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SUSTAINABILITYREPORT

2016EQUIS ENERGY

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Equis Energy (“Equis”) intends that the information contained in this document is directed only at persons who are permitted to receive such information under the laws of their local jurisdiction (“Recipients”). Equis will therefore only provide this document to such Recipients. Recipients are required to keep the information contained in this document confidential and not to copy or disclose it or any part of it to any other person. Information contained in this document is believed by Equis to be accurate and correct, and statements of opinion in this document are considered by Equis to be reasonable. Equis accordingly accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any person relying on the content of this document for any purpose and Recipients should seek independent professional advice on the subject matter pertaining to legal, regulatory, tax and related investment matters as appropriate.

Commitment to Sustainability 2Investment Overview 4Sustainability at a Glance 6Sustainability Metrics 8 Policies & Standards 10Systems & Processes 12Equis Initiatives 14Contributing to Communities 16An Overview 18Supporting Communities 22

CONTENTS

COVER PAGESchoolgirls at joint Equis Philippines and Equis Singapore shoe drive Villacin Elementary School, Cadiz City, Philippines

CURRENT PAGEEquis India's 100MW TGP-2 Wind Project in Andhra Pradesh, India

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Equis builds assets that are intended to benefit generations, and therefore sustainability is a guiding influence in how we develop, construct and operate our assets. At the centre of how we view sustainability is ensuring that the assets we build and operate not only offer superior risk-adjusted returns to our investors, but also benefit the people in neighbouring communities. By incorporating responsible investment principles into how we operate, Equis is able to meet financial, environmental, social and economic obligations to our investors and our host communities, both for present and future generations.

While sustainability is often considered only in terms of maintaining natural resources such as energy, water, clean air, plant and animal life, Equis believes that sustainability must also apply to social, human and economic resources. Through our focus on renewable energy, Equis is able to concretely demonstrate our strong commitment to conserving and protecting the earth’s finite supply of natural resources. In turn, Equis’ Corporate and Social Responsibility (“CSR”) policy and programs address the social, human and economic aspects of sustainability by working to improve quality of life and increase livelihood in the local communities where we operate. By engaging in CSR programs that are developed in consultation with the community and span the life-cycle of each project, Equis

is able to make a long-lasting and meaningful contribution to the communities adjacent to our assets.

In focusing on health, education and infrastructure programs, with a specific concentration on women and children, we are able to address the key concerns raised by our host communities, whilst also supporting initiatives we believe will offer the greatest impact.

Equis aims to reduce the barriers to access quality healthcare, whether due to poverty or location by sponsoring information campaigns, medical missions and camps. Additionally, Equis increases education and training opportunities while improving the quality of education provided to children to enhance future employment prospects. Finally, by developing basic infrastructure, communities receive better access to essential services. In addition to these initiatives, we also provide economic opportunities for our local communities through increased employment opportunities. Through these programs, Equis contributes to ensuring our local communities have positive and sustainable futures.

Our 2016 Sustainability Report (“Report”) provides an overview of how Equis has embedded Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations into all aspects of our investments, as well as practices, initiatives and achievements across all assets.

Wawa hydro generation project location – Bosso Bosso River, Philippines

COMMITMENT TOSUSTAINABILITY

AS ASIA’S LEADING INDEPENDENT RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP,EQUIS ENERGY ("EQUIS") IS STRONGLY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS OUR PORTFOLIO. SINCE INCEPTION WE HAVE COMMITTED TO PLACE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT AT THE CORE OF OUR STRATEGY AND HAVE DEVELOPED ROBUST STANDARDS AND SYSTEMS TO PRACTICALLY INCORPORATESUSTAINABILITY INTO ALL ASPECTS OF OURINVESTMENT DECISIONS.

Seedling planting, Philippines

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INVESTMENTOVERVIEW

20MW Garcia Solar Project - Ilocos Norte, Philippines

EQUIS AUSTRALIAWith offices in Brisbane and Sydney, Equis Australia is focused on developing, constructing and operating solar projects in Australia. Currently Equis Australia is developing and constructing 2.8GW of solar assets across 16 projects.

EQUIS INDIAOperating from offices in Bangalore and New Delhi, Equis India owns, develops, constructs and operates 27 solar and wind assets in India totalling 2.2GW. Eight assets, totalling 544MW, of Equis India’s portfolio are operational.

EQUIS INDONESIAEquis Indonesia, with offices in Jakarta and Jeneponto has 22 solar and wind assets under development and construction. Equis Indonesia’s portfolio totals 1.2GW.

EQUIS JAPANHeadquartered in Tokyo, and with regional offices in Shichinohe, Kasama and Fukushima, Equis Japan focuses on the development, construction and operation of solar and wind assets. Equis Japan’s portfolio comprises 51 assets, totalling 2.3GW of capacity, with 159MW of operational solar assets.

EQUIS PHILIPPINESIn the Philippines, Equis is developing, constructing and operating 1.8GW of solar, wind and hydro assets across 27 projects. Equis Philippines is based in Manila and currently operates a 54MW wind asset and four solar assets totalling 193MW.

EQUIS TAIWANWith offices in Taipei and Kouhu, Equis Taiwan is focused on developing constructing and operating solar and wind assets and is active across 17 assets in Taiwan with a total capacity of 711MW.

EQUIS THAILANDIn Thailand, Equis owns a portfolio of 10 solar assets totalling 64MW, which have been operational since 2014. Based in Bangkok, Equis Thailand is also developing its first wind asset (90MW).

EQUIS ENERGY IS A DEVELOPER, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION ASSETS, OPERATING FROM 15 OFFICES IN EIGHT COUNTRIES. EQUIS IS ASIA-PACIFIC’S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY IPP WITH A PORTFOLIO OF 11.1GW OF SOLAR, WIND AND HYDRO ASSETS. EQUIS OWNS 97 ASSETS, TOTALLING 4.4GW AND IS DEVELOPING A FURTHER 74 ASSETS WITH TOTAL PROJECTED CAPACITY OF 6.7GW.

EQUIS ENERGY

51MW Pililla Wind Project - Rizal, Philippines

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2,798MW Solar Assets5,231,639 tonnes GHG savings 5,360 megalitres H2O savings

250MW Hydro Assets1,066MW Solar Assets443MW Wind Assets2,008,749 tonnes GHG savings 3,781 megalitres H2O savings

687MW Solar Assets1,564MW Wind Assets2,418,074 tonnes GHG savings 4,150 megalitres H2O savings

PHILIPPINES

AUSTRALIA

JAPAN

INDIA

1,210MW Solar Assets1,018MW Wind Assets4,445,804 tonnes GHG savings 4,536 megalitres H2O savings

THAILAND

INDONESIA

64MW Solar Assets90MW Wind Assets157,259 tonnes GHG savings 297 megalitres H2O savings

363MW Solar Assets840MW Wind Assets2,330,989 tonnes GHG savings 2,725 megalitres H2O savings

SUSTAINABILITYAT A GLANCE

645MW Solar Assets66MW Wind Assets686,939 tonnes GHG savings1,059 megalitres H2O savings

TAIWAN

GHG and H2O savings calculated based on the 2017 projected generation if operational, or on the projected generation in first full year of operations

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4.5

PASSENGER VEHICLES TAKEN OFF THE ROAD4

TO ELIMINATE AN EQUIVALENT AMOUNT OF GHG

3,650

4 EPA GHG Calculator

SUSTAINABILITYMETRICS

GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS(million tonnes annually1)

HOUSEHOLDS POWERED(millions annually2)

WATER SAVINGSCOMPARED TO THE WATER USAGE REQUIRED BY A COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT(billions of litres annually3)

17.3

11.6

Metrics based on the 2017 projected generation if operational, or on the projected generation in the first full year of operations 1 GHG Protocol May 2015 indicators by country2 Based on World Energy Council indicators by country3 Based on water withdrawal factors by sector compared to coal-fired power from the National Energy Laboratory

21.9

TREES PLANTEDAND GROWN FOR 10 YEARS TO ELIMINATE AN EQUIVALENT AMOUNT OF GHG(millions annually4)

447.8

THAILAND TAIWAN PHILIPPINES INDONESIA JAPAN INDIA AUSTRALIA

0.2 0.7

2.0 2.32.4

4.45.2

THAILAND TAIWAN PHILIPPINES INDONESIA JAPAN INDIA AUSTRALIA

4.1

52.1 60.462.7

115.2135.6

17.8

THAILAND TAIWAN PHILIPPINES INDONESIA JAPAN INDIA AUSTRALIA0.3

1.13.8 2.7

4.2

THAILAND TAIWAN PHILIPPINES INDONESIA JAPAN INDIA AUSTRALIA

33 145424 492

9391,105

THAILAND TAIWAN PHILIPPINES INDONESIA JAPAN INDIA AUSTRALIA

0.10.2 1.7

0.8

0.8

4.4

511

3.6

5.44.5

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INVESTMENT CODE

IFC PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

EXCLUSIONS LIST

Equis' Investment Code requires all employees commit to the following key principles, which platforms are also required to adopt:

All of Equis’ investments are screened and reviewed prior to their development or acquisition based on the eight IFC Performance Standards outlined below:

After becoming a UNPRI signatory in 2014, Equis incorporated the Principles into the Equis Environmental and Social Responsibility Code which outlines actions required pre- and post-investment, including:

Equis has committed to exclude a number of sectors and activities from its investment mandate as these would conflict with the Investment Code and IFC Performance Standards, including:

• Minimise adverse impacts and enhance positive effects on the environment, stakeholders and staff• Apply the relevant international best practice standards to investments• Commit to continuous improvements in managing ESG topics and issues• Make efficient use of natural resources and protect the environment• Support the reduction of GHG emissions, contributors to climate change• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations• Promote social aspects of the development impact from investments• Apply management systems that address ESG risks • Realise ESG opportunities as an essential aspect of investment value

• Assessment and management of E&S risks and impacts• Labour and working conditions• Resource efficiency and pollution prevention• Community health, safety and security• Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement• Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources• Indigenous peoples• Cultural heritage

• Incorporating ESG considerations into investment analysis and decision making processes• Being active owners and incorporating ESG considerations into our ownership policies and practices• Seeking appropriate disclosure on the ESG practices of target investments• Promoting the acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry• Working to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles• Promoting ESG within the investment industry• Monitoring and reporting platform investment ESG activities and progress on a quarterly and annual basis

• Activities involving the conversion or degradation of critical natural habitats• Gambling or casinos• Tobacco product production or trade• Commercial logging• Production, storage, trade in, or disposal of, radioactive products• Activities involving exploitative forms of labour or child labour

7MW BSS Solar Project - Kampaenghet, Thailand

POLICIES &STANDARDS

Equis has put in place a framework surrounding investment decision processes to ensure that ESG considerations are embedded into all stages of the investment cycle, from early evaluation through to exit. ESG principles and international best practice standards are central to this framework.

Equis has created a robust structure for Equis' ESG and socially responsible investment management processes. We incorporate the IFC Performance Standards and Environmental, Health and Safety ("EHS") Standards, the World Bank Environmental and Social ("E&S") Standards and the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment ("UNPRI") into our policies, specifically through the Environmental & Social Responsibility Code, CSR policy and OH&S policy. We also require our platform companies to adopt and adhere to these policies.

CODE OF CONDUCT

BUSINESS CONTINUITY

RISK MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL TRADING

ANTI-BRIBERY & ANTI-CORRUPTION

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING

DATA PROTECTION & ELETRONIC INFORMATION

SECURITY

HUMAN RESOURCES

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CODE

CSR POLICY

IFC EHS Guidelines

IFC Performance Standards

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (USA)

UN Declaration of Human Rights

World Bank E&SStandards

Bribery Act 2010 (UK))

ILO Basic Terms & Conditions

of Work

EQUIS POLICIES

& PROCEDURES

ESG & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

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Environmental & Social Management Plan (“ESMP”),

Corrective Action Plan (“CAP”)

Environmental, Social, Management System

(“ESMS”)

INVESTMENT EVALUATION & DECISION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION & OPERATIONS

Objective – The identification, planning and management of actions to mitigate impacts in

accordance with a hierarchical corrective action plan (avoid, minimise, mitigate)

The ESMP is developed with an external consultant and incorporates issues identified in the CAP. The ESMP is used to manage environmental and social issues and

risks during the investment lifecycle

The ESMS is developed based on the ESMP to ensure that each platform implements actions identified, has a clear plan to improve ESG performance over the investment lifecycle and executes community based CSR projects

Establish organisational

capacityDevelop policies

& procedures

Identify mitigation and management

measures / actions

Implement mitigation and management

measuresMonitor,

report & train

Adaptation & improvement

Assessment analysis & review

Identify CSR projects following discussions

with the local community

Identify possible emergency incidents

Objective – Establish the framework for effective implementation, management and enhancement of environmental, social, health & safety performance

Seedlings Nursery, Philippines

SYSTEMS &PROCESSES

ESG considerations are a fundamental component of Equis’ investment decisions, portfolio development and asset management. By evaluating environmental and social impacts during each stage of the investment approval process, Equis ensures ESG is a central focus throughout the project life-cycle and we position ourselves to pro-actively manage and mitigate environmental and social risks during the development, construction and operation of investments.

Exclusion List Screening &Risk Categorisation

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”)

INVESTMENT SCREENING DUE DILIGENCE & EVALUATION

Objective – Initial internal screening to confirm the project meets preliminary Environmental, Social and

Governance criteria

Category A and B projects require an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (“ESIA”) which is

performed by an external advisor to assess potential investment impacts and provide measures to minimise

and mitigate these

Following the ESIA, a Corrective Action Plan (“CAP”) and Environmental and Social Action Plan ("ESAP") is

developed, identifying actions and considerations to be incorporated into each stage of the project to mitigate

risks and negative impacts

CATEGORY A Probable significant adverse social and/

or environmental impacts, which are

irreversible

CATEGORY C Probable minimal

or no adverse social and/or environmental

impacts

Identification and assessment of

additional risks, per the FCPA and Bribery Act, such as business

integrity and corporate governance

Identify baseline environmental

conditions

Identify alternatives to avoid and/or minimise

impacts Identify residual impacts

Identify environmental and social impacts

CATEGORY BProbable adverse

social and/or environmental

impacts, which can be reversed or mitigated

Objective – The identification and assessment of impacts on the physical, biophysical and social environment

that may result from the project

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Equis actively encourages staff across all offices to become personally involved in CSR activities, whether by volunteering their time, making donations or providing monetary support. During 2016, Equis Singapore staff participated in several CSR initiatives including:

• Organising and joining an educational outing to the Singapore Aquarium for children and families from Touch Young Arrows (“TYA”), an organisation which provides educational and social support to children from low-income families

• Twelve Equis staff increased their fitness levels and raised money for TYA by competing in 5km and 10 km races at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

• Donating Christmas presents and spending an afternoon playing with children from the Pertapis Children’s Home, which provides a safe and nurturing environment for the development and care of children between the ages of 4-16 years who are in need of care and protection

• Raising funds to provide new shoes for 800 elementary students at two schools in Cadiz City, near an Equis Philippines solar project site

• Collecting used toys, clothes, shoes and household items to be sent to 108 families who lost their homes in a fire in Cadiz City

EQUISINITIATIVES

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CONTRIBUTING TOCOMMUNITIES

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ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING PROJECT SITES IS INTEGRAL TO EQUIS’ INVESTMENT STRATEGY. OUR PROJECT COMPANIES CONSULT WITH THESE COMMUNITIES AND THEIR LEADERS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY THE CSR INITIATIVES WHICH WILL MOST BENEFIT PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREAS NEIGHBOURING PROJECT SITES. THROUGH CONTINUOUS DIALOGUE, FROM THE INITIAL STAGES OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TO THE OPERATIONAL STAGE, AND BY TAILORING CSR ACTIVITIES TO COMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS, WE ARE ABLE TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR KEY PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS. THE CORE AREAS THAT WE TARGET, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LOCAL CONTRACTORS, ARE EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND INFRASTRUCTURE, WITH A FOCUS ON PROGRAMS BENEFITTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

EDUCATIONTo promote education, learning and increase livelihoods in the local communities, our companies provide scholarships, internships and vocational training, support schools by donating educational materials and improving facilities, raise road safety awareness and highlight the benefits of renewable energy.

• EQUIS INDIA (Wind), in partnership with Gamesa and an NGO called "Slum Soccer", started a soccer league in 2015 and sponsored a team of local boys from villages surrounding two projects. During 2016 a new team of boys was sponsored and a separate team for girls was created after the girls in the villages expressed a desire to participate. During the six months of training, the students were required to participate in a program

promoting teamwork and which taught life skills, with a focus on adopting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The teams travelled to Chennai for the competition finals. The girl’s team won the "Fair Play" award and the boys team won 4th place in the tournament, which is commendable considering none of the children had ever played before, whilst other teams had prior experience.

• In order to promote and advance the education and careers of women, EQUIS INDIA (Solar) successfully implemented an internship program in 2016 to provide paid, on-the-job training to underprivileged female students. One engineering student benefited from the program during the year and subsequently joined the company as a full-time employee during Q3 2016. Equis will contemplate a similar program during 2017.

ANOVERVIEW

18MW Sannan Solar Farm – Hyogo Japan

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• EQUIS PHILIPPINES (Wind), partnered with the World Wildlife Fund to establish an educational visitors centre at the Pililla project. Pililla’s wind turbines have become a prime tourist destination and since opening approximately 320,000 people have visited the centre, which hosts an educational exhibit on renewable energy and wind projects, a tourist information desk and a handicrafts display corner. The tourist boom has generated livelihood opportunities as the local residents have taken advantage of the daytrippers by becoming entrepreneurs and offering souvenir items, food and beverages at the site. Equis Philippines supported these enterprising efforts by organising a three-day bamboo handicraft training workshop for 30 residents from households in the adjacent community. The participants were also provided with guidance to develop the quality of their products, create a market base and establish a viable and sustainable business. The site's popularity has also required the implementation of a waste management plan to educate the public on the importance of protecting the environment by not littering and through waste reduction, recycling and reuse. Segregated collection receptacles are located on site and vendors and residents were provided with practical tips on conservation, recycling and composting.

• In continuation of the theme of education, EQUIS PHILIPPINES (Wind), has supported the development of youth talent and skills through the provision of three welding machines for a community learning centre in the area.

• In May 2016, EQUIS PHILIPPINES (Solar) launched a feeding program in partnership with the host community near the 133MW Pollo project. Popular Filipino dishes

were served to approximately 300 children enrolled in the Early Childhood Care and Development Program sponsored by the government of Cadiz. During the year, the 30MW Ironman project provided assistance to improve facilities at a local day care centre, while Pollo supported a local elementary school in the community through the donation of stationary and educational materials.

• EQUIS JAPAN (Solar), installed a solar system in a junior high school in Aomori to promote the advantages of renewable energy and educate students about solar technology. Engineers also gave presentations to the children on renewable energy. The company continued to support the recipient of the inaugural Equis Japan Scholarship during her second year of college. The scholarship winner completed an internship at the company during the year that provided her with practical experience and in-depth exposure to the solar energy industry.

HEALTHCAREAs our projects tend to be located in rural areas, where access to basic and preventative healthcare is limited, increasing health through medical care is a fundamental concern for communities near our project sites.

• A health van sponsored by EQUIS INDIA (Solar) at two sites in Madhya Pradesh has been a huge success. The service offered primary healthcare including free treatment, medicine and counselling to 10 remote villages near the project sites. Equis India also sponsored a health camp in Karnataka, providing preliminary health check-ups to three villages in the

vicinity of the project site. The check-ups included an ocular examination, ECG, blood pressure and diabetes check. Several people were diagnosed with cataracts during the check-up and were directed to a governmental scheme that offers free cataract surgery. Approximately 8,500 people benefitted from these initiatives.

INFRASTRUCTURE Our infrastructure related initiatives focus on improving access to basic sanitation facilities and potable water, increasing road infrastructure near project sites and enhancing community resources.

• Following requests from the local community around the Telangana project, EQUIS INDIA (Solar) plans to build a Hindu temple. The temple is expected to provide a place for worship and community meetings for approximately 200 families in the area.

• To increase safety in the community and showcase the benefits of solar energy, EQUIS JAPAN (Solar) donated the materials and components for a solar street light program in Kunimi Town. Following consultation with the town council regarding the design, the street lights were installed in January 2017.

• EQUIS INDONESIA has completed detailed hydrological surveys in villages near the Tolo 1 wind project site and planned Lombok solar projects to evaluate water quality and sources. The second phase of the initiative will be to drill several wells in order to provide the villages with sources of potable water.

• In conjunction with the commissioning of the Pollo project, EQUIS PHILIPPINES (Solar) donated a fire truck to increase firefighting capabilities and disaster risk management in the area. The company also arranged for basic first aid and disaster preparedness training for members of the community to assist them in responding to emergencies. Super Typhoon Haima, the second most intense tropical storm of 2016 hit the area near the 20MW Garcia project October 2016, causing extensive damage. Equis Philippines established a US$600k CSR fund and steering committee with the provincial government to fund disaster relief initiatives in the province.

• In consultation with the local government of Wangman, EQUIS THAILAND (Solar) developed plans to construct a small weir in the community near two sites in order to manage and maintain water resources during the dry season.

In addition to programs targeting education, healthcare and infrastructure, all Equis companies are encouraged to protect and enhance the environment near project sites through erosion prevention, sediment control and tree planting. EQUIS PHILIPPINES has established seedling nurseries that not only ensure a healthy supply of indigenous fruit bearing and forest seedlings for tree-planting activities, but also provide livelihood assistance to members of local communities who are employed by the nurseries. Additionally, the program serves as an educational tool to increase environmental and bio-diversity awareness as well as highlight the importance of watershed conservation and management. In 2016 approximately 260,000 trees were planted by Equis projects.Pertapis Children’s Home - Singapore

Lambadi women waiting for health checks sponsored by Equis India – Karnataka, India

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REFRACTIVE ERRORS ARE THE SINGLE LARGEST CAUSE OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN INDIA. BLINDNESS AFFECTS CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, WHILE THE LOSS OF SIGHT IS LINKED TO ILLITERACY AND SYSTEMATIC POVERTY.

As a part of Equis’ ongoing commitment to enhance healthcare in the communities surrounding our projects, Equis has partnered with Orbis to increase access to children’s eye health. This is being achieved by providing comprehensive refractive error screening and correction services to school children in Karnataka, India.

The initiative aims to screen and treat approximately 150,000 school children (age 18 and below) over a period of four years. Children found to have other eye conditions besides refractive errors will be referred to a partner hospital for further treatment. In total, the project will cover around 1,680 schools located in two districts within the state of Karnataka.

The PREPARE stage was completed in 2016 and comprised:

• Recruitment and training of required staff, including one optometrist, one optician, two community work ers and a project manager. Additional project team members were allocated from existing staff of the partner hospital • Procurement of the required infrastructure and screening equipment • Development of the outreach plan and scheduling a series of visits to the identified schools • Deployment of bespoke software across all project sites to manage school screening scheduling and to ensure efficient data management

Following a successful pilot screening in November 2016, used to train the outreach team on the new software, the project moved to the DELIVERY stage.

Primary eye-health screenings started in December and are being conducted in the targeted schools. By the end of 2016 over 350 children underwent primary

screenings and 18 children were referred for further treatment. All children who require correction will receive secondary evaluations and be provided with spectacles (free, subsidised or paid, depending on the arrangement with the school).

Meetings are being held on a regular basis to enhance participation in the program and information is being disseminated to increase awareness.

Finally, in the CONSOLIDATE stage, the outreach coordinator will visit all children prescribed with spectacles or referred for further evaluation to ensure they are wearing their spectacles and provide any follow-up care as required.

During the project a master database of the children will also be collected, after obtaining the necessary approvals and permissions, through the custom-made software. Information generated from the database and interesting case studies from the project will be shared with relevant stakeholders.

The implementation of this project will be completed in three stages: PREPARE, DELIVER and CONSOLIDATE

SUPPORTINGCOMMUNITIES

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Local children at a Pedestrian and Road Safety Seminar – Cavite, Philippines

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