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THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN PROGRAMS ARE: 1. CLEAN WATER ACCESS 2. EDUCATION 3. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT 4. 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The primary tax positions made by the Organization are the existence/non-existence of Unrelated Business Income Tax and the Organization's status as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization currently evaluates all tax positions, and makes determinations regarding the likelihood of those positions being upheld under review. For the years presented, and as a result of adoption, the Organization has not recognized any tax benefits or loss contingencies for uncertain tax positions based on its evaluations. The Organization's Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for the years ending December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015, and the six months ending December 31, 2014 are subject to examination by the IRS. Returns are generally subject to examination for 3 years after they are filed. true Sub-Saharan Africa 1 24 Program services Economic development 62277 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 65 Program services Education & literacy 432842 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 20 Program services Healthcare 173808 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 21 Program services Access to clean water 270000 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 15 Program services Other programs 305860 5 145 5 145 1244787 1244787 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 WEEMA International - United States monitors our Ethiopia activities very closely. The leadership team communicates with our WEEMA - Ethiopia team via email, Skype and/or messaging almost every day and visits our programs and Addis Ababa headquarters personally at least 3 time a year. We receive monthly financial statements from the Ethiopia finance officer which are then reconciled by the WEEMA - United States' finance team. We develop a specific monitoring and evaluation plan for each project to assess its impact. Finally, the Board of Directors reviews all policies and procedures, develops the annual budget and discusses our strategic plan on a yearly basis (in addition to our regular quarterly meetings). Dynamic Solution Associates Owner is spouse of board member 3240 Office rent false Dynamic Solution Associates Owner is spouse of board member 61844 Consulting false X 23 422669 Computer equipment 4 11471 false false false Pt VI, Line 11b The Treasurer, Secretary and Board President review the return. The Secretary and President sign the return. Pt VI, Line 19 The Organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Pt XI Other change in net assets consist of $32,014 of currency exchange loss. Pt VI, Line 12c Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is monitored by board members being required to review the policy and their interests on an annual basis. Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Processing fees Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Insurance Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Office Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Fundraising expenses Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16 Travel expenses Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 Other Current Assets Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 Undeposited Funds Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24 Security Deposits Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26 Accounts Payable Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Elizabeth McGovern 57 Mohawk Drive Acton MA 01720 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Gina DaCruz 17 Dorcet Street Worcester MA 01602 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Lisa Laurel Weinberg 17 Oread Place Worcester MA 01610 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Denise Faneuff 13 Hanna Road Worcester MA 01602 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Courtney Urick 11 Teel Street Arlington MA 02474 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Corey Van Hove 138 Thorndike Street Cambridge MA 02141 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Haptamu Lamore 825 S Walter Reed Dr Apt 131A Arlington VA 22204 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Dues and subscriptions 2625. 0. 2625. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank fees 6327. 992. 129. 5206. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and copying 1378. 297. 952. 129.