andean alliance for sustainable development 2012 annual report to donors

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ANDEAN ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMEN2012 ANNUAL REPORT

AASD Mission: Harnessing collective intelligence to support community-led

development in the highlands of Peru.


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During his time in Peru, Aaron was approached byFredyNuez, Pampacorral School Director, about solutions to the

prevalent malnutrition plaguing students due to the highaltitude. Aaron immediately began searching for solutions.

Aaron met Ruben Quispe, our current agriculturetechnician, from the Andean community of Choquecancha,Peru. The two shared an interest in agriculture. He spoke to

Aaron about the potential ofgreenhouses madefrom adobe mud bricks - a local, sustainable, low-costsolution.

Aaron conducted further investigations into greenhouse projects in

rural Peru. More often than not, he found failedprojectsdue to an influx of irresponsible development projects.

Aaron enrolled at theMonterey Institute of International Studies.

While there, he met Adam Stieglitz and Tina Novero, students

who shared a love for community-led development, and together,they initiated Team Peru to address social problems in Peru.

The Becky Fund (thebeckyfund.org)

The Becky Fund was established in loving memory of BeckyPrichard, and it provides aid to the children of Perus Sacred

Valley. Becky was Aaron Ebners second cousin, and in2006, Aaron traveled to Peru with The Becky Fund, buildingdesks and chairs for rural schools.

AASDwas granted 501(c)3 status in US andbecame a formal not-for-profit organization.

The AASD Story

2006

2007

2012


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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Dear Friend and AASD Donor:

Its been a big year for the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD), and we arepleased to share all of AASDs successes and achievements in the 2012 Annual Report. During the

first days of 2012, we received our non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service. From there,our organization strengthened, more than doubling foundation support and expanding our stafffrom three to five full-time employees. We are continuing to greatly advance the communityprojects in Peru, having an even greater impact than before.

The AASD reputation is strong both in Peru and internationally due to its human-centeredapproach. We believe poverty alleviation and development can only come from a grassrootsprocess, and the success of our projects is directly linked to the fact that community members drivethe projects. Their hard work, dedication, and personal ownership of the projects make itsustainable. We work hard to harness community intelligence and foster community action to

ensure that each community has this ownership.

Our projects are meant to inspire others, grow individuals and communities (and food!), andcreate change. We do this by leveraging change makers. In the 2012 Annual Report you will readof our accomplishments, but keep in mind that these successes are a result of incredible generosityof talent, time, energy, and resources donated by many actors: Peruvian government agencies andlocal districts provide valuable materials to our projects; communities dedicate thousands of hoursto reach their goals; local and international organizations partner to make complicated projects asuccess; graduate students and professional volunteers contribute thousands of hours; and donorsmake this all possible by providing the funds to carry on. By fostering this collective action, the

AASD is able to ensure responsible development practices that lead to truly sustainable change forrural indigenous communities of Peru.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you involved in the AASDs success. TheAASD is able to stay innovative with the help of hundreds of graduate students and professionalvolunteers, and personal contributions make up a significant portion of our funds. With a smalloperating budget, the AASD engages dozens of organizations, local governments, and communityleaders to positively impact the lives of thousands. Please support the AASD and be part of thehuman-centered change process that we will continue to drive.

Sincerely,

Aaron EbnerPresident, Board of DirectorsAndean Alliance for Sustainable Development


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Aaron EbnerFounderAASD Board of Directors, President

AASD Staff and Board

Genie RogstadAASD Board of Directors, Secretary

Tina NoveroAASD Board of Directors, Treasurer

Cheryl HedgesDirector of Outreach and Development

(Leroy, Director of Morale, also pictured)

Fabrizzio GarmendiaAASD Peru Board of Directors

Adam StieglitzDirector of OperationsAASD Board of Directors, Vice-President

Ruben Huaman QuispeLead Agriculture Technician

AASD Board of Directors, Director

Kat GordonAgriculture Project Manager


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AT 4,600 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL,

LITTLE ELSE GROWS BESIDES TUBERSAND CERTAIN TYPES OF GRAIN.GREENHOUSES ALLOWCOMMUNITIES TO CREATE ANENVIRONMENT FOR GROWINGNUTRITIOUS FRUITS ANDVEGETABLES.

2012 Accomplishment HighlightsNew school greenhouse in Choquecancha,

supported by Marshall High School.

Signed contract and secured funding from Laresdistrict government for all building costs of

greenhouses. For every $1 donated, the AASD isable to leverage another $1.50 from the governmentand local communities.

15 family greenhouses built and flourishing.Including a four month series of workshops on

ecological growing practices and use of vegetablesnever before grown in the community.

Over 320 hours of work donated by community

members.

Growing a better future forPerus rural indigenouscommunities.

Students and Ruben, lead agriculturetechnician, watering the greenhouse

in Pampacorral.

School and Family Greenhouses

2012 Project Accomplishments


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ImmersiveLearning

.

Over 3,360 graduatestudent volunteerhours.

Students fromMarshall High Schooland Choquecanchaworked together tobuild a schoolgreenhouse.

AASD used in morethan five graduatecourses as case study.

Inspiring the next

generation of development

professionals.

2012 Achievements

-New products in the INKAcase line! 15 laptop cases and iPadsleeves.

-Check out our NEW online store: AlianzaAndina.bigcartel.com

-Studies show that women invest 90% of income back into theirfamily. AASD is expanding its revenue stream for financial

sustainability while investing in women to further its mission.

WomensEmpowerment

INKAcase

Empowering women...

Since January, theAASD has invested

$3,256.36intotheWiay Warmiwomens weaving

group - an investmentthat will have animpact forgenerations.

$

Creating products and

healthy families.


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Creating partnerships for abetter Peru.* Over 20 active not-for-profit organizations.* Increased resource collaboration amongst

member organizations, which means moreresources go towards the causes we all love.

* AASD methodologies will be used inupcoming greenhouse initiative in Cuncany, adirect result of the September site visit.

An NGO Network member is led to afamilys greenhouse in Maucau, Peruduring AASDs site visit.

NGO Network

Knowledge transfer is at the core of the AASDdemonstration farm.

Demonstration Farm

Photo taken by a student in Pampacorral aspart of the Children of Inti photo project. Here,his family celebrates his sisters wedding.Children of Inti

Growing the AASDs impact onfood security.* Acquired a one-acre plot of land for

approximately five years to broaden its scope ofimpact on food security in the Sacred Valley.

* 10 bio-intensive beds and more to come.* Hosted two community workshops.* Fusing traditional Incan agriculture techniques

with progressive methods.* One large greenhouse and corn/quinoa plot.* Initiated development of Sacred Valley Bee

Sanctuary.

Inspiring Perus next generation.* Children of Inti art classes continued for its

second year.* Expanded photography curriculum to include

advanced topics, such as eye movement andmacro imaging.

* A total of 16 digital cameras for student use.* Over 45 students across two courses

participated.* Student image prints now for sale at

AlianzaAndina.bigcartel.com


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Contribu)ons

9%

Products

3%

Founda)ons

79%

Program Fees

3%

Inkind

dona)ons

6%

UnrestrictedTemporarilyRestricted

PermanentlyRestricted

Revenues Contributions

ProductsFoundationsProgram FeesDonated use of landGifts in-kind (tangible)

TOTAL

$ 5,269.31$ 2,435.28

$ 57,000.00

$ 2,825.00$ 1,000.00$ 3,749.81

$ 72,279.40

$ 1896.80$ -

$ 9,000.00

$ -$ -$ -

$ 10,896.80

$ -$ -

$ -

$ -$ -$ -

$ -

ExpendituresProgram expensesGeneral & administrationFundraising expenses

TOTAL

$ 31,647.58$ 19,618.16

$ 56.18$ 51,321.92

$ 6,872.65$ 670.58

$ -$ 7,543.23

$ -$ -

$ -$ -

Change in net assets+ Net assets - beginning= Net assets - ending

$ 20,957.48

$ 13.00$ 20,970.48

$ 3,353.57

$ 0.00$ 3,353.57

$ -$ -$ -

2012 RevenuesContributions $ 7,166.11Products $ 2,435.28Foundations $ 66,000.00Program Fees $ 2,825.00In-kind Donations $ 4,749.81TOTAL $ 83,176.20

Agriculture

Ini-a-ve

49%

Women's

Empowerment

6%

Immersive

Educa-on

10%

Gen & Admin

35%

2012 ExpensesAgriculture Initiative $ 28,988.82Womens Empowerment $ 3,256.36NGO Network $ 142.46Immersive Education $ 6,054.39GIS Project $ 78.20Fundraising $ 56.18General & Administration $ 20,288.74TOTAL $ 58,865.15

TOTAL

$ 83,176.20

$ 58,865.15

$ 24,324.05

AASD Statement of ActivitiesJanuary 1 - October 31, 2012


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Notes to the Statement of Activities

General NotesExpenses and revenue originally in soles, the Peruvian currency, hasbeen converted to US dollars using the average of exchange rate for2011.

REVENUESContributionsThese are the donations made by individuals to the AASD.

ProductsThese are the revenue received from INKAcase sales.

FoundationsThese are funds given to the AASD by foundations.

ProgramFeesThese are fees garnered through university and high school studentsas well as volunteers.

Donated Use of LandUse of Land refers to land donated to the AASD for a duration ofapproximately 5 years for Demonstration Farm activities.

Gifts in kind (tangible)Gifts in kind refers to those tangible items donated to the AASDand directly to the projects. The AASD has signed a contract with theLares district government to partner with us and our greenhouseprojects. The Lares district government has agreed to purchasebuilding materials and transportation.

EXPENDITURES

Program ExpensesProgram costs are defined as the resources required to implement aprogram and the costs associated with those resources. The termresource generally refers to the personnel required, the spaceneeded to deliver the intervention, and the necessary equipment ansupplies. Included in these expenses are compensation to theDemonstration Farm Manager, Lead Agriculture Technician, and 50%Executive Director.

General & Administration ExpensesGeneral & administration expenses refers to the salary andbenefit expenditures for the Director of Operations, Director ofOutreach and Development, and 50% Executive Director.Professional fees (lawyer for 501(c)3 approval), travel, internet,withdrawal fees, and rent and utilities are included in theseexpenditures.

Fundraising ExpensesThese are costs incurred for purposes of marketing. In 2012, AASDpurchased a banner to be used by children in a parade.

$80,187.20

$7,321.44$2,311.85

Volunteered Hours at AASD

Graduate Students

Volunteers

Community Members

WOW!*Over5216hours donated by graduatestudents, Peruvian community members and

volunteers - a service valued at $89,820.49!

The AASD excels at making a little go a longway. For every $1 donated, $2.50 isleveraged in the field, and were able to dothis through the hard work and dedication ofindividuals in the rural communities, graduatestudents from MIIS, and volunteers.

IndependetSector.org valued a US volunteer hour at$21,79 for 2011, while Peruvian community membersare valued at $13.46 per 8-hour day - the local rate.


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The Becky Fund

Karen Borgenson & Family

Joan Channon

James and Eleanor Delfino Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Novero-Paaga Foundation

Allfredo Ortiz

Marshall Community Foundation

Marshall High School

Quail Roost Foundation

Eugenie Rogstad

The AASD is pleased to recognize the contributions made by the following individuals.

Jenny Agis

Jeanne Amrein

Ashley Anderson

Dylan Anderson-Berens

Brian Anderson-Dean

Caitlin CaseyJan Covert

Frank Curry

Nadine Custis

Hilda Diaz

Feef Dillon

Emily Dore

Terri Duffy

Jan Elyea

Lauren Epstein

Carlos Figueredo

Danny Gallant

Stan and Ellen Gordon

Benedicte Gyllensten

Butch & Julie Hedges

Katie Holmberg

Danielle Johnson

Nkhet Kardham

Monica Kelsh

Deb Knight

Kelly KremkoSam Kurita

Jan Lazar

Andrew Leighton

Beryl Levinger

Claire & Scott Loughridge

Betty Mann

Lisa McNiff

Chris Miller

Daisy Moreno

Kelsey Nocket

Tina Novero

Elma Paulaskaite

Derek Polka

Alexander Prichard & Angela

Larson

Diane Ringenberg

Kay & Dave Rogers

Amy Sands

Marina SavinovicEliza Schreckenberger

Diane Schubel

Sarah Schwid

Cynthia Shapira

Alex Shaprhren

Natalie Sherman

Andrew Stewart

Nancy Stulberg

Devin Tooma

Jeissa Torres-Pujols

Justin Vinci

Aimee Williamson

Catherine Yates

The AASD would like to thank our generous friends who have provided financial

support and substantial effort toward making it possible for the AASD to do more for

the rural indigenous peoples of Peru. We would like to recognize the following people

and organizations.

Thanks to You


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How can YOU help?

2013 will be a bigyear for us! In

addition to ourcurrent projects,

heres whats

ahead...

Grow our INKAcase line to include other womens groups.

Expand family greenhouse initiative to Pampacorral.

Increase community workshops at the Demonstration Farm.Initial development of sustainable revenue streams,

including Agriculture Development Certification Program andSustainable Bee Sanctuary at the Demonstration Farm.

Become a Friend of the AASD Relationships are the number one reason the AASDis able to do what it does very well. We spend a largeportion of our time cultivating relationships andfriendships with locals, community members, and thegovernment to ensure projects are need-based andcommunity-driven. We would like nothing more than tocall you a friend, as well.

To become a Friend of the AASD, initiate anautomatic monthly donation of at least $10, and youwill receive a token of our appreciation during 2013.Visit www.AlianzaAndina.org to register.

Make a one-time donation

The AASD is a registered 501(c)3 in the US, makingyour donation is tax deductible. To make a donation,visit our website at www.AlianzaAndina.org, select theAbout Us page, and click on Make a one-timedonation on the right-hand side of the screen. You canalso mail a check to the following address:

Andean Alliance560 Orchard RoadMarshall, MI 49068

Purchase an INKAcasePurchasing an INKAcase laptop or iPad case is a great

way to help alleviate poverty, preserve culturalheritage, and support indigenous women whilereceiving a one-of-a-kind product.

Visit www.AlianzaAndina.org andclick on Our Store to see currentproduct offerings.

Choose the project you supportFeel particularly passionate about one of our projects?

Just indicate the project in the Memo of your checkor in the Comments section of your online donation,and well make sure it goes to support your chosenproject.

Agriculture Initiative NGO NetworkChildren of Inti Womens Empowerment

Help us reach our 2013 goal...

$36,470The AASD excels at making a little go a long way.With a minimal operatingbudget and an ability toleverage resources from avariety of actors, the AASD isable to drive change in avery efficient manner.Donations allow the AASD tocontinue working with localactors to find truly sustainable

solutions to unique challengesfaced by indigenouscommunities in the highlandsof Peru.

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