The IMVF communication strategy is a central element in the pursuit of the institute's strategic goals. IMVF has also participated as one of the organizers of the "Lisbon Conferences" (currently organized through the Lisbon Club Association).
PROJECT ACTIVITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE IMVF TEAM IN THE 2016-2018 PERIOD
15 Focused on a general analysis, the total results from the 1st quarter of 2018 to the end of the 4th quarter. In light of the above, the Executive Board wishes to congratulate and praise such commendable results achieved by ALL members of the IMVF team.
OUR YEAR AND THE FUTURE
PROJECTS’ ACTIVITIES IN 2018
The crucial role of this document and its collective vision is played on a global scale, with the European Union accounting for more than half of the world's development aid. In the context of Portuguese development cooperation, the limitations imposed by this context are noticeable.
OUR YEAR AND THE FUTURE
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, AN UNDENIBLE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TO BE PRESERVED
From an aggregate point of view, there is a 1% growth in the total amount of portfolio projects. There was a decrease in service delivery in 2018 due to the completion of technical assistance held in the Benguela and Bié regions of Angola.
IMVF
WHO WE ARE
RAIZON D’ÊTRE
HOW WE WORK
WHAT WE DO
WHERE WE ARE
OUR WORK IN 2018
4 million potential
FACTS AND FIGURES
BENEFICIARIES
OBJECTIVES
CO-FINANCING
PARTNER
SUPPORT TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE MUNICI- PALISATION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, BIÉ*
Support the improvement of the proposal to extend some actions of the Health Sector Support Project II (PASS II), funded by the European Union, to seven new municipalities, in the context of updating health maps; AID FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF COMMON HEALTH SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, BENGUELA*.
SUPPORT TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF THE MUNICIPALI- SATION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA, BENGUELA*
Launch of the surgical block at the Ayres de Menezes Hospital, rehabilitated and fully equipped by the project;. Initiation of short-term training (6 months) in Portugal of 2 technicians from São Tomé and Príncipe for Imaging and equipment maintenance;.
HEALTH FOR ALL - TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY*
Recognition of the Health for All program by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as one of 15 case studies of excellence at international level;. IMVF is a partner of the project "Health for all - On the road to sustainability" implemented by the AMVF.
FACTS
AND FIGURES
Overall: Contribute to the reduction of maternal, neonatal and child mortality in Guinea-Bissau and, in particular, to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically: Ensure better access to quality health care for pregnant women and women who have recently given birth (up to 45 days after delivery) and children under 5 years of age in Guinea-Bissau.
PARTNERS
INTEGRATED PROGRAMME FOR THE REDUCTION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD MORTALITY: STRENGHTENING THE AVAI-
TESTIMONIES
The most relevant action in this sector took place in São Tomé and Príncipe, where our actions support the public authorities responsible for education. In recent years, our actions have reached approximately 400 teachers and other education professionals and indirectly reached almost 20,000 students.
80 schools and 2,600
Preparation of school administration and management training for school principals and capacity development of training leaders (external technical assistance); Specifically: support to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Communications (MECCC) in key areas of school administration and in defining the structure and content of ongoing and on-the-job training.
BUDGET € 453,475
High officials and technical staff of district and central services of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Communication (MECCC), school managers, secondary education students and teachers. Overall: contribute to improving the quality of secondary education in São Tomé and Príncipe.
FINANCING
Support for the creation of instruments and procedures for monitoring the implementation of plans to improve education; Creation of an intervention plan to improve students' competences in Portuguese language and mathematics - students from 7th to 9th grade (external technical assistance).
SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE (ACES-STP)
In addition to recalling and putting into practice the knowledge of advanced and on-job training that I acquired during the academic training, this collaboration has allowed me to better understand the educational context in São Tomé and develop compelling technical skills , including the analysis, preparation and organization of administrative documents crucial for the development of the validation process of training actions in this area. These added value to improving my performance at work and thus improving the teaching-learning process in the country.
375,000 potential
AND FOOD SECURITY 21 paraveterinarians trained and actively involved in the provision of health care in communities within the framework of "Nô Fia Na Crias". In general: contribute to food and nutrition security in order to achieve food sovereignty in the Cacheu region through the implementation of sustainable poultry and goat production.
BUDGET € 620,387 CO-FINANCING
Direct: 185 women involved in poultry farming, 96 feed producers, 12 women who are key figures in the sale of chickens, 15 core groups of goat farmers out of a total of 132 goat farmers, 21 paraveterinarians, 96 breeders/.
NÔ FIA NA CRIAS – INTEGRATED COOPERATIVE AND COM- MUNITY SYSTEM FOR POULTRY, GOAT FARMING AND BY-
Overall: contribute to the improvement of the social and economic conditions of the Guinea-Bissau population, especially in the regions of Bafatá, Quinara and Tombali. Specifically: promote the improvement of territorial management in the regions of Bafatá, Quinara and Tombali.
BUDGET € 4,444,444
Direct: producer organizations and other key players in value chains and dynamic strategic commercial circles; communities and/or producer organizations that benefit from the renovated and/or constructed facilities and are authorized to manage them sustainably; civil society organizations (CSOs) from the target regions that will benefit from mentoring in project development;. Indirectly: The population of the target regions (352,750 inhabitants), especially women and young people, key players in the regional agricultural sector and involved in the participatory process of preparing the PDAR (public and private).
EU-ACTIVA – INTEGRATED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITY ACTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT – AXIS 1: TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE
20 young entrepreneurs; 300 students and 15 teachers from Urok community schools; and 134 members of management bodies in the Urok Community-Based Marine Protected Area (CMPA). Overall: contribute to the sustainable development of the Urok Islands Community-Based Marine Protected Area (CMPA).
BUDGET € 932,302
Indirectly: local government authorities and regional authorities from Bolama-Bijagós, which will be involved in the participatory management process; and the population of Urok and the archipelago, especially young people.
ETIKAPUN N’HA – UROK, RESILIENCE LAB OF THE BIJAGÓ CULTURE
Beginning of research and preparation of working methodology for the creation of the Shepherd's Path; In general: improving the standard of living of the inhabitants of the island of Maio through solidarity and sustainable tourism.
BUDGET € 546,284
Collection of information and definition of the strategy to support the producers of toddy (a typical Cape Verdean drink) on the island of Maio; Preparation of the technical details for the establishment of the artisanal canning unit and the fish smoking unit, and the respective training courses;
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
Presentation of the experiences of Maio Island's participation budget at the Forum of Sustainable Tourism in São Vicente, which took place from November 28 to 30. The beginning of the improvement and adaptation work of houses for family-run guesthouses in 3 locations;.
SOLIDARITY AND COMMUNITY TOURISM ON THE MAIO ISLAND
Direct: Maio Island local and community associations, board members, associates and family members; professionals of traditional economic activities and the rural population (with special focus on women and young people): farmers, livestock and other traditional activities; association of cheese producers from Ribeira Dom João;. Specific: strengthen and diversify the tourism offer on the island of Maio, increasing income-generating activities related to solidarity and sustainable tourism and promoting participatory techniques.
1,000 participants
Monitoring sessions to strengthen skills and knowledge of CSOs and CBOs supported by PSO;. Specifically: Ensure the strengthening of participation, cooperation and leverage of the Guinean civil society organizations and the media.
BUDGET € 777,778
Implementation of a workshop on public policy monitoring, led by the representative of the Platform of NGOs of Burkina Faso, Oumarou Hebie, as a complementary activity to the djumbai "Right to health in Guinea-Bissau";. Civil society organizations (CSOs), media and community media, and directorates-general/secretariats of the ministries involved: Directorate-General for Coordination of Non-Governmental Aid of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Communities, and General Secretariat for Media of the Ministry of Media.
EU-PAANE – SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR NON-STATE ACTORS “NÔ PINTCHA PA DIZINVOLVIMENTU” – FASE DI
Funding of the NGO Vatos Verdes for the implementation of a project related to the public heritage and conservation of the N'batonha Lagoon Park;. Completion of the environmental impact study of the intervention in the salt flats in Porto Inglês;.
BUDGET € 806,982
Promoting urban renewal by continuing to spread various awareness campaigns on this topic on the island's community radio, in collaboration with the Maio Biodiversity Foundation, and completing the paving in the Shell district of Porto Inglês; . Facilitate monitoring of tourist routes; the Maio Biodiversity Foundation and the municipality of Loures are working together to design flyers and signs for these routes;
TOURISM REVITALISATION AND REQUALIFICATION ON THE MAIO ISLAND
Launch of the mandate and selection of the expert to prepare the marketing and commercialization study of 'Fleur de Sel'; Direct: 20 female members of the salt cooperative, 10 local artisans and small producers, 6 municipal officials, 20 young interns and 13 community associations.
60 partners
Participation in the presentation of the European policy document "Maximizing dignity through social and solidarity economy", at the European Parliament, in Brussels;. NGOs working on Development Education (DE) and International Cooperation (IC); Social and Solidarity Economic Committees; Local Authorities with DE and IC activities.
Organization of 3 sessions of the SSE Film Festival: "Palmas" by Edilsa Peixoto in Lisbon, "Extraordinary People" by Orhan Tekeoglu at Largo Residências in Lisbon and at III. water festival in Gouveia;. Special: to increase the competences of development networks and social and solidarity economy (SSE) networks in 46 territories regarding the role that SSE can play in the global fight against poverty and promoting a sustainable way of life.
SOCIAL AND SOLIDARITY ECONOMY
Translation and dissemination of the studies "Rainforest Alliance and the Discount Supermarkets: Low Prices and Easy Standards?" and "Pesticides in banana plantations in Ecuador";. Distribution of the interactive documentary "The Story of Banana" in Portuguese (www.storyofbanana.com/pt) with more than 50,000 views;.
BUDGET € 252,968
Disclosure of the campaign in the national and European media, as well as on the website of the European Development Year and Facebook;. Advocacy meetings with retail companies and advocacy actions aimed at members of the European Parliament;.
MAKE FRUIT FAIR – A BOOST FOR FAIR TROPICAL FRUITS IN THE 2015 EUROPEAN YEAR FOR DEVELOPMENT AND BEYOND
Migration and Development", "Climate Change and Development", "Security and Development", Food and Nutrition Security and Development" and "Trade, Finance and Development";. Preparation and dissemination of the "Citizen Action Guide" and the "Survival Guide on Policy Coherence for Development: Everything You Need to Know to Take Action";.
BUDGET € 206,483
Promote transparency practices and governance standards by making the management model, communication plan and project reports available on the website;. National and European policy makers, civil servants, non-governmental development organizations (NGDOs), networks of local actors and the public.
COERÊNCIA.PT: THE PILLAR FOR A FAIRER, MORE DECENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Defining and implementing a training program for personal and social skills, Global Citizenship Education (GCE) skills and vocational skills;. Drafting of an academic article published in "Sinergias" magazine: "Peer Review or Critical Friends: case of the project Coordinates for Global Citizenship";.
BUDGET € 111,722
Training, capacity building and awareness sessions for guides on social justice, glocal interdependence, sustainable living, human rights, equality and equity, among other topics prioritized in Global Citizenship;. Overall: contribute to the active engagement of national citizens as co-creators of a more sustainable, decent and fairer society by promoting new communication channels for Global Citizenship Education (GCE).
COORDINATES FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP – SEE, ACT AND TRANSFORM
Organization and facilitation of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) sessions with primary school students – 1st and 2nd cycle; Dissemination actions about the Development Dictionary aimed at civil society organizations, school communities and GCE actors;
BUDGET € 84,173
Teachers and students of primary education (1st cycle), migrants and technical staff of civil society organizations. Specifically: to increase their awareness of the existence of inequalities in the world and a better perception of global interdependence, in order to increase the skills to act for a fairer and more sustainable world.
DEVELOPMENT DICTIONARY – EVERYONE COUNTS FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
In general: to contribute to the promotion of critical thinking and active global citizenship practice of citizens with permanent residence in Portugal. Specific: Identification of problems and finding appropriate solutions for ethical and sustainable consumption; developing and strengthening skills for creative and critical thinking about issues of global citizenship; encouraging young people to become active citizens; strengthening the values of solidarity and empathy among young people and admiration for belonging to the European and world community;
BUDGET € 2,000
Global: developing the capacity of European youth to think critically about ethical and sustainable consumption, and encouraging young people to become involved and active citizens.
CITY OF YOUTHOPIA
Global: Contribute to increasing the critical thinking of young university students, while promoting the exercise of global citizenship and participation in building more peaceful, decent and sustainable societies. Specifically: promoting the skills of young university students on migration issues in the context of the 2030 Development Agenda.
BUDGET € 85,827
CHALLENGES FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: MIGRATIONS AS A PILLAR TO BUILD FAIRER, PEACEFUL, TOLERANT AND MORE
Overall: contributing to the promotion and implementation of the 2030 Agenda through effective and innovative communication channels.
BUDGET € 71,907
SDG GENERATION
These were very positive weeks and some of my colleagues at school (even in kindergarten) showed interest in participating in the project. I have also shared this with my colleagues, because these issues are part of the curriculum that we work with students.
26 partners
Organization in Portugal of the training "More and Better EU Aid Volunteers", held in 9 European countries;. Participation in the conference "More and Better EU Aid Volunteers", at the University of Bologna.
BUDGET € 45,699
Inform and engage 3 EU platforms and at least 38 organizations in the EU Aid Volunteers Initiative; strength approx. 38 organizations' capacity in humanitarian aid and the EU's Aid Volunteers Initiative and promote cooperation and networking as well as experience and knowledge sharing.
MORE AND BETTER EU AID VOLUNTEERS: ENHANCING TECHNICAL CAPACITY OF EUROPEAN ORGANISATIONS
Organization and facilitation of awareness-raising and debate sessions on migration and interculturalism with students in higher education. Promote European citizenship and improve the conditions for civic and democratic participation at EU level.
BUDGET € 897,422
Structured Dialogues and Workshops), on November 9 in Lisbon, with the participation of politicians and European experts, young people, migrants, local authorities and citizens in general. Migrants, refugees, citizens, civil society organizations, local governments, policy makers and experts in the field of migration.
CIVACT - EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Participation in local initiatives regarding the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Elaboration of a strategic plan for the ETCR (Espacio Territorial de Capacitación y Reincorporación) in Agua Bonita, defined jointly with a group of 130 former FARC combatants, aiming to support the peace building and peace consolidation process.
SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIES FOR PEACE IN CAQUETÁ
Commencement of the construction of a pulp factory in ETCR Agua Bonita and the training of 10 ex-combatants in the use of this equipment;. In general: to contribute to the consolidation of stable and lasting peace in Colombia by strengthening socio-economic and environmental development in the Amazonian territories in the post-conflict period.
ACTIVITIES WITH PARTNERS
91 The Department of Strategic and Development Studies (DSDS) has strengthened the role of IMVF as a research institute, developing. Most of the activities were developed in partnership with several organizations, in line with the institutional strategic goal of promoting the impact and visibility of IMVF.
PUBLICATIONS
IMVF has collaborated in the organization of the 5 Lisbon Talks, in the framework of the Lisbon Club and in the annual World Press Photo conference, organized together with the Maia Municipality.
EVENTS AND
PARTICIPATIONS
Cidade de Lisboa Foundation and Lusófona University of Lisbon 1 | Start of the first IMVF project. CIDAC headquarters, Lisbon 19 | Presentation of the Health for All program at the World Health Summit | Coimbra Conference Center.
EVENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS
20 | Visit of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to IMVF projects in Sao Tome and Principe. 27 | Participation in the IV Meeting of Higher Education Institutions and Civil Society Organizations within the framework of the "Sinergias" project | Lisbon.
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
In 2018, the Communication area continued to pursue the IMVF's strategic goals and moved forward in its mission to spread the Institute's action and initiatives, both at the institutional level and in the framework of the implemented projects. The Department of Communications, Image and Events (DCIE) continued to be an important channel for updating the IMVF website and social media; supporting the preparation of graphic and audiovisual material; the production and distribution of external newsletters about the projects and activities implemented by IMVF or its partners; and cooperation in the organization of events and other initiatives, either institutionally or within projects.
ONLINE PRESENCE
CLIPPING
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Restructured statements relative to the accounting model to make them easier for non-financiers to read. All projects implemented by the IMVF are subject to independent audits, the opinions and results of which are reported to the respective donors.
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