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Child’s Dream Association

c/o Ritter Rechtsanwälte AG

Bahnhofstrasse 26

CH-8001 Zurich Switzerland

Child’s Dream

Audited Financial

Child’s Dream Association

Financial Report 2009

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Reference to our Consolidated Annu

Our Mandate

Our Board

Management Team of the Organis

Financial Statements 2009

Performance Report 2009

Breakdown of Project Expenses 2009

Responsibility for Project Work

Information for Donors

Contact Information

Legal Domicile

Report of the Auditor

Reference to our Consolidated Annual Report 2009

ement Team of the Organisation

Balance Sheet

Statement of Operations

Statement of Changes in Capital for 200

Notes

Expenses 2009

(by Legal Entity)

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Introduction

2009 – A year of changes, not only for Child’s Dream.

Since Child’s Dream’s establishment in 2003, our activities have continuously and

considerably grown. On the one hand

more programmes, on the other hand

and became more diverse. It was therefore time in 2009 to take a step back, to think about

our work, to review our strategy and question our organisational structure.

We organised numerous brainstorming se

members from Thailand and Cambodia. A clearer and more streamlined structure soon

emerged from these meetings. As a result, Child’s Dream now has three focus groups: Health,

Basic Education and Higher Education.

administration team. Members of our administration team took on new, non

assignments related to one or more focus groups. A significantly broader job scope and

increased responsibilities yielded in higher j

months but we are very proud that each and everyone in our team very actively

participated in this process to create an even more powerful and efficient Child’s Dream.

Thanks to all our donors’ continued strong

of CHF 3,192,854 in 2009, which is 9.4% above our 2008 donation volume. This is the combined

figure of our Swiss and Thai legal entities. Please consult our ‘combined annual report 2009’

for further details. The report you are holding in your hands includes the figures of our Swiss

legal entity only. Considering the very difficult economic environment we would

thought this possible and we want to express our sincere gratitude for all your support a

trust. As a consequence of the high donation volume and the stringent cost management

our administration ratio over both legal entities was 6.6% for 2009. We are of course relieved

to see that we were able to maintain it at a low level. Again,

Swiss franc, Euro or dollar counts and make

are the lifeline of Child’s Dream,

In 2009 we received two very large grants from corporate dono

Philanthropy Committee of Credit Suisse granted us US$ 250,000, which enables us to build 30

new classrooms in Laos. The classrooms are still under construction and will be completed in

2010. MAN Investments organized a charity swim

they collected the amazing sum of CHF 144,000 that was granted to Child’s Dream. We are

very grateful for these two substantial grants and would like to extend our thanks to the

employees of Credit Suisse and MAN In

Our Cambodian organisation (formerly called KAKO) has changed its name to ‘CDAK

Child’s Dream Akphiwat Khmer’ and adopted our logo a

stands for ‘support’ whereas ‘Khmer’ stands for

people. With this step, the full integ

We have been working on offering tax breaks for donors living in a number of European

countries. We are happy to announce that

France, Italy, the Netherlands

have in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA.

more information.

A year of changes, not only for Child’s Dream.

establishment in 2003, our activities have continuously and

On the one hand have we implemented more projects and started

on the other hand the topics we were confronted with have changed

and became more diverse. It was therefore time in 2009 to take a step back, to think about

our work, to review our strategy and question our organisational structure.

We organised numerous brainstorming sessions and workshops including all our team

members from Thailand and Cambodia. A clearer and more streamlined structure soon

emerged from these meetings. As a result, Child’s Dream now has three focus groups: Health,

Basic Education and Higher Education. These focus groups are supported by a strong

administration team. Members of our administration team took on new, non

assignments related to one or more focus groups. A significantly broader job scope and

increased responsibilities yielded in higher job satisfaction and motivation. It took many

months but we are very proud that each and everyone in our team very actively

participated in this process to create an even more powerful and efficient Child’s Dream.

Thanks to all our donors’ continued strong support and trust we achieved a donation volume

in 2009, which is 9.4% above our 2008 donation volume. This is the combined

our Swiss and Thai legal entities. Please consult our ‘combined annual report 2009’

The report you are holding in your hands includes the figures of our Swiss

legal entity only. Considering the very difficult economic environment we would

thought this possible and we want to express our sincere gratitude for all your support a

of the high donation volume and the stringent cost management

our administration ratio over both legal entities was 6.6% for 2009. We are of course relieved

to see that we were able to maintain it at a low level. Again, please be ensured that every

Euro or dollar counts and makes a difference to our charity.

ine of Child’s Dream, they give us the freedom we need to operate.

In 2009 we received two very large grants from corporate donors. The Asian Pacific

Philanthropy Committee of Credit Suisse granted us US$ 250,000, which enables us to build 30

new classrooms in Laos. The classrooms are still under construction and will be completed in

nts organized a charity swim on Lake Zurich in September 2009 at which

they collected the amazing sum of CHF 144,000 that was granted to Child’s Dream. We are

very grateful for these two substantial grants and would like to extend our thanks to the

employees of Credit Suisse and MAN Investments who have made this possible.

ation (formerly called KAKO) has changed its name to ‘CDAK

Khmer’ and adopted our logo along with this change. ‘Akphiwat

stands for ‘support’ whereas ‘Khmer’ stands for Cambodia as a country as well as for its

With this step, the full integration of our Cambodian entity was completed.

We have been working on offering tax breaks for donors living in a number of European

countries. We are happy to announce that tax efficient giving is now possible in Germany,

, the Netherlands and the UK. These countries join the existing arrangements we

have in Australia, Hong Kong and the USA. Please visit the donor section of our webpage for

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establishment in 2003, our activities have continuously and

projects and started

the topics we were confronted with have changed

and became more diverse. It was therefore time in 2009 to take a step back, to think about

our work, to review our strategy and question our organisational structure.

ssions and workshops including all our team

members from Thailand and Cambodia. A clearer and more streamlined structure soon

emerged from these meetings. As a result, Child’s Dream now has three focus groups: Health,

These focus groups are supported by a strong

administration team. Members of our administration team took on new, non-core

assignments related to one or more focus groups. A significantly broader job scope and

ob satisfaction and motivation. It took many

months but we are very proud that each and everyone in our team very actively

participated in this process to create an even more powerful and efficient Child’s Dream.

support and trust we achieved a donation volume

in 2009, which is 9.4% above our 2008 donation volume. This is the combined

our Swiss and Thai legal entities. Please consult our ‘combined annual report 2009’

The report you are holding in your hands includes the figures of our Swiss

legal entity only. Considering the very difficult economic environment we would never have

thought this possible and we want to express our sincere gratitude for all your support and

of the high donation volume and the stringent cost management,

our administration ratio over both legal entities was 6.6% for 2009. We are of course relieved

e ensured that every

difference to our charity. Smaller donations

they give us the freedom we need to operate.

rs. The Asian Pacific

Philanthropy Committee of Credit Suisse granted us US$ 250,000, which enables us to build 30

new classrooms in Laos. The classrooms are still under construction and will be completed in

n Lake Zurich in September 2009 at which

they collected the amazing sum of CHF 144,000 that was granted to Child’s Dream. We are

very grateful for these two substantial grants and would like to extend our thanks to the

vestments who have made this possible.

ation (formerly called KAKO) has changed its name to ‘CDAK –

long with this change. ‘Akphiwat’

Cambodia as a country as well as for its

s completed.

We have been working on offering tax breaks for donors living in a number of European

tax efficient giving is now possible in Germany,

These countries join the existing arrangements we

Please visit the donor section of our webpage for

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In 2009 the Swiss media showed an increased interest in our work

interviewed by ‘Radio Grischa’, a local radio station in Chur/Switzerland

journalist of renowned Swiss daily newspaper ‘Neue Zuercher Zeitung’ wrote

an article about Child’s Dream in May 2009

one of our Laotians school opening celebrations with Swiss journalist Daniela Lager

vor 10’. This short report was broadcasted on Swiss prime

2010.

2009, a year of changes for Child’s Dream!

year for us. We have seen school children’s’ eyes sparkling when they got their own

notebook and pencil for the first time in their life, we have seen children recovering from

difficult surgery and hospital stays, we have seen s

we have seen university students graduating and starting their first jobs.

A big thank you goes again to all our donors, small and big,

support and trust.

All this would never have been possible without our fantastic team. The outstanding

commitment and dedication of each and everyone makes our organisation successful.

Thank you, Child’s Dream team, for being part of our dream.

Daniel Marco Siegfried

Founder & President

Swiss media showed an increased interest in our work. In March 2009 we were

interviewed by ‘Radio Grischa’, a local radio station in Chur/Switzerland.

journalist of renowned Swiss daily newspaper ‘Neue Zuercher Zeitung’ wrote

an article about Child’s Dream in May 2009 and last but not least, Marc Jenni travel

one of our Laotians school opening celebrations with Swiss journalist Daniela Lager

broadcasted on Swiss prime time news on SF DRS on 4

of changes for Child’s Dream! A year of hard work, but again a very rewarding

year for us. We have seen school children’s’ eyes sparkling when they got their own

notebook and pencil for the first time in their life, we have seen children recovering from

difficult surgery and hospital stays, we have seen school buildings growing brick by brick and

we have seen university students graduating and starting their first jobs.

to all our donors, small and big, for their valued and continued

e been possible without our fantastic team. The outstanding

commitment and dedication of each and everyone makes our organisation successful.

Thank you, Child’s Dream team, for being part of our dream.

Marc Thomas Jenni

Founder & Vice-President

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n March 2009 we were

Christoph Wehrli, a

journalist of renowned Swiss daily newspaper ‘Neue Zuercher Zeitung’ wrote and published

ast but not least, Marc Jenni travelled to

one of our Laotians school opening celebrations with Swiss journalist Daniela Lager from ’10

time news on SF DRS on 4th January

but again a very rewarding

year for us. We have seen school children’s’ eyes sparkling when they got their own

notebook and pencil for the first time in their life, we have seen children recovering from

chool buildings growing brick by brick and

for their valued and continued

e been possible without our fantastic team. The outstanding

commitment and dedication of each and everyone makes our organisation successful.

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Reference to our Consolidated Annual Report

Child’s Dream as a charity

Switzerland and Child’s Dream Foundation Thailand. In order to allow an overview of our

work in the Mekong Sub-Region, a consolidated annual report combining both legal entities

is available on our website.

This audited financial report

Switzerland. The financial statements are audited according to the latest Swiss standards.

audit report can be found on page

Our Mandate

Child’s Dream Association is a charitable association with the goal to provide

disadvantaged, prosecuted and oppressed children in Asia with material assistance and

assistance to self-help. The association combats exploitation and abuse of

to materially support existing aid projects and organis

above. The association concentrates primarily

Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Its principal purpose is the general support

of refugee and street children, orphans and children from poor b

aims at preventing children from being abused

defined as persons up to the age of 20, but education

of 20. Therefore, students aged over 20 year

if they are studying.

Our Board

Daniel Marco SIEGFRIED

Marc Thomas JENNI

Andrea KLEINERT

Susanna RUEEGGER KOECHLI

Dominique BECHT

Pamela PHUA

Reference to our Consolidated Annual Report 2009

Child’s Dream as a charity organisation currently consists of Child’s Dream Association

Child’s Dream Foundation Thailand. In order to allow an overview of our

Region, a consolidated annual report combining both legal entities

This audited financial report 2009 only reports on the work of Child’s Dream Association

. The financial statements are audited according to the latest Swiss standards.

it report can be found on page 13.

Child’s Dream Association is a charitable association with the goal to provide

advantaged, prosecuted and oppressed children in Asia with material assistance and

help. The association combats exploitation and abuse of

xisting aid projects and organisations, which pursue

above. The association concentrates primarily on the Mekong Sub

Cambodia and Vietnam. Its principal purpose is the general support

of refugee and street children, orphans and children from poor backgrounds. The association

children from being abused for prostitution or begging.

defined as persons up to the age of 20, but education in some cases goes on after the age

of 20. Therefore, students aged over 20 years (but under the age of 30) can still be supported

President & Founder

Vice-President & Founder

Secretary

Ambassador Singapore

Ambassador Switzerland

Ambassador Hong Kong

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currently consists of Child’s Dream Association

Child’s Dream Foundation Thailand. In order to allow an overview of our

Region, a consolidated annual report combining both legal entities

Child’s Dream Association,

. The financial statements are audited according to the latest Swiss standards. The

Child’s Dream Association is a charitable association with the goal to provide

advantaged, prosecuted and oppressed children in Asia with material assistance and

help. The association combats exploitation and abuse of children. Its aim is

ations, which pursue the goals specified

on the Mekong Sub-Region, covering

Cambodia and Vietnam. Its principal purpose is the general support

ckgrounds. The association

prostitution or begging. “Children” are

in some cases goes on after the age

t under the age of 30) can still be supported

(1 year term)

(1 year term)

(1 year term)

(1 year term)

(1 year term)

(1 year term)

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Management Team of the Organi

For management and daily operation

Marc Thomas JENNI, Swiss Certified Banker

Daniel Marco SIEGFRIED, CFA

Manuela Celestina BIANCHI, MSc

Financial Statements 2009

Balance Sheet (in CHF)

Assets

Liquid assets

Fixed Assets

Total Assets

Liabilities, funds and capital

Liabilities

Restricted funds

Paid-in capital

Internally generated unrestricted operating funds

Unrestricted capital

Surplus for the year (after allocation )

Total liabilities, funds and capital

Management Team of the Organisation

For management and daily operations, the following individuals are responsible:

Swiss Certified Banker Founder, Finance and Administration

Founder, Project Implementation

MSc COO, Operations and HR

2009

31.12.2009

2,646,785

-

2,646,785

-

391,366

-

Internally generated unrestricted operating funds 798,172

1,457,247

Surplus for the year (after allocation ) -

capital 2,646,785

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responsible:

Founder, Finance and Administration

Founder, Project Implementation

, Operations and HR

31.12.2008

1,763,151

-

1,763,151

-

305,904

-

332,623

1,124,624

-

1,763,151

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Statement of Operations (in CHF

Income

Donation private individuals

Restricted

Donations corporate

Restricted

Interest

Total Income

Expenditures

Project expenditures (see page

Administration & fundraising expenditures

Personnel Costs

Administration & Travel

Financial costs

Donation transfer to Child’s Dream

Total Expenditures

Allocation to/from restricted funds

Surplus for the year (prior to allocation)

Total

Statement of Changes in Capital for

Internally generated funds

Surplus for the year

Internally generated unrestricted

capital

Capital of the organisation

Restricted funds

in CHF)

1.1.2009

31.12.2009

950,647

847,831 1,798,478

425,970

613,171 1,039,141

12,011

2,849,630

(see page 9 for details) 693,990

expenditures

35,149

1,606

585 37,340

Donation transfer to Child’s Dream 1,234,666

1,965,996

Allocation to/from restricted funds 85,462

Surplus for the year (prior to allocation) 798,172

2,849,630

Statement of Changes in Capital for 2009 (in CHF)

Opening

balance

Allocation

(external)

Internal fund

transfers

0 798,172 -798,172

Internally generated unrestricted 1,457,247 0 798,172

1,457,247 798,172 0

305,904 1,461,002 0

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1.1.2008

31.12.2008

791,106

801,390 1,592,496

790,089

431,456 1,221,545

22,830

2,836,871

602,200

26,666

7,720

542 34,928

2,376,042

3,013,170

- 508,923

332,624

2,836,871

Internal fund Use

(external)

Closing

balance

0 0

0 2,255,419

0 2,255,419

1,375,540 391,366

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Notes

1. The financial statements were compiled in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER21 (for

charitable, social non-

2. Income and expenditure are recorded on cash basis.

been compiled (according to Swiss GAAP FER 21, Rz. 26).

3. The consolidated administration expenditure

(Switzerland) and Child’s Dream

4. The administration expenditures are not allocated to projects. An al

calculated proportionally to project costs

5. An amount of CHF 26,090

management.

6. There are currently no

disclosed in the following ‘breakdown o

7. No provisions have been made.

8. A significant amount of ‘restricted funds’ was spent on projects reali

Dream Foundation (Thailand).

9. The Swiss registered organi

management team as Child’s Dream Association. There is no financial

interdependence.

10. The management team is constantly reassessing the

663b Swiss Code of Obligations)

11. The cost for this audit was covered by the audit company and not charged to the

association.

Performance Report 2009

The performance report was compiled in accordance with article 43,

a) Mandate of the Organi

b) Board of the association and term

c) Management Team of the

d) Interdependence to associated organi

The financial statements were compiled in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER21 (for

-profit organisations).

expenditure are recorded on cash basis. A funds flow statement has not

been compiled (according to Swiss GAAP FER 21, Rz. 26).

administration expenditures of Child’s Dream Association

Child’s Dream Foundation (Thailand) were 6.6%.

administration expenditures are not allocated to projects. An al

calculated proportionally to project costs.

26,090 was spent on social security for the three members of

There are currently no liabilities concerning projects, otherwise, this would be

disclosed in the following ‘breakdown of project expenses’.

No provisions have been made.

A significant amount of ‘restricted funds’ was spent on projects reali

Dream Foundation (Thailand).

The Swiss registered organisation diversethics Foundation is run by the same

management team as Child’s Dream Association. There is no financial

The management team is constantly reassessing the risk situation (according to article

Swiss Code of Obligations).

The cost for this audit was covered by the audit company and not charged to the

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performance report was compiled in accordance with article 43, Swiss GAAP FER21:

rganisation see page 5

sociation and term see page 5

of the Organisation see page 6

Interdependence to associated organisations see page 5 and 11

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The financial statements were compiled in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER21 (for

A funds flow statement has not

of Child’s Dream Association

administration expenditures are not allocated to projects. An allocation would be

was spent on social security for the three members of

liabilities concerning projects, otherwise, this would be

A significant amount of ‘restricted funds’ was spent on projects realized by Child’s

Foundation is run by the same

management team as Child’s Dream Association. There is no financial

uation (according to article

The cost for this audit was covered by the audit company and not charged to the

Swiss GAAP FER21:

see page 5

see page 5

see page 6

see page 5 and 11

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Breakdown of Project Expenses

Burma Loi Tai Leng School

Three years after the start of the planning, this project could be completed by

consisted in building a school building that now hosts

teachers’ accommodation. Furniture for the classrooms

currently take care of a total of 810 Kindergarten, primary, secondary and high school students.

Karen State Education Assistance Group

Working group with the aim to ensure that education assistance reaches all Karen State schools

equally and is distributed in a systematic manner. Currently KSEAG supports 9

teachers and 65'813 students. Our support focuses on the organi

teaching and learning materials.

NEED Model Farm

This project’s target is to train young Burmese in sustainable agriculture. A “model farm”, the Model

Farm Initiative (MFI) School, has been created in order to train the

the training period near Chiang Mai, these Burmese young people go back to their communities

to implement what they have learned. As agriculture is the main resource of their livelihoods, this

approach is very sustainable. Our help in this existing project was to support the construction of a

single-storey building with training rooms, dormitories and toilets.

Minmahaw Education Foundation

One of the many hurdles of getting Burmese students into university is that

non-formal or non-accredited, and they are thus ineligible fo

Higher Education Programme (MHEP) is a year

students an accredited high school diploma upon successful completion of the course. After an

initial and very successful trial with 9 students early 2009, we decided to fully found the

an annual basis, offering every year 20 to 30 students the opportunity to make the next step in

their education path.

Cambodia Damnok Toek Reception & Day Care Center

Damnok Toek (means “Water Drop” in Khmer) is a

many existing problems around the Poipet border on the Cambodian side. The center addresses

the needs of street kids and other vulnerable children who are victims of human trafficking, got

abused or cannot be reintegrated into th

organisation was to build and renovate

due to an expired lease. This year we supported the construction of a sewing training centre, in

addition we built two roofs and two verandas, one of each for the reception centre and for the

residential centre common house, and for the rehabilitation centre we supported a desperately

needed floor.

Prasath Bei School

Before we completed the building of a new school, the 230 students were taught classes in a

temporary wooden structure which had been erected in 1990 during the Khmer Rouge regime.

Classes had to be taught in two daily shifts due to the small size of the b

the building was celebrated in October 2009

officials attended. Since it’s a government school, the running costs are borne by the government.

Singh Village School

This school caters to third grade students from its own village as well as fourth to sixth grade

students from an additional seven neighbouring

attend classes in 2010. The existing school building

bad shape, representing a danger for its school children as the school ha

Breakdown of Project Expenses 2009

the start of the planning, this project could be completed by the end of 2009. It

consisted in building a school building that now hosts a school office, canteen, kitchen, toilets

Furniture for the classrooms was provided as well. 31 teachers

currently take care of a total of 810 Kindergarten, primary, secondary and high school students.

Karen State Education Assistance Group(KSEAG)

group with the aim to ensure that education assistance reaches all Karen State schools

equally and is distributed in a systematic manner. Currently KSEAG supports 916 schools,

r support focuses on the organisation and actual provision of

This project’s target is to train young Burmese in sustainable agriculture. A “model farm”, the Model

Farm Initiative (MFI) School, has been created in order to train the participants on the job. After

the training period near Chiang Mai, these Burmese young people go back to their communities

to implement what they have learned. As agriculture is the main resource of their livelihoods, this

r help in this existing project was to support the construction of a

storey building with training rooms, dormitories and toilets.

aw Education Foundation

One of the many hurdles of getting Burmese students into university is that their education is often

accredited, and they are thus ineligible for university admission. The Minmah

(MHEP) is a year-long course which aims to fill this gap and give the

students an accredited high school diploma upon successful completion of the course. After an

initial and very successful trial with 9 students early 2009, we decided to fully found the course on

an annual basis, offering every year 20 to 30 students the opportunity to make the next step in

Reception & Day Care Center

ater Drop” in Khmer) is a charitable organisation which focuses on the

many existing problems around the Poipet border on the Cambodian side. The center addresses

the needs of street kids and other vulnerable children who are victims of human trafficking, got

abused or cannot be reintegrated into their families yet. Our commitment to this charitable

and renovate parts of their infrastructure since they had to move in 2006

This year we supported the construction of a sewing training centre, in

n we built two roofs and two verandas, one of each for the reception centre and for the

residential centre common house, and for the rehabilitation centre we supported a desperately

Before we completed the building of a new school, the 230 students were taught classes in a

temporary wooden structure which had been erected in 1990 during the Khmer Rouge regime.

Classes had to be taught in two daily shifts due to the small size of the building. The handover of

the building was celebrated in October 2009 with a big ceremony where several high ranking

s a government school, the running costs are borne by the government.

to third grade students from its own village as well as fourth to sixth grade

neighbouring villages. A total of 300 students are expected to

existing school building was built in 1990 out of wood and was in a very

bad shape, representing a danger for its school children as the school had to be evacuated

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2009 Expenses

28,155

end of 2009. It

ffice, canteen, kitchen, toilets and

31 teachers

currently take care of a total of 810 Kindergarten, primary, secondary and high school students.

143,687

group with the aim to ensure that education assistance reaches all Karen State schools

schools, 3'160

actual provision of

26,003

This project’s target is to train young Burmese in sustainable agriculture. A “model farm”, the Model

participants on the job. After

the training period near Chiang Mai, these Burmese young people go back to their communities

to implement what they have learned. As agriculture is the main resource of their livelihoods, this

r help in this existing project was to support the construction of a

55,894

their education is often

r university admission. The Minmahaw

long course which aims to fill this gap and give the

students an accredited high school diploma upon successful completion of the course. After an

course on

an annual basis, offering every year 20 to 30 students the opportunity to make the next step in

13,869

ation which focuses on the

many existing problems around the Poipet border on the Cambodian side. The center addresses

the needs of street kids and other vulnerable children who are victims of human trafficking, got

Our commitment to this charitable

of their infrastructure since they had to move in 2006

This year we supported the construction of a sewing training centre, in

n we built two roofs and two verandas, one of each for the reception centre and for the

residential centre common house, and for the rehabilitation centre we supported a desperately

64,431

Before we completed the building of a new school, the 230 students were taught classes in a

temporary wooden structure which had been erected in 1990 during the Khmer Rouge regime.

andover of

with a big ceremony where several high ranking

s a government school, the running costs are borne by the government.

66,124

to third grade students from its own village as well as fourth to sixth grade

students are expected to

in a very

to be evacuated

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during each storm and heavy rainfall. Child’s Dream decided to rebuild and extend the school so

that it can respond to the existing and future needs. Construction of the new building with six

classrooms and new toilets has started in September 2009 and is expected to be completed by

February 2010.

Roka Village School

After the Khmer Rouge regime ended in 1979, the villagers who had been forced to leave Roka,

returned to their home village. A temporary school was built at that time but the wooden structure

made it vulnerable to termites. Hence the school had to be rebui

funds no other construction material than wood was available. After the school collapsed in July

2009, without hurting anyone, Child’s Dream decided to support the construction of a new school

building including four classrooms, new school furniture, a flag pole, a water well and a water

system. The construction was successfully completed and

December 2009.

Child’s Dream Akphiwat Khmer (‘CDAK’, formerly ‘

Our Cambodian organisation CDAK has

• Since there is a significant lack of pre

primary school too late and therefore often don’t attend secondary school

Education Program (BEP) focuses on this problem by organising non

for 3-5 year-old children who were not able to go to pre

have not enrolled in primary school or dropped out before finishing. Those cours

to complement and also substitute formal education and a successful passing of the exam at

the end of the programme is rewarded by an official certificate from the District Office of

Education.

• The Income Generation Programme (IGP) is desig

earn money. The programme covers several villages and offers a range of activities depending

on the needs of the community. We introduce savings groups, provide training on how to raise

chicken and pigs and set up a model vegetable farm to mention just a few.

should achieve full independence from our support within one year

• Primary School Scholarship Programme (SSP) focuses on reducing primary school drop

With a nation-wide drop-out rate of

afford sending them to school. In 2009 we supported 54 students with scholarships.

• The Community Learning Centres (CLC)

increasing the literacy rate which currently stands at

many different functions and are used as libraries, classrooms, skill training centres, meeting

places etc. Reading materials such as books, newspapers, magazines and posters are provided

in all 18 centres we are currently financing.

Mekong Sub-Region University Scholarship Programme

Ongoing scholarship programme to cover all education costs (tuition, living costs and essential

school supplies) for 29 students studying at accredited universities in

Others

Projects below CHF 3'000 are not listed individually

Non Allocated Project Costs

Includes project related travel and communication expenses,

diem allowances and project evaluation

TOTAL (in CHF)

during each storm and heavy rainfall. Child’s Dream decided to rebuild and extend the school so

the existing and future needs. Construction of the new building with six

classrooms and new toilets has started in September 2009 and is expected to be completed by

After the Khmer Rouge regime ended in 1979, the villagers who had been forced to leave Roka,

returned to their home village. A temporary school was built at that time but the wooden structure

made it vulnerable to termites. Hence the school had to be rebuilt several times but due to missing

funds no other construction material than wood was available. After the school collapsed in July

2009, without hurting anyone, Child’s Dream decided to support the construction of a new school

ssrooms, new school furniture, a flag pole, a water well and a water

The construction was successfully completed and handed over to the community

Khmer (‘CDAK’, formerly ‘KAKO’)

ation CDAK has four ongoing programmes it supports every year:

lack of pre-school education in Cambodia, many students start

primary school too late and therefore often don’t attend secondary school, The Basic

m (BEP) focuses on this problem by organising non-formal education courses

old children who were not able to go to pre-school and 7-14 year-old children who

have not enrolled in primary school or dropped out before finishing. Those courses are designed

to complement and also substitute formal education and a successful passing of the exam at

the end of the programme is rewarded by an official certificate from the District Office of

The Income Generation Programme (IGP) is designed to enhance a community’s capacity to

earn money. The programme covers several villages and offers a range of activities depending

on the needs of the community. We introduce savings groups, provide training on how to raise

model vegetable farm to mention just a few. This programme

should achieve full independence from our support within one year

Primary School Scholarship Programme (SSP) focuses on reducing primary school drop-out rates.

out rate of 37% we support children whose parents could otherwise not

afford sending them to school. In 2009 we supported 54 students with scholarships.

The Community Learning Centres (CLC) provides learning resources to villagers with the aim of

increasing the literacy rate which currently stands at 74% across Cambodia. Those centres have

many different functions and are used as libraries, classrooms, skill training centres, meeting

etc. Reading materials such as books, newspapers, magazines and posters are provided

in all 18 centres we are currently financing.

University Scholarship Programme

Ongoing scholarship programme to cover all education costs (tuition, living costs and essential

students studying at accredited universities in Thailand and Hong Kong

rojects below CHF 3'000 are not listed individually.

avel and communication expenses, overtime of project managers,

project evaluation & monitoring expenditures.

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during each storm and heavy rainfall. Child’s Dream decided to rebuild and extend the school so

the existing and future needs. Construction of the new building with six

classrooms and new toilets has started in September 2009 and is expected to be completed by

41,373

After the Khmer Rouge regime ended in 1979, the villagers who had been forced to leave Roka,

returned to their home village. A temporary school was built at that time but the wooden structure

lt several times but due to missing

funds no other construction material than wood was available. After the school collapsed in July

2009, without hurting anyone, Child’s Dream decided to support the construction of a new school

ssrooms, new school furniture, a flag pole, a water well and a water

handed over to the community in

60,356

many students start

he Basic

formal education courses

old children who

es are designed

to complement and also substitute formal education and a successful passing of the exam at

the end of the programme is rewarded by an official certificate from the District Office of

ned to enhance a community’s capacity to

earn money. The programme covers several villages and offers a range of activities depending

on the needs of the community. We introduce savings groups, provide training on how to raise

This programme

out rates.

37% we support children whose parents could otherwise not

provides learning resources to villagers with the aim of

% across Cambodia. Those centres have

many different functions and are used as libraries, classrooms, skill training centres, meeting

etc. Reading materials such as books, newspapers, magazines and posters are provided

189,603

Ongoing scholarship programme to cover all education costs (tuition, living costs and essential

and Hong Kong.

3,333

1,162

ime of project managers, per

693,990

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Responsibility for Project Work (by LChild’s Dream Association (Switzerland) is responsible for the reali

and Cambodia, whereas Child’s Dream Foundation (Thailand) is investing in Thailand and

Laos.

Further information can be obtained

• Financial Report 2009 ‘Child’s Dream Foundation

• Consolidated Annual Report

Information for Donors

The following links give you an overview of the different ways to fi

Donations are possible via bank transfer, credit cards, PayPal and checks.

Switzerland

Swiss-taxed donors are able to deduct donations from their taxable income.

information can be found at http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

Donors outside Switzerland

We have set up legal entities or have entered into co

organisations in the following countries:

• Australia

• France

• Germany

• Hong Kong

• Italy

• The Netherlands

• United Kingdom

• United States of America

Donors domiciled in the above mentioned countries can claim tax relief on their donations to

Child’s Dream if they follow the donation path indicated under the

information can be found at http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

Project Work (by Legal Entity) Child’s Dream Association (Switzerland) is responsible for the realisation of projects in Burma

and Cambodia, whereas Child’s Dream Foundation (Thailand) is investing in Thailand and

Further information can be obtained by downloading the following reports from our website:

‘Child’s Dream Foundation’ (Thailand)

Consolidated Annual Report 2009 ‘Child’s Dream’

you an overview of the different ways to financially support us.

Donations are possible via bank transfer, credit cards, PayPal and checks.

taxed donors are able to deduct donations from their taxable income.

http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

up legal entities or have entered into co-operation agreements with feeder

in the following countries:

United States of America

Donors domiciled in the above mentioned countries can claim tax relief on their donations to

Child’s Dream if they follow the donation path indicated under the respective country. More

http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

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ation of projects in Burma

and Cambodia, whereas Child’s Dream Foundation (Thailand) is investing in Thailand and

by downloading the following reports from our website:

nancially support us.

Donations are possible via bank transfer, credit cards, PayPal and checks.

taxed donors are able to deduct donations from their taxable income. More

http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

n agreements with feeder

Donors domiciled in the above mentioned countries can claim tax relief on their donations to

respective country. More

http://www.childsdream.org/index.php?id=54

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Contact Information

Please visit and contact us! We will be happy to show you where and how we

be a privilege to bring you our very special world a bit closer.

Child’s Dream Association

238/3 Wualai Road

T. Haiya, A. Muang

Chiang Mai 50100

Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)53 201 811

Fax: +66 (0)53 201 812

E-mail [email protected]

www.childsdream.org (English)

www.kindertraum.org (German)

Legal Domicile

Our legal domicile is:

Child’s Dream Association

c/o Ritter Rechtsanwälte AG

Bahnhofstrasse 26

8001 Zurich

Switzerland

Please do not contact us at our legal domicile but

Please visit and contact us! We will be happy to show you where and how we

be a privilege to bring you our very special world a bit closer.

[email protected]

(English)

(German)

Please do not contact us at our legal domicile but only at our address in Thailand.

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Please visit and contact us! We will be happy to show you where and how we work. It would

at our address in Thailand.

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Report of the Auditor

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