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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
(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.
Report of the Auditor
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