Annual report Helpcode Italia - EN

METHODOLOGICAL NOTE
In order to illustrate our activities properly, in addition to the activities and results for
2021, we added 2020 data to this document, highlighting our future goals in a perspective
of constant improvement. The Year-End Report is not only a way to keep our external
stakeholders informed, but it is also a precious and essential document for internal
auditing.
The 2021 edition is complete, efficient, easy to use and read - these are the principles
it is based on—and, as such, it starts to meet the goals we had set for ourselves in the
2020 Year-End Report.
Special attention is given:
• A greater level of detail, thanks to an in-depth description of the projects completed,
which are described in a specific chapter organized by sector and target country.
As for data and information concerning countries and target areas, we used the UNDP
Human Development Report, UNICEF’s and other UN agencies’ national and regional
reports, and data from national statistical institutes;
• A broader involvement of stakeholders, especially those partners and institutions
with which we work locally and with whom we organize auditing and assessment
meetings focusing on activities performed, in view of drafting the Annual Report;
• Revision of graphic design to make information easier to use for the general public,
thanks to the use of images, symbols and design summarizing Helpcode’s data and
activities. This is why we thought it useful to organize this document dividing the
percentages of funds spent by: (a) emergency actions; (b) post-emergency operations
and reconstruction; (c) development activities. In fact, Helpcode’s work is increasingly
focused on multidimensional aspects and on guaranteeing that promotion of women’s
empowerment and environmental sustainability are part of every project. This is why
organizing the line items for expenses by sector could give the wrong impression of
Helpcode’s work. In 2021 Helpcode continued to strengthen its role as an organization
able to respond to emergencies, to contribute to reconstruction, and to act in
processes of development.
The 2021 Year-End Report is structured as follows:
Part 1 – About us This section describes the Organization’s identity: general information
about Helpcode, its mission and vision, its values and history;
Part 2 – Stakeholders In this section dedicated to stakeholders, we further improved the
description of our goals and important metrics related to each category of stakeholder;
Part 3 – Our mission In this section we describe the countries and sectors in which we
work: education, well-being, protection of childhood, gender equality, as well as our activities:
development, emergency and post-emergency aid;
Part 4 – The 2021 Financial Statement This section encompasses the profit and loss
account, the balance sheet, the mission report, the PKF Italia Spa (the audit firm) report
and the report of the financial inspection body.
At the end of the document, there is information about how to join Helpcode and support
its activities.
* Such goals were described in a specific chapter of last year’s document. We thought it logical to include
them in the methodological note of this year’s report)
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