Esperanza International Foundation

“A copy of the completed form 990 is sent to each board member for review prior to filing.”

“Any interested person must disclose the existence of a financial interest and is given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. This policy is reviewed and discussed periodically.”

“The review of the ceo's compensation is conducted by two members of the board using comparability data and discussions with comparably sized organizations.”

“The ceo is the only paid director.”

“Copies of forms 990 and governing documents, the conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available in the organization's office for review.”

“In 2015, and after over a year of careful consideration, esperanza withdrew its microfinance operations from haiti. Both the board of directors and local leadership felt that the decision, while extremely difficult to make, was the healthiest for both esperanza associates and employees. This decision allowed the team to focus on bettering its products and services in the dominican republic and diminish risk, a choice that management believed sharpened focus on being good stewards of resources. Francisco guzman, a member of esperanza's former haiti board of directors, spearheaded a group of church members and supporters in the decision to assume esperanza's haiti program and so that microfinance services could continue to be offered in the trou-du-nord region. We believe this option ensured the highest quality of continued service to our associates, and are confident that both associates and employees are in good hands. Our goal through the transition process was to accomplish a healthy transfer where we avoided any negative impact suffered by our associates, employees, leadership, or others involved. Currently, pastor guzman and his team are autonomously running haiti operations. Although many legal aspects of the transfer were completed in december 2015, we will continue to walk alongside them throughout 2016, esperance pour haiti, to offer support and advice as needed. Again, it is our sincere wish that our beloved associates in haiti are offered the best service and care possible. As we believed we were no longer able to provide the quality of service they deserve, we will remain committed to the transition so that our employees and associates in haiti will hopefully enjoy a smooth and easy transition.”

“Health care, vocational and business training, and spiritual guidance to borrowers and their families with the goal of holistically empowering and healing a family (from poverty) in every aspect of their lives. To that end, 215 women received cervical cancer screenings, 1,945 people received general health and hygiene trainings, and 1,685 people received dental care. For education, 77 vocational skills courses were given, 24 literacy courses were held, and 6,023 business trainings were provided. Lastly, for spiritual assistance, 604 "god-provides" video trainings were held, and 314 local community pastors were connected to esperanza's programs to help grow local leadership.”