The EAC conducts our operations with absolute fiscal and programmatic transparency.  This commitment to transparency ultimately allows us to more effectively build local capacity in Kenya and operate our programs with full community participation. With an annual operating budget of approximately $120,000 (USD), we focus on providing the best services and programs to enable individuals in Takaungu fair access to health-care and better educational opportunities. We constantly re-evaluate the efficiency of our services to ensure that every dollar spent has the best possible impact. We are proud that for every dollar donated to the EAC, 75 cents is dedicated solely to programming.

In this challenging economic environment, we understand the importance and power of complete transparency in a non-profit organization. Reporting our financials to both our donors and the Takaungu community provides two-way accountability that fosters an environment of honesty and efficiency. Please feel free to review our financial documents from 2008 and our 2010 operating costs. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info [at] eastafricancenter [dot] org. 

• The East African Center for the Empowerment of Women and Children (EAC) is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt public charity. We have had 501(c)3 status since January 2002. All donations to the EAC are tax deductible. Our Federal Identification Number is 91-2161222.

• The EAC is a proud member of the US Combined Federal Campaign's Aid for Africa group. Aid for Africa is a unique partnership of more than 75 select charities, all dedicated to solving the complex, inter-related challenges facing Africa. As a member, the EAC has met stringent tests of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact and each year conducts a full audit both of our operations in the United States and Kenya. 

High Fundraising Efficiency - The EAC spends $.08 on fundraising to raise $1.00

Financial Statements

Summary of Expenses and Income: Kenya 2010

990 Form: FY 2009

Annual Operating Reports

2009

List of major achievements by year

Annual Services Statistics

With an annual operating budgetof about $120,000, you can see how much we are able to do with so little. By cutting costs we don't feel justifiable or necessary (such as hiring foreign consultants when local individuals are just as capable as providing input or throwing lavish events, costing tens of thousands of dollars) but have become common practice in the business of development, we focus solely on providing the best services and programs to enable individuals in this area to overcome the odds that have been stacked against them.

In 2009:

1,522 children and 864 women were treated at our clinic (386 children in 2008)

21,352 people in 6,745 homes were visited by our Community Health Workers (2,924 people in 2008)

1,588 women received pre or post natal services (439 women in 2008)

1,853 adults received HIV/AIDS education

304 children received standard childhood immunizations at our clinic (248 children in 2008)

241 students received a quality education at our Vutakaka Nursery and Junior Schools (Grades K-5) where students consistently score the highest in the Kilifi District which includes over 30 schools (210 in 2008)

251 adults were tested for HIV/AIDs

95 adults are attending adult education class, 90% are women (13 adult in 2008)

More than 400 children received free after-school tutoring

If you would like any further financial information, please contact Emma Nierman, Executive Director, at enierman [at] eastafricancenter [dot] org