annual reportannual report 20092009

Uniting for EconomicJustice

Uniting for EconomicJustice

building partnershipsfor global justice

building partnershipsfor global justice

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Nicaragua: Through training withMEC-Granada, women on the Islandof Ometepe participated for the firsttime in a water regulation committee,and pushed to open a women’spolice station on the island.

GENDER

Colombia: 38 women and 22 menwho participated in NOMADESC’sadvanced training to become humanrights promoters in south westernColombia led workshops to train 100grassroots leaders in basic humanrights defence.

CAPACITY

Guatemala: The teachers’ unionSTEG reached an agreement with theGuatemalan government toincorporate a chain of privately-runschools into the public educationsystem and school tuition feesacross the country were abolished.

EDUCATION

Cuba: When Cuba was hit withunprecedented back to backhurricanes in September 2008,CoDev partners and members madetheir solidarity concrete by donating$79,000 for badly needed relief andreconstruction.

SOLIDARITY

Canada: café ético received acapacity building grant to develop anew business plan and thereby,strengthen our relationship with ourcoffee producing partners in LatinAmerica.

FAIR TRADE

Working together for globaljustice brings challengesand opportunities. In our

interconnected world, it’s impossibleto escape the consequences of modern globalization andimpossible to consider sustainable, equitable change withoutworking together.

In these times of economic recession, people in developingcountries across the majority world are most at risk. There isno buffer between employment and unemployment, nothingto support the precarious informal sector, and no social safetynet to assist those most harshly affected.

Recessions are also opportunities for governments andinternational financial organizations to advance programsthat, under the guise of belt-tightening and hard choices,only serve to increase economic inequity.

Recessions are rarely about the amount of money in aneconomy. Rather, it’s a question of priorities. The factors thatmitigate recessions include the equitable distribution ofincome, the enforcement of labour laws and civil rights, andthe development of a strong and democratic civil society.

That’s why programs such as those provided throughCoDev make such a difference.

By partnering Canadian individuals and organizations withdevelopment and educational organizations throughout LatinAmerica, combined with matching funds through theCanadian International Development Agency (CIDA), CoDev isable to support activists in many countries to advance theirgoals for a more equitable society.

Our programs include human rights training in Colombia,support for teachers’ unions in Honduras, occupational healthand safety and employment rights projects for maquilaworkers in Nicaragua and El Salvador, café ético purchases ofcooperative grown and fairly traded coffee, and much, muchmore.

When workers’ rights, women’s control over theirlivelihoods, civic engagement and environmental standardsare strengthened in Peru or Guatemala, those same rights arestrengthened everywhere.

When finances are tight, our work is even more importantand small contributions go a long way.

Your individual memberships and donations are trulyimportant in supporting CoDev’s activities and demonstratingcommunity support for our approach. We ask that you alsoencourage organizations to which you belong to join CoDevor to increase their participation.

We thank you for your support. The continued success ofCoDev and our Latin American partners depends on it.

from the President

Abasic principle in mathematics is that youcan’t divide zero by anything – if youhave nothing, you can’t make it anysmaller.

But mathematics do not dictate economicpolicy, and the citizens with the least in ourhemisphere are being asked to make do with evenless as ripples from the North American economicdownturn are felt across Latin America.

As unemployment increases in wealthier nations,many Latin American immigrants have lost theirjobs, causing a sharp decrease in the remittancessent home. In some Latin American countries,remittances make up a significant portion of thenational economy. The sharp decline in thismoney sent home from abroad is causing asubstantial negative impact on the entire region.Unemployment has also forced many LatinAmerican immigrants to return to their homecountries, putting increased pressure on domesticlabour markets. Diminishing consumer demandfrom North American markets represents a blowfor the export industry in Latin America, translatinginto decreased sales of goods, increasedunemployment, and decreased tax income fromforeign investments.

CoDev’s Latin American partners are underpressure as well. In some cases, employers aretrying to roll back advances in wages and workingconditions, making the fight for labour rights allthe more difficult and necessary. Public education,health care and other social services are morevulnerable to funding cuts as governments

examine all expenditures. Some partners are alsoseeing their international funding reduced,because of cutbacks in donor countries.

But while many of our partners are experiencingthe effects of the economic crash, there’s a generalconsensus that the crisis is not simply financial, butrather systemic, encompassing environmental andsocial problems as well. There is a strong desire tosee the system change, and the roots of a newsystem are starting to take hold and show positiveresults.

The alternative system that began in SouthAmerica in the last decade, has developed andgrown as more countries have joined, includingmany in Central America. The BolivarianAlternative for the Americas (ALBA) and the SouthAmerican Union (UNASUR) are regional social andeconomic bodies that seek to reduce dependenceon international financial institutes by increasingcooperation among Latin American and Caribbeancountries. Many countries in the region areworking to diversify and re-negotiate theireconomic relationships to reduce dependence onNorth America. The new economic structures andgrowing economic independence has meant theeconomic meltdown in the US did not have asimmediate an impact on these countries as wouldhave been expected.

In this annual report, CoDev highlights the workof our partners in the Central American maquilasector as well as the Latin American education sector.Their work for equality and justice are an inspirationduring these times of economic uncertainty.

Not just an economic recession

IDEA members march to defend public education fromtrade agreements at the Summit of the Americas in Mardel Plata, Argentina. Photo: Darwin Goyes - IDEA

CoDev Delegation visits with Rosa Palacios of theEducation Workers Union in Guatemala. Photo: CoDev

W orkers in the Central Americanmaquila sector are feeling the globalfinancial crisis acutely. The vibrancy ofthe manufacturing sector in Central

America depends entirely on demand for products,and clothing demand in the United States alonehas dropped 40% in the last year, according toSandra Ramos of CoDev’s partner the Maria ElenaCuadra Women’s Movement (MEC) Nicaragua.

The slowing market has forced buyers to look athow to reduce risks. This will mean “shifting moreof their risk down the supply chain to themanufacturers”, says Lynda Yanz of the MaquilaSolidarity Network. The pressure on workers toaccept lower wages while maintaining productionlevels has already been great. As the industrycontracts, the threat of bankruptcy and job loss isstarting to be used to “flexibilize” working hours,to impose shorter contracts, and to subcontract tosmaller manufacturers that often evade regulationsfar more than the larger companies.

As the crisis extends, more factories will close,leaving workers without a source of income fortheir families. The vast majority of these workersare women, and most of them are sole incomeearners with an average of five people whodepend on them financially. The repercussions onLatin American society will be significant.

Within this context, the work that CoDev’spartners do is increasingly important. Enteringdialogues with governments and manufacturers toimprove the legal labour framework ensuressociety’s most vulnerable are protected, even inrough times. Working tirelessly to reach individualworkers through workshops, publications, andmedia coverage allows information to spreadthrough factories, neighbourhoods and friends.

This past year alone MEC Nicaragua has helpedover 4,000 maquila workers receive thecompensation they deserved from employers,using direct mediation techniques, meetings withthe Ministry of Labour, and often pulling in mediaattention to the cases. The Honduran Women’sCollective (CODEMUH) has been active in pushinga reform to the Labour Code through theHonduran government system, making sure thatthe workers themselves were present every step ofthe way. And at the regional level, the CentralAmerican Women’s Network in Solidarity withMaquila Workers has undertaken several initiativesto educate workers on the nature of the globalfinancial crisis and its effect on them.

By continuing to stand with our partners,CoDev and our supporters are helping LatinAmerican workers weather the storm.

Workers in a Nicaraguan garment factoryproduce thousands of pieces every day

Photo: MEC

MaquilaWorkers

Struggle toSurvive the

Economic Crisis

MaquilaWorkers

Struggle toSurvive the

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CoDev helps the working poor in Latin America to defend themselves against unfair practices oftransnational corporations. The only protection for working people across the Americas againststate-sponsored exploitation is to organize, educate themselves and raise awareness. CoDevhelps Canadians learn how to avoid being beneficiaries of exploitation and how to take action.

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AsLatin Americans elect moregovernments open to dialogue andsocial investment, CoDev’s partners in

the education sector are challenged to adopt newstrategies of engagement without losing theirorganizational independence.

The Education Workers Union in Guatemala(STEG) successfully worked with the Guatemalangovernment to insure that school tuition feeswere abolished, making public educationaccessible to thousands of low income children.In addition they worked with the government ofPresident Alvaro Colom to incorporate a networkof hundreds of state-funded rural private schoolsinto the public education system. This moveguarantees stable funding for the schools and jobsecurity for thousands of teachers who previouslywere laid off at the end of each school year.

Likewise, the Honduran Teachers’ Federation(FOMH), worked with the Honduran governmentof President Manuel Zelaya* this year to eliminatepublic school tuition fees and bring aboutimportant improvements in teachers’ workingand living standards.

This increased collaboration between CoDev’seducation partners and governments has createdmore possibilities for progressive change ineducation. This past year CoDev and Canadianpartners, BCTF, CTF and the Kenoli Foundation,assisted our Latin American education partners inthis new strategy of cooperation to improvepublic education by funding union-run, ministry-endorsed “train the trainer” programs for Non-Sexist Pedagogy (NSP) promoters in Guatemala,Honduras, and Panama.

Despite these signs of positive change,throughout the Americas, vast amounts of scarceeducation resources are being invested instandardized testing, preparation and support

materials for standardized testing. Criticalthinking and process-oriented learning arediscarded to make room for rote learning toprepare students and teachers for continualexams. CoDev partner IDEA focused its annualcampaign this year on standardized examinationsin order for member-organizations around theAmericas to gain an understanding of the state ofstandardized testing in the hemisphere. Thecampaign also encouraged members to exchangestrategies for alternative forms of evaluationconsistent with critical thinking and a holisticeducation that includes active citizenship.

The need for active partnerships remains. Forexample in Peru, though the government ofPresident Alan Garcia endorsed the EducationWorkers’ Union of Peru’s (SUTEP) offering ofEnglish language professional developmenttaught by BCTF, the same government continuesto deny SUTEP its labour rights to union dues andleave. With the support of the BCTF and theSurrey Teachers’ Association, CoDev stepped in toprovide funding that enabled the SUTEP nationalexecutive to carry on its functions.

Our Latin American education partnerscontinue to evolve their strategies to face thechanging social, economic and political realitiesand are clearly making progress. CoDev is proudto accompany our partners in developingeducation systems that meet the needs of theirpeople.

*Democratically-elected President Manuel Zelaya wasoverthrown in a military coup on June 28th and, at the time ofprinting, has not been reinstated.

FOMCA Non-Sexist Pedagogy training in Ceiba, HondurasPhoto: Maria Trejos

StrengtheningPublic Education

“CoDev provides CUPE with invaluable assistance and expertise. By working with CoDev,we have built an excellent international program with our Latin American partners.

RHONDA SPENCE, CUPE INTERNATIONAL OFFICER

Solidarity – what does it mean to putinto everyday practice? For CoDev,solidarity demands that we asCanadians look beyond easy solutions

of aid to look deeper at our ownparticipation in a global economy thatprioritizes capital growth and corporate profitover community development and lives livedwith dignity.

One of CoDev’s donors who practices thissolidarity is Michael Goodman. A lifelongsocial activist, Michael integrates hiscommitment to social justice with his work asa communications consultant, businessowner and philanthropist.

Michael established the Henry and RuthGoodman Fund for Social and EcologicalJustice to honor his family’s resistance to warand dedication to political justice. Michaelrecalls, “My parents were social activists whoimmigrated to Canada during the VietnamWar. We grew up with a strong Quakerinfluence and my parents feared that theUnited States was increasingly turningtowards fascism. My parents never had thebenefit of university educations and insteadchose to work as entrepreneurs, raising theirchildren to carry on in the Quaker and Jewishtraditions of fighting for social justice.”

Michael is keenly aware of the importanceof supporting transformative social change.“One part of my parent’s philosophy was todonate money and work for social change atthe same time. Many of the projects andcauses my parents believed in would’ve hadtrouble achieving funding other than by theindividuals who believed in them. Causes

that are likely toradically transformsociety are unlikely toachieve foundationfunding. What is substantially different aboutthe Henry and Ruth Goodman Fund is thatwe have a radical vision of what needs tohappen to make this world a better place.”

Michael’s search for organizations thatshare his principles brought him to CoDev.“I’ve always been concerned about what’shappening to people in the underdevelopedworld and what we here in Canada can do toassist. I heard about CoDev from people Iadmire who were supporters. I went to theirAGM [annual general meeting] and got thefeeling that the people in attendance werepeople who shared my goals andaspirations.”

One of the key aspects of CoDev’s workthat is important to Michael is CoDev’scommitment to solidarity, not charity.“There is rarely news about the types ofsolutions that people within Latin Americahave tried to bring about. CoDev uses aclass and neo-colonial analysis as a lens tolook at why underdevelopment occurs andworks with people in various regions who aredoing important work to improve their ownlives.”

For the future, Michael hopes that CoDevcan extend its work to engage youth inCanada, perhaps by expanding the film festivalto reach youth in BC’s schools. For our part,we are glad that Michael and his family havechosen CoDev as a place to share their vision,passion, and solidarity for global justice.

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I support CoDev because they are a local grassroots organization working in a big area[sector] that needs to be covered and without a large administrative overhead. All fundsdonated are available, except for the core necessities, to carry on the vital work in LatinAmerica supporting those living in poverty to organize and obtain a better life. There isno doubt that CoDev is doing its very best...indeed the very best that can be done.

HENRY FULTON, CODEV SUPPORTER

Thank you!Thank you to all of our donors, including those who have chosen toremain anonymous, for your commitment to CoDev. Whether as a majordonor, monthly partner in solidarity, member, annual supporter orvolunteer, your contribution has made a difference in the lives of women,workers, and families in Latin America and Canada. We truly apologize ifyour name has unintentionally been left off the list – thank you so muchfor your solidarity!

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CODEVELOPMENT CANADA260 – 2747 East Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8T 604.708.1495 F 604.708.1497E codev@codev.org www.codev.org

CODEV BOARDPresidentJoey Hartman, Staff, Hospital Employees’ Union*Vice PresidentGuy Pocklington, Retired Staff, British Columbia GovernmentEmployees' UnionTreasurerJulia Goulden, Retired Teacher, British Columbia Teachers’FederationSecretaryKen Curry, Lawyer, British Columbia Government Employees'UnionMember-at-largeRuth Herman, Retired Lawyer, Hospital Employees’ UnionDirectorsJosh Berson, Photographer, Self-employedRick Gordon, Professor, Langara CollegeJim Gorman, Staff, Canadian Union of Public EmployeesJulia MacRae, Teacher, Surrey Teachers’ Association Bill Pegler, National Representative, Canadian Union of PublicEmployeesBob Rosen, Retired Teacher, British Columbia Teachers'FederationJanet Routledge, Staff, British Columbia Federation of LabourSharon Saunders, Staff, British Columbia Nurses' UnionChiara Taylor, Senior Land Claims Advisor, Indian and NorthernAffairs CanadaJane Turner, Teacher, British Columbia Teachers' Federation*Affiliate organizations are listed for information only. Individualsdo not directly represent their organizations on the Board ofDirectors.

CANADIAN PARTNERSAlberta Teachers' Association • BC Government and ServiceEmployees' Union • BC Nurses' Union • BC Teachers' Federation •Canadian International Development Agency • Campbell River &Courtenay District Labour Council • Canadian Teachers'Federation • Canadian Union of Public Employees • Centrale desSyndicats du Québec • Federation of Post-Secondary Educators ofB.C. • Health Sciences Association of B.C. • Hospital Employees'Union • Kenoli Foundation • Ometepe-Gulf Island FriendshipAssociation • Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation •Primate's World Relief and Development Fund • Public ServiceAlliance of Canada • Surrey Teachers' Association • United Nursesof Alberta • World Community Development Education Society

LATIN AMERICAN PARTNERSCentral American Maquila Network • General Confederation ofNicaraguan Education Workers (CGTEN-ANDEN) • HonduranTeachers' Professional College (COLPROSUMAH) • HonduranWomen's Collective (CODEMUH) • Initiative for DemocraticEducation in the Americas (IDEA) • Maria Elena CuadraMovement for Employed and Unemployed Women (MEC,Nicaragua) • National Union of Education, Science and SportsWorkers (SNTECD, Cuba) • National Union of PublicAdministration Workers (SNTAP, Cuba) • PanamanianEducators' Reform Movement (FREP) • Primary Health Association(APS, Nicaragua) • Salvadoran Association of Integrated Healthand Social Services (APSIES) • Social Research and ActionAssociation (NOMADESC, Colombia) • Union of EducationWorkers of Costa Rica (SEC) • Union of Education Workers ofGuatemala (STEG) • Union of Education Workers of Peru (SUTEP)• Women's Secretariat, Federation of Central American Teachers'Organizations (FOMCA)

building partnerships for global justice

CODEV STAFFExecutive DirectorBarbara WoodProgram DirectorsSteve StewartCarol WoodAdministrative Director Kyla Epstein

AccountantJenny FungFund DevelopmentCoordinatorHeather MillarCafe Ético CoordinatorKirsten Daub

C O D E V E L O P M E N T C A N A D AFinancial Report 2009

2008/9 Receipts

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSTION

March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008

ASSETSCash

Unrestricted $ 178,945 $ 171,622 Restricted 147,940 122,364

326,885 293,986 Accounts Receivable 61,569 45,946 Prepaid Expense 3,635 4,004 Coffee Purchase Deposit 26,264 20,324 Inventory 12,708 14,909 Contributions Receivable 15,000 380,000 Capital Assets, at cost less accumulated

amortization of $40,760 (2008-$46,504) 14,460 12,907460,521 772,076

LIABILITIESAccounts Payable 40,121 50,289 Coffee Purchase Advances 11,720 8,334 Deferred Project Revenue 36,100 98,028 Deferred Project Contributions 124,089 401,075

212,030 557,726

NET ASSETS $ 248,491 $ 214,350___________ ___________

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECEIPTS, EXPENDITURES AND NET ASSETS

Years endedMarch 31, 2009 March 31, 2008

RECEIPTSContributions from CIDA $ 360,441 $ 354,584Contributions from Canadian Partners 881,765 602,950 Grants and organizational contributions 13,908 15,150 Donations 63,690 32,697 Events, memberships, and product sales 33,585 38,542 café etico sales 144,576 127,468 Interest income 2,714 915

1,500,679 1,172,306

EXPENDITURESDirect Expenditures-CIDA projects 605,120 609,538 Direct Expenditures-other projects 432,595 148,872 Café etico costs 149,197 126,068 Fundraising 17,295 13,493 Agency operations & program management 260,787 250,335

1,464,994 1,148,306

EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER EXPENDITURES 35,685 24,000

Transfer to the CoDev Endowment Fund (1,544) (1,400)

NET ASSETS, Beginning of Year 214,350 191,750___________ ___________

NET ASSETS, End of Year $ 248,491 $ 214,350___________ ___________

The Association's complete 2009 audited financial statements are available upon request.

Contributionsfrom CIDA

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cafe éticosales 10%

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Events, memberships,and product sales 3%

Contributions fromCanadian Partners 59%

Interest income 0%

2008/9 Expenditures

Agencyoperations

11%

Fundraising1%

café eticocosts10%

Direct programexpenditures

71%

Programmanagement

7%