Annual Report Annual Report 20102010

Providing Opportunities

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

3. FOREWORD

4. Location Map of Programs in the Philippines

5. Program Impact

14. Significant Events of 2010

16. 2010 Financial Highlights

18. Directory of Partners

18. DISOP Philippines Board of Trustees and Staff

19. About DISOP

19. Vision-Mission Statement

20. Contact Information

Insert: 2010 Financial Statements & Notes to 2010 Financial Statements

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2010 marked the completion of another 3-year DISOP Program in the Philippines. As we end the program, we continue to empower communities and local NGO partners in achieving the goal of improving the life of the beneficiaries. DISOP close another program with a local and global impact towards achieving its general development goal of employability, which cut across all sectors of marginalized communities from farmers to fishermen to urban poor settlers and entrepreneurs. In the global perspective, it incessantly contribute to the framework of realizing the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in terms of poverty alleviation, health, education, gender and women empowerment, and environmental sustainability. These MDG goals were demarcated in DISOP’s 5-key result areas (KRAs) under the previous and current programs such as integrated area resource management, sustainable agriculture, social housing, education for the youth, and strengthening of micro-entrepreneurs. To date, progressively more families and individuals are already equipped with skills and capacities in realizing and sustaining the implementation of various livelihood and enterprise projects. Increasingly, people are becoming good stewards of their natural resources and lead better lives! Lastly, the success of DISOP Philippines in this kind of endeavor lies in the unwavering support of the partner NGOs and their project beneficiaries to constantly uphold and define our mission! We would therefore like to congratulate each partner for a job well done! Thank you very much for your continued support!

WILLIAM V. COSCOLLUELA President DISOP Philippines

ForewordForeword

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Location Map of Program in the PhilippinesLocation Map of Program in the Philippines

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Table 1. Program Result 2008Table 1. Program Result 2008——20102010

INDICATORS 2008 2009 2010

Average per cent (%) increase in income of beneficiaries families.

49%

Average Accomplishment of Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVI)

115%

Table 2. Technical and Social Impacts of the DISOP Phils. Table 2. Technical and Social Impacts of the DISOP Phils. Projects (2008Projects (2008--2010).2010).

INDICATORS 2008 2009 2010 Total No. of Beneficiaries Reached 9,234 13,598 15,146 No. of Jobs Created and/or Strengthened 9,234 13,598 15,146 Number of Trees Planted 31,762 41,270 46,280 No. of Hectares of Forest and Mangrove Sustainably Managed 18 470.2 821.8 Number of Social Houses Built 113 115 277 No. of Water Systems Constructed 2 3 4 No. of Water Consumers Benefiting the Water System 1,515 4,538 6,869 No. of Small/Micro-Enterprises Created 309 446 2,423 Number of Marine Protected Areas Created and Maintained 8 14 14 Number of Family Farm/Rural Schools Established 10 11 13

Table 3. Institutional and/or Organizational Impacts of Table 3. Institutional and/or Organizational Impacts of the DISOP Philippines Projects (2008the DISOP Philippines Projects (2008--2010).2010).

INDICATORS 2008 2009 2010 Total Number of POs created and/or Strengthened 78 99 99

Total Number of Federations Strengthened 1 2 5 Average Maturity Levels of all POs (OCSAT) 2.1 2.4 2.6 Number of Family Farm/Rural (FFS/FRS) Youth Formed 456 694 690 Average Level of Adoption for Technical Trainings 3

Total number of Members of Associations/Cooperatives created and/or Strengthened

5,237

PROGRAM IMPACT and Human Interest StoriesPROGRAM IMPACT and Human Interest Stories

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NORBERTO DILLONORBERTO DILLO Barangay Tagharigue, Calubian, Leyte, PhilippinesBarangay Tagharigue, Calubian, Leyte, Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Vegetable ProductionENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Vegetable Production TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME: Php145,447.00 from his farm TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME: Php145,447.00 from his farm

diversification techniques of cultivating various diversification techniques of cultivating various vegetables, fruits and spices using the new vegetables, fruits and spices using the new technology on vegetable productiontechnology on vegetable production

“I was cultivating around 3 hectares of vegetables using the traditional farming technology three year ago. The return of my investment (ROI) is only 20%. With the current technology that I am adopting after I attended the season-long training on vegetable techno-demo farming, I was able to produce and increase my income by utilizing only half hectare of my land.

“The technical assistance of the CLAD has substantially augmented my revenue and was able to support the education of my children. Besides, it afforded me to: a) make major repairs of my house; b) enable the family to buy a half-hectare rice field; and c) diversify further my production through integration of swine raising as another source of income.”

DEMOCRITO BAGUINANGDEMOCRITO BAGUINANG Barangay Plaridel, Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, PhilippinesBarangay Plaridel, Hinundayan, Southern Leyte, Philippines

ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Rice Production, Swine and Poultry ProductionRice Production, Swine and Poultry Production

TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME:TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME: Php25,505.00 from his integrated farming system Php25,505.00 from his integrated farming system

“ Before, I was not convinced to go into farming because our farm production were not even enough to pay off our debts for the production inputs. It was only when I joined the association, attended and adopted all the trainings conducted that I appreciated farming specifically the organic farming systems. It is only on this activity that I was able to close the gap and even surplus production from conventional rice farming. My being industrious and hardworking has been awakened, since organic farming requires sound time management, resourcefulness and dedication and sincerity to apply on our own farm the new knowledge and skill gained from trainings.

Above all, the project strengthened my family ties because I spent more time with my family and friends. I am already confident that I feed my family and community with safety and healthy food.

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE — A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

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EDDIE GONZAGAEDDIE GONZAGA Barangay Bontay, Calbayog City, Western Samar, Barangay Bontay, Calbayog City, Western Samar, PhilippinesPhilippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED:

Rice ProductionRice Production & & Vegetable ProductionVegetable Production

Livestock Livestock & & FreshFresh--Water Tilapia FatteningWater Tilapia Fattening

Vermi Casts ProductionVermi Casts Production TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL INCOME: Php 45,000 per QuarterPhp 45,000 per Quarter

“When I joined the association assisted by SAC here in Calbayog City, I knew then that the program introduced new ideas in farming and business. Then, I realized that this is a new opportunity to augment my income”.

“I was able to learn different strategies in converting my farm from monocropping to diversified farming and increase my income significantly. My diversified farm saved my family from hunger during the El Niño phenomenon”. Most of all, I was able to support the education of my kids in the elementary grade and in high school”.

FORTUNATO RABIFORTUNATO RABI Barangay Inaghuban, Pilar, Bohol PhilippinesBarangay Inaghuban, Pilar, Bohol Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Organic Rice Production, Organic Rice Production,

Tilapia Production, Goat and Tilapia Production, Goat and Duck ProductionDuck Production

TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL INCOME: Php 44,000 per YearPhp 44,000 per Year

“I have been practicing semi-organic farming for my rice production by mixing organic and inorganic fertilizer before. This is because I am not fully aware of the benefits of organic farming due to lack of trainings about organic farming/sustainable agriculture. When the project came, I have so many learnings in both technical and organizational trainings I attended. Now my farm is more diversified. I am now using full organic fertilizer in my rice production and used ducks (availed from the project) as pest controller of the “golden kuhol”. I also made my own organic fertilizer the fermented plant/fruit juice and vermi composting. I also availed goat and tilapia from the project. I used the goat manure for my vermi composting. I earned total net income of P44,000 from my enterprises. I also observed that when I started to go into organic farming, my asthma did not occur frequently. I am very thankful to SWCF and DISOP project.”

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FARMING

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“Timbangan Organic Farmer’s Association was organized in 2007 with 18 members. The group awaited their registration from the Department of Labor to acquire a legal personality. The organization has an active and functional officers and members with capital build-up totaled to around Php5,900 or P300/member. The group meets regularly every first Sunday of the month. Group policies were formulated and installed. Timbangan has also a functional Roving Agricultural Technology Experts (RATEs). They also maintained an organic rice verification farms and has availed of the carabao dispersal program of the project.

The organization regarded the program as a savior of the farmers from the adverse effects of conventional farming. Barangay officials in the area supported the program. As such, farmers adopted and applied the organic farming technologies that they have learned from the trainings. In fact, the group already influenced almost all farmers in their barangay to adopt the organic farming system. As a means to spread the technology, rice seeds are always available for farmers through the maintained “MASIPAG” seed varieties”.

Name of POName of PO: TIMBANGAN ORGANIC FARMER’S ASSOCIATION: TIMBANGAN ORGANIC FARMER’S ASSOCIATION LOCATIONLOCATION: : Barangay Timbangan, Calbiga Western Samar PhilippinesBarangay Timbangan, Calbiga Western Samar Philippines ENTERPRISES IMPLEMENTEDENTERPRISES IMPLEMENTED: Rice Production, Vegetable Production, and Micro: Rice Production, Vegetable Production, and Micro--CreditCredit TOTAL INCOMETOTAL INCOME: Php 15,000/year: Php 15,000/year

MR. & MRS. ANTONIO ABILAR CAPOOCAN FAMILY FARM SCHOOL San Joaquin, Capoocan, Leyte Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Fish Culture, Tuba Wine Retailing TOTAL INCOME: Php 240/day ~ Php7,200/month

“Hadton waray pa an farm school, waray gud kami ideya kon aanhon pagsolbar han amon kalisod. Han pagbulig nam ha farm school, nagkaada kami ideya hin pagnegosyo hin fishpond ngan tuba retailing, ngan an am duha nga anak natutduan pagpakabuhi.

--Mrs. Carmelita Abilar”.

(“When farm school was not yet around, we did not know how to solve our financial difficulties. When we got involved in the farm school, we got ideas on fishpond and tuba retailing business, what’s more, our two children were taught to become entrepreneurs themselves - Mrs. Carmelita Abilar”)

FARMERS ON THE GO

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NICANOR RELLONANICANOR RELLONA Barangay Sta. Elena, Tacloban City, Leyte PhilippinesBarangay Sta. Elena, Tacloban City, Leyte Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Wood FurnitureWood Furniture TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: Php15,000Php15,000

“The harvesting permit of our planted trees that was granted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to our organization helped me sustain my furniture enterprise which I learned from the training introduce by the FCI. From a mere Php4,000 monthly income, it gradually increase to Php15,000 per month now. The issuance of permit by the DENR also encourage me to be actively involved in tree planting activities and forest protection of Sta. Elena Farmers Association where I am a member. I regarded these as an investment of the organization in the future as well as for my family”.

Name of Peoples OrganizationName of Peoples Organization:: BULAKNONG KAPUNUNGAN NGA NAGBULAKNONG KAPUNUNGAN NGA NAG--AMUMA SA AMUMA SA KAKAHUYAN (BUKANA)KAKAHUYAN (BUKANA) LOCATIONLOCATION: : Barangay Bulak, MatagBarangay Bulak, Matag--ob, Leyte Philippinesob, Leyte Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTEDENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Timber Harvesting: Timber Harvesting NET INCOME: Php191,000NET INCOME: Php191,000

“Through the assistance of FCI in the formulation of Community Resource Management Framework (CRMF) and 5-year workplan as well as the processing of Forest Resource Inventory (FRI), we are able to secure permit to harvest timber products from our CBFM area. We are able to sell 389 m3 of timber with a net proceed of 190,000.00. We are able to finance our tree planting activities to replace the harvested trees and to continue protecting our forest.” – Jeselyn Ochavillo, PO Secretary

SUSTAINABLE FOREST: EARNING WHILE PROTECTING

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ROSEMARIE DE GUZMANROSEMARIE DE GUZMAN RIZAL, PhilippinesRIZAL, Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: CJR JUNKSHOPCJR JUNKSHOP GROSS SALES/MONTH: GROSS SALES/MONTH: Php 850,000Php 850,000 Number of WorkersNumber of Workers: 11; : 11; DistributorsDistributors: 2: 2

“For several years in the business, I have been under the mercy of a private lender who charged 10% interest per month. When I became a FEMI Benepartner, my business grew tremendously. The company saved 7-8% of interest charges per month. Participation to and win-ning in bidding contracts continued to be my company’s core compe-tency. I have no problem engaging in these contracts because FEMI has been there supporting me despite of the inferior collateral my company could offer. To date, I already have my own delivery trucks that I am using to haul my products from the junkshop to steel facto-ries. I have also acquired a 167 square meter lot. These additional assets are taken from the savings and net proceeds of the company.”

JUDITH ESMEROJUDITH ESMERO Sitio San Juan, Alaska, Mambaling Cebu City PhilippinesSitio San Juan, Alaska, Mambaling Cebu City Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED:ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Kwarta sa Basura Program Kwarta sa Basura Program -- Making of Making of

accessoriesaccessories out of old magazinesout of old magazines TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL INCOME: StartStart--up Capitalup Capital-- >Php200>Php200 Net Income Net Income -- Php 5,300/2 weeksPhp 5,300/2 weeks

“Tungod sa akong paningkamot, napun-an ang akong kasinati-an sa pagpamuhat ug shell craft. Kung sa una magpaabot pa ko ug job order sa shell craft pero karon makabuhat na ko ug mga kwentas, areyos og plorera tungod sa training nga akong na-atenan (kuarta sa basura…) Dili na pod ko maulaw nga modangop sa lain-laing ahensiya sa gobyerno bisan og mag-sinilas ra ko…”

“Through my effort, my knowledge and skills about shell craft making were enhanced and reinforced. Before, I just usually wait for job orders on shell craft, however, now, I can make directly the accessories such as necklaces, earrings and flower bases. This is because of the training that I attended about “kuarta sa basura”. Today, I am not anymore reluctant to link with various government agencies even if I only wear slippers.”

MAY PERA SA BASURA! (THERE IS MONEY IN GARBAGE!)

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“How to set the road map of my enterprise was the first valuable learning I gained from FEMI. I was so lucky to attend the Business Strategic Planning Seminar because it was really an eye opener for me to start dreaming big for our enterprise. To ensure that our company’s bigger goal will be achieved, we started to develop operating controls and systems such as basic financial recording, accounts receiv-able monitoring, proper budgeting, minimizing pil-ferages, and the application of “5 S” (Good House-keeping) technology.

To date, I already have my own multi-purpose building where my dressing plant, office, and workers’ quarters are located. Somehow, I was able to address neighbourhood complaints about the ill effects of my enterprise to the environ-ment. Also, I’m very happy that I was able to reduce my long term debts (from P3M to P150 K) from my previous supplier.”

MA. LINA LUMAMPAO CAVITE, Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: T & L LIVE AND DRESSED CHICKEN GROSS SALES/MONTH: Php 10 MILLION Number of Workers: 18; Distributors: 16; Dealers: 18

THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

LUCILDA S. CAWALI Barangay Columbos, Basilisa, Dinagat Island, Surigao Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Hog Raising / Lobster Production TOTAL INCOME: Php4,000/month

“Ang project dako gyud kini ug naitabang dili lamang sa akong pamilya kung dili pati usab sa tibuok katawhan sa among komunidad tungod kay ang among importanteng panginahanglan sa tubig, dili na kami maglisod pagkabo pa. Tungod sa MBDP nakatubig me ug sayon ra kab-on. Dako kaayo ang natabang niini sa akong pamilya tungod kay na-improved ang among panginabuhian ug sa among balay. Tungod usab sa livelihood, hinay-hinay nga na-plastar ang among balay.”

(“The Project truly benefited not only for my family but also to the people in our community. This is because of the construction of the potable water system which is the most important need in our community. Now, we do not have difficulty in getting water for drinking. The project was also instrumental in improving the livelihood of my family. It is also with the livelihood assistance that we gradually repair and develop our house.”)

HELPING OURSELVES, HELPING THE COMMUNITY

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Name of POName of PO:: SITIO NABA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONSITIO NABA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION LOCATIONLOCATION: : Sitio Naba, Alaska, Mambaling Cebu City Sitio Naba, Alaska, Mambaling Cebu City PhilippinesPhilippines IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITYIMPLEMENTED ACTIVITY: Site Upgrading and Improvement: Site Upgrading and Improvement

“Pinaagi sa among asosasyon, nanindot ang among lugar ug aduna na kami’y kasiguruhan sa pagpuyo. Maski di namo magunitan ang titulo niining kinabuhi-a, at least sa among mga anak…”

“Through our assosation, our community has improved and we have attained security of tenure. Even if we are not able to hold the land titles yet, in the future our children will be able to do so.”

Assisted by Pagtambayayong Foundation, Inc., the program aims to build 280 houses worth Php 40,000.00 for the south coastal slum settlers of Cebu City some of which are Badjaos.

“Women’s Sunrise Multi-purpose Cooperative (WSMPC) was organized last April with 19 members. Our group was composed of women with the desire to stand-out in the field of organization and farming. At the early stage of our organization, there were criticisms and doubts from the outside. They conceived that the organization will not succeed because “we are only women.” Through our hard work and strong commitment, our current membership increases to 28. With the continuous capability building and technical assistance from DLRLCCDFI, we empowered and strengthened ourselves by augmenting our internal fund generation, linkage with other cooperatives and access with other government programs. Currently, we acquired several farm equipments from the Department of Agriculture for our rice production. These machineries earned income through the rental collected from the users. Majority of our members are currently engaged in organic rice production. This is the reason why an organic fertilizer production project was also granted to our organization which is focus on vermi culture.

In addition, WSMPC also access funds from the DISOP Phils. Project through Doña Luisa Foundation for our rice production enterprise. The loan extended to us has a very minimal interest rate compared to the prevailing interest rates from rice traders. With these as our achievement, we can prove to our detractors that “We can do it!”

Name of PO: WOMEN’S SUNRISE MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE (WSMPC) LOCATION: Barangay Sto Niño, New Corella, Davao del Norte Philippines ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTED: Rice Financing and Farm Equipment Services NET INCOME: Php45,000 (Sept. 2010)

WOMEN CAN DO IT!

A DIGNIFIED HOUSE!

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BEFORE: “BUFA was organized sometime in 1999 but was only registered in the middle of 2001. Our struggle from the detractors of our own community was enormous. However, we were able to prove our worth as an organization as the years pass by. Before the project, lending institutions were rampant in the area with high interest rates. Most of the farmers lack interest in farming due to insufficient access to capital with low interest. Conventional farming systems were practiced such as chemical farming, inappropriate farming techniques, and burning of crop residues mainly because we lack the technology on how to do it correctly.

AFTER: “When the project started in 1998, BUFA was instrumental to bring about change in our community. Our organization through SWCF-DISOP project participated in several trainings and made us more aware of the technologies and strategies for implementation. We later provided access to credit to our member-beneficiaries at low interest rates. Farmers’ farms were more diversified and 25% of the members implemented organic farming and contour farming. Ninety per cent of the members did not anymore burn their farm residues. BUFA through SWCF and PBSP was also blessed to acquire a training center from the Angelo King Foundation which became the common venue for seminars and community weddings and graduation rites. This generated employment and income for the women’s group of the association. From the established tree farm in year 2000, the organization already earned around Php9,000 from the harvested timber. Some of the lumber was used to construct our office and the slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouse of BUFA was also earning income now at P1,000/year. What is good with the establishment was that it has improved the sanitation of the community. Lastly, through our commercial loans, PO members were provided additional capital for business expansion and were able to increase the income of the association as well as providing more savings for the members.”

Name of PO:Name of PO: BUGSOC FARMERS ASSOCIATION (BUFA)BUGSOC FARMERS ASSOCIATION (BUFA) Location:Location: Barangay Bugsoc, Sierra Bullones, BoholBarangay Bugsoc, Sierra Bullones, Bohol No. of Members:No. of Members: 4747 Capital/CBU Formation:Capital/CBU Formation: PhP 422,732.00PhP 422,732.00 Savings:Savings: PhP 66,308.00PhP 66,308.00 Enterprises Implemented:Enterprises Implemented:

MicroMicro--Credit Loans such as Honorarium Credit Loans such as Honorarium Loan for Barangay Officials, Regular and Loan for Barangay Officials, Regular and Commercial LoansCommercial Loans

Rice ProductionRice Production

Tree FarmingTree Farming

Training CenterTraining Center

Slaughter HouseSlaughter House

Meat VendingMeat Vending Cumulative Net Income:Cumulative Net Income: PhP 169,00.00 (2010)PhP 169,00.00 (2010)

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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ANNUAL TRAINING - AUGUST 03-05, 2010 (Cebu City)

Eighteen organizations including DISOP Philippines attended the 3-day activity about Fund Raising Training and Planning Workshop. This was an offshoot activity from the OCSAT results of Partners where organizational fund raising/internal fund generation evidently needs immediate intervention. Thus, the training was aimed to a) teach the partners basic fund raising principles and strategies, marketing communication theories and practices; b) identify several sources of income, current stakeholders and potential donors to build a broader constituency; c) assess their capability and readiness to implement fund raising activities; d) identify their local constituency and learn how to cultivate donor relationships; e) identify local resources and opportunities for fund raising; f) develop a

mindset for successful and systematic fund raising involving the members of the board, if any, staff and volunteers; g) plan effective fund raising activities by using the fund raising planning template; and h) begin the development of a fund raising plan. At the end of the training, the NGOs were eager to start and actualize their workplan. After about 3 months from the training some of the partners were able to report fund raising strategies that were successful and enable them to generate funds, even in the least they could expect.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTSSIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF 2010OF 2010

With the assistance of DISOP, NGOs implementing microfinance were further strengthened. The technical assistance provided by DISOP through the PESO Tool obtained further momentum and is very well appreciated by the micro-finance groups. The impact of the assistance created a more conscious monitoring of their

respective financial condition especially in discovering fraud among their clients and in keeping abreast of the PAR value of their credit fund.

KWENTO @ KWENTA: THE PESO TOOL FEBRUARY 9-10, 2010 (Manila)

PROPOSAL WRITING SEMINAR-WORKSHOP MAY 04-07, 2010 (Tacloban City) Attended by 29 participants from 15 local NGOs, the training was aimed to a) enhance the participants knowledge about proposal writing; b) know the programs and projects and focus of DISOP in the Philippines; c) elaborate the proposal format, logical framework and plan of activities (OVI) under the standard format of DISOP; d) actually write, edit and/or critique the proposals/concept notes submitted by NGOs; and e) package the proposal under the standard proposal format and budget of DISOP. At the end of the training the participants were able to understand and package their proposed project for DISOPs funding consideration in the next program phase.

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Participated by all active partners from 2008-2010, the program evaluation over the last 3 years was conducted by Mr. Arnold Vandenbroeck.

The external evaluator made use of a tool where NGOs and not just the DISOP Program were evaluated in a reflection process. The evaluation was structured with 3 sections such as a) organizational scan; b) quantity and quality of the NGO work; and c) feedback and recommendations towards DISOP Philippines program. The first two sections presented how the internal organizational processes (1– thinking and learning; 2– doing; 3–

being; and 4– relating) are developing and functioning.

The last section on feed backing indicated the suggestions and recommendations of the partners to further improve future initiatives and implementation of the DISOP Program in the Philippines.

Attended by 19 organizations comprising a total of 34 participants, the 12th DISOP Annual conference was held successfully spearheaded by Dinagat Island Development Foundation, Inc. as the host agency of the affair. The 2010 convention was aimed to: a) update and actively share the impacts, change / success stories and best practices from the experiences of the partners over the last 3 years; b) visit and interact with DIDFs assisted coastal communities and peoples organizations; c) encourage and further enhance relationships among partners in building good networking and linkaging; d) prepare and submit a one-page report of the results and implementation of your respective fund raising plans; and e) review the understanding of the partners about the DISOP website and blogspot to be able to successfully posts articles and pictures from the stories in the field.

Like any other conference, the partners regarded the annual gathering as an avenue for sharing, renewal of commitment for collaboration, enhancing, enriching and improving project implementation strategies from the diverse experiences of other organizations. The substantial output of the gathering revealed that most of the partners succeeded in their implementation as exemplified by the success stories and impacts of the project to the beneficiaries. This, however, does not discharged them from hindering factors in the process of project implementation but nevertheless, each organization is equipped with necessary skills to combat the problems. Moreover, at the end of the 3-year program phase, it was evident that there is an apparent increase of collaboration between partners as regard to technology exchange and organizational development. In the end, the conference this year was deemed productive and a noble task

12th ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN DINAGAT ISLAND AND SURIGAO CITY November 08-12, 2010

DISOP PHILIPINES’ PROGRAM EVALUATION November 12, 2010 - Surigao City

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2010 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS2010 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Figure 1. Distribution of Allocated Budget for 11 Projects per Key Result Areas for 2010Figure 1. Distribution of Allocated Budget for 11 Projects per Key Result Areas for 2010

A total of ₧ 27,514,466.17 (€ 550,833.10) was disbursed for the year 2010 for the 5 Key Result Areas. The biggest share went to Integrated Area Resource Management amounting to ₧ 14,648,300.23 (€ 250,064.27) or 53% of the total budget allocation. The second biggest share went to Education and Capacity Building with the amount of ₧ 4,425,977.55 (€ 75,541.67) or 16% of the total budget. Followed next by Sustainable Agriculture at ₧ 4,065,991.94 (€ 69,440.36) or 15%, then Social Housing at ₧ 2,300,966.19 (€ 39,284.68) and Strengthening of Micro-entrepreneurs at ₧ 2,073,230.25 (€ 35,402.12), both sharing 8% of the total budget allocation.

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Figure 2. Fund releases per NGO Partner for 2010Figure 2. Fund releases per NGO Partner for 2010

Of the total budget allocation of ₧  27,514,466.17 (€ 550,833.10) for 2010, ₧  6,068,869.92 (€103,572.71) or 22% was disbursed to Foundational Center, Inc. (FCI), while ₧ 4,425,977.55 (€ 75,541.67) or 16% went to the Family Farm/Rural School Project (FFS/FRS). Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. (SWCFI) got ₧ 2,692,067.51 (€45,971.80) and the Social Action Center – Calbayog City (SAC) got ₧ 2,681,074.63 (€45,780.01) both at 20%. ₧ 2,411,212.67 (€ 41,165.68) or 9% went to Gugma han Maqueda Bay Iguin Ondong han Organisasyon Samarnon (GIOS). ₧ 2,300,966.19 (€ 39,284.68) and ₧ 2,084,231.94 (€ 35,579.93) went to Pagtambayayong – A Foundation for Mutual Aid, Inc. (PFI) and Dinagat Island Development Foundation, Inc. (DIDF), respectively, which are both 8% of the total budget. Both Calubian Livelihood Assistance for Development, Inc. (CLAD) and South Pacific Integrated Area Dev’t Foundation., Inc. (SPIADFI) got 5% of the budget allocation at ₧  1,391,918.20 (€ 23,774.15) and ₧ 1,384,917.31 (€ 23,660.35), respectively. Dona Luisa R. Lorenzo Center for Community Development Foundation, Inc. (DLRLCCDFI) and Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovations, Inc. (FEMI) got 4% and 3%, respectively, at ₧ 1,234,312.34 (€ 21,065.00) and ₧ 838,917.91 (€ 14,337.12), respectively.

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Directory of PartnersDirectory of Partners DISOP PhilippinesDISOP Philippines Board of Board of Trustees and StaffTrustees and Staff

SUPPORT STAFF:

Romeo Villavelez – Liaison Officer / Driver

Liezl R. Horca – Bookkeeper / Accountant

Allan Cordero – Administrative Assistant

Conrado Brigoli – Program Officer

Emelyn Gonzaga – FRS Corrdinator

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Kathleen Deckmyn

OFFICERS:

William Coscolluela – President

Alex Cordero – Secretary / Director for Program Administration

Amy Joan Exconde – Treasurer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

William Coscolluela – Chairman

Werner Caekelbergh – Vice Chairman

Alex Cordero – Member

Amy Joan Exconde – Member

Winton Alvero – Member

Antonio Lopez – Member

Gerard Coscolluela – Member

Calubian Livelihood Assistance for Development, Inc. (CLAD, Inc.)

Barangay Cabalquinto, Municipality of Calubian, Province of Leyte

Foundational Center, Inc. (FCI)

35 Real St., 6500 Tacloban City

Soil and Water Conservation Foundation, Inc. (SWCF, Inc.)

101-L Elizabeth Pond, Kamputhaw, 6000 Cebu City

Gugma Han Maqueda Bay Iguin Ondong Han Organisasyon Samarnon (GIOS)

25, 5th St. cor. Mckenkey Avenue, Brgy. Munoz, Catbalogan, Samar

Dinagat Island Development Foundation, Inc. (DIDF, Inc.)

Barangay San Jose Province of Dinagat

Social Action Center – Calbayog City (SAC)

Bishop’s Residence Calbayog City, Samar

South Pacific Integrated Area Development Foundation, Inc. (SPIADFI)

Hinundayan, Southern Leyte

Philippine Federation of Family Farm Schools (PHILFEFFARS)

Lanao del Norte, Philippines

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About DISOP Philippines:About DISOP Philippines:

DISOP Philippines, is an Agency for International Development, co-financed by the Belgian

Government through its Development Aid Fund. It supports community-initiated development programs, which are based on economically sustainable, ecologically sound and gender responsive development efforts. We aim to achieve this through financial assistance and multi-level capability building in partnership with non-governmental organization (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs) with the end-view of improving the quality of life of poor communities.

Since its inception in 1998, DISOP continue to provide direct funding assistance to NGOs and/or POs in the Philippines for community-based development projects aimed at raising the living standards of poor and marginalized Filipinos.

PROGRAM FOCUS:

Activities for funding under DISOP Philippines aim to alleviate poverty through employability in a direct and sustainable manner. Preference shall be given to activities, which have as their primary objective and major focus of implementation, one or more of the following:

agriculture development,

income and employment generation,

management of the environment and natural resources on a sustainable basis,

micro and small entrepreneurs development,

institutional strengthening and trainings of local NGOs,

capacity building of community organizations (cooperatives and associations) of rural and urban poor including the development of basic community services.

VISION:

An integrated regional development of the disadvantaged groups in the Philippine Society, controlling and man-aging their resources in a sustainable way, while functionally linked to each other and to National and Interna-tional communities.

MISSION:

Support, promote, strengthen and encourage socio-economic and/or cultural projects of depressed communities with the assistance of well established and reliable local NGOs and POs, that contribute to improve the level of life of disadvantaged groups, through the creation and/or strengthening of employment and job opportunities.

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DISOP PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION, INC. 760 Real Street, Sagkahan District

Tacloban City Leyte 6500 Philippines Tel No.: (63) (53) 325-2488

Facsimile: (63) (53) 325-2489 Official Website: www.disop.ph

Email Addresses: disop@disop.ph

disopphilippines@gmail.com Layout by: Engr. Eric D. Mosquera FCI-PIFDP Tacloban City, Philippines

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Financial StatementsFinancial Statements

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Financial StatementsFinancial Statements

As of December 31, 2010 2009 ASSETS Current Assets

Cash (Notes 2 and 4) ₧  226,948 ₧  661,271 Other current assets (Note 2) - 10,897

Total current assets 226,948 672,168 Non-current Assets

Property and equipment, net (Notes 2, 3 and 7) 651,455 936,425 Other non-current assets, net (Notes 2, 3 and 6) 680,606 850,758

Total non-current assets 1,332,061 1,787,183 TOTAL ASSETS ₧  1,559,009 ₧  2,459,351

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities Accrued and other current liabilities (Notes 2 and 7) ₧  15,334 ₧  77,312

FUND BALANCES (Notes 2 and 8) Members' contribution 50,000 50,000 Unrestricted fund 1,493,675 2,332,039

Total fund balances 1,543,675 2,382,039 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES ₧  1,559,009 ₧  2,459,351

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES In Philippine Peso

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT, REVENUES AND EXPENSES

In Philippine Peso

For the years ended December 31, 2010 2009 SUPPORT AND REVENUES (Notes 2, 3 and 10) ₧  32,259,520 ₧  45,870,771 PROGRAM DISBURSEMENTS (Notes 2, 3 and 10) 31,223,384 44,135,948

EXCESS OF SUPPORT AND REVENUES OVER PROGRAM DISBURSEMENT 1,036,136 1,734,823

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Notes 2, 3 and 11) 1,870,071 2,037,667

UNREALIZED LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION (Notes 2 and 4) 4,429 1,328 (DEFICIT) OF SUPPORT AND REVENUES OVER EXPENSES ₧  (838,364) ₧  (304,172) See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

In Philippine Peso

For the years ended December 31, 2010 2009 (DEFICIT) OF SUPPORT AND

REVENUES OVER EXPENSES ₧  (838,364) ₧  (304,172) OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - - NET (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED ₧  (838,364) ₧  (304,172)

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES

In Philippine Peso

Members' Unrestricted Total fund

contribution Fund balances

Fund balances, January 1, 2010 ₧  50,000 ₧  2,332,039 ₧  2,382,039 Deficit of support and revenues over expenses during the year

- (838,364) (838,364)

Fund balances, December 31, 2010 ₧  50,000 ₧  1,493,675 ₧  1,543,675

Fund balances, January 1, 2009 ₧  50,000 ₧  2,636,211 ₧  2,686,211 Deficit of support and revenues over expenses during the year

(304,172) (304,172)

Fund balances, December 31, 2009 ₧  50,000 ₧  2,332,039 ₧  2,382,039

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In Philippine Peso For the years ended December 31, 2010 2009 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net (deficit) of support, revenues over expenses ₧  (838,364) ₧  (304,172) Adjustments for:

Depreciation (Note 5) 284,971 269,365 Operating (deficit) before working fund balance changes (553,393) (34,807)

Decrease / (Increase) in: Due from related parties 9,920 Other current assets 10,897 23,531 Other non-current assets (Note 6) 170,152 (850,758)

(Decrease) / Increase in: Accrued and other current liabilities (Note 7) (61,979) 20,207

Net cash (used in) operating activities (434,323) (831,907)

CASH (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to property and equipment (Note 5) - (102,247)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES - -

NET (DECREASE) IN CASH (434,323) (934,154) CASH, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR (Note 4) 661,271 1,595,425 CASH, END OF THE YEAR (Note 4) ₧  226,948 ₧  661,271 See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial StatementsNotes to Financial Statements

Fund balances

This consists of DISOP Belgium grants & donations, private donations, and membership equity recognized at their nominal value or the amount of cash actually received (see Note 8).

Members’ contributed funds

Members’ contributed funds are the initial members’ contributions through incorporation of the Foundation. Members’ contribution funds as at December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to ₧50,000 for both years.

Unrestricted fund

These are funds that are not constrained for use of the Foundation’s operations.

Support and revenue recognition

The Foundation’s fund pertains to the support received from DISOP based in Brussels, Belgium. Remittances are coursed through bank and credited to the Foundation’s account in Philippine peso (see Note 10.1).

Note 4 – Cash

This account consists of:

Cash in bank includes current and savings account and generally earns interest at the prevailing bank deposit rates.

The Euro (€) balances and exchange rates at reporting dates are as follows:

Cash in bank denominated in Euro Dollar and are converted to Philippine peso at closing rates. Unrealized foreign exchange (loss) on foreign currency translation amounted to (₧4,429) and (₧1,328) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 as shown in the face of the statement of support, revenues and expenses.

Note 5 – Property and Equipment, net

The composition of property and equipment is shown below:

The amount of depreciation that is charged to statements of support, revenues and expenses as part of general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to ₧284,971 and ₧269,365, respectively (see Note 11). The same amount of depreciation is reflected in the statements of cash flows as part of

“operating activities”.

   2010    2009       Cash in bank ₧  206,948 ₧  644,336

Revolving fund    20,000    16,935

      Total ₧  226,948 ₧  661,271

   2010    2009       Euro (€) balance €  539.45 €  531.10

Exchange rate (euro to peso)    58.30    66.51

      Total ₧  31,450 ₧  35,323

Transportation Furniture & Office Total 2010 equipment fixtures equipment

Cost Beginning balance ₧ 2,091,255 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 704,709 ₧ 2,921,443 Additions - - - - Disposals - - - -

As at December 31, ₧ 2,091,255 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 704,709 ₧ 2,921,443

Beginning balance ₧ 1,411,599 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 447,939 ₧ 1,985,017 Depreciation/impairments 209,126 - 75,845 284,971 Disposals - - - -

As at December 31, ₧ 1,620,725 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 523,784 ₧ 2,269,988 Net Carrying value ₧ 470,530 ₧ - ₧ 180,925 ₧ 651,455

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Transportation Furniture & Office Total 2009 equipment fixtures equipment

Cost Beginning balance ₧ 2,091,255 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 602,462 ₧ 2,819,196 Additions - - 102,247 102,247 Disposals - - - -

As at December 31, ₧ 2,091,255 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 704,709 ₧ 2,921,443

Beginning balance ₧ 1,202,473 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 387,700 ₧ 1,715,652 Depreciation/impairments 209,126 - 60,239 269,365 Disposals - - - -

As at December 31, ₧ 1,411,599 ₧ 125,479 ₧ 447,939 ₧ 1,985,018 Net Carrying value ₧ 679,655 ₧ - ₧ 256,770 ₧ 936,425

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

2010 2009 Accrued expenses ₧  15,334 ₧  68,749 Withholding tax payable - 8,563

Total ₧  15,334 ₧  77,312

2010 2009 DISOP Belgium grants & donations ₧  1,483,484 ₧  2,321,847 Private donations 10,192 10,192 Membership equity 50,000 50,000 Total ₧  1,543,676 ₧  2,382,039

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Note 6 – Other Non-current Assets, net

The Foundation purchased insurance policy intended for the employees of the Foundation. The said contract is payable in five years. In December 2009, the Foundation opted to pay the whole amount of premium amounting to ₧850,758.

Total unexpired portion of the insurance policy amounted to ₧680,606 as at

December 31, 2010 (2009: ₧850,758).

Note 7 – Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

This account consists of:

Note 8 – Fund Balances

This account consists of:

Note 9 – Related Party Transactions

The following are the significant transactions with related parties:

(a) Lease arrangement

The Foundation is a lessee to a related party, PHIBA Foundation, Inc. They are related due to common key management personnel. The Foundation is currently leasing office space on an operating lease agreement. Total lessee payments for years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 each amounted to ₧240,000 (see Notes 11 and 12).

(b) Key management personnel compensation

There board of trustees does not receive any compensation from the Foundation.

The Foundation did not accrue retirement benefit expense and pension benefit

obligation for both years.

(c) The Foundation as program administrator

DISOP Philippines Foundation, Inc. and its Project Partners (see Note 10.2) are committed to endeavor and to implement the recommendations of DGCD (Direction

générale de la coopération au développement) by Belgian Government, formulated in their “Memorandum of Agreement 2010” with DISOP Belgium. As far as the DISOP Philippines is concerned, and when applicable, all funding coming from Belgium, wherein 80% of its source from the Belgian government and 20% from private Belgian individuals.

Note 10 – Support and Revenues and Program Disbursements

10.1 Support and Revenues:

10.2 Program Disbursements:

During 2010 and 2009, the supports and grants from Belgian government were accounted and coursed through the Foundation, which were subsequently disbursed in the above mentioned programs.

Note 11 – General and Administrative Expenses

This account consists of:

Note 14 – Supplementary Information Required by the BIR

On November 25, 2010, the BIR issued RR 15-2010 requiring additional documentary disclosures. Hereunder are the relevant information for 2010:

   2010    2009 DISOP Belgium grants & donations ₧  32,253,910 ₧  45,849,801 Interest income    5,610    20,970 Total ₧  32,259,520 ₧  45,870,771

   2010    2009

Salaries and employee benefits ₧  457,040 ₧  557,040 Depreciation (see Note 5)    284,971    269,365 Office lease rental (see Note 12)    240,000    240,000 Repair and maintenance    229,753    147,474 Insurance    256,819    166,578 Electricity and water    80,944    111,132 Office supplies    77,419    93,415 Utilities    74,788    209,604 Licenses    7,350    3,234 Software license    -    83,200 Miscellaneous    160,987    156,625 Total ₧  1,870,071 ₧  2,037,667

   2010    2009

Foundation Center, Inc. (FCI-PIFDP) ₧  6,068,870 ₧  9,638,173 Family Rural School – Solidarite Internationale des Mouvements Familiaux de Formation Rurale (FRS–SIMFR)

   4,425,978    3,640,878

Soil and Water Conservation, Inc. (SWCF)    2,692,068    3,259,084 Roman Catholic Bishop of Calbayog Social Action Center (SAC-CALBAYOG)

   2,681,075    3,455,066

Gugma han Maqueda Bay Iguin Ondong han Organisasyon Samarnon, Inc. (GIOS)

   2,411,213    2,603,193

Pagtambayayong - A Foundation for Mutual Aid, Inc. (PFI)    2,300,966    4,407,729 Dinagat Island Development Foundation, Inc. (DIDF)    2,084,232    3,401,739 Calubian Livelihood Assistance Development. Inc. (CLAD)    1,391,968    2,751,584 South Pacific Integrated Area Development Foundation, Inc. (SPIADFI)    1,384,917    1,903,835 Doña Luisa R. Lorenzo Center for Community Development Foundation, Inc. (DLRLCDFI)

   1,234,312    3,397,368

Foundation for Enterprise Management Innovation, Inc. (FEMI)    838,918    1,475,555

Total ₧  31,223,384 ₧  44,135,947

Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF)    -    529,650 DISOP Philippines Foundation, Inc. – program administrator    3,708,867    3,672,093

Charged to operating expenses

Permit fees ₧ 500

Others 6,850

Total ₧ 7,350

Withholding tax on compensation and benefits ₧ 188,627 Expanded withholding taxes 20,000

Total ₧ 208,627