2025-11-10T11:43:48-06:00 2024-12-31 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2024-01-01 943402601 Equal Access International EQUA 2029751318 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW 205 Washington DC 20036 Valentina Justice Chief Financial Officer 2029751318 2025-11-10 1 1 Jie Chen CPA P01049760 7038930300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Graham Couturier 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW 205 Washington DC 20036 11460639 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. 10 9 19 0 0 0 10450803 11422176 0 0 0 37721 21 742 10450824 11460639 1840140 2203152 0 0 4278669 4786511 0 0 4000 4989710 4502955 11108519 11492618 -657695 -31979 4874988 4385587 3083337 2625915 1791651 1759672 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 4335565 940928 Cote d'Ivoire Programs: Resilience for Peace (R4P) -CI07The R4P program demonstrated success in strengthening community resilience against violent extremism (VE) in northern Cte d'Ivoire in 2024. Through innovative approaches and evidence-based programming, R4P effectively addressed key drivers of fragility while building sustainable mechanisms for peace and stability in one of West Africa's most strategic border regions. According to an external evaluation conducted in August 2024, "R4P's approach contributed to mitigating key drivers of VE through action-oriented research that facilitated understanding of VE dynamics in the northern border regions and informed Government of Cte d'Ivoire responses to VE. The program's achievements were particularly notable in three core areas: improving governance and state-citizen relations, strengthening natural resource management and conflict resolution, and developing a robust community media ecosystem that effectively countered extremist narratives.Innovative Collaboration for Enhancing Civil Military Engagement in Northern Cte d'Ivoire (ICE) - CI09In 2024, EAI implemented the Dutch-funded ICE project to expand work with the CCMs (Civil-Military Committees / Cellules Civilo-Militaires) in northern Cte d'Ivoire. Through ICE, the Resilience for Peace team facilitated high-level participation of Security and Defense Forces in program events, fostering positive perceptions of local resilience initiatives. The project is implemented in partnership with Indigo Cote d'Ivoire and Elva Community Engagement. Promoting an Inclusive West Africa (PIWA) CI10PIWA launched in late September 2024 seeking to address the challenges faced by the Fulbe community, a marginalized group in Coastal West Africa. Through comprehensive approaches, the project laid the groundwork to build the Fulbe community's capacity and promote their inclusion and equitable participation in decision-making processes in Cote d'Ivoire. By empowering Fulbe leaders and fostering collaboration with government leaders and diverse ethnic groups, PIWA will promote social cohesion and reduce marginalization.Fortuna Mining Corps Sustainability National Partnership Program CI11 In 2024, EAI implemented a project with FMC's Sustainability National Partnership Program in Cote d'Ivoire that included the following activities: research activity regarding citizen usage of community health centers, expanding support for gardening activities for women and young people, supporting the marketing and production of honey and poultry to diversify income streams, and support for literacy centers. 3154643 1106835 Kenya and Somalia Programs:Nabadaynta Soomaaliya SO03Nabadaynta Soomaaliya expanded from the core districts of Kismayo and Baidoa to Doolow and Xudur in Somalia in 2024, expanding both the scope and staffing of the programme. In 2024, Nabadaynta produced the first season of the Xaqdowhr radio drama focusing on discrimination and inequity in security and justice; conducted listening, discussion and action groups (LDAGs) in both Kismayo and Baidoa; deployed 32 Justice promoters (community paralegals), and formed Action Groups out of the Area-Based Problems process in all four districts. EAI worked through Somali Gargaar Relief Development Organization/GREDO (who implement activities in Xudur and Baidoa), Wajir South Development Association/WASDA (Kismayo), and Active in Development Aid/ADA (Doolow), as well as international sub-partners BBC Media Action (radio mentorship and capacity building), and Perspective Media (soap opera production). 913391 66035 Nigeria Programs:Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) NG21In 2024, the SNC project strengthened and expanded the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) mechanisms established in previous years of the project working in collaboration with the Civilian Security Platforms and Community Accountability Forums, and training new and existing members on peacebuilding, civilian security, advocacy, and mediation efforts. The project also connected these groups with local resource organizations that will continue to collaborate with them beyond the project funding. SNC continued to support the implementation of Local Action Plans drafted in previous years in each community, garnering community and local government support and buy-in. As part of the project, EAI launched a new partnership with Carefronting Centre. Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability Measures, Phase 3 (SMS4CAM 4) NG23EAI is a subawardee to Network AREWA24, Ltd. on this iteration of the SMS4CAM project. In this role, in 2024, EAI supported the AREWA24 team with report writing, drafting stories of change, and providing capacity building around financial reporting and budget and grant management. 925573 89354 Other Programs (Pakistan, Tajikistan , Burkina, Nepal, and Philippines):Sahel Collaboration and Communication (Burkina Faso and Niger) -SH06SCC (Sahel Collaboration and Communication) continued to promote USAID's resilience story and brand in 2024 through media events, workshops, social media, radio, print, video, and other strategic communications. In particular, SCC shared radio products and podcast episodes through the Sahel Resilience podcast on Spotify. 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. Change Start at Home NP34 In 2024, "Change Starts at Home" was implemented in 10 wards of Nawalparasi, Nepal and achieved reductions in intimate partner violence (IPV) and improvements in communication, relationship quality, and financial decision-making through a combination of direct engagement and radio broadcasts and social media. The programme employed a three-phase diffusion strategy for behavior change across communities, fostering improved gender norms outcomes in financial decision-making, relationship quality, and reduced in-law violence. Positive changes in IPV and gender norms spread to surrounding communities were also reported, while the program sought to instutionalize its approach within designated Violence Free Community (VFC) Committees to maintain prevention efforts. Fostering Religious Tolerance for Peace (FRTP) AF88 In 2024, the Fostering Religious Tolerance Program (FRTP) made significant strides in Pakistan and Tajikistan, promoting religious tolerance, human rights, and support for Afghan refugees. FRTP empowered individuals through a comprehensive approach that combined training, awareness campaigns, and resource dissemination in order ot equip refugees with the necessary skills and information to navigate their new environment effectively. In 2024, EAI collaborated with local implementation partners, Afghan refugee communities, and advisory groups to develop practical training materials, conduct community-based dialogue sessions, and produce impactful radio and online campaigns. Communities and Schools Leading in the Fight Against Terrorism (CS- LIFT), Phase III PH03In 2024, CS-LIFT began its third phase with new funding from the Department of State. Launched in September 2024, the project aimed to expand its reach to XXX new schools in Mindanao and Region 12. The project's grade 10 curriculum uses a peace education model and competencies across subjects and is complemented by radio programming, Listening and Discussion Action Groups (LDAG), and the successful #OURmindaNOW messaging hub to promote social change and peace education initiatives. By training young leaders through the Peace Promotion Fellowship and Tech Camps, the project aims to positively influence youth both in and out of school in communities at risk of violent extremism. 925573 89354 9329172 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 19 1 0 1 AF UV CM CD IV ML NP NG NI KE RP SO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 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 NW Suite 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 Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Beth Garber Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Fatima Askira Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carla Koppell Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christopher Wolf Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amina Rasul Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ashok Regmi Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Graham Couturier President and CEO 40.00 X X 222860 0 51122 Nancy E McDonald Senior Director of Programs/Secretary of Board 40.00 X X 183227 0 28076 Valentina Justice CFO 40.00 X 202476 0 45486 Alan P Bobbett Chief of Party 40.00 X 199490 0 61878 Assetou Barry Practice Area Director 40.00 X 136125 0 9073 944178 0 195635 5 0 1 0 Rubino & Company Chartered 6903 Rockledge Dr Suite 300 Bethesda MD 20817 Accounting Service 269993 1 6929838 4492338 11422176 37721 37721 Other income 900099 742 742 742 11460639 0 0 38463 387422 387422 1815730 1815730 733247 603309 129938 2948334 2425861 522473 86446 71127 15319 783723 644840 138883 234761 193159 41602 62533 48754 13779 493329 493329 1072039 835816 236223 229667 203682 25445 540 146791 114446 32345 262462 155308 107154 1032263 917780 112769 1714 220276 195353 24404 519 80151 47428 32723 Interest/bank fees 167909 148911 18603 395 Operating expenses 162433 22102 140331 Food 148947 132094 16502 351 Books and subscriptions 147378 130703 16328 347 276777 235347 41296 134 11492618 9329172 2159446 4000 2510214 2633273 125137 100006 1515570 896113 47669 193841 238047 189394 60 60 438291 372900 4874988 4385587 1375368 1498182 526372 528337 1181597 599396 3083337 2625915 X 1661359 1759672 130292 0 1791651 1759672 4874988 4385587 -31979 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 13870241 20152768 11284497 10450803 11422176 67180485 13870241 20152768 11284497 10450803 11422176 67180485 5086226 62094259 37721 37721 6615 6 10 21 742 7394 67225600 0.92370 0.96580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Deposits 37161 Right-of-use asset - operating lease 335739 372900 Refundable advances 281395 Lease liability - operating lease 318001 599396 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). 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 1 5 Program Service EAI worked in media productions such as radio programs, magazines and soap operas, Listening/Discussion/Action Groups, CAGs and Tech Camps. 56169 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, 0 0 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 343021 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 6 91 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 7114252 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Grant 45234 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Grant 1770496 7 96 0 0 7 96 9329172 0 9329172 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, KCC will lead the qualitative research and awareness building components in Pakistan for FRTP. Under award number CA01-GRT-FRTP-22-01, KCC conducted participatory design of survey questions, interviews, forming content advisory groups (CAGs), producing and broadcasting radio content, hosting radio roundtables and Religious Tolerance Discussion Groups (RTDGs), as well as other awareness raising campaign activities. 45234 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, AFJCIsupport CI07s gender-based violence (GBV) component in leading community activities to raise awareness around GBV, provide legal advice, and strengthen health and social-services available to survivors of GBV, in order to limit and respond to cases of GBV. 122336 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. 285241 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Carefronting was responsible for strengthening the skills of EAI-trained psychosocial first aiders, as well as selecting and training community champions to destymatize trauma. 66035 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 266491 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Equal Access International has engaged the Gargaar Relief and Development Organization (GREDO) as a subcontractor to carry out certain services regarding implementation of social and behaviour change programming for the Nabadyanta Soomaaliya Programme in the Federal Republic of Somalia. 330124 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 260084 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. 32856 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, ADA is responsible for the Nabadaynta Soomaaliya program's security and justice activities in Doolow District, Jubaland state, Somalia. 118592 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, WASDA is responsible for Nabadaynta Soomaaliya program's security and justice activities in Kismayo District, Jubaland state, Somalia. 98688 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Elva provided technical guidance related to civil-military mechanisms to the National Security Council, enhanced donor coordination and support to civil-military cells, strengthened these cells' capacity to coordinate interventions, decentralize and share critical information, and promote social cohesion. 190049 Wire Transfer 0 11 0 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. 1 Emory University 1599 Clifton Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta GA 30322 580566256 501(c)(3) 44120 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. International Rescue Committee 122 E 42nd Street New York NY 10168 135660870 501(c)(3) 336436 0 IRC works with R4P to advance economic opportunities in northern Cote d'Ivoire in order to reduce vulnerabilities to violent extremism. National Opinion Research Center 4350 East West Highway 8th floor Bethesda MD 20814 362167808 501(c)(3) 6865 0 NORC contributed to diverse research efforts including implementation of the perception survey, the development of a CVE curriculum and training of researchers. 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. 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