SAHF NARRATIVE OF ACTIVITIES 2017 - FLIP BOOK

SAHFSALVADORAN AMERICAN HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION  NARRATIVE OF ACTIVITIES \"WE DELIVER HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW\" 2017



WE BELIEVE THAT REAL SOCIALRESPONSIBILITY BEGINS BY ENSURING THE WELL-BEING OFTHE COMMUNITY. Since it's inception in 1983, SAHF's main concern is the social issues affecting the less fortunate in El Salvador. Consequently, an in-country sister organization, FUSAL, was also formed  to be the recipient and distributor of aid being shipped from the United States.

OUR Many of our programs are targeted towards the early development of children.MISSION \"Let's buildTo enhance the well-being of the OUR Integrity: follow the right path  a countryunderserved people in El Salvador Excellence: shine in every detail  togetherthrough human developmentprograms implemented in VALUES Love for work: accomplish all with passion wherepartnership with our in-country Renovation: nourish and generate fresh ideas everyonesister Foundation, FUSAL, and other Respect: though different, we are all equalorganizations. Solidarity: do a good deed each day has equal Service: go the extra mile opportunities\"OUR We are working towards a future where all citizens in El Salvador can VISION meet their basic human needs.



SALVADORAN AMERICAN HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATIONPRESIDENT'S MESSAGE A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENTDear Friends and Supporters:Towards the end of 2017, the Board of Directors We did this thanks to your generosity and that ofand I began a process of evaluating the work that our USA partner agencies who make their in-kindhas been done in the past  thirty four years, and goods available to us at a low cost.how we can evolve to increase our relevance in thelives of our beneficiaries. We invite you to browse the pages of this Annual Narrative to familiarize yourself with theThis “Nxt30” Initiative  is a unique  opportunity to humanitarian work being carried out in El Salvador,review our past and explore our future.  We will and the impact of our programs..keep you posted as this develops. We trust that SAHF will continue to make aIn empathy with the struggles that were faced by palpable difference on the  more than 140,000Florida and the Caribbean   as a consequence of direct beneficiaries whose lives are touched byHurricanes Irma and Maria, we decided to cancel your generosity. And ,encourage you to continueour biggest fundraiser – the yearly Gala- which was being our partner in this remarkable journey thatgoing to take place on October 21, 2017. started in 1983, and has changed the lives of so many in need.Notwithstanding  this cancellation,  we were ableto ship and coordinate the shipment of, more than With heartfelt  gratitude and appreciation,$25 million worth of essential medicines, medicalsupplies, and equipment, food, agricultural José Eduardo Simánmaterials and school supplies to FUSAL-our sister President of the Boardorganization in El Salvador. 

PRESIDENT 2017-2018 OUR BOARDJosé Eduardo Simán OF DIRECTORSVICE-PRESIDENTErnesto PomaTREASURERWilliam FreundSECRETARYMagda Lie-NielsenDIRECTORSRafael AguilarGuillermo ArgumedoLeón R. AvilaErnesto Alvarez B.Beatriz Borja de MiguelRaul HenríquezFernando MeloMaría NazariOmar SandovalRoberto S. SchapsDaniel SchwartzCarmen VillafañeJulio VillafañeEnrique YaffarLia Yaffar-PeñaEXECUTIVEDIRECTORCarlos R. Reyes

BACKGROUNDWho We SAHF works hand in hand with its sisterAre Foundation in El Salvador, the Fundación Salvadoreña para la Salud y el DesarrolloSINCE 1983 Humano (FUSAL), which has grown to become one of the largest and most effectiveThe Salvadoran American Humanitarian international relief networks in CentralFoundation (SAHF), was organized as a America.charitable 501 (c) (3) organization in theUnited States.  In 1983, a dedicated group of \"SAHF has a total of 5 Salvadorans joined in response to the programs that provide directdevastation in El Salvador that was a result assistance to communities\"of a twelve-year Civil War,and aggravated bynatural disasters. SAHF secures in-kind donations of essential pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, medical equipment,  educational material, and other humanitarian supplies, obtained from International relief agencies in the United States, and ships them to El Salvador.

EVERY DAY. EVERY YEAR \"WE DELIVER HOPE FOR A BETTERTOMORROW\" Through its extensive medicaldistribution network, carried out in El Salvador by our sisterorganization FUSAL, we provide animportant and much-needed lifeline of goods to hospitals, clinics,orphanages and schools throughout the country. The Foundation has also designedand developed far-reaching human development programs aimed at empowering the poor to helpthemselves, by providing them withthe necessary tools so that they canassume responsibility for their own health and welfare.

WeSUPPORT: Since its inception in WeNOURISH: In 2004, an 1983, SAHF has shipped close to extensive nutrition-based $700 million worth of urgently program, Libras de Amor or needed relief items that have been \"Pounds of Love\", was designed distributed, free of charge, by 2 to overcome malnutrition in1FUSAL. children under the age of 5 who live in rural El Salvador.POROUGRRAMS 3 WePARTNER: Through this program we have built a network of NGO beneficiary organizations that receive resources through generous cash donations from US sponsors. 4 WeAID: In the event of a natural or5 WeEMPOWER: Brings sports and  man-made disaster, SAHF English studies to children from extends hours of operation kindergarten to high school, at and augments in-kind Residencial Libertad.  The main aid sent to El Salvador.  objective of this program is to implement violence prevention in at risk communities.



WeSUPPORT IN 2017, 45 FORTY FOOT CONTAINERS/8 AIR SHIPMENTS WERE SENT TO EL SALVADOR WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $25,642,284.FACILITIES SHIPMENTSThrough the WeSUPPORT Since its inception in 1983,Program SAHF supplies SAHF has shipped close tomore than 550 hospitals, $700 million worth of theseclinics, health centers, urgently needed relief itemsorphanages, nursing homes, that have been distributed,schools and other non- free of charge, by FUSAL.government agencies withthe needed medicines, OUTREACHmedical supplies, medicalequipment, nutritional The outreach of thissupplements, school incentive is nationwide;supplies and other staples covering populations in allrequired to provide for an 14 states of El Salvador,adequate care of our regardless of race, religion,beneficiaries. political affiliation or gender.

WeSUPPORT DONATIONS 53 SHIPMENTS IN 2017 ACCORDING TO OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES VALUE OF CONTAINERS THAT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED $25 millionWe TROPPUSeWSUPPORTTHE FUTURE OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVESWE GUARANTEE THAT THE DONATIONS RECEIVED MAKE AN IMPACT ONTHE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE. SOME OF THE OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES WE HAVE ADOPTED INCLUDE:         M   O  BILITY AND AUTONOMY DECREASING THE RATES OF MALNUTRITION IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FURTHERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES 

DONATIONS SHIPPED BY W e SUPPORT PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION OF DONATIONS PER CATEGORY66.3 % 8.2 % 7.7 % 6.8 % 4.3% 6.7%Medicines Medical Clothing Food Hygiene Miscellaneous Equipment and fabric Clothing pieces valued at $1,266,312 worth of food $74,617 worth of glasses was $320,585, and $52,735 in was donated , while $6,259 donated, and bicycles in the wheelchairs were also sent. was donated in furniture.. value of $1,200.$1,000 worth of fabric was shipped to El Salvador in 2017.$33,000,000$24,750,000 FUSAL programs, as well as 600 hospitals, clinics, health posts, orphanages and nursing homes benefited from our donations last year.$16,500,000 Value of shipments sent and $8,250,000 coordinated by SAHF to our sister foundation FUSAL in the past 3 years$0 2015 2016 2017 SHIPMENTS SENT TO FUSAL 45 8 10+ 45 forty foot There was also a More than 10 major in-kind containers were sent total of 8 partners are responsible for to El Salvador in 2017 air shipments sent our donations In 2017, a total of $20,807,591 worth of medicines was shipped to FUSAL, along with $1,325,177 in medical supplies and $22,901 in vitamins. 2017



We are working towards a Wefuture where children in El NOURISHSalvador can meet theirmost basic human needsand grow healthy.HOW WEDO ITIn 2004, an extensive nutrition-based program, Libras de Amoror \"Pounds of Love\", was designedby FUSAL to overcomemalnutrition in children under theage of 5 who live in ruralEl Salvador. OUR WORKOver the years, our work inhealthcare showcased the intenseimpact nutrition has on a person’sgeneral well-being and progress.HISTORIC RATESOriginally the program began inthe community of Apaneca, wheremalnutrition rates were as high as47%BENEFICIARIESThat percentage has dropped toan overall low 19% since workbegan there.  Currently, there are18 communities that are beingserved and there are140,620 beneficiary participants.  

Libras de Amor provides WEbeneficiaries with the opportunity to DELIVERhave a healthy family that isachieved through the following HOPEIntervention Model:  InitialEducation, Food Security,  Income ...for a better tomorrowGeneration and SocialSustainability.Libras de Amor aims to benefitentire municipalities by pinpointingfamilies with children under 5,pregnant women, or women likely tobecome pregnant. Attending Teamsconsist of doctors, nurses,nutritionists, nutritional promoters,agronomists, and entrepreneurialtechnicians.To understand and assimilate with families better,teams live within their assigned communities Mondaythrough Friday.From the beginning, they trace a baselinethat includes detailed data related to the familiesand their surroundings. This includes medical files,living conditions, basic services obtained or lacking,educational levels, and family incomes.The teams then develop a personalized, holistic, andsustainable nutrition model per individual.Results have been extremely encouraging.After 14 years of work in different communities,  thelevels of malnutrition have dropped significantly inmost places.



Tackling We  NOURISH El Savador malnutrition In 2012, 1 out of 5 children showed in children slow growth in the rural communities Factsunder the age where we started working. 40% of 5 who live Today ... in rural El Salvador. More 85% Families thatfacts... lived in extreme Back in 2012, poverty in3/10 children lived in El Salvador areas of extreme Children between 248 38% poverty.  5-9 years old have an adequate growth for NUTRIPUNTOS* 6-24 month old children  their age  Active throughout each month suffer from anemia 223 12% Women receive prenatal courses Newborns who 8,654 Children have a normal weight suffer from CHILDREN malnutrition for their age. nationwide Families who have Participate in FUSAL changed their implemented programs which are supported by SAHF donationspractices to securea healthy development Training centers which instruct community members about lifestyle practices of daily use for their children. *

LIBRAS DE AMOR48 field training 140,620 schools have opened 7:30 936 families participate in Individuals with direct and field training schools to indirect impact by the improve their nutritional program practices 8,000 8,654 Fam8:i1lie5s Children who are7:a4s0sisted benefited through the program 552 volunteers teach healthy 248 practices and productive initiatives for agricultural Nu9tr:0ip0untos communities found across 17 municipalities 223 Pregn9a:n1t0women who participate in prenatal stimulation sessions



Proyecto País is the newest human development This is achieved through recreational activities orinitiative being implemented by our in-country sports in public spaces, as a stimulus for children 6-sister organization FUSAL, which is part of the 18 years of age from various communities. TheWeEMPOWER Program.   program is currently active at Residencial Libertad plus five additional communities with overIts main objective is to build, together with the 18,110 kids participating.community, an environment of harmony andpeaceful coexistence in the context of primarysocial violence prevention. WeEMPOWER In 2015, SAHF acquired a grant from theMoneygram Foundation to  initiate a pilot programto teach English to Kindergarten and Elementary School children at Residencial Libertad's school complex. This allowed us to test in a private-public school,the acceptance of English as a new subject and the progress achieved by children using a  communicative approach methodology. This methodology provides results in the short term and is more effective as it allows childrento learn the language gradually and in the contextin which they develop in their daily life.  In 2017, the program was extended to students from kindergarten to high school. 

FREQUENCY With this program, students receive five hours a week of English language classesPROGRAM METHODOLOGYThis program allows students to develop the ability to speak The methodology used incorporatesand write in the English language. audiovisual and dynamic resources.RESIDENCIALLIBERTADBILINGUAL PROGRAMThe focus of the English program is\"functional communicative\" and seeks theactive participation of the student,according to their grade level.At the end of the school year, the studentshost an “Achievement Fair” in which theydemonstrate their acquired skills. They showtheir advancement through exhibitions ontopics of daily life such as: their family, theircommunity, their life plans, among others.

SAHF Bilingual Program In 2017, SAHF promised to sponsor the English Program for the next five years. This sponsorship will cover approximately 1,200 students at Residencial Libertad. We are convinced that maintaining this program provides a qualitative leap in the development of children and young people who live in a stigmatized community.

WeEMPOWERour communitiesThe WeEMPOWER program enables Residencial Libertad community was builtcommunities to enrich their by SAHF and FUSAL in 2001 to meet theeducational and professional needs of people who had been affected byskills through the creation of facilities two earthquakes that struck El Salvador. and dynamic courses which promote Today this community includes the firstcontinuous learning.  public bilingual school in the country. 1800 HOMES 6% . . .  a school, clinic and sport of teen pregnancy cases are found in complex were built at the community out of a total of 32% Residencial Libertad. nationwide. 10,000 Only 1% residents live in the community to date. of children under 5 years old suffer from malnutrition, compared to 481BOYS & GIRLS the 14% national average. participate in the sports league 1,145 within the community. STUDENTS 3 enrolled at the local bilingual school.students were accepted into ESEN, which is the most prestigious 441economics university in El Salvador.. students built a \"Life Plan' as part of their learning milestones.By empowering communities we are building the foundation for their future. A SAHF AND FUSAL INITIATIVE

LIBERTADRESIDENCIAL400 100 Parents attend their children's cultural and sportChildren and teenagers make related activities.use of the football, boxing andvolleyball amenities. 5Referees promote a peaceful and healthy coexistence across the community. 1,145 80% Students receive English lessons for a total of Students developed5 hours per week, through dynamic audiovisual verbal communication abilities in the English methodology. language. 356 135 88 95 9th graders Students completed Students completed Studentscompleted their their practices in their practices in participate in technical schools. vocational studies. Cultural Youth Fairs. Life Plan.84% Newborns 95% 85% Children 95% Pregnant had adequate Children between 5-9 women have weight at under 5 years Children and birth. old have years old teenagers received adequate have a normal prenatal weight. size for their have regular control health check regularly. age. ups. 95%In the last 16 years, 1,519 2,610 99ResidencialLibertad has Children Adults Eldersprovided andopportunities for: teenagers



WWEEAAIIDDIn the event of a natural or man-made disaster, SAHF extends hours of operation and increases in-kind aid sent to El Salvador. Several bank accounts become active to facilitate and increase monetary donations. These donations allow for immediate localpurchases, helping those in need and bolstering the economy of the afflicted area. 

OUR MAJOR IN-KIND SPONSORS Strategic PartnersSAHF is very grateful to be able to count on the generous support of some ofthe world's most recognized charitable organizations. Since SAHF's inception in1983, our donors have generosly provided provided close to $700 million worth ofmedicines, medical supplies, medical equipment, food, clothing, and educationalmaterials, which are immediately made available to El Salvador's most vulnerable.



WePARTNER PROGRAM LIST OF BENEFICIARIES NON-PROFITS IN EL SALVADOR THAT QUALIFY TO BE A PART OF OUR NETWORK OF BENEFICIARIES CANREGISTER WITH US AS PARTNER NGO'S IN EL SALVADOR, SO THAT DONORS IN THE UNITED STATES MAY MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR CAUSE. IN 2017, $840,000 WERE GRANTED TO THESE INSTITUTIONS.Asociación Agape de El Salvador Fundación Dei Verbum Asociación Manos Amigas Fundación Frech Asociación Carmelita Asociación CarmelitaAsociación Sana Mi Corazón Fundación La Niñez Primero Ayudame a Vivir Fundación SimánComité de Proyección Social El Salvador Fundación TamarindoEscuela Superior de Economía y Negocios Fundación Ricardo SimanFraternidad Misionera de Onuva Fundación Salvadoreña de Fomento Educativo Fundación José y María Hogar de Parálisis Cerebral Roberto Callejas Fundación CoatepequeAsociación Carmelita Museo de Arte Moderno de El SalvadorFundación Padre Arrupe Supérate

THIS IS MY STORYMEET MARIELA Everything changed for her when she divorced, and her ex-husband lost his job.  A devoted mother. Child support stopped, and she was forced to\"Life has changed a lot for me throughout the move back in with her parents.  years. The only thing that remains the same isthe love from my children. They motivate me to This situation was particularly difficult,face this journey\". since her youngest son Miguel is a special- needs child.\"My name is Mariela García. I live in the urbanarea of the municipality of Nuevo Cuscatlán, in  As her struggles continued, she found ways tothe department of La Libertad. I have four make a living and became a seamstress, sochildren: Edgardo, 15, Carlos, 11, Ana, 9 and that she could work from home and take care ofMiguel, 5”. her children and ill parents.  Mariella had a good life. She and her ex-husband had good jobs at an airline, a homeand decent means to live a comfortable life. 

HER LIFE. HER JOURNEY ...I know this journey has a purposeEventually, her parents These donations are allpassed on and she had possible thanks to theto face the fact that she immense generosity ofhad to move out of thehouse in which she had our Donors and Partnerbeen living with them Organizations.and her children, as shecould no longer afford its Mariela says that shepayment. feels extremely gratefulMariela and her four for receiving this foodchildren moved into a and to be able to feedvery small house andcontinues to work as a her son properly.  seamstress. She is also grateful toStill, her lifetime dream SAHF and FUSAL foris to have sole their generosity towardsownership of a small people in need like her.convenience store. Shehopes that in the future She also added:this will be feasible. \"Life is difficult right now,Mariela states that there but I hope to see myare days where she hasno food, so she depends children become goodon the goodwill of and independent adultsorganizations such asours. one day.   I know this journey has a purpose\". For some time now, SAHF and FUSAL have been providing her with items, such as household goods, nutritious meal packs, clothing, essential needs items, and work-related supplies, so that she can support herself and her family.



FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31, 2017 and 2016 ASSETS 2017 2016 $    295,540 Cash and cash equivalents $     197,481         49,890 Pledges receivable, net          64,440         40,500          157,058           1,098Inventory- in-kind goods received but not         10,151 shipped          -        456,049           13,192       477,475 Property and equipment, net       519,560 Cash equivalent, board designated        477,475 $ 1,330,703 Investments, board designated $  1,454,004         40,500 Investments, restricted           9,556 TOTAL ASSETS 50,056 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS          157,058       803,172          28,666       477,475 Current liabilities: $  1,330,703Pledged in-kind goods - not shipped at year end  185,724 Accounts payable and accrued expenses        790,805        477,475 TOTAL LIABILITIES $  1,454,004 Net assets: Unrestricted, including $532,752 and $466,200 in board designated assets  Permanently restricted TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS December 31, 2017 (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016)SUPPORT AND REVENUE: Unrestricted  Temporarily Permanently Comparative Restricted Restricted Total Totals Contributions $     180,521 $    870,658 $ - $    1,051,179 $  1,132,573 Government grant 23,744 - - 23,744        34,767 In-Kind contributions - - 23,807,284 28,191,134 Fundraising events 23,807,284 - - 162,055      436,600 Interest and dividend income 162,055 - - 28,636        26,177Realized and unrealized gains (loss) net 28,636 - - 38,004        16,149 Released from restrictions 38,044 -- - 870,658 ($  870,658)TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE  25,110,902 - - 25,110,902 29,837,400EXPENSES: Program expenses 24,991,251 - - 24,991,251 29,463,108 Fundraising 62,485 - 69,532 - - 62,485 121,367General and administrative -     69,532 66,358TOTAL EXPENSES 25,123,269 - - 25,123,269 29,650,833CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (12,367) - - (12,367) 186,567Net assets-beginning of year 803,172 - 477,475 1,280,647 1,094,080Net assets-end of year  $    790,805 - $       477,475 $    1,268,280 $  1,280,647For complete financial statements, please visit www.sahf.org

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