Impact Matters #01: our 2023 annual report is available, SNV has a new visual identity.

Welcome to the first edition of "Impact Matters", your guide to our work and global initiatives. Here's what you should know in this edition:

• Our 2023 annual report is now available. (Open report)

• Keep an eye out for the hexagon, SNV has a new visual identity.

• In Vietnam, Café-REDD is combating deforestation through digital monitoring amid a significant increase in coffee crops. (Continues below).

Our impact in 2023

Our annual report contains valuable insights into our work over the past year. We are humbled to see the impacts we contributed to in 2023. Here are some of our key accomplishments:

6.4 million

people have had their lives measurably improved by the contribution of SNV. (Read)

1.16 million

tonnes of CO2 emissions were mitigated through our initiatives. (Read)

974,000 people

have gained access to basic and safely managed waste and sanitation. (Read)

325,000 hectares

of arable land have been transitioned to sustainable land management practices. (Read)

What to follow:

1. Vietnamese Farmers Turn to Digital Tools for Sustainable Growth

The Café-REDD project in Vietnam's Lac Duong district is a shining example of sustainable development in action. Over five years, it has pioneered a digital framework for sustainable agriculture. With initiatives like district-level land use planning and support for over 3,000 farming households, the project is making strides in coffee production and agroforestry. Planting of 187,000 trees and introducing a traceability system for nine businesses highlight its commitment to environmental compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation. With the support of SNV, they are setting a new standard for environmental responsibility and enhancing the marketability of coffee products (Watch).

2. Celebrating a Decade of Progress in Water Sanitation.

This March, we celebrated the successful completion of the WASH SDG consortium programme, marking 10 years of urban sanitation and hygiene engagement by SNV. The programme provided water to 450,000 people, improved sanitation for 2 million, and enabled basic hand hygiene practices for 4 million in Africa and Asia. From the bustling streets of Nepal to the vibrant communities of Tanzania, an integrated approach to water supply, sanitation, flood and drought management has emerged from our combined efforts, paving one pathway for future citywide initiatives in this critical field. (Watch) 

3. Advancing Clean Cooking in Africa: SNV Supports Historic Declaration at Paris Summit.

The Summit on Clean Cooking in Paris marked a significant step towards addressing the challenge of access to clean cooking in Africa. Global leaders and influencing organisations, including SNV, gathered to tackle this pressing issue. The summit culminated in a landmark declaration and the mobilisation of significant funding to support Africa's transition to sustainable cooking. This international effort emphasises a shared dedication to safeguarding the environment and improving health standards through clean, efficient cooking technologies.

Quoted:

“...When I came back from the training, I reviewed my way of managing the little misunderstandings I had in my home thanks to my new awareness.”

—Arzouma Latifatou, when asked about her learnings from the Peaceful Cross-Border Pastoral Mobility and Social Stability in the Sahel (MOPSS) project. (Read)

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