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        <Desc>KENYA:IN 2017, WE STRENGTHENED HEALTH SYSTEMS, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND LOCAL CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT LIFESAVING ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITION SERVICES. WITH PARTNERS, WE IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY THROUGH UNCONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFERS AND FOOD VOUCHERS. WE IMPROVED HEALTH AND NUTRITION THROUGH INTEGRATED COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH, AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO SAFE WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE EDUCATION. WE SUPPORTED COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN REDUCING THE RISK OF DROUGHT THROUGH EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS, DATA ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL MEANS TO ADDRESS HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION. WE WORKED WITH THE NATIONAL DROUGHT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO INCREASE COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE RISKS BY DEVELOPING DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS AND LINKING THEM TO COUNTY-LEVEL PLANS.</Desc>
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        <Desc>UGANDA:IN 2017, WE SIGNIFICANTLY SCALED UP OUR PROGRAMS TO MEET INCREASING NEEDS OF REFUGEE'S SETTLEMENTS AND HOST COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS DIRECT AND UNDERLYING CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION. OUR TEAMS FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. WE EXPLORED AND PURSUED INNOVATIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS DIGITAL VOUCHER SYSTEMS TO IMPLEMENT WATER AND SANITATION AND FOOD SECURITY PROJECTS. WE ENSURED ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND SANITATION TO PREVENT WATERBORNE DISEASES BY BUILDING WELLS AND DRILLING BOREHOLES TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE SOURCES OF CLEAN WATER AND EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT IDEAL HYGIENE AND SANITATION PRACTICES. WE IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY AMONG REFUGEES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTHERN REGION. WE PROVIDED LIFESAVING SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR SEVERELY MALNOURISHED CHILDREN, AS WELL AS EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT PROPER CHILD CARE AND FEEDING PRACTICES TO PREVENT MALNUTRITION AND IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH.</Desc>
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        <Desc>PAKISTAN:IN 2017, WE FOCUSED ON ENSURING TREATMENT WITH SEVERE ACUTE MALNUTRITION IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RELEVANT LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS. WE COMPLETED THE MULTI-YEAR EUROPEAN UNION FUNDED PROGRAM WOMEN AND INFANT/CHILD IMPROVED NUTRITION IN SINDH, WHICH INCLUDED EXTENSIVE NUTRITION COVERAGE ACROSS DADU DISTRICT THROUGH OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM SITES. FOLLOWING THE CLOSURE OF THIS PROGRAM, WE ESTABLISHED AND OPERATED OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM SITES IN DAUD, MATIARI, KHAIRPIR, AND GHOTKI DISTRICT. IN THE SAME DISTRICTS, WE ALSO SUPPORTED OPERATIONS OF FOUR STABILIZATION CENTERS, WHICH ARE HOSTED WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT'S DISTRICT HEADQUARTER HOSPITAL. WE ADDRESSED THE CAUSES OF HUNGER BY FOCUSING ON PREVENTING DISEASE SUCH AS WORMS AND DIARRHEA, FOOD SECURITY INTERVENTIONS AND PROMOTING SAFE HYGIENE AND SANITATION PRACTICES. WE INCLUDED DIRECT ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE BEHAVIOR CHANGE TARGETING WOMEN AS MOTHER, CHILDREN AND WIDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. WE SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS VACCINATION CAMPAIGNS FOR LIVESTOCK, ESTABLISHED KITCHEN GARDENS TO PROMOTE DIVERSE HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION, PROVIDED FOOD VOUCHERS AND SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SAFETY NET CASH INJECTION TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS SECURITY. WE SUPPORTED DISASTER PLANNING WITHIN RELEVANT GOVERNMENT LINE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, LIVESTOCK, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HEALTH AT THE PROVINCE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.</Desc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DURING 2017, THE ORGANIZATION COMMENCED THE HAITI AND SOMALIA PROGRAMS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS, REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT THAT APPROVAL IS NEEDED BETWEEN MEETINGS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE 990 WITH MANAGEMENT (TO INCLUDE INFORMING ANY BOARD MEMBER OF THEIR BEING REFERENCED IN ANY SECTION OTHER THAN THE LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD) AND, ACTING BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS, TO AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF THE 990. IN THIS EVENT, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WOULD BE E-MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST: - EACH BOARD MEMBER ANNUALLY SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. - WHERE A MATTER HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS CONCLUDED THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE CHAIRMAN OR PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINTS A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT. - AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION, AND MAKES ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION, CONTRACT, OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. - EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT OCCURS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE ISSUE AND APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS TAKEN, WHERE APPROPRIATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S ROLE IS TO REVIEW AND SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO (UTILIZING INDEPENDENT BENCHMARKS AND RELATED INFORMATION). THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPLETES PERFORMANCE REVIEWS OF THE SENIOR STAFF AND DISCLOSES THEM TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE SALARIES OF KEY STAFF AND CONSULT ON SALARY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SENIOR STAFF TEAM SHOULD THEY ARISE. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED AND RECORDED IN THE ORGANIZATION BOARD NOTES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS DECEMBER 2017.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>IN KEEPING WITH ONE OF THE CORE PRINCIPLES (TRANSPARENCY) OF ITS FOUNDING CHARTER, ACTION AGAINST HUNGER ACF-USA PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH ACCESS TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.ACTIONAGAINSTHUNGER.ORG.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>VEHICLES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,668,467. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,668,467. TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,422,324. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,115. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,424,439. WATSAN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,494,230. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,494,230. FREIGHT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,502,961. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,502,961. NUTRITION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 955,556. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 955,556. OTHER EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 684,658. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 64,675. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 749,333. HEALTH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 608,758. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 608,758. PROVISION FOR INDIRECT COST SHARING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 601,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 601,000. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 586,446. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 586,446. WAREHOUSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 259,815. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 259,815. REGISTRATION &amp; ADMIN. FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 132,992. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 64,209. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,874. TOTAL EXPENSES 203,075. EXCEPTIONAL EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 196,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 196,000. PROVISION FOR UNANTICIPATED LOSSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 190,521. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 190,521. PUB. INFO. &amp; MEMBER. DUES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,627. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 66,599. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 74,889. TOTAL EXPENSES 144,115. RADIOS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 131,697. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 286. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 131,983. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,037. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 51,637. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 58,063. TOTAL EXPENSES 111,737. CREDIT CARD FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,737. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,349. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,209. TOTAL EXPENSES 49,295. EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,893. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 392. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 29,285. PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,041. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,075. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 709. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,825. HUMAN RESOURCES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,337. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 50. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,796. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,183. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,858. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,858. LOGISTICS LIBRARY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 231. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 231.</ExplanationTxt>
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