Save the Children International Annual Review 2012 (high res)

Save the Children is the world’s leadingindependent organisation for childrenFront cover Lebanon: Jonathan Hyams / Save the ChildrenInside back cover Ethiopia: Lucia Zoro / Save the ChildrenBack cover Philippines: Save the ChildrenOur visionA world in which every child attains the right to survival,protection, development and participationOur missionTo inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats childrenand to achieve immediate and lasting change in their livesContents1 Introduction2 Where we work3 Our impact in 20124 How we work5 Humanitarian6 EVERY ONE& Health and nutrition8 Education9 Child protection10 Child rights governance11 Our impact in 201212 Global corporate partnerships14 Finance and governance16 Contact details“ Save the Children’s programmes and advocacy have preventedchild deaths in dozens of countries and helped millions of childreninto school, making progress towards the 2015 MillenniumDevelopment Goals. In 2012, we raised our game by publishing‘Ending Poverty in Our Generation’, the first comprehensiveproposal on global development targets beyond 2015. Withthe right investment, we believe the world could end preventablechild deaths and ensure all children receive quality educationwithin 20 years”Charles PerrinChair, Save the Children International

IntroductionIN 2012, I MET children who had escaped fightingin Syria. They’d seen terrible things and left familymembers behind. Their schooling was disrupted andtheir futures were uncertain. No child should haveto go through that.Save the Children was started nearly 100 years agoin response to the suffering of children in the FirstWorld War. Today, our cause is just as vital – but theworld has changed and we have too.While our work with children continued unabated(including responding to more humanitarianemergencies than ever before), 2012 was a year ofhuge change for us internally. After many monthsof planning and preparation, we successfully transitionedthe majority of our international programs into asingle, joined-up operation. It’s early days but the newstructure is working well and I’ve enjoyed seeing theenthusiasm of country teams and increased ambitionfor children.Over the last century, Save the Children – inpartnership with others – has inspired breakthroughsin the way the world treats children. Now, for thefirst time, we are proactively setting out to inspirebreakthroughs within our core competencies of healthand nutrition, education, child protection and childrights governance – as set out in these pages. Wecommitted to the first of these breakthroughs fouryears ago by launching our global campaign to stopchildren dying from preventable causes before theirfifth birthday. This has shown that dramatic changeis possible with a concerted effort.Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of our staff andpartners, we now have a strong foundation to build onin the years to come – to realise our vision of a worldwhere every child enjoys their rights.Jasmine WhitbreadCEO, Save the Children International1

Our impact in 2012In 2012 our work once again touched the lives of over 125 millionchildren worldwide and directly reached 45 million children77We responded to 77humanitarian crisesaround the world11.2 millionWe scaled up our HIV/AIDSprogramme in Bangladesh,supported by the Global Fund,to reach 11.2 million childrenduring 2012, compared with5.3 million children in 201130Save the Children playeda leading role in producingand launching global MinimumStandards for Child Protectionin Humanitarian Actionand disseminating themto 30 countries80We undertook 80 advocacyinitiatives in 42 countriesaround the world to ensurethat every child receivesa good quality education445,000We provided 445,000 familieswith cash or goods to help themfight child malnutrition3

Humanitarian$180MOur goal Become the leading humanitarian response agencyfor childrenOur largest ever humanitarian operation, in responseto the food crisis in East Africa, exceeded our targetsby reaching nearly 4 million children and familymembers and raising over US$180 millionWe launched a multi-sectoral response to typhoon Bophain the Philippines, providing food security and livelihoods,shelter, health and nutrition, water, sanitation andhygiene, child protection and education activitiesIN 2012 SAVE the Children responded to 77humanitarian crises caused by conflict andnatural disaster, assisting 5.8 million childrenin 46 countries.In addition, our measures to reduce the riskof future crises reached 2 million children andfamily members. We continue to develop ourcapacity to prevent and respond to crises.At the time of writing, over 3.1 millionchildren in Syria, and 770,000 who have fledto neighbouring countries, are in need ofhumanitarian assistance.Since fighting started, we have supportedchildren and families throughout the regionand via local partners in Syria. At the end of2012 we had raised US$20.6 million to supportthis work and reached 83,800 Syrians witheducation, child protection, health, nutrition,shelter and food security interventions.But this isn’t enough. Working with otheragencies, we have drawn the world’s attentionto the crisis and voiced children’s concerns.We continue to call on the UN and others toend the violence and secure full humanitarianaccess inside Syria. Our Stop the Killingcampaign lent weight to our advocacy by gainingsupport from people in 145 countries andreaching 10 million people on Twitter.“ If anyone was in any doubt about the horrors… just lookat the evidence published by Save the Children…”A world leader addressing Syria in a keynote speech to theUnited Nations General Assembly, September 2012. Our Syriacampaign got the message about the plight of Syria’s childrento world leaders5

1.3 million10.2MWe vaccinated 1.3 million children throughour health and nutrition programmesWe trained 96,000 health workersDuring 2012 we provided life-saving treatmentfor millions of children around the world— Malaria 2 million —— Pneumonia 1.4 million — Diarrhoea 0.9 million —We assisted 10.2 million children underfive through our nutrition initiativesDESPITE DRAMATIC REDUCTIONS inchild mortality in recent years, over 40% ofchild deaths occur in the first month of life.The world can – and must – prevent thesenewborn deaths.With support from the Bill & Melinda GatesFoundation and USAID, and by workingwith health ministries, Save the Children isexpanding access to newborn health serviceswhere they’re needed most. Evidence from thiswork is informing large-scale newborn healthinterventions in over 18 countries. This couldsave millions of babies’ lives.In Nepal, 60% of deaths in children under fiveoccur in the first month of life. Led by theMinistry of Health, we are supporting effortsto reach all mothers and babies with newborncare – including preventing and treatinginfections, promoting breastfeeding and helpingbabies with breathing difficulties. To deliver this,female community health volunteers have beentrained in 34 of Nepal’s 75 districts. And we’reusing radio and TV messages to promote thiscare before, during and after birth.Nepal has made remarkable progress, withnewborn mortality dropping by 30% overa decade. The Government of Nepal iscommitted to expanding basic newborn care,and plans to implement it nationally by 2015.“ A midwife explained how important breastmilk and breastfeedingare to a child, especially during his/her first six months. Breastmilkcontains all the nutrients a baby would need; it’s very good forbaby’s brain health and digestive system. She recommended tobreastfeed my baby within one hour after delivery, if possible”A mother from Vietnam explains how our infant and childnutrition programme changed her behaviour7

Child rights governance63%19%Our breakthrough All children, especially the poorest, benefitfrom greater public investment and better use of society’sresources in realising their rightsIn 2012, 63% of the child rights priority issues raisedby us and our partners in the UN Universal Periodic Reviewresulted in recommendations accepted by statesIn 2012, the number of children directlyreached through our child rights governanceprogrammes increased by 19%DESPITE ALMOST UNIVERSAL supportby national governments and internationalframeworks, children’s rights are often not metbecause of insufficient or ineffective investment.Save the Children is striving to address thisaround the world.In Nicaragua, for example, we are ensuringgreater and better investment in children’srights by supporting municipal child policies andstrategies. Over eight years we have increasedaverage municipal investment in children by92% in Nicaragua.We achieved this by working with 81% of thecountry’s municipalities, 10 partner organisationsand, most importantly, children themselves. In2012, more than 5,300 children and adolescentspresented proposals to authorities and electioncandidates, or helped develop local policies.Municipal projects directly suggested bychildren benefited 135,000 children in 2012, forexample through securing new classrooms andsports fields.To underpin this whole process and securelasting change for Nicaragua’s children, weshifted the public and political focus by using themedia to reinforce the importance of children’srights. Our radio and TV messages reachedmore than 300,000 people.“ I would like to thank [Save the Children] for tireless workimproving children’s lives and fighting for their rights across theworld. Your field work, advocacy and expertise are invaluable.You give a voice to children and push decision-makers to deliverconcrete and effective results”Vice-President Viviane RedingEU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship10

Our impact in 20121,200We work with over 1,200partners, ranging fromsmall, community-basedorganisations to UN agenciesBy working as one Save the Children, our staff and numerous volunteers around the world achieveenormous amounts for children. These achievements are only possible because of the commitment,investment and encouragement of our partners, donors and supporters. Thank you888,000We made 888,000 babies’births safer, by helping to trainbirth attendants500,000We reached more than500,000 children andfamily members affectedby conflict, extremepoverty, food shortagesand limited accessto education in Yemen85,500We secured access to educationfor 85,500 of the world’s hardestto-reachchildren, living in 17conflict-affected fragile states49In 2012, 49 countriesaround the world reported91 advocacy initiatives onchild protection – a sign thatthe world is taking childprotection seriously11

Global corporate partnershipsThanks to all of our corporate partners, who enable us toscale up our programmes and increase our impact. Here aresome examplesThe IKEA Foundation is our largest global corporate donor.We have been partners with IKEA since 1994 and have togetherdeveloped the IKEA Code of Conduct. IKEA’s Soft Toys forEducation campaign has benefited more than 10 million childrenover the past 10 years by generating US$75.3 million for Save theChildren and UNICEF, including US$12.3 million in 2012.Since 2008, we have worked together to address the root causesof child labour in the cotton seed and cotton production industryin India and Pakistan.So far, more than 60 of our programmesaround the world have been supported by the IKEA Foundation.In 2012 Unilever made a US$19.8 million commitment tosupport EVERY ONE, our global campaign to end child mortality.Together, we aim to reach over 2 million mothers and childrenby 2016. The partnership will help us to deliver high-impacthealth and nutrition programmes, bring us a step closer toensuring that a health worker is within reach of every childand provide a platform to catalyse a movement for a globalbreakthrough on child survival.“ Our collaboration with Save the Children “ Our partnership with Save the Childrenhas helped millions of children in developing will deliver transformational change thatcountries, by improving education and will impact millions of lives. We have anpromoting children’s rights. Together we are ambition to double the size of our businesshelping children all over the world break the whilst increasing our positive social impact;cycle of poverty and build a brighter future looking after future generations is anfor themselves and their families”intrinsic part of our vision”Per HeggenesCEO, IKEA FoundationPaul PolmanCEO, Unilever12

Save the Children is uniquely placed to deliver national and globalpartnerships. We focus on building long-term, mutually beneficialstrategic relationships“ We are extremely proud of ourlongstanding relationship with Save theChildren. It is a pleasure and a privilegeto apply our expertise in strategy andorganisational change to improve the livesof marginalised children around the world”Craig Baker, Partner and ManagingDirector, The Boston Consulting GroupSince 2003, our global partnership with Reckitt Benckiser(RB) has helped us to raise US$17.8 million and reach over1 million children. In 2012 RB launched ’Healthier kids, Happierhomes’, raising US$5.7 million through employee fundraising andcorporate donations.This support has enabled us to expand our health and hygieneprogrammes around the world. It also unites RB’s globalemployees behind a common purpose.“ Our partnership with Save the Children fits “ Bulgari has always encouraged socialwith RB’s vision of a world where people and environmental responsibility. Thelive healthier and better lives – by providing partnership with Save the Children isinnovative solutions for healthier lives and received with enthusiasm by our clients andhappier homes”employees, triggering a sense of belonging”Rakesh KapoorCEO, Reckitt BenckiserSince 2009, our partnership with Bulgari has helped us totransform the lives of 500,000 children through improvingeducation quality in more than 20 countries. Our partnershipexceeded its ambitious objectives by raising over US$20 millionthrough sales of a specially-designed ring and securing impressiveglobal media coverage.Our relationship has also strengthened Bulgari’s visibility andengagement among its employees.Francesco Trapani, President of theJewellery and Watches Division of LVMHVenture partnershipsWe could not have built a new organisation without the worldclassexpertise of our partners, who have leveraged their corecompetence to achieve more in the world and gain valuableexperience along the way.In 2012:The Boston Consulting Group provided important supportto help implement our strategyFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP’s legal servicesassisted our governance structure and internationalprogramming strategyBaker & McKenzie’s legal services supported us in theareas of brand protection, employment law and internationalprogramming strategyEgon Zehnder International assisted our board review, inaddition to providing governance and global recruitment supportStandard Chartered Bank supported our leadershipdevelopment and helped our HR function to embed our sharedglobal cultureFragomen LLP provided us with specialist legal servicesrelating to immigration.13

Finance and governanceDuring 2012 Save the Children retained the same level of net incomeas in 2011, with fewer large-scale humanitarian crises in the year balancedby other growth. Our combined revenues totalled almost US$1.6 billionSave the Children International is the entity that operates ourinternational activities outside member countries. Its board has representationfrom member funders, allowing strong governance and accountability. Save theChildren Association is the parent organisation, brand owner and guardian ofour membership bylaws and other agreementsExecutive rolesJasmine WhitbreadChief Executive OfficerCaroline StockmannChief Financial OfficerMadalyn BrooksChief People OfficerJanti SoeriptoDeputy Chief Executive OfficerPatrick WattGlobal Campaign and Advocacy DirectorRudolph von BernuthInternational Programs DirectorImran MatinDirector International Programs DesignateBoardCharles Perrin, ChairInger AshingNina BhatiaWilliam HaberMimi JakobsenIrene KhanBorger LenthMark Malloch-BrownBradley C PalmerAlan ParkerJoy Phumaphi (until March 2012)Harpal SinghHelene SullivanClaudio TesauroOrganisationAustraliaBrazilCanadaDenmarkDominican RepublicFijiFinlandGermanyGuatemalaHondurasHong KongIcelandIndiaItalyJapanJordanKoreaLithuaniaMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayRomaniaSouth AfricaSpainSwazilandSwedenSwitzerlandUKUSASCIIncome in US$89,346,24810,475,06441,051,98352,822,1671,545,9251,270,78627,168,42512,046,1042,099,7212,492,8487,936,496531,88722,924,59969,517,22734,840,3071,320,47340,997,1661,006,7129,942,09828,322,6448,647,780103,826,0045,023,842202,36125,318,737518,559157,419,47911,571,574446,829,426597,229,8224,856,626∫1,819,103,092§1,578,009,226†14

Explanatory notes∫ This figure represents the value attributed to pro bono professional services donateddirectly to Save the Children International§ This total income figure for 2012 includes transfers of US$241 million betweenSave the Children organisations† This total income figure for 2012 excludes transfers of US$241 million betweenSave the Children organisations‡ The programme expenditure chart covers combined humanitarian and developmentexpenditure. Of total programme expenditure, 41% related to humanitarianresponse and 59% to development programmingThe data used for the income sources chart below excludes transfers between Savethe Children organisationsAmounts are converted from local currency to US$ at the exchange rateon 31 December 2012Income figures are aggregated data based on Save the Children organisations’ ownreports. Figures shown are for the calendar year 2012. Because of time constraints,not all figures are based on audited accountsEach Save the Children organisation publishes detailed accounts in its own country.If you would like more information on the financial activities of any Save the Childrenorganisation, please contact it directly. Contact details are on page 16Income sourcesGovernments 49%Individuals 28%Corporations and foundations 19%Other 4%Expenditure by sectorOverseas programmes 69%Domestic programmes 12%Fundraising and membership 9%Administration and general 9%Governance 1%Expenditure by programme area ‡Relief items 21%Education 21%Health and nutrition 19%Child protection 13%Child poverty/livelihoods 6%HIV and AIDS 4%Child rights governance 4%Other 12%Expenditure by regionfor overseas programmesEast Africa 35%South and Central Asia 20%South East and East Asia 12%West and Central Africa 12%Middle East and Eurasia 8%Southern Africa 7%Latin America and Caribbean 6%15

Contact detailsOur global movement for children comprises Save the ChildrenInternational and 30 member organisationsSave the Children InternationalLondonwww.savethechildren.netAdvocacy officesSave the Children DenmarkRed Barnetwww.redbarnet.dkSave the Children Dominican RepublicFundación Para el Desarrollo Comunitariowww.savethechildrendominicana.orgSave the Children IndiaBal Raksha, Bharatwww.savethechildren.inSave the Children ItalySave the Children Italia Onluswww.savethechildren.itSave the Children NorwayRedd Barnawww.reddbarna.noSave the Children RomaniaSalvati Copiiiwww.salvaticopiii.roAddis Ababawww.savethechildren.net/advocacyBrusselswww.savethechildren.net/advocacy/eu-officeGenevawww.savethechildren.net/genevaNew Yorkwww.savethechildren.net/advocacyMember organisationsSave the Children Australiawww.savethechildren.org.auFundação Abrinq – Save the Children Brazilwww.fundabrinq.org.brSave the Children Canadawww.savethechildren.ca16Save the Children Fijiwww.savethechildrenfiji.comSave the Children FinlandPelastakaa Lapset – Rädda Barnenwww.savethechildren.fi/enSave the Children GermanySave the Children Deutschlandwww.savethechildren.deSave the Children Guatemalawww.savethechildren.org.gtSave the Children HondurasAsociación Salvemos a los Niñoswww.savethechildrenhonduras.orgSave the Children Hong Kongwww.savethechildren.hkSave the Children IcelandBarnaheillwww.barnaheill.isSave the Children Japanwww.savechildren.or.jpSave the Children Jordanwww.jordan.savethechildren.netSave the Children Koreawww.sc.or.krSave the Children LithuaniaGelbekit Vaikuswww.gelbvaik.ltSave the Children MexicoFundación Mexicana de Apoyo Infantilwww.savethechildren.mxSave the Children Netherlandswww.savethechildren.nlSave the Children New Zealandwww.savethechildren.org.nzSave the Children SpainSave the Children Españawww.savethechildren.esSave the Children South Africawww.savethechildren.org.zaSave the Children Swazilandwww.savethechildren.org.szSave the Children SwedenRädda Barnenwww.rb.seSave the Children SwitzerlandSave the Children Schweizwww.savethechildren.chSave the Children United Kingdomwww.savethechildren.org.ukSave the Children United Stateswww.savethechildren.org

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