Methodological note reading guide
This is ACRA’s 11th social report. We present it again in digital format, with a small number of printed copies; this reflects our long-standing commitment to environmental and economic sustainability, a fundamental value for ACRA. The 2016 Social Report is also designed to provide readers with an immediate overview of our organization: its nature, strategy, project areas and results achieved, which we hope will give readers a clear picture of the specific nature of our organization, also in relation to current trends. For a more detailed analysis of our programs, activities undertaken, promoted events, campaigns started and characteristics of the regions in which we operate, please refer to our website, www.acra.it, which offers a wealth of constantly updated contents. The first section of the document focuses on ACRA “profile”; starting from a snapshot of the most indicative data, it shows the specific characteristics of the organization in terms of mission and values, history, governance, as well as organizational structure, areas of operation and sources of funding. The core of our activity is contained in the second section of the report, the “Social Report”, which outlines our strategic positioning, the Foundation’s work in the various fields, the programs implemented in 2016, broken down by thematic area in line with the ACRA’s operating approach to the projects. Subsequently, there is a description of the actions undertaken by the organization in the Northern and Southern regions of the world, with an indication of the main achievements for the year. This year’s edition marks a significant change since ACRA work is presented in relation to the new Sustainable Development Goals launched by the United Nations in 2015. The third section is devoted to the financial statements and includes a financial statements’ analysis by key indicators, a summary of the financial statements and the independent auditors’ report. The complete financial statements and the notes can be downloaded in full from the website www.acra.it
SOCIAL REPORT 2016
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