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Nominated By Tomas Blazejowski, Brendan Wood Institute Currently, ARC provides lifesaving services to refugees, displaced people and those at risk in 9 countries. In Darfur (Sudan), ARC is saving and improving the quality of life for more than 750,000 people. Tangible Deliverables All donations are allocated to comprehensive primary health care, immunization campaigns, water and sanitation projects, livelihood initiatives, emergency (nonfood) response, gender-based violence prevention and response as well as mother and child care. ARC provides women and children with safe houses in order to protect them. Through its 16 healthcare clinics and mobile health teams, healthcare services have been provided for over 300,000 people. As an example, ARC builds one water yard and one well per month. In 2006, ARC provided access to pure drinking water for 60,000 people and built 1642 latrines. Projects to tally $5 million were funded in Darfur. Competitiveness & Efficiency of the Delivery System Due to escalating violence targeted at humanitarian agencies, many organizations in this area had to scale down operations or close down completely. However, with financial support and prudent security precautions, ARC remains operational in Darfur. Financial Efficiency Ninety-two percent of every dollar goes directly to helping refugees take back control of their lives. The efficiency of ARC’s programs has been recognized by many publications. Accountability to Clients and Investors ARC received an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the Better Business Bureau’s careful standards for charity accountability. Commitment and Plans to Achieve Sustainable Results ARC is not in the business of creating dependent populations. By improving food quality and security, improving access to water, strengthening healthcare services and promoting sanitation practices, ARC is helping those who have lost everything to get back on their feet and stay self-sufficient. Volunteerism/Recruitment Currently, there are 12 expatriates who run the organization in Darfur with about 300 Sudanese staff. Globally ARC has over 100 volunteers who provide aid in different countries.
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