Transparency
The principles on which our transparency policy is based:
- Our transparency policy includes both upstream and downstream transparency. This means that transparency towards partners and target groups is just as important as transparency towards subsidisers and donors.
- Communication is tailored to the target groups so that relevant information is offered in a way that is accessible, comprehensible and attractive to the people for whom it is intended.
- We ensure that our communication channels are recognisable (logo, name, etc.) and include contact information. We make a clear distinction between communication by employees or volunteers on their own behalf and communication on behalf of the organisation.
- We strive to comply with all legal requirements related to transparency and data disclosure.
- We participate in sector initiatives related to transparency.
- At least once a year, we publish a comprehensive report with a view of our financial statements, recent activities and results, gender and environmental policies, alliances, memberships and funders.
- We do not conceal information when there are no good reasons to do so, but if we are unable to disclose certain information, we will always do so.
Ethical Fundraising
Viva Salud is a member of ethische-fondsenwerving.be. This association guarantees the moral quality of fundraising and the transparency of its members’ accounts. It checks whether an organisation acquires its funds in an ethically responsible way. Every year, E.F. carries out an audit of its members’ figures.
Viva Salud undergoes a thorough annual external audit of its financial procedures and their application, carried out by an Auditor (company auditor).
We are happy to share the main results of our financial statements with you through our annual report and this website.
Financial
Revenues 2023
Our revenues in 2023 amounted to more than 2,420,000 euros. This result can be explained by an increase in fundraising, subsidies, and other incomes. The rise in fundraising is due to the enormous enthusiasm generated by our emergency campaign for Palestine. The increase in subsidies is partly thanks to an exceptional grant from the outgoing government. In other income, we mention the additional funding we secured for our work with the People’s Health Movement in preparation for an international meeting that took place in 2024.
The year 2023 ends with a positive result of 99,624 euros. A significant portion of this amount consists of funds raised in 2023 but to be used in 2024 for organizing the People’s Health Assembly. Moreover, the fundraising was successful enough to cover the expenses, and we also received a legacy. This allowed us to set aside the final amount for our future work.
Expenses 2023
In 2023, our expenses exceeded 2,320,000 euros. An increase of nearly 400,000 euros compared to 2022, explained by our response to the war in Gaza with an emergency campaign for our partner AWDA. This was made possible by a large-scale fundraising campaign that required investment in fundraising tools.
We spent approximately 213,000 euros on our program in the Philippines, 114,000 euros on our work in the DRC, and 298,000 euros on the program in Palestine. The expenses for our program in Belgium amounted to 402,000 euros.
Full details of our finances can be found in our Annual Report 2023.