Earth Company empowers and inspires change-makers
who realize social change for our future generations.

2016

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Annual Report

CHANGING
THE FUTURE,
ONE IMPACT HEROAT A TIME~
IMPACT HERO 2017 K
Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors.We borrow it from our children.”MISSION & IMPACT

Earth Company empowers and inspires
change-makers who realize social change forour future generations.
Our work is to turn hope and desire into actions.
We use our network and effectiveness todeliver a real impact in developing countries,
creating a future that we can pass on to thenext generation.

US $357,900
100 %
5
132
231
Total amount raised in support of our Impact Heroes by the end of 2016

Impact Heroes’ satisfaction rating towards our support

Japan/Timor-Leste/Indonesia
Phillipines/Marshall Islands

Number of countries supported

Number of donors by the end of 2016

Total number of donations received by the end of 201602

Earth Company’s work supports actions aimed at realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which were adopted by the United Nations in 2015.

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FOUNDERS’ MESSAGE

Dream for 2024
To hostan Impact Hero Forumin Japan withall 10 Impact Heroes
to dateSince we founded Earth Company two years ago, we havebeen gradually building our profile and support-base ofindividuals and corporate partners both in Japan andoverseas.
In the highly complex contexts of the developing world, it is
impossible to solve social and environmental challenges
through government policies and action alone. Whileinterventions by foreign aid and international organizations
can be effective in some contexts, local challenges are best
tackled by local change-makers. This is the only sustainable
way of solving problems in the long term.
In other words, traditional top-down approaches need to becomplemented by innovative bottom-up initiatives bytrusted grassroots leaders.
This is why we, Earth Company, are passionate about
supporting Impact Heroes who will lead their communities
and countries to a more just, equitable, and sustainable
future.

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Focusing on Quality over Quantity, and Depth overBreadthThere are many organizations that strive to solve the global
challenges by empowering change-makers. This is anextremely important approach, and social entrepreneurshipand its impact is certainly. However, a one-size-fits-all
approach to empowerment is not always the most suitablenor effective when every community, challenge, andchange-maker has their own unique needs.
This is why we work so closely with our Impact Heroes. By
practically becoming a part of their organization, we ensurethat we provide the essential support that they truly need. Thismethod takes time and resource, but we believe that
ultimately it is justified by its effectiveness and the value that itprovides.

Selecting Heroes with Extraordinary Potential

Executive Director & Co-founder, Earth Company

Earth Company selects only remarkable individuals whose ROI(Return on Investment), in the broadest sense, is exceedingly
high. We then commit to maximizing their development by
providing tailor-made support that fits their individual needs.

Aska Hamakawa

These remarkable individuals, they have the ability to inspire,encourage, and instigate a step-change in awareness inpeople around the world, and so there is great value inhelping them grow to not small incremental growth, but a
substantial leap to maximise their positive impact on the
future of their communities.

Since leaving PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consultant, Aska’s
career and studies have revolved around the areas of climate change anddisaster relief in the Asia Pacific. She managed disaster relief efforts after the2009 Samoa Earthquake and 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Aska
served as the Vice President of a climate change NGO, Tuvalu Overview, whileworking with MIT’s Center for Collective Intelligence to run its crowdsourcing
initiative, Climate CoLab, to help solve climate change. Aska has two BAs from
Boston University, a master degree from the University of Hawaii with a focus on
climate change in the Pacific Islands, a certificate in Marketing Strategy fromthe Cornell University, and is a certified fundraiser. In 2014 Aska was awarded
the Dalai Lama’s Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award.

Managing Director & Co-founder, Earth Company

Tomohiro Hamakawa
Tomo is a seasoned development professional having lived and worked invarious corners of the world from the Tibetan plateau, Indian drylands,
Indonesia’s tropics, to Japanese metropolises. He has extensive field
experience working for international and local development NGOs across Asia
and Africa, including Kopernik, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation,
Save the Children, UNICEF, and The Bridge Fund. He was formerly an AssistantProfessor at the Global Leadership Program at the University of Tokyo. Tomo
has a BA in Social Anthropology from Harvard College, a Masters in Public
Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and was a fellow in the Asia Pacific
Leadership Program at the East-West Center. In 2014 Tomo was awarded theDalai Lama’s Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award.

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THREE PILLARS

CauseMissionVision

The world we live in faces
critical and complex
challenges that jeopardize
our future

To empower and inspirechange-makers who
realize social change.

To create a world thatcan responsibly bepassed onto future
generations.

1 IMPACT HEROES

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We support exceptionally inspiring change-makers
who are already creating social change indeveloping countries in the Asia Pacific.

2 IMPACT BALI

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An experiential program aimed at nurturing thenext generation of change-makers. Earth Company
runs educational programs in Bali,an ideal (andbeautiful) location thanks to its high density ofsocial entrepreneurs who have gathered fromaround the world – a hub of social innovation.

3 IMPACT CONSULTING

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Earth Company offers tailored consulting services toorganizations, helping them to commit to a circular
economy and sustainable society.

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Earth Company maximizes its positive impact
on developing countries by investing in local
leaders who have a deep understanding of
local challenges, history, cultural nuances,and their people.

Through eye-opening experiences, we
provide learning opportunities for students
and young professionals who strive to tackle
social challenges. We offer them the chance
to learn a variety of problem-solving methods
and envision innovative alternatives, which
they can take back to their respective
communities and adapt to local contexts.

We help commercial companies to shift theirfocus from profit to social impact and sharedvalue, and nonprofit organizations to shift
from a philanthropy-dependent to a morebalanced revenue model. We aim to ensurethat more organizations can develop ahealthy balance between social impact andprofitability, and by doing so contribute tobuilding a society in which social challenges
are solved thanks to, not despite, market
forces and corporate actions.

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IMPACT HEROES

Though countries vulnerable to climate change struggle to get their voices
heard in the media, Kathy’s performance at the UN triggered a standing
ovation and tears of inspiration from world leaders. It was an extraordinary
event. Unlike those of scientists and politicians preaching about climatechange, Kathy’s words invite the audience to connect emotionally with theissue. She is down-to-earth, calm but fearless, unwavering in the face of power,
and now a role model to many highly motivated youths around the world. By
helping Kathy to establish the foundations of her nonprofit, Earth Company issupporting her on her journey - a journey towards finding solutions to thecomplex challenges of climate change.
*as of Dec 2016. Amount as of Aug 2017: US $143,700

IMPACT HERO 2016

Robin Lima crusader fighting for the health of
all mothers and babies.

Total amountraised by Earth Company

US $190,900

Robin LimSpecifically, Earth Company supports Impact Heroes
through fundraising, opportunity building, and nonprofit
management coaching tailored to their specific needs
over a period of three years; one year of intensive
support followed by a two-year follow-up period.

US $43,600*

IMPACT HERO 2016

Earth Company selects one Impact Hero a year – anexceptional change-maker who has the potential toshape the future of developing countries in the
Asia-Pacific. We provide them with tailor-made support
to help them fulfill their aspirations and maximize theirpotential.

Total amountraised by Earth Company~
Kathy Jetnil-kijiner

Extraordinary changemakers withextraordinary dreams,
taking on
extraordinary challenges

a young leader who brought the UN
to tears and rising star of the Pacific.

IMPACT HERO 2017~
Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner

The fact that Robin has been able to run her activities for the last 20 years
solely on donations from around the world is a testament to her ability toinspire and mobilize people. The impact of her life work is both
broad-ranging and deep. She responds to the needs of all who rely on her
as a safe haven in the community. There is so much the world can learn
from her selfless and tireless dedication serving others - a true reflection ofher maternal love and love for all mankind.

Impact Heroes meet 5 criteria

Passionate

Blazing passion, energy, and conviction

Inspirational

Special ability to inspire people around the world

Leadership

Natural magnetism to attract and mobilize supporters

Future-oriented

Ambitious drive to achieve a paradigm shift in the environment and society

IMPACT HERO 2015

Groundedan unyielding warrior dedicatedto her country’s future.

SEEKING IMPACT HEROES FOR 201808

Selection Process
Application / Interview and reference checks
How to Apply
Apply by email or through our website.
Note: Earth Company is agnostic about
number of years in operation, organizational
maturity, sectoral focus, nationality, age,gender, academic credentials. For-profit
companies and nonprofit organizations – andeverything in between – are eligible.

Total amountraised by Earth Company

US $103,400

Bella Galhos

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, a nominee must be:
Actively involved in tackling major social anenvironmental challenges in the developing countriesof the Asia Pacific
Serving on the leadership team of a social-purpose
organization
Committed to the cause long-term
Able to communicate with the Earth Company teamin English (or Japanese) regularly by email and phone
Aligned with the vision and values of Earth Company

IMPACT HERO 2015

Bella Galhos

Deep trust and respect from the community

Born during the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste, Bella witnessed themurder of her brothers and the kidnapping and imprisonment of her father.
She experienced human trafficking herself, and became unable to bear
children due to forced sterilization. In order to escape the country, Bellaenlisted in the Indonesian military and led a double life, enduring all kinds ofsexual and physical abuse while fighting for her country’s liberation. When
Earth Company’s co-founder Aska met her for the first time in 2008, she wasso moved by Bella’s fortitude, conviction, leadership, and passion, that she
resolved to support her whenever she was ready to take action. Earth
Company was founded to support Bella, and she is the true definition of an
Impact Hero.
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IMPACT HERO 2017

Climate change activist, poet
Co-founder of NGO Jo-Jikum
CLIMATEACTION

LIFE BELOWWATER

The Marshall Islands is 2m above sea level. It is predictedthat if the Earth’s temperature increases by 0.5ºC, theMarshall Islands will be underwater, rendering it
uninhabitable. Very few of us are aware of this country
that lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner co-founded her NGO, Jo-Jikum, anddedicates herself to educating and empowering future
generations of her country to become the next
environmental leaders. Earth Company has selected
Kathy as our 2017 Impact Hero and fully supports her
journey.

Marshall Islands

IMPACT HERO 2016

Currently
supporting

LIFE
ON LAND

Impending Crisisin the Marshall Islands~
Kathy Jetnil-kijiner

Kathy~
Jetnil-Kijiner

IMPACT HERO 2017

IMPACT HERO 2017

The Challenges

Robin Lim

Overflowing
Waste

Education andOpportunities
for Youth

Lying just 2 meters above sea
level, the Marshall Islands faces
the threat of flooding andforced migration due to rising
sea levels caused by climatechange. King tides are flooding
coasts and destroying homes
and graves alike. The flooding
causes sea water to infiltrate thegroundwater, damaging theislands’ source of fresh water.
There are still many who are
suffering from the effects ofnuclear testing, and now thewhole country faces the threatof losing their home andbecoming climate change
refugees.

The Marshall Islands’ Bikini andEnewetak Atolls still suffer fromthe effects of the 67 nuclear
tests that the US carried out 60
years ago. People are forced tolive away from their homes
because of residual
radioactivity. Many cases ofbirth defects such as theso-called ‘jellyfish babies’ wereseen after the tests, and people
continue to suffer from healthproblems such as thyroid cancer
and leukaemia.

The traditional Marshallese wayof life only produced natural
bio-degradable waste.
However, with the introductionof industrial consumerism andforeign imports, people are now
throwing things away without
distinguishing between
recyclable and non-recyclable
items. The once beautiful
beaches are now filled withplastic trash. Due to a lack ofenvironmental education andappropriate waste-processing,recycling facilities, the country is
overflowing with garbage
waiting to be turned into landfill,
and the issue has become aserious social and environmental
challenge.

The highest educational institutein the Marshall Islands is acommunity college. The country
suffers from a shortage ofelementary and middle school
teachers, a low attendance rate
at middle school level and ahigh dropout rate among highschool students. Youthunemployment is a criticalproblem, and the poor
educational environment ispreventing the growth of future
problem-solvers.

Bella Galhos

The Effects of US
Nuclear Testing

IMPACT HERO 2015

Sea-level rise anddrought caused byclimate change

The Marshall Islands: Quick Facts
Location: 4 hours by direct flight from Hawaii. Consists of 29 atolls (chainof coral islands) and 5 islands.
History: Colonized by Germany at the end of the 19th century, later by Japan and then the USA before it established its own government in 1979.
Industry: Agriculture (mainly the production of copra -the main ingredientof palm oil), fishery, and tourism.

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IMPACT HERO 2017
Earth Company’s Support to Jo-Jikum

For Jo-Jikum’s operational costs, plus the construction of a
Jo-Jikum to conduct its activities’

2 Opportunity Building
Building Jo-Jikum’s institutional reputation and brand presence
and creating opportunities to expand their support base.

Kathy~
Jetnil-Kijiner

Two female leaders, both twenty-nine
years old, who share a deep love for theircountry have come together to tackle theimpending crisis their country is facing.
Kathy, an international activist, and Milan,
daughter of a chieftain. They support the local community by
1. empowering future environmental leaders, 2. spreadingawareness on climate change, and 3. educating people on
their culture so that their national identity and traditional
culture can be preserved and passed on to the next
generation, even if they are forced to leave their ancestral
land in the future.

The program selects youth (18-25 year old) with great
potential as Earth Champions, with the aim of solving theenvironmental challenges in their own villages in the
Marshall Islands. The selected youths learn new skills andproblem-solving methods in a six-month simulation program.
In collaboration with the United Nations, they receive
comprehensive training to become environmental leaders,
including project planning and management, grantapplications, community engagement, presentation,
reporting, and leadership. Finally, the program provides anopportunity for youths to participate in international
conferences, where they can learn from and experience
representing their country in front of leaders from othernations.

The Marshall Islands facse some of the world’s biggest
challenges, yet it does not have the educational system todevelop future leaders who can solve these problems. Jo-Jikum
is already making a great impact on the Marshall Islands, but asa low-resourced startup, it does not have a physical home andthus far has been renting out space wherever available for its
activities. Even without a physical base, Jo-Jikum has managed
to recruit 494 youths as participants in its projects.
Earth Company aims to raise US $143,000 by August 2017 in orderto achieve the above three goals and provide Jo-Jikum with thecomprehensive support that will help to maximize their impact.

Number of media appearances madepossible by Earth Company

nonprofit coaching hours provided
by Earth Company between
August and December 2016

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Earth Champions Program

Earth Champions Program
Selection of Earth Champions

Message from Kathy

Changing the mindset ofMarshallese youth

A new-found direction,a new-found confidence

Very few Marshallese understand the cause of the kingtides that are destroying our homes. Many lack a basic
understanding of climate change. I applied to become
an Earth Champion because I wanted to raiseawareness among the youth. Jo-Jikum’s “1.5 ° C
campaign,” which addressed climate change
problems alongside Kathy, became a big movement
across the islands, and now more young people arethinking seriously about climate issues. The mindset ofyoung people is changing, and this youth movement isunprecedented in the Marshall Islands.

Earth Company has done so much for us. I had almost
no experience personally in establishing and running anonprofit, and Earth Company has given me andJo-Jikum the tools we need to build a solid foundation.
They helped us develop a strategic plan, for example,
giving us the structure that we needed and enabling us
to develop as an organization. Earth Company is a
supportive partner providing our organization withmuch-needed guidance. They supported us during ourparticipation in COP22 and provided extensive networks
and links to donors whom we would not have met
otherwise. This experience has legitimized the work
we've done for the past few years. Thank you Earth
Company - you’re amazing!

Bella Galhos

A Story from an Earth Champion

IMPACT HERO 2015

Jo-Jikum’s Core Programs

About Jo-Jikum

Providing knowledge and skills in nonprofit management to build
a solid organizational foundation for Jo-Jikum.

Robin Lim

Kathy's Activity

3 Nonprofit coaching

43.6K
154
26 hrs(Funds raised by the end of 2016)
Amount as of Aug 2017: US $143,700

IMPACT HERO 2016

Born in the Marshall Islands. Climate change activist, poet. Selectedfrom 544 candidates from 115 countries to represent civilorganizations from around the world, Kathy performed a poem at
the UN Climate Change Summit in 2014, receiving a standing
ovation and tears from the world leaders in the room. She wasfeatured as one of thirteen Climate Warriors in Vogue magazine in2015 and participated in the 2015 COP21 (United Nations Climate
Change Conference) and 2016 COP22 where she gave speeches
and poetry performances. Kathy co-founded NGO Jo-Jikum in 2012and dedicates herself to educating future environmental leaders.

~
Kathy Jetnil-kijiner

US $1 Fundraising

6-month simulation program

Acquiring leadership, project management, presentation
report writing skills, etc.

Representing the Marshall Islands in international discourse

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The Impact of Earth Company’s Support in 2016

Midwifeand Founder of Bumi Sehat Foundation

The new clinic in Bali has alreadyseen the birth of 100 babies!

New clinics
in Papua and Palawan

Bumi Sehat opened its new clinic in Bali thanks to thefunds gratefully received from our supporters. In the twomonths since its opening in October more than 100
babies have been born there. Today, the clinic is full of
the sounds of new babies and happy mothers,
embodying the love that Robin and the entire Bumi
Sehat team have put in to create a comforting place formothers. This is seen in the clinic’s details from the warm
color of the walls to the beautiful gardens, walkways,
and flowers.

Bumi Sehat is inundated with requests to set up newclinics all over the world. In response, Bumi Sehat will
open two new clinics thanks to the donations from Earth
Company’s supporters. First, in the Indonesian provinceof Papua that suffers the worst health outcomes in the
country, including a maternal mortality rate three times
the national average. The clinic will be located in thecentral highlands, home to approximately 400,000
people. Next, in Palawan (Philippines), which, comprisingof some 1,780 islands, has the country’s highest maternalmortality rate. Safety concerns arising from a territorial
dispute with China keep expectant mothers on the outerislands from traveling to the main island to receive
maternity care. Construction of these two clinics isscheduled to begin in 2017 under “Project Angel” (seepage 24).

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A Story fromBumi Sehat

Message from Robin

Saving two lives

A Strong, but Gentle Light.

In October 2016, a midwife at Bumi Sehat rushed to a
nearby village in an ambulance after receiving aphone call. In a corner of the impoverished village, shefound, huddled on the ground, a woman who had justgiven birth. The baby was wrapped up in a single layerof clothing. The midwife immediately took the motherto the new clinic, provided her with treatment, andchanged the baby into warmer clothes and wrapped
her in a blanket. Bumi Sehat provided food and clothes
to the woman, who was abandoned by her husband
and family and gave birth all alone while suffering fromhunger and poverty. In Indonesia, it is extremely
challenging to raise a child as a single mother. Bumi
Sehat will continue to support their journeys.

Before Earth Company came into my life, raising funds
for Bumi Sehat was so lonely. I was often afraid, thinking"How can I keep all of this going?". However, here you
and your supporters are, walking beside me, holding
my hand so I don't fall down. Bumi Sehat is muchstronger because of Earth Company. Because of yourinvolvement with Bumi Sehat, we can better provide
healthcare as a human right, to the lost and themarginalized. You are our closest partner in sharing thisvision of hope. There are really no words to describe my
gratitude for this beautiful organization. Even as I write
this, my eyes are wet with tears of gratitude. Thank you
so much.

Bella Galhos

To support this valuable mission, Earth Company raised
funds for the construction of a new clinic in Bali (US$190,900), generated media coverage in Japan(published in 11 media outlets), and contributed to
expanding Bumi Sehat in two new locations. In October
2016, with additional help from organizations from the US
and Italy, the new Bali clinic opened its doors to the
public.

The new clinics in Papua and Palawan will bebuilt thanks to our supporters, but Bumi Sehat stillneeds funds to cover running costs and to train
new midwives. If you are interested in making acontribution, please refer to page 27 for details.

IMPACT HERO 2015

The clinic works closely with the community, taking into
account its needs and providing not only obstetrics, butalso primary care, yoga for the elderly, training for new
midwives, scholarships, education for young people andfunctions as a safe haven for all.

Funds raised to support Bumi Sehat
by the end of 2016

Robin LimIn much of the developing world, maternal mortality rates
remain very high. Too many mothers lose their lives due tocomplications stemming from poverty, disasters, famineand malnourishment. Bumi Sehat tackles these issues
head on, providing free maternity care, 24 hours a day,365 days a year.

IMPACT HERO 2016

190,900

US $Born in 1956 in the Philippines. At age 19, gave birth to a girl at her California home,
got divorced, and moved to Hawaii. Raised four children as a single mother whileworking as a teacher, writer, and midwife. At 34, Robin lost her sister tocomplications during pregnancy. Remarried at 36, moved to Bali, and gave birth toher seventh child. The following year, she commenced her career as a midwife andopened the Bumi Sehat clinic at age 49. At age 51, adopted a child from a poorfamily and became a mother of eight. Author of 19 books. Recipient of the 2011
CNN Hero of the Year award. In 2015, received the Bayanihan Peace-builders
Award from the President of the Philippines.

A Safe Haven
for All Mothers
and Babies~
Kathy Jetnil-kijiner

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ACT HERO 2017

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The Impact of Earth Company’s Support in 2016

Advisor to the President of Timor-Leste
Founder, Leublora Green School

Born in Timor-Leste in 1972. Her brothers were killed during theIndonesian military invasion whilst her father was abducted anddetained. Bella herself was sold to the military for a mere 5 dollars,
and narrowly escaped death. At age 16, Bella joined theresistance, spending her adolescence fighting for her country’s
liberation.

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Bella’s vision is to showcase the Leublora Eco-Village toother communities in Timor-Leste as an example ofsustainable development. She wants to demonstrate
that, even in poverty, people can become financiallyindependent by sustainably utilizing local resources. The
current president of Timor-Leste has commended Bella’s
vision, and has spoken about the importance of scaling
this business model to other communities.

103,400

US $Funds raised to support Leublora Green School by the end of 2016

LGS is still accepting donations in order to help
the Leublora Eco-Village model succeed, andultimately to scale out across the country andlead the way for sustainable development inTimor Leste. If you are interested in making acontribution, please refer to page 27 for details.

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Message from Bella

A better future starts here.

An everlasting bond, spreading change

50 year-old Vasco, who has been working at the LGS
since its opening, broke down in tears of joy when hereceived his first paycheck. It was for a mere 115 dollars,
the minimum wage in Timor-Leste, but it was the first time
he had been paid in his entire life. He was so moved andthankful.

I am very thankful that more and more organizations areshowing interest in supporting us today. But, it was only
Earth Company who truly understood and supported us
from the very beginning, when all I had was my vision.
We consider Earth Company to be a co-founder of the
LGS. They gave us the support in ways we needed it themost to build the foundation of our organization, fromraising the funds to construct the LGS, expanding our
network, and creating opportunities. Since the school
opened, we have been cultivating flowers, vegetables,and fruits with the children. It has been a blessing to see
our children learn what it means to nurture, and to see
the same positive change in the families and adults whoare involved in the program. Thank you for all your kind
support, from the bottom of my heart.

In Timor-Leste, women are not given equal opportunities
or pay as men, but the LGS pays men and women thesame salary. The LGS contributes not only to children’s
education, but to the independence of the local
community members.

Bella Galhos

A Story from LGS

IMPACT HERO 2015

Bella had a vision of a sustainable future in which
nature and children can nurture each other, andfocused all of her energy and money on establishing
the Leublora Green School (LGS).

Since its opening in May 2015, the LGS has taught 410
students and received 2,475 visitors. In addition to its
Green Camps, where students learn about sustainableagriculture, preservation of water resources andcomposting, the LGS is expanding its operations throughexchange programs with other communities. More thana year since its opening, the participating children’s
willingness to learn is growing stronger by the day. We
have seen a big change in the way they think and act,
and they have learned to work together and think about
what is best for the environment.

Robin Lim

After the liberation, Bella joined the United Nations
and devoted herself to rebuilding her country fromscratch. However, she realized that no matter how
much work is put into rebuilding governments andlegislative bodies, her country will not see truedevelopment unless the people’s broke hearts arerebuilt.

The LGS is one of six operations that make up Bella’s
vision of Leublora Eco-Village. Thanks to the funds raisedby Earth Company, the construction of two Eco Villas will
begin in 2017, scheduled to open in May 2017. The
proceeds from the villas will help fund the Leublora
Eco-Village. Bella aims to use the 18,000 ㎡ plot of land
not only to provide environmental education, but torevitalize the local economy and, more widely, ensure
her country develops sustainably.

IMPACT HERO 2016

Finally liberated in 2002, following the Indonesian
military invasion that lasted for 24 years, Timor-Lesteis the newest country in Asia. Born to parents who
were severely affected by decades of violence anddestruction, the children of Timor-Leste do not knowwhat it means to “love” or “nurture”.

The LGS has already had
410 children participate in its programs!

6 features of the Leublora Eco-Village:
1. Leublora Green School, the cornerstone of the Eco-Village,
educating future generations
2. Organic Restaurant offers food using organic vegetables grownby the students
3. Organic Farm with vegetables and flowers grown as part of theschool curriculum and sold at local markets
4. Women’s Agricultural Co-op that helps local women achieve financial
independence by facilitating the sale of the organic produce they farm
5. Eco Villas, an accommodation facility that combines traditionalarchitecture with renewable energy technologies and sustainable foods
6. Training Center designed to help young people from farming
villages gain new skills

In 1991, many of Bella’s friends and family were killed in the Santa
Cruz massacre. It was then that she realized that the only way she
would be able to help her country would be to escape it. Bellaplotted her escape, going undercover and enlisting in theIndonesian military. In a test of her loyalty, Bella was forced toendure all kinds of sexual and physical assault, but after three
years she finally managed to persuade the Indonesian
government to send her as a pro-Indonesia representative to
Canada. Once safely there, she promptly defected andsuccessfully claimed asylum. Bella spent the next six years raisingawareness of the situation in Timor-Leste and supporting theresistance movement from Canada.

Rebuilding the heartsof the Timorese.

Building Eco Villas: the key to
the LGS’s sustainable operation~
Kathy Jetnil-kijiner

IMPACT HERO 2015

When Timor-Leste was finally liberated, Bella returned to work for a
UN agency, before returning to Timor-Leste and becoming an
Advisor to the President. Whilst contributing to the task of rebuilding
her country, she established the Leublora Green School.

IMPACT HERO 2017

IMPACT HERO 2015

Plans to establish the LGS were once postponed
indefinitely when government funding waswithdrawn, but with Earth Company’s support, theschool successfully opened in May 2015.

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Bali Social Innovation Program

An eye-opening, inspiring experienceof the social innovation scene
in Ubud, Bali

Ubud attracts social innovations that combine

Ecology & Organic as a natural part of life

A futuristic education

traditional knowledge, new ideas andUbud is a mecca for fans of all things organic and natural. A
destination of choice for many yogis, there’s no shortage oforganic food or vegetarian options, with local cafes,
restaurants and shops serving a variety of health-conscious
products such as cold-pressed juices, green smoothies, raw
foods, and superfoods. Environmental awareness is high,with many people using reusable shopping bags andcarrying around their own water bottles instead of thedisposable alternatives. Upcycling (the process of recycling
an item, often with added functionality or design) culture isalso popular, and such items can be seen everywhere in
town, from cups made of beer and wine bottles, to jewellery
made from tires, and furniture made from old boats.

It is said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) threatens many of ourjobs, and there is a debate being had around the world as
to what kind of education would enable us to adapt tosuch changes. Ubud offers a variety of choices in
education, from homeschooling and Waldorf (a holistic
approach to education also known as Steiner), to otheralternative and environmental educations. Many Westernfamilies are relocating to Bali for this very reason. In
particular, the Green School, which you might at first glancetake for being a bamboo castle in the middle of the jungle,
is gaining attention and students from around the world.
Offering an innovative education that nurtures leadershipand entrepreneurship, the school was acknowledged as thegreenest school in the world and is regularly visited by world
leaders, as the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon did in
2015.

technologies, while maintaining quality of life. In away, this makes Ubud more “advanced” than whatmight be commonly called “advanced countries”.
Earth Company offers an opportunity to engage
with leading social businesses in Ubud, getting aunique insight into this heart of social innovationand the more sustainable approach to life itembodies.

commitment. Ubud has a natural environment that
promotes this innovative way of working. In Ubud, digital
nomads from all sorts of backgrounds - entrepreneurs,
graphic designers, programmers, financial traders - workwhilst they take in views of the rice paddies before them,wearing whatever they want, and at whatever time thatsuits them. Though from different industries, these digital
nomads have formed a community, participating in regularknowledge-sharing workshops and sharing that knowledge
with local nonprofits. They have created an eco-system thatvalues working together, learning together, and giving
together.

Innovative ways of working
An estimated 30% of the US labour force are now
considered digital nomads. This new style of working is the
key to increasing happiness and improving productivity and
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IMPACT BALI

Social Innovation Study Tour in Bali

Diversity Voyage in Bali

Inspiration to createa sustainable future from Bali,a hub of social innovation

Exploring social challenges
in BaliToyo University × GiFT

In partnership with a Japanese organization called GiFT
(Global Incubation × Fostering Talents), Earth Company
delivers an interactive global citizens educational programin which Japanese students from Toyo University andIndonesian students from Udayana University come together
for nine days to propose solutions to social challenges in Bali.
In September 2016, a total of 32 students from Japan andIndonesia engaged in a dialogue with Earth Company’s
Impact Hero Robin Lim and her staff at Bumi Sehat Clinic,
gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by

A life-changing nine-day programThis has been an amazing experience - I had neverspent so much time thinking about and discussing
social challenges. Participating in the program has
opened my eyes, and I now feel the need to study
more English. The nine days I spent in Bali went by sofast, but it was life changing, and the most fulfillingnine days of my life. (Toyo University, Eri Noguchi)

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EC × HIS

the local communities. Whilst learning about, experiencing
and examining these social challenges, the students spent
the week coming up with innovative new solutions and ideas
to address them. Through this collaboration, students learned
the importance of understanding and working with people ofdifferent cultural backgrounds, the necessity of passion in
mobilizing people, and that collaborations cannot happen
with languages skills alone. The program offers students anopportunity to build communication skills that go beyond
languages and an insight into ways of living more globally.

Experiencing first-hand the seriousnessof social issues
I thought that I already had a good grasp of thesocial challenges that nonprofit organizations face
and their efforts to solve them, but being able tosee them first hand gave me a deeper
understanding of the profoundness and the
difficulty of these issues. (Toyo University, Shohei
Hoshino)Ubud attracts social entrepreneurs from the around the world,
leading the way in terms of social innovation. From theworld-famous Green School, which offers a progressive
environmental education that nurtures future leaders, toHubud, a leader in innovative work styles. From award-winningsocial enterprise Kopernik to Bumi Sehat, a clinic run by Robin
Lim that provides free maternal care to the most needy.

to question the current system and are leading the way inseeking a better, more sustainable future.
The aim of our Impact Bali program is to give you an insight into
this hotspot of social innovation, giving you the chance to learn
directly from these inspiring change-makers, discovering new
ideas that will help you to re-examine the way we live and workand contemplate the future you want to create.

Though they have often found success within their former“mainstream” careers, these social entrepreneurs have comeMeeting Robin moved my soul

Improving society can improve you too

I was extremely moved to discover that there arepeople in this world, like Robin, who are so purely
motivated by their belief that they are doing what isright, and not looking for any financial reward.
(Educator, Hide Moriya)

Introspection and better understanding of self at apersonal level can lead to changes at a societal
level. Through this tour, I saw proof that taking
action to change society around you can lead tochange in yourself too. (Investment Professional,
Mariko Sakakibara)

Our Bali Social Innovation Tours can be customized to fit your organization and company’s needs. Please contact tour@earthcompany.info for more information.

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IMPACT CONSULTING

IMPACT
CONSULTING

Social Purpose Consulting

An Advisory service forbusinesses and nonprofits
to create shared value

Infusing business acumen
into nonprofits
Consulting in fundraising andperformance measurement

Everyday, new technologies and innovations designed
to improve lives are being developed, leading to a surge
have already entered an age in which economic value
does not have to be achieved at the expense of social
value. Earth Company predicts that, in the near future,

IMPACTin social enterprises in different corners of the world. We

Traditional
charities

Future Social
Enterprise ModelHigh social value,
but low profitability
and not economicallysustainable

Generating revenue
through highly
impactfulprograms

CSR & CSV Consulting

the distinction between nonprofit organizations andcommercial businesses will blur and all types oforganizations will eventually become social enterprises.
Commercial businesses will be expected to contribute to

Maximizing
social valueof businesses

Profitable,
but questionable
in terms of social
value and ethics

Sustainability
Earth Company’s Consultantsbalance between social value and economic value. In

Fundraising services

In international development, measuring the social impactof your work is becoming increasingly important andnecessary. Earth Company’s evaluation specialists offer
services tailored to an organization’s needs, in establishing amonitoring and evaluation framework for projects, todrawing up a ‘balanced scorecard’ to measure theorganization’s overall performance.

order to contribute to this shift in society, Earth

Social innovation seminars and workshops

Company’s consulting services help commercial

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Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Response :Grant Application (IDRO Japan, disaster assistance group)

Maximizing social value of businesses

We need more organizations that demonstrate a goodcompanies break away from myopic for-profit business

Tomohiro Hamakawa

Goro Tamaru

models, and nonprofits to shift from donation-dependent

Graduated from Harvard Kennedy School.
International development consultant.
[Areas of expertise] Base-of-the pyramidbusinesses impact evaluation

Graduated from Kyoto University.
Former consultant at Nomura Research Institute.
[Areas of expertise] Management strategy,
business development

to revenue-generating operations.

Infusing business acumen into nonprofits
Earth Company offers to review your existing revenue
streams to help you formulate new business opportunities
and generate income through sources other than donations
and grants. We will clarify your organization's potential,
before providing tailored advice and support, from creatinga marketing strategy to supporting the launch of new
initiatives.

Impact Measurement Consulting

sustainable, no matter how commendable their work.
This shift has already begun around the world.

2016 Consulting Case Studies

Earth Company’s experienced fundraisers offer
comprehensive support to help organizations acquire grants
from private foundations and aid agencies, by emphasizing
operational sustainability, social impact measurement, etc.

Traditional
businesses

society beyond their own interests. For nonprofit
organizations, relying solely on donations is simply not

Consulting Services

Earth Company’s experienced fundraisers offer
comprehensive support to help organizations acquire grants
from private foundations and aid agencies, by emphasizing
operational sustainability, social impact measurement, etc.

IDRO-JAPAN is a pro bono organization made up of
non-Japanese specialists in areas such as civil engineeringthat can aid in post-disaster situations. It was founded in2011 after the Great East Japan Earthquake by local
residents whose love for Japan drove them to help thecountry in its time of need. IDRO-JAPAN was one of the first
responders to the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016,
coordinating hundreds of volunteers who flew in from acrossthe world, and contributing to relief efforts by rebuilding
homes, restoring farmlands, and setting up emergency
toilets. On behalf of IDRO, Earth Company applied to the
Nippon Foundation for funding to support IDRO’s activities inKumamoto and successfully obtained 880,000 JPY. Earth
Company undertook this as pro-bono work as a small way
to contribute to the recovery efforts in Kumamoto.

Research on Social Enterprises andEntrepreneurs in Asian Countries
In 2016, as part of a comparative research project onentrepreneurs and social innovation ecosystems in Asian
countries and Latin America, the Multilateral Investment
Fund (MIF) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in
cooperation with the Japan Research Institute and Fujitsu
Laboratories, conducted research on social enterprises andsocial entrepreneurs in Asian countries. Earth Company
edited the country reports on Japan, China, Korea,
Thailand, Philippines, and Singapore, in addition to over 20
reports written in response to a project composed by casestudies of 13 companies representing each country.
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OUR SUPPORTERS’ DATA
Corporate donations
US $61,200

Total by prefecture(top 5 prefectures)

Individual donations
US $259,300

70s 10%Hideyuki Shiozawa

Tokyo 36%
Okayama 19%
Kanagawa 6%
Chiba 4%
Osaka 4%2016
donations
US $329,500

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation
For the Pacific Islands, climate change is a serious threat to the survival of theirsociety, and they have been voicing their need for practical support rather thantheoretical discussions. Earth Company immediately took action in the MarshallIslands, by facilitating dialogues with the local community and building their trust,clarifying the challenges that need to be tackled, carefully considering thesustainability of their economy and human resources, and establishing a support
system led by the local community themselves. There may be many challenges tocome, but I am counting on them to overcome any obstacles with the local
people, and to become a successful showcase for the communities.

US$3,000~ US$100,000~ 4%
US$100,000~US$100 22%2%

20s 6%
30s 25%60s 22%Age groups

US$500~
US$3,000
17%

Donationamount50s 4%
40s 33%

Marion Kutta

US$100~US$500 49%

male 32%

male 33%

Founder of Global Players Agency and Content that Matters (film production)
Earth company is a trustful and professional organization where the funds will go
where they are promised. Their founders Aska and Tomo Hamakawa are truly
dedicated to create positive change in the world, and their model - to support
someone who is from within the community - is very effective in bringing about apositive impact on a country’s development. I hope that their model will continue
to spread around the world.

Number of Facebook views(2016)

gender ratio

gender ratio

female 68%

female 67%(by donation)(by donor)

181,574

peopleCorporate donors

a gift from heaven

are you looking for a way to havea positive social impact yourself?

In 2016, we received a generous donation of 20,000,000
JPY from a widowed gentleman who wished to use his
inheritance for social good. Thanks to his generosity, wewere able to launch Project Angel, which will fund theconstruction of 4 high-impact facilities in 4 countries of the
Asia Pacific, including a Bumi Sehat Clinic in Papua, aregion that suffers from Indonesia’s highest maternalmortality rate, and the LGS Eco Villas in Timor-Leste, which
will play a key role in the revitalization of the Maubissecommunity.

Earth Company offers tailor-made consultations
for individuals and companies who wish to use
their wealth to contribute to social good. We willfind the best way for you to realize the socialchange that you want to see in the world byconnecting you to our Impact Heroes, whodevote their lives to tackling social challenges.

For more information, please contact Earth Company.

Technology Partners

Opportunity
ProviderProgram Partner

Space Provider

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2016 FINANCIAL REPORT

Become an Earth Company Supporter

FINANCIALHIGHLIGHTS

JOIN US
1 Support our Impact Heroes

In 2016 we gratefully received a total of US $320,500 in donations.
We generated US $19,300 revenue through our Impact Bali Social
Innovation Tours, making our ordinary income US $341,000. Of this,US $263,400 went to our Impact Heroes and their organizations,leaving an unspent amount of US $43,900. We used this funding toincrease staff numbers and to strengthen our operationalfoundations in order to improve the support we provide to our
Impact Heroes.

AmountDonations

DonationsOperating
Revenue

Consulting Revenue

Other Income

Earned Interest

Event and Incidental Revenue

Miscellaneous Income
Total Ordinary Income

6,911.75
16,959.69

Ordinary Expenses

6,491.21

Office Supplies Expenses

2,719.22

Rent Expenses

1,200.00

Advertising Expenses

6,204.99

Total Liabilities
Net
Assets△ 99.71

Change in
Net Assets

4,391.87

Total Net Assets

4,292.16

Total Current Assets

82,674.61

Total Net Assets

Total Assets

82,674.61

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

220.08300.00Membership Fees

300.00Miscellaneous Expenses

1,398.00

Total Business Expenses

334,143.06

5,091.87
0Extraordinary Expenses

Total Extraordinary Expenses

050,91.87

4,391.87

Net Assets Brought Forward△ 99.71
4,292.16

You can make a donation through our website.

Bank transfer

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252-7450732*For Japan residents wishing to transfer funds via Japan Post Bank, please contact us. We will send you a bank transfer form.

700.00Change in Net Assets

Credit card

Bank NameBank AddressCountry
Swift CodeIntermediary BankSWIFT code for Intermediary Bank
Beneficiary Name
Account No

1,789.84
335,932.90

Total Extraordinary Income

Net Assets Carried Forward

We fundraise separately for Earth Company, so if you
would like to support our mission to helpchange-makers create a future that we canresponsibly pass on to the next generation, you canmake donations by credit card or bank transfer.

We are seeking monthly supporters who sympathize with our philosophy and would like to takeaction in supporting Earth Company and our work. Please see our website for more information.

1,789.84

Extraordinary Income

Income Taxes

4,292.16
82,674.61

2 Support Earth Company

3 Become a Monthly Supporter

83.13

Honorariums

Change in Net Assets (Before tax)

78,382.45

Net Assets
Brought Forward

400.16

Taxes and Dues

Total Administrative Expenses

2,564.67

AmountCurrent Short-term Loans 20,000.00
Liabilities Payable
Accounts
58,382.45
PayableTotal Current
78,382.45
Liabilities

86.38

Communication Expenses

Ordinary Income

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27,203.20

Travel Expenses

Total Ordinary Expenses

79,652.15

341,024.77

Meeting Expenses

Commission Fee

Current
Deposits
AssetsInventory
Goods

Item

457.79270.01356.20Book Expenses

AmountCash

3.69

Purchase of Goods

Entertainment Expenses

Administrative
Expenses

833.46

263,441.03

Vehicle Expenses

Business Expenses

19,370.94

Donation Payments

Outsourcing Expenses

Item

320,546.67[Inc. Tax] [Unit: USD]
1 January 2016 - 31 December 2016

Net Assets

Ordinary Income

Item

Balance Sheet
Liabilities[Inc. Tax] [Unit: USD]
1 January 2016 - 31 December 2016

AssetsStatement of Income

We continue to seek support for our Impact Heroes.
Our main focus at this time is on raising US $143,000 to
support Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner and her nonprofit Jo-Jikumto 1) construct the Jo-Jikum Youth Center and 2) build
the foundations of its operations, by July 2017.
Our Impact Hero 2015, Bella Galhos, and Impact Hero
2016, Robin Lim, also continue to seek your support tofund operating costs. 100% of contributions madetowards our Impact Heroes go directly to them. Please
be generous in your support for these heroes who areleading the way to a better future for us all.

For questions or donation requests, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that all amounts in USD are calculated using an approximate
exchange rate of US $1 = 100 JPY.

03-6753-1558

donate@earthcompany.info

www.earthcompany.info/donate
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