Equal Access International

What it reported doing in 2024

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.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 81.5%; rating input score 81
• Program expense ratio: 81.2%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $2,855.54 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 98; 98th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Pass
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Fail
  • Conducts site visits: Pass
  • Requires grant agreements: Fail
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Scored; rating input score 0

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 90%; rating input score 90; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -0.3%; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.38; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.6; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.9%; rating input score 21; 21st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -1.3% per year; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 0.9% per year; rating input score 100; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: -4.1% per year; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings