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“The form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed and approved by management. The finance/audit committee reviewed and approved the 990 prior to sending a final electronic copy of the return to all board members prior to being filed with the irs.”

“Any person engaged in a close personal relation as defined by the arc conflict of interest policy is required to disclose such relation as it arises, if it has the potential to influence decisions around hiring, promotions, education, access to material, medicine, healthcare, money or other financial resources or any other goods or services provided by arc. Employees are prohibited from providing any assistance or service through any arc program, such as access to materials, medicine, healthcare, money or other financial resources or any other goods or services provided by arc, to anyone with whom they have a close personal relationship. Employees are also prohibited from supervising and participating in any hiring, promotion, and evaluation decisions, either directly or indirectly that may affect an individual with whom they have a close personal relationship. Employees who believe this policy is being violated are required to report the concern. Personal gain may result not only in cases where an employee or relative has a significant ownership in a firm with which the american refugee committee does business but also when an employee or relative receives any kickback, bribe, substantial gift, or special consideration as a result of any transaction or business dealings involving the arc. The activities are strictly prohibited by arc. Violations will be cause for immediate termination and, if warranted, legal action. The organization performs annual external audits and regular internal audits to evaluate its internal controls and detect any conflict of interest. Arc also has a confidential reporting mechanism for reporting violations of its policies and a whistleblower protection policy.”

“In determining the president/ceo's salary, the compensation committee of the board considers market survey data of comparable positions and the president's performance. The market survey data includes information on salaries of ceos of comparable institutions, as reported on charity navigator and reported in the annual inside ngo survey which includes data on salaries of positions in international non-governmental organizations in the humanitarian relief and development sector. A formal performance evaluation is also conducted annually. All decisions are documented in the board minutes. The last compensation review took place in march 2017. A salary review of key positions is conducted annually to determine market competiveness and internal equity concerns. Market survey data is gathered from various sources, depending upon the position, but the primary survey comparison data used is from the annual inside ngo survey of positions in international non-governmental organizations in the humanitarian relief and development sector. The positions are also reviewed by human resources to determine if any internal inequities exist among positions. The market and internal equity data is presented to the independent board who makes the final decision on compensation based on this data presented to them and the individual performance of the employee. Performance evaluations are conducted on an annual basis.”

“The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. The financial statements are published online as part of our annual report and are available upon request.”

“Pakistan - boosting the impact of incredible people in pakistan, our work is designed around one guiding principle - boosting the potential of the incredible people we serve. Whether it's getting kids the education they need to excel, helping women gain economic independence, strengthening healthcare infrastructure so that marginalized communities can live healthier lives, or helping at-risk communities become more resilient, it all comes down to helping real people and communities see what's possible. We believe in the profound potential of youth to change their world for the better. So one of the things we do is encourage talented young people to achieve success. This year, arc's medical training program in islamabad graduated more than 100 bright afghan refugees with a diverse range of medical skillsets like radiology, dentistry, and midwifery. These rising stars are already beginning to shine. And we're proud to be even one small step on their journey. Rwanda - finding a way forward in rwanda, we're always looking toward the future. Both for how we can do things better and for how we can better help refugees envision a future. At the heart of this work are the lifesaving services like health care and nutrition that support 126,000 refugees. We're making changes - small and large - to improve the lives of the people we serve. We've added two libraries and women's opportunities centers in in nyabiheke and gihembe camps. Our technical and vocational programs train refugees at nationally-accredited learning institutions, equipping them with the skills they need to rebuild. And our new home rehabilitation program puts purchasing power in the hands of refugees so they decide what needs repair on their homes and when. The more that refugees have control of their own lives and the power to make change, the better. Somalia - returning to a future of possibility after decades of instability, somalia is slowly recovering - more and more refugees are opting to return. And through a range of initiatives - like rebuilding the fisheries industry in the seaside city of kismayo, providing primary healthcare, and training youth in vocational skills - we're helping returning refugees and existing communities re-make somalia. This year, somalis were faced with yet another challenge - devastating drought and the threat of famine. We're one of the only international organizations to respond. And, we've been doing it with the help of some new partners. Love army for somalia is one of them. They're a group of social media personalities, influencers, and athletes who were moved by what was happening and wanted to do something about it - and they raised close to $3 million dollars in just a few days. Their campaign is amplifying the work we've been doing in the country, allowing us to reach more people in desperate need of support. As families continue to return to somalia, we'll be better able to create opportunities, establish strong foundations, and respond to emergencies like never before. South sudan - saving lives in remote places south sudan is one of the toughest places arc works. The region has struggled with more than 25 years of conflict, with a renewed crisis breaking out again in 2013. Almost four million people are displaced, six million are on the brink of famine. People in south sudan face difficult challenges - and we face serious hurdles to serve them. Yet despite the challenges, our work makes an impact. Working in 26 health facilities, including managing a couple of hospitals, health is still what we do best in south sudan - from responding to devastating cholera outbreaks to delivering thousands of healthy newborn babies. But we're adding water and sanitation support and strengthening our nutrition and protection programs, too. And we've expanded into more remote areas where few other organizations reach. Needs are growing day by day. But with a truly dedicated team, we're making a difference for the people we serve. Sudan - in”