend a certain amount of working hours on a cause of their choosing. Ten employees chose to spend their ’free hours’ working closely with CARE in formulating a business partnership strategy. In 2011 and 2012 our cooperation has been extended to other strategic areas.
The board of the Support AssociationAndreas hastrup (Chair), Estate Ownerorla grøn pedersen (deputy Chair), board Chairmanleo Bjørnskov, former State Secretarysøren elkrog friis, Journalistellen lindskov plesner, former Senior Teacher Morten søgaard, MSc Social ScienceJesper steen Andersen (Alternate), Master of TheologyMarie ditlevsen (Alternate), Student
Storytellersby giving presentations and attending debate events at companies, clubs and schools, CARE Danmark’s storytellers recount their first-hand experiences of CARE’s work in the field.
hans georg Møller, former Journalist and TV hostKirsten Vaupel, Opera singer flemming pless, Rev. MinisterMarianne Kemp, film producerJane uldall Baattrup, StudentMarie Bennike, Student
Institutional donorsDanida, the EU, the finnsih government, the british government, the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Ghana and the UN.
Committee for business and PartnershipsCatharina Collet (Chair), MAleo Bjørnskov, former State Secretaryhenriette frandsen-Melau, hR Deputy Directorsusanne larsen, former CEOpeter Buch lorentzen, Regional Directororla grøn pedersen, board Chairmanulla röttger, CEO
Project committeeniels ehlers Koch (Chair), Deanthomas Augustinus, NRM Consultantsigne Marie Cold-ravnkilde, PhD studentJens dragsted, PhD (Agr.)hanne hübertz, Consultantsøren Mark Jensen, Team leaderMarianne wiben Jensen, Africa Programme CoordinatorKaren lauterbach, Assistant Professorsøren lund, Associate Professorsvend Kaare Jensen (on leave), Managing Partnerhans paakjær (on leave), Dir. Administration and finance
luna Christine Christensen, studentClaire dungey, PhD studentsøren engberg Jensen, MSc Social Sciencepernille rosenbæk, StudentAnders Kern Kernel, MSc Social ScienceMaja-louise heiberg sørensen, Student
Members of the CARE Danmark’s board of RepresentativesChairsøren haslund Christensen, former lord Chamberlain
deputy ChairAnette reenberg, Professor
Collective members Annelise Bastholm, Chief Dentist, Association of Public health Dentists in Denmarkniels dabelstein, Senior Adviser, Danish Society of Engineers
CARE DANMARK ThANKS
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eva Maria olhoff, Danish Women’s Societylise warren pedersen, Representative, Danish Gymnastics and Sports AssociationsKirsten holst sørensen, Chair, Association of Graduates in Agricultural ScienceJohannes Østergaard, Senior Consultant/Manager, Danish Agricultural Council
personal members stig Andersen, DirectorVagn holck Andersen, Directordorthe Arnoldi, Directorthomas Augustinus, NRM Consultantleo Bjørnskov, former State SecretaryJannik Boesen, Senior Researcher hendrik Boesgaard, head of Divisionhans henrik Brydensholt, high Court JudgeKlaus Bustrup, former CEOJens n. Christiansen, Directorsigne Marie Cold-ravnkilde, PhD studentCatarina Collet, MAsophie Vedel dalsgaard, head of PR and Marketingfrans dolberg, Associate ProfessorJens dragsted, PhD (Agr.)pia olsen dyhr, Minister for Trade and InvestmentCharlotte dyremose, MP, Danish Conservative Partyhenning dyremose, former CEOJørgen egelund, Gallery Ownerflemming frandsen, former Prorectorhenriette frandsen-Melau, hR Development Managersteen frederiksen, Consulting Engineersøren elkrog friis, JournalistJan o. frøshaug, CEOAnette følsgaard, board Member
Christian s. nissen, freelance Consultantper nørhaven, DirectorKnud overø, Directororla grøn pedersen, board ChairmanBitten petersen, homemakerJ.C. Briand petersen, State forest Supervisorellen lindskov plesner, former Senior Teacher per pinstrup-Andersen, Professorellen lindskov plesner, former Senior Teacher Michael schultz rasmussen, Chief Project and R&D ManagerMogens Munk rasmussen, former CEOhelle Munk ravnborg, Senior ResearcherKarin riis-Jørgensen, MEPulla röttger, CEOAnders samuelsen, MP, Danish liberal Alliance Partyhans-otto sano, Senior Researcher, head of Research Division Bent schmidt-nielsen, former Rectorgunhild lange skovgaard, Medical SpecialistCarsten smith-hall, Associate ProfessorJørgen stubgaard, Nature GuideMorten søgaard, MSc Social Sciencelars toksvig, forest Supervisorsteen uhrskov, former DirectorMargrethe Vestager, MP, Danish Social-liberal PartyJens Vestgaard, head of DepartmentAnna Vinding, Director of Communicationsnicolai wammen, Minister for European AffairsChristian wedell-neergaard, Estate Ownerlars Øgaard, Director
steen gade, Mp, Danish Socialist People’s PartyMartine Cardel gertsen, Associate Professorsusanne grubb, Translatorhenrik grüttner, Environmental ManagerCarl gyllenhoff, CopywriterChristian gylstorff, Market DirectorJan hassing, Senior Policy AdviserAndreas hastrup, Estate Ownerhans henningsen, Principalper holten-Andersen, Deanhanne hübertz, ConsultantAase Jensen, homemakerhans Jørgen Jensen, former Director Generalsvend Kaare Jensen, Managing Partnerhenrik toft Jensen, Associate ProfessorMarianne wiben Jensen, Africa Programme Coordinatorsøren Mark Jensen, head of SectionJørn Jespersen, Consultantole M. Jung, DirectorAnne-lise Klausen, Partnerhenning Klestrup, Directorniels ehlers Koch, Deansusanne larsen, former CEOKarsten lauritzen, MP, Danish liberal PartyKaren lauterbach, Assistant Professorhenning lehmann, Professorpeter Buch lorentzen, Regional ManagerChristian lund, Professorsøren lund, Associate ProfessorMogens lykketoft, Speaker of the Danish Parliamenthenrik secher Marcussen, ProfessorBirgit Meister, EditorCharlotte Münter, DirectorKjeld Møllgård, Professor, MD
