2023-11-09T07:51:38-06:00 2022-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2022-01-01 943402601 Equal Access International EQUA 2029751318 1001 Connecticut Avenue 205 Washington DC 20036 Valentina Justice Chief Financial Officer 2029751318 2023-11-09 1 Valentina Justice 999009999 1 Jie Chen CPA P01049760 7038930300 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X Graham Couturier 1001 Connecticut Avenue 205 Washington DC 20036 11284507 0 X www.equalaccess.org X 2000 CA To create positive social change for millions of under-served people across the developing world by providing critically needed information and education through innovative media, appropriate technology and direct community engagement. 9 9 27 0 0 0 20152768 11284497 0 0 0 0 6 10 20152774 11284507 3142684 2576619 0 0 6344598 4435038 0 0 2400 9269091 5074991 18756373 12086648 1396401 -802141 4995073 5050850 1681013 2601504 3314060 2449346 X To create positive social change for millions of under-served people across the developing world by providing critically needed information and education through innovative media, appropriate technology and direct community engagement. 0 0 4750078 1308134 Cote d'Ivoire Programs: Accountability for Development (A4D) -CI06The A4D project completed the production of the last of the scheduled 40 radio magazines on governance themes by March 2022. A4D also continued to support radio journalists through the daily production of round table discussions. Additionally, the Citizen Engagement Platform was officially launched, with a positive reception and strong endorsements from political and ministerial representatives. Activities for the program completed in April 2022, and the project officially closed on June 30, 2022. Resilience for Peace (R4P) -CI07In 2022, the USAID-funded Resilience for Peace project strengthened local governance, brought government services to communities in northern Cte d'Ivoire, facilitated economic opportunities and established 12 literacy centers, published, and presented eight research reports, and continued working alongside its 12 local radio partners to produce media content to reduce the spread of misinformation and build community resilience. 1399812 505998 Kenya and Somalia Programs:CREATE SBCC (Social and Behavior Change Communications) Kenya KE05Tech Camps providing support around radio programming and social media influencing were held for at-risk youth, mothers, female clerics, women, and girls. Provision of accurate, trusted, and timely information, integrating and disseminating alternative narratives to those presented by VE (Violent Extremism) groups was ensured through our radio show, Wajibika Salimika, and social media engagement by Peace Promotion Fellows. Listening, Discussion, and Action Group facilitators training focused on alleviating the secondary impacts of VEO (Violent Extremist Organizations) disinformation and recruitment.CREATE SBCC Tanzania KE05This project ensured regional police commission and local authorities were involved in the implementation of our radio episodes, Elimika Wajibika. Training around Listening, Discussion, and Action Groups, radio programs, and social media aimed to influence community members to increase their resilience and understand the narratives of conflict that bring about violence. CREATE SBCC Tanzania KE07During November and December, the activities implemented included the inception/ kick-off workshop, training of radio staff, co creation workshop, LDAG (Listening & Discussion & Action Group) facilitators refresher training, two (02) content advisory group (CAG) meetings, four (04) listening discussion and action group (LDAG) sessions, and production and transmission of four (04) Elimika Wajibika radio episodes.UNICEF SBCC Phase I KE08This project began December 27, 2022, so no activities were implemented during the 2022 period. This time was used to workplan, engage staff and consultants, and schedule with partner radio stations that would later broadcast our 20 radio episodes of Xaldoon.Nabadgelinta Program-SO01 & SO02The team in Kenya and Somalia completed the validation of research products with community in both Baidoa and Kismayo, designed the implementation plan for phase 1 (2023-2025), and conducted community consultations on SBC (Social and Behaviour Change), norms and trauma healing needs and approaches. 1294609 516505 Nigeria Programs:Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) NG21The SNC project continued to build the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) mechanisms required for an effective reporting structure. Members of the Civilian Security Platforms and Community Accountability Forums were identified and trained. Drafting workshops were held in each of four project states to support the communities in drafting their upcoming Local Action Plans.Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability Measures, Phase 3 (SMS4CAM 3) NG22The SMS4CAM 3 project produced and broadcast episodes 1-26 of both drama series Dadin Kowa and Kwana Casa'in. Script blockings were approved for episodes 27-39 and began script outlines for 40-52 in partnership with Network Arewa24 Ltd. The first wave of surveys was completed by partner Real-Time Interactive World-Wide Intelligence (RIWI) to measure behavior change around reporting corruption as a result of watching the two aforementioned tv dramas. 2253673 245982 Other Programs (Afghanistan, Burkina and Niger, Chad, Nepal, Philippines):Together for Justice (T4J)-AF83The project team re-packaged 36 radio episodes (18 in Dari and 18 in Pashto) and Episodes 1-18 in both Dari and Pashto were broadcast through EAI's network of local radio stations in the 6 target provinces. 32 illustrations (16 in Dari and 16 in Pashto) were designed and developed for publication on social media. 14 radio episodes (7 in Dari and in 7 Pashto) were posted on YouTube, 32 on Instagram, and 16 posts on TikTok promoting child protection and child safety to end Bacha Bazi in Afghanistan.Sahel Collaboration and Communication (Burkina Faso and Niger) -SH06SCC (Sahel Collaboration and Communication) continued to promote USAID's resilience story and brand in FY22 through media events, social media, radio, print, video, and other strategic communications. In 2022, communications efforts highlighted collaboration among USAID (United States Agency of International Development) partners and USAID successes by sector with the aim of increased knowledge and recognition of USAID's technical leadership and enhanced communication of programming and results. Chad Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CCSSA) - TD07In 2022, EAI (EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL) produced and broadcasted a series of awareness-raising roundtable discussions, magazines, and debates to enhance a democratic culture through increased public accountability of institutions and participatory norms. EAI produced four national roundtables, 138 provincial roundtables, eight magazines, and two televised debates.PROTECT-NP34:13 episodes of MSMK produced and broadcasted focused on the role of youth in ending impunity for perpetrators of human trafficking, personal safety for youth in online and offline spaces, the consequences of traveling illegally for foreign employment, and the risks associated with taking an illegal route. 101 social media content pieces published including 57 multimedia posts, 13 weekly Facebook Live chat shows, 13 radio episodes uploaded, 25 MSMK radio episode promotional clips disseminated, and 6 activity posts (program production meeting, refresher training, CAR outreach activities, etc.).CSMAP-NP29:Sixty-nine (69) episodes of SBRB were produced and broadcast via 20 radio partners located in the 20 CS:MAP targeted districts. The episodes covered a wide range of issues within Health, Education, Agriculture and Disaster Risk reduction (HEAD) themes and were disseminated through the multimedia platform MeroReport. In addition, 6 new media and investigative change stories were published on MeroReport, written by 6 journalists from CS:MAP targeted municipalities and districts. EAI engaged in closeout meetings with FHI360 and partner CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) to analyze the impacts, achievements, and sustainability of the project's media and outreach interventions. The key focus of this quarter was to complete the activities planned for the no-cost extension period, which included: the production and broadcast of a revised sub-national version of the Sajha Boli radio series (SBRB); raising awareness of the free and fair local election; and the showcasing of achievements through video production and the production of written success stories.Fostering Religious Tolerance for Peace (FRTP) AF88 In 2022 EAI completed the procurement for sub-partners Kadam Communications in Pakistan, International Alert in Tajikistan, and RIWI for Tajikistan. Completed the design and order of the study questions for the field and web interface study and completed the plan to conduct the research, Identified the target communities to conduct the focus group discussion and key informant interviews(study covered 1500 participants) , coordinated with local government and stakeholders (UNHCR) to facilitate access to Afghan refugees, and coordinated in the field to locate the Afghan communities in Pakistan and Tajikistan.Change Start at Home NP34 In 2022 The research team developed the formative key informant interview guide which was administered to 12 stakeholders in the research-intensive sites to refine our existing IPV tool and refine our understanding of prevailing social norms. This was followed up with 17 key informant interviews with local and Palika-level government officials or others involved in violence prevention and response to assess current and near-future GBV prevention activities in the locality. The training for the core study team was organized as a virtual training of 3 days, led by Dr Cari Clark, the study PI based at Emory University in Atlanta, USA. An In-person training of enumerators was conducted from 13-17 September 2021 at Vijaya Development Resource Center (VDRC) at Gaidakot, Nawalpur. Med line study completed in 2022. To prepare for the intervention launch, 12 group facilitators (6F, 6M) were identified and hired in early September 2022. a series of trainings was organized to strengthen the capacity of the selected facilitators. For the couples' intervention, 40 (couple's) groups were formed in 10 intervention sites of Binayi Tribeni and Hupsekot rural municipalities of Nawalpur district. Each group had 10 members, engaging a total of 400 individuals (200F, 200M) from the intervention sites. the couples have completed Phase I of the BIG Change curriculum sessions, which include sessions designed to build knowledge on topics such as gender, gender roles and identities, power, violence against women, and intimate partner violence, while also providing a safe space for them to reflect, discuss and question their own beliefs, norms, and values.Samajahdari Radio program is produced and broadcast on a weekly basis across the intervention sites. Part of 16 days of activism against GBV various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, were used to reinforce the key messages/topics raised by the radio program 'Samjahdari' radio program series at the national level.As part of the Engagement with Key Stakeholders and influencers, Various community-based activities, such as a series of orientations were organized during the reporting period, to make sure that local stakeholders including the local elected leaders, government officials and other key influencers are aware of the intervention.Communities and Schools Leading in the Fight Against Terrorism ( CS- LIFT) PH02 CS LIFT Toolkit rolled out in 14 Schools. 18 Peace Promotion Fellows (PPFs) from BARMM and Region XII attended an orientation camp hosted by EAI-PH. Five (5) radio program hosts and Tech Camp alumni were trained in conducting radio interviews and broadcasting techniques with support from experts from Bukidnon State University. Tech Camp alumni continued to drive social media engagement around the campaigns they developed and created during the Tech Camp. CS-LIFT conducted a Training of Teachers for the Phase II rollout and held a Town Hall discussion to complement the training. Training participants included 29 teachers and three division coordinators from Phase II schools as well as 16 teachers and division coordinators from Phase I. EAI-PH and partners from messaging hub (MH) host institutions officially inaugurated and launched the Messaging Hub Corners. EAI-PH held a two-day training for 22 Tiyakap Kalilintad (TKI) (Care for Peace) volunteers and grassroots protection monitors from Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur provinces. 2253673 245982 9698172 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 X 23 0 1 27 1 0 1 AF UV CM CD IV ML NP NG NI KE RP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X Valentina Justice 2029751318 1001 Connecticut Avenue Suite 909 Washington DC 20036 James Tobin Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Saswati Paul Deputy Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Ronni Goldfarb Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Beth Garber Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fatima Askira Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Louie Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carla Koppell Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Wolf Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Harini Krishnan Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Byron Radcliffe Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Graham Couturier EVP 40.00 X 190523 0 39614 Valentina Justice CFO 40.00 X 182725 0 36782 Marco Konings Sr. Director of Business Development 40.00 X 126288 0 7827 Alicia M O'Brien Team Lead, PMU 40.00 X 111100 0 12704 Ibanez S Jacobs Sr. Manager, HR & Recruitment 40.00 X 109112 0 30509 Stanley L Olivier Chief of Party 40.00 X 105995 0 8168 825743 0 135604 6 0 1 0 Rubino & Company Chartered 6903 Rockledge Dr Suite 300 Bethesda MD 20817 Accounting Service 367200 1 8952461 2332036 11284497 Other income 900099 10 10 10 11284507 0 0 10 X 1003029 1003029 1573590 1573590 449644 328828 120816 2983988 2182210 801778 84609 61876 22733 702727 513908 188819 214070 156550 57520 69455 57858 11597 481123 481123 1315814 1096114 219700 609066 551571 56764 731 121709 101387 20322 315722 213160 102562 983586 864275 118481 830 57446 52023 5354 69 71497 48271 23226 Stipends/Honorariums 206508 187014 19246 248 Broadcast fees 188205 187362 843 Books and subscriptions 172334 156066 16061 207 Food 155380 140712 14481 187 327146 222368 104650 128 12086648 9698172 2386076 2400 1737072 995974 1130245 2862655 2203951 141400 9359 202540 188988 60 60 51346 522273 4995073 5050850 1069428 1349765 512110 611585 739629 1681013 2601504 X 1176128 1235239 2137932 1214107 3314060 2449346 4995073 5050850 X -802141 -62573 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 13178487 15318403 13870241 20152768 11284497 73804396 13178487 15318403 13870241 20152768 11284497 73804396 1554209 72250187 331 2057 6615 6 10 9019 73813415 0.97880 0.97790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Deposits 46649 Right-of-use asset - operating lease 475624 522273 Refundable advances 312387 Due to related party 833 Lease liability - operating lease 426409 739629 X Part X, Line 2: EAI is exempt from Federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701(d). Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. EAI is a publicly supported organization as described in IRC Section 509(a)(1). 1 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 1 7 Program Service EAI worked in media productions such as radio programs, magazines and soap operas, Listening/Discussion/Action Groups, CAGs and Tech Camps. 344149 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, 1 2 Program Service EAI worked in South Asia providing range of services including primary education initiative, women's inclusion and empowerment, anti-corruption, and civil society and media strengthening, advocacy and government engagement 610836 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 5 68 Program Service EAI worked in media productions such as radio programs, magazines and soap operas, Listening/Discussion/Action Groups, CAGs. Tech Camps and radio tower rehabilitation. EAI worked in South Asia providing range of services including primary education initiative, women's inclusion and empowerment, anti-corruption, and civil society and media strengthening, advocacy and government engagement 7109398 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Grant 74004 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Grant 1499586 7 77 0 0 7 77 9637973 0 9637973 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Further Implementation and testing of EAI's Change Starts at Home (Change model, with an explicit focus on organized diffusion and social networks as a tactic for movement building around social norms change. The long-term goal of the project is for couples, household, communities, and government entities in Nepal to uphold and promote positive gender norms rooted indignity, equality and safety for all women and girls. 62675 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, DBI's production team will support the creation of EAI's spin-off of the popular youth radio show Saathi Sanga Manka Kura (SSMK), focusing on anti-trafficking and prevention messaging. 6025 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, The IA conducting a research study for FRTO in Tajikistan. This includes designing survey questions, conducting interviews, and analyzing data, finally compiling a comprehensive study report on Afghan refugees in Tajikistan. 5304 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, ACF works with EAI's A4D project to strengthen the inclusivity, responsiveness, and accountability to citizens needs and concerns of the Government of Cote d'Ivoire by providing service oriented support to citizens and civil society organizations 146041 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Alliance works with EAI's A4D project to strengthen the inclusivity, responsiveness, and accountability to citizens needs and concerns of the Government of Cote d'Ivoire by providing training and capacity building to citizens and civil society organizations 190651 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Supply technical support training A4D community champions (Activity 1.2.1); establish, operationalize, and ensure the sustainability of community health mobile clinics (Activity 1.3.2); lead training of youth and women CSO representatives (Activity 2.1.1) 27906 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, NAL will work toward the overall goal of EAI's project, Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability Measures, Phase 3 (hereinafter SMS4CAM 3) funded by the MacArthur Foundation: to strengthen the demand for and galvanize collective behavior change toward transparent and accountable governance in Nigeria. 427986 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, RIWI will conduct 2 viewership surveys to assess EAIs dramas effect on viewers, as well as compare viewers and non-viewers, to determine the impact and efficacy of SMS4CAM TV programmings normative change approach to anti-corruptionon citizens attitudes and behaviors in Hausa-speaking areas of Northern Nigeria. 37600 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Purpose of the grant was for CLEEN to lead several security sector activities to contribute to increasing civilian security (CivSec) in Nigerias Northwest and Middle Belt regions under the Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) project.0 50919 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, INDIGO conducts diverse research efforts on the project, including participatory action research to understand perceptions of violent extremism and resilience dynamics in the northern border region of Cote dIvoire. 112484 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, BBC Media Action brings a commitment to building the capacity of Somalias local media houses through long-term, intensive mentoring that includes embedded mentors providing on-the-job training. Planned roles under this project include supporting selected media houses to produce quality media content addressing audience needs on security and justice issues. The mentoring approach they take aims to ensure sustainability after the project ends. 0 185660 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Perspective Media brings are a production house specialising in SBCC radio drama and social media platforms that establish trust and legitimacy, particularly among Somali youth. Perspective Media are our content development partner. They will produce radio dramas that engage Somali citizens in dialogue around changing individual behaviours associated with security and justice, as well as designing and leading the accompanying social media campaigns. 0 208681 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Somali Womens Study Centre (SWSC)'are the key implementing partner in Jubaland and their purpose in the project is to lead community mobilisation and capacity building of locally identified change champions in Jubaland state - where they are based and have strong networks. As a women's rights organisation, they will also contribute significantly to the ongoing GESI analysis and activities and support safeguarding - including running the hotline. 58198 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, SCAG works in security and justice programming and brings a focus on the provision of community-based, bottom-up legal assistance, with a primary focus on creating an enabling environment for improving access to justice for minority groups including IDP communities and survivors of SGBV and domestic violence. SCAG are the key implementing partner in South West State and will implement community mobilisation and change champion capacity building activiteis. 0 53460 Wire Transfer 0 11 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: The Organization requires all grantees to submit periodic financial and programmatic deliverable progress reports. The Organization also conducts field visits in order to review documentation and compliance with the terms of the award. Part III Accounting Method: 1 Emory University 1599 Clifton Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta GA 30322 580566256 501(c)(3) 106718 0 Further Implementation and testing of EAI's Change Starts at Home (Change model, with an explicit focus on organized diffusion and social networks as a tactic for movement building around social norms change. The long-term goal of the project is for couples, household, communities, and government entities in Nepal to uphold and promote positive gender norms rooted indignity, equality and safety for all women and girls. National Opinion Research Center 4350 East West Highway 8th floor Bethesda MD 20814 362167808 501(c)(3) 733104 0 NORC contributed to diverse research efforts including implementation of the perception survey, the development of a CVE curriculum and training of researchers. International Rescue Committee 122 E 42nd Street New York NY 10168 135660870 501(c)(3) 163207 0 IRC works with R4P to advance economic opportunities in northern Cote d'Ivoire in order to reduce vulnerabilities to violent extremism. 3 0 Part I, Line 2: The Organization requires all grantees to submit periodic financial and programmatic deliverable progress reports. The Organization also conducts field visits in order to review documentation and compliance with the terms of the award. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Graham Couturier EVP 190523 0 0 0 0 0 11667 0 27947 0 230137 0 0 0 Valentina Justice CFO 182725 0 0 0 0 0 11359 0 25423 0 219507 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by the outside accounting firm and reviewed by Senior Management officials. A copy was sent to each board member before filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Pursuant to the written conflict of interest policy, employees are expected to use good judgement to adhere to high ethical standards and to avoid situations that create an actual or potential conflict of interest between the employee's personal interests and the interests of Equal Access. Employees unsure as to whether a certain transaction, activity, or relationship constitutes a conflict of interest discuss it with their supervisor or the CEO for clarification. Any exceptions to this guideline, including failure to disclose any conflicts or to seek an exception, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. The Board is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest were to occur, the member would recuse himself/herself from discussing and voting on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The process for determining the President/CEO's salary included a review and approval by the independent Board Members who used comparable salary data. The Board Member's decision was documented in the minutes and personnel files. The last review was conducted in November 2020. The President/CEO, along with a board member, determined the salaries for the other officers using comparable salary data and contemporaneously documented their decisions in the personnel files. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Monitoring & evaluation services: Program service expenses 118,162. Management and general expenses 23,684. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 141,846. Security services: Program service expenses 40,530. Management and general expenses 8,124. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,654. Consultants: Program service expenses 809,798. Management and general expenses 162,313. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 972,111. Translation services: Program service expenses 874. Management and general expenses 175. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,049. Other contract services: Program service expenses 126,750. Management and general expenses 25,404. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 152,154. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Credit for contribution income -122,772. Credit for grant expenses 60,199. 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