InterAction Member Activity Report Indonesia A Guide to Humanitarian and Development Efforts of InterAction Member Agencies in Indonesia

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1 InterAction Member Activity Report Indonesia A Guide to Humanitarian and Development Efforts of InterAction Member Agencies in Indonesia Photo courtesy of Catholic Relief Services Produced by Teresa Weathington With the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Unit of 1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 701, Washington DC Phone (202) Fax (202) Website:

2 Table of Contents Map of Indonesia 3 Background Summary 4 Report Summary 5 Organizations by Sector Activity 6 Glossary of Acronyms 8 InterAction Member Activity Report ACDI/VOCA 9 Action Against Hunger 11 Adventist Development and Relief Agency 14 Catholic Relief Services 16 Childreach/Plan 19 Christian Children s Fund 21 Church World Service 24 Helen Keller Worldwide 26 International Catholic Migration Commission 29 International Eye Foundation 31 International Medical Corps 32 International Rescue Committee 34 Latter-day Saint Charities 37 Mercy Corps 38 Project Concern International 41 Project HOPE 43 Save the Children 45 Trickle Up Program 47 USA for UNHCR 49 Winrock International 51 World Vision 56 2

3 Map of Indonesia Courtesy of Central Intelligence Agency / World Fact Book 3

4 Background Summary Indonesia encompasses nearly 500 ethnic groups with over 500 distinct languages and dialects. The unification of the fourth most populous nation in the world, composed of over 3,000 inhabited islands and 30 provinces, has not been a simple process. Ethnic violence led to the displacement of 1.4 million people in The Suharto regime s transmigration policy, which relocated six million farmers to less populated provinces, enhanced economic and political competition for scarce resources and led to increased ethnic tensions. Although parts of Indonesia were occupied by Portugal and Britain at various times, Indonesia was primarily a Dutch colony from 1623 until the Japanese conquest. Achmad Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta asserted Indonesia s independence after Japan s withdrawal at the end of World War II. Indonesia was recognized as an independent republic by the United Nations in Beginning in the fall of 1965 a period of political instability led to the downfall of Sukarno s regime and cost the lives of at least 160,000 people. By 1966 the crisis had forced Sukarno to transfer power to General Suharto, who had by that time become head of the armed forces and was formally elected president in Suharto s regime finally collapsed when poor management of Indonesia s resources led to a recession despite rapid economic growth in the 1980s and 1990s. After the Indonesian currency and stock market crashed in 1997, Suharto accepted and poorly administered a US$40 billion aid package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Because of Indonesia s many secessionist movements, lack of reliable legal or banking systems, corruption, and strained relationship with the IMF, it faced severe economic problems. Rising prices led to student protests and riots, and Suharto was forced to resign in In 1999, Indonesia agreed to a process that allowed the people of East Timor to choose between autonomy and independence. However, following a ballot that was overwhelmingly in favor of independence, there was a wave of violence in which many were killed or suffered torture at the hands of the Indonesian army and militias opposed to independence. An estimated 500,000 people were forced to leave their homes. Nevertheless East Timor maintained its independence with the help of UN peacekeepers and administrators. A secessionist group, the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), has conducted a secessionist campaign in the province of Aceh since Parliament eventually passed laws granting special autonomy rights to both Aceh and Papua, but the concessions have not quieted the secession movements. Although the Government of Indonesia and GAM signed a Cessation of Hostilities Framework Agreement in December 2001, sporadic violations of the ceasefire recently prompted the GoI to declare martial law in Aceh. In May 2003, the GoI announced the launch of a military offensive and the relocation of 200,000 Acehnese to government-controlled IDP camps. NGOs working in Aceh face increasing difficulty as calls are made for their departure and access to the countryside is denied. 4

5 Report Summary This report offers international agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the media and the public an overview of the humanitarian and development assistance being provided to the people of Indonesia by InterAction member agencies. Twenty-one member organizations submitted information on their current or planned relief and development operations in Indonesia. The programs address a broad range of sectors, including agriculture and food production; business development; disaster and emergency relief; education and training; food security; gender issues; health care; HIV/AIDS initiatives; human rights, peace and conflict resolution; nutrition; refugee and IDP assistance; rural development; shelter; and water and sanitation. These activities take place in a number of locations including in and around Aceh, Bali, Bau- Bau, Java, Jogjakarta, Kalimantan, Kabupaten Paniai, Kecamatan Waghete, Kupang, Lampung, Lombok, Madura Island, Makassar, Maluku, Manado, Nias Island, Nusa Tenggara, Palu, Papua (Irian Jaya), Poso, Posyandu, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Tentena, Way Kanan, West Timor, and Yogyakarta. Jakarta and Sulawesi have the greatest concentration of member agencies. The agencies in this report have presented various objectives for their programs in the region. Many deal with addressing the immediate needs of the refugee/idp population through the distribution of food and non-food supplies, provision of health care services, etc. Some agencies focus especially on income generation projects, credit and microfinancing for small businesses and farmers. Other common themes among program objectives include agriculture, early childhood development, and natural disaster preparedness. Many of the agencies in this report work with the support of, or in coordination with local and international partners to accomplish their agendas. Some of the organizations mentioned are the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BuZa) and CORDAID, AusAID, the New Zealand Embassy, USDA, USAID, and various UN agencies. 5

6 Organizations by Sector Activity Agriculture and Food Production ACDI/VOCA Action Against Hunger Adventist Development and Relief Agency Catholic Relief Services Childreach Church World Service Mercy Corps Trickle Up Program Winrock International World Vision Business Development, Cooperatives and Credit ACDI/VOCA Action Against Hunger Adventist Development and Relief Agency Catholic Relief Services Childreach Christian Children s Fund International Catholic Migration Commission Mercy Corps Trickle Up Program Winrock International World Vision Disaster and Emergency Relief Action Against Hunger Adventist Development and Relief Agency Catholic Relief Services Church World Service International Medical Corps Latter-day Saint Charities Mercy Corps Project Concern Save the Children World Vision Education and Training Action Against Hunger Childreach Christian Children s Fund Church World Service Helen Keller Worldwide International Medical Corps International Rescue Committee Latter-day Saint Charities Mercy Corps Project Concern Project HOPE Save the Children Winrock International World Vision Food Security Action Against Hunger Catholic Relief Services Mercy Corps Winrock International Gender Issues Adventist Development and Relief Agency Childreach International Catholic Migration Commission International Medical Corps Trickle Up Program Healthcare ACDI/VOCA Adventist Development and Relief Agency Action Against Hunger Catholic Relief Services Childreach Christian Children s Fund Church World Service Helen Keller Worldwide International Eye Foundation International Medical Corps Mercy Corps Project Concern Project HOPE Save the Children World Vision 6

7 HIV/AIDS Adventist Development and Relief Agency Childreach Christian Children s Fund Church World Service Project Concern World Vision Human Rights, Peace & Conflict Resolution Catholic Relief Services International Rescue Committee Mercy Corps USA for UNHCR Mercy Corps World Vision Water and Sanitation Action Against Hunger Christian Children s Fund Church World Service International Medical Corps International Rescue Committee Mercy Corps Project Concern World Vision Nutrition ACDI/VOCA Action Against Hunger Christian Children s Fund Helen Keller Worldwide International Medical Corps Mercy Corps Project Concern Refugee, IDP and Migration Services Action Against Hunger Church World Service International Catholic Migration Commission International Medical Corps International Rescue Commission Mercy Corps USA for UNHCR World Vision Rural Development ACDI/VOCA Action Against Hunger Childreach Trickle Up Program Shelter Action Against Hunger Church World Service 7

8 Glossary of Acronyms Acronym AAH ACDI/VOCA ADRA CCF CRS CWS HKW IEF IMC IRC LDS PCI SC USA for UNHCR Acronym ACT AusAID BuZa CARDI CORDAID IFAD OCHA UNDP UNHCR UNICEF USAID USDA WFP InterAction Member Action Against Hunger Agricultural Cooperative Development International/Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance Adventist Development and Relief Agency International Christian Children s Fund Catholic Relief Services Church World Service Helen Keller Worldwide International Eye Foundation International Medical Corps International Rescue Committee Latter-day Saint Charities Project Concern International Save the Children United States Association for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Organization Action by Churches Together Australian Agency for Development Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consortium for Assistance to Refugees and the Displaced in Indonesia Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid International Fund for Agricultural Development UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United Nations Development Program United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Children s Fund United States Agency for International Development United States Department of Agriculture World Food Program 8

9 ACDI/VOCA US Contact Maggie Meyer 50 F Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC Tel: Field Contact Jl. Tartayasa X/No. 4 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta, Selatan, Indonesia Tel: or 4167 Fax: avindo@cbn.net.id Introduction to ACDI/VOCA ACDI/VOCA identifies and opens economic opportunities for farmers and other entrepreneurs worldwide by promoting democratic principles and market liberalization, building international cooperative partnerships, and encouraging sound management of natural resources. ACDI/VOCA in Indonesia The economic crisis that ravaged Indonesia in 1997 left a large portion of the country in poverty. The crisis sparked unprecedented double-digit inflation, food shortages, social and political unrest and high unemployment among the country s workforce of 88 million. In Indonesia, ACDI/VOCA is committed to ameliorating the difficulties created by the Asian financial crisis. ACDI/VOCA promotes the recovery and growth of Indonesia s agricultural sector and improves health and nutrition in rural communities. ACDI/VOCA s programs in Indonesia fall into the following sectors: Agriculture and Food Production; Business Development, Cooperatives and Credit; Health; and Rural Development. Under a two-year 416(b) Project awarded in the fall of 2000, ACDI/VOCA monetized 80,000 MT of soybean meal donated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Using proceeds derived from the sales, ACDI/VOCA promotes the recovery and growth of Indonesia s agricultural sector and improves health and nutrition in rural communities. Poultry Recovery Project The project financed the costs of inputs to sustain the operation of approximately 150 small- and medium-sized poultry producers in Java. It is now being expanded to provide financial and technical assistance to newly-formed poultry cooperatives, as well as farmers and entrepreneurs in the small-scale poultry sector for production of inputs, improved product marketing, expansion into other niches within the poultry sector, and development of an integrated poultry management structure. Sustainable Cocoa Extension Services for Smallholders (SUCCESS) This project seeks to increase the incomes of smallholder cocoa growers in Sulawesi by reducing crop loss caused by the cocoa pod-borer and reducing dependence on chemical pesticides. By the end of the project, almost 30,000 farmers will have been trained using farmer field schools and demonstration plots. 9

10 Education for Community Food Enterprise Development (ECFED) ACDI/VOCA oversees Texas A&M University, which is responsible for direct implementation of the project activities to strengthen the capacity of five Indonesian universities to train agribusiness managers and to conduct research in food science and technology, particularly in soybean-based fortified foods and feeds. The project is also building strong linkages between Indonesian universities and small- and medium-scale food industry enterprises, and has resulted in the development of several new products and improved marketing and quality control in the Indonesian food industry. School Soy-Milk Production and Distribution Subcontracted to Mercy Corps International, the project is distributing rations of aseptic long-life processed soy milk to over 750 schools in Sumatra for two years. Approximately 186,000 children under the age of 12, living in impoverished areas and regions that lack sufficient agricultural production, are served daily. ACDI/VOCA also works with Indonesian government agencies and local and international non-governmental organizations to formulate a strategy to ensure sustainability of school feeding activities in Indonesia. Vitadele Production and Distribution Also subcontracted to Mercy Corps International, and in collaboration with village level health clinics in Indonesia, over 3300 MT of a nutritionally fortified, complementary children s food called Vitadele will be produced. It will be distributed monthly to approximately 84,000 households in Sumatra for 18 months. The project will also create a model of operation for Indonesia to reduce the prevalence and severity of child malnutrition by utilizing the Posyandu (village health clinics) system. 10

11 Action Against Hunger US Contact Roger Persichino, Desk Officer 247 West 37th Street Suite 1201 New York, NY Tel: Fax: Field Contact Karine Milhorgne, Head of Mission Action Contre la Faim Indonesia M. Tebet Barat Raya Kav. 54; No. 11, Tebet Jakarta Indonesia Tel: Fax: Introduction to Action Against Hunger The mission of Action against Hunger USA (AAH USA) is to save lives by combating hunger, physical suffering and situations of distress, which endanger the lives of men, women and children. AAH USA is part of the wider Action Contre la Faim (ACF) international network, with sister headquarters operating from Spain, France and the U.K. Action Against Hunger in Indonesia AAH s goal in Indonesia is to improve livelihood and living conditions of vulnerable populations affected by the Maluku conflict and natural disasters. AAH programs in Indonesia fall into the following sectors: Agriculture and Food Production; Business Development, Cooperatives and Credit; Disaster and Emergency Relief; Food Security; Rural Development; and Water and Sanitation. Programs are based in Jakarta as well as the Maluku province, including Ambon, Buru, Seram islands. Programs include: Disaster preparedness program in urban slums Food security: seed and tool, fishing equipment, income generating projects Water and sanitation: building or rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructures, health education and hygiene items distribution Shelter: temporary shelter and houses reconstruction Emergency relief: emergency relief kits, hygiene and food distribution In Indonesia, the presence of AAH was initiated by an invitation from the Health Department of Irian Jaya (now Papua). AAH started a water supply and sanitation project, as well as nutrition surveillance in Kecamatan Waghete, Kabupaten Paniai in November The program was completed in December Following the clashes in Ambon in January 1999 and the subsequent large-scale population displacements, AAH began a large food distribution program. In March 2000, AAH opened a base in North Maluku where clashes had also led to large-scale displacements. AAH responded to immediate, basic and minimum needs of a hundred thousand IDPs through the provision of food and hygienic items. 11

12 By mid-2000, there was a growing awareness that the strategy of assisting victims of the conflict by virtue of their status as IDPs required urgent reevaluation. Vulnerability and dependency on food aid had to be assessed as well as the constraint free food distributions represented on the development of coping mechanisms or the reestablishment of selfsufficiency among the IDP population. This awareness developed into a deeper understanding of the different levels of vulnerability between areas and subsequent identification of a strategy to phase out the need for food aid. Therefore, in rural areas distributions of seeds and tools and fishing equipment have been implemented where IDPs have access to land and sea. In urban areas, AAH has developed a targeting process that can lead to either complete (Ternate) or gradual phasing out of food aid and assistance to an identified pocket of extremely vulnerable families through income generation projects (Ambon). In addition, reconstruction and water and sanitation components complement the integrated approach of meeting IDP and returnee needs. AAH is developing these programs with the community using a participatory approach for needs identification and community capacity building. These activities are facilitated through good collaboration with the local authorities. In 2003, AAH closed its base in North Maluku and opened a disaster preparedness program in Jakarta to support the flood-affected population. The activities in Maluku are ongoing. Scale of Programs: AAH programs in Indonesia from January to December 2002 served 130,000 beneficiaries. A budget of 1,866,069 EUR supported activities in Maluku (based in Ambon), North Maluku (based in Ternate), and Jakarta with a staff of 90 nationals and 10 expatriates. Food Security Food Distribution Quantity (Tons) of food 232 Mt distributed Equivalent number of 18,844 people individual beneficiaries Seeds and tools Number of kits distributed 4,978 Seed kits distribution Equivalent number of 24,890 individual beneficiaries Quantity (kg) of vegetable seeds 5,300 kg Quantity (tons) of other 59 Mt seeds Non Food items Number of kits distributed 4,978 Agro tools kits Micro projects Number of ongoing projects 7,454 Fishing equipment, small business, farming 12

13 Non-Food Items Number of kits distributed 4,594 hygiene kits, 1,136 emergency relief kits, 949 temporary shelter, 500 houses Water and Sanitation Type of Number of infrastructures rehabilitated infrastructures Wells with manual hauling system Boreholes with manual hauling system Village pool (tanks) Spring catchment Number of built infrastructures Number of implemented infrastructures Total water points implemented (or equivalent) (A) (B) (A+B) (A+B) x (A+B) x (A+B) x 250 beneficiarie s (A+B) x 250 beneficiarie s 3,500 2,750 Total number of water points installed 6,353 Number of latrines built 83 Number of hygiene education sessions and follow up of water committees 125 sessions 13

14 Adventist Development and Relief Agency International US Contact ADRA International Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD Phone: Or: ADRA (2372) Fax: Website: Media Contact Todd Reese, Media Relations Old Columbia Pike Silver Spring, MD Tel: Fax: Field Contact Eli Waworundeng Country Director ADRA Indonesia Gedung Pertemuan Advent Jl. MT Haryono Blok A Kav 4-5 Jakarta Indonesia Tel: Mobile: Fax: adraindo@indo.net.id Introduction to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an independent humanitarian agency established in 1984 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the specific purposes of individual and community development and disaster relief. ADRA strives to support the dignity that is inherent in each person. Committed to improving quality of human life, ADRA helps people in need, especially those most vulnerable such as women, children and older people. ADRA serves people without regard to their ethnic, political or religious association. ADRA s development and relief work is divided among five core portfolio activities: Food Security, Economic Development, Primary Health, Disaster Preparedness and Response, and Basic Education. Through humanitarian activities, ADRA is changing the world, one life at a time. Adventist Development and Relief Agency International in Indonesia ADRA Indonesia has been implementing development and relief projects in Indonesia for almost 20 years. The main focus of the development projects has been maternal and child health. In addition there have been small-loan income-generating projects and a USAIDfunded Food-for-Work project. ADRA Indonesia s current project portfolio includes mother and child health, agriculture extension, HIV/AIDS prevention, and income-generation through microcredit facilities. Alongside these programs, ADRA Indonesia responds with relief to at least three disasters each year. Current development and relief assistance grants are valued at US$1 million per year. 14

15 ADRA Indonesia is committed to an ongoing and expanding development program. Integral to this program is the building of local capacity to ensure sustainability and quality. Mother and Child Health Project This project, funded by the USDA, is implemented in Kupang District, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, and Way Kanan District, Lampung Province. At least 86,000 women and children will benefit from this project. Agriculture Extension Project This project is also funded by the USDA and is implemented in Kupang District, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, and Way Kanan District, Lampung Province. At least 11,000 farmers will benefit from this project. Small Economic Development Project Funded by AusAID via ADRA Australia, this project is implemented in three sub-districts in North and West Jakarta. Five hundred women from low-income families are benefiting from receiving loans to help develop income-producing businesses. Women s Empowerment Project This project, funded by the British Embassy, is implemented in Penjaringan Sub District in North Jakarta. In addition to HIV/AIDS prevention education, other health initiatives are promoted amongst marginalized women and sex workers. Barusjulu Health Centre Project ADRA Indonesia is managing the building of a community health center in a rural area of North Sumatra Province, which will service 5,500 people. This project is funded by the Government of Japan. Disaster Relief Over the last year ADRA Indonesia has responded to flooding disasters in locations as diverse as Jakarta, Nias Island, and East Kalimantan. ADRA has provided basic survival items, such as food, water, clothing, and blankets. The total number of beneficiaries exceeds 16,500 people. Relief in the form of food was also provided to 90,000 IDPs on the island of Madura. 15

16 Catholic Relief Services US Contact Ms. Petula Nash Senior Regional Representative, EURASIA Catholic Relief Services 209 W. Fayette Street Baltimore, MD Tel: Field Contact Mr. Mike Frank, Country Representative CRS Indonesia Jalan Wijaya I No. 35 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan Indonesia Tel: (62-21) Fax: (62-21) crsindo@crs.or.id Introduction to Catholic Relief Services The Catholic Bishops of the United States founded Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in 1943 to assist the poor and disadvantaged outside the country. Its mission concerns the alleviation of human suffering, the development of people, and the fostering of charity and justice in the world. The policies and programs of the agency reflect and express the teachings of the Catholic Church. At the same time, CRS assists persons on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality. Catholic Relief Services in Indonesia CRS Indonesia s mission is to improve equity for those in greatest need and strengthen solidarity among Indonesia s diverse ethnic and religious communities. CRS is committed to responsiveness and accountability to its stakeholders in Indonesia and globally, and achieves this by developing and sustaining effective partnerships at all levels. CRS maintains a central office in Jakarta and three field offices in Jakarta, Jogjakarta, and Kupang. It also operates on Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan and Nusa Tenggara islands in collaboration with 40 local counterparts and faith-based organizations. Indonesia has experienced many dramatic political, social, and economic changes over the last three years. CRS program strategy allows for and encourages agility and flexibility in responding and adjusting rapidly in this volatile environment. There are six main themes that guide CRS work in Indonesia: Combating Socio-Economic Injustice, Building Peace and Interfaith Harmony, Improving Emergency Responsiveness, Enhancing Partnership Collaboration, Expanding Capacity Building, and Improving Management Quality. CRS programs in Indonesia fall into the following categories: Agriculture, Health, Microfinance and Business Development, Disaster Response, Peacebuilding, and Capacity Building. Agriculture CRS support for agricultural development activities in Indonesia is designed to improve farmers' knowledge and skills and local institutional capacity so that what is learned is sustainable and has positive impacts. By collaborating closely with local NGO partners, CRS hopes to increase local capacity to design, implement and replicate sustainable agricultural programs that are both realistic and innovative. 16

17 Business Development Since 1998, CRS Indonesia has been implementing a saving and credit program modeled on Village Banking (VB) Methodology with minor adaptation to the Indonesian environment. CRS has worked with two local NGO partners to start and grow a high performing village-banking program. The project s goal is to improve the economic security of poor Indonesian women by providing them access to small loans for income generating activities and a safe place to save. CRS supports PT Ukabima (a microfinance institution founded by CRS) in encouraging the formal financial system to lend to the poor. Disaster Response CRS responds to emergency situations (such as floods, internal displacement, refugee crises) throughout the country by providing food and non-food assistance and addressing underlying causes of conflicts through peacebuilding activities. CRS also seeks to develop both individuals and program partner capacity to implement quality programs. Food Security With the assistance of USAID's Office of Food-for-Peace, CRS works in rural communities of Indonesia to address wider issues of socio-economic stability at the local level while providing a minimal level of food security to significant numbers of people. CRS programs are designed to facilitate interfaith collaboration and create the conditions for sustainable development. CRS has two food-based programs in Indonesia: Food-for-Work (FFW) and Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP). Both programs focus on Central Java and East Nusa Tenggara provinces. Health In collaboration with local partners, CRS health program focuses on implementing a Community-Based Health Program (CBHP) to support community capacity in identifying health needs by making best use of the local resources. Peacebuilding CRS diverse staff and strong working relationships with a range of religious and community organizations enable CRS and partners to work across traditional boundaries of conflict to build bridges of cooperation for peace. Programs vary from province to province, depending on the priorities identified by our partners. Peacebuilding programs include conflict analysis training for local communities and partners, peace campaigns, focus groups, and action dialogues. CRS funding comes from private sources, the U.S. Government (USAID and U.S. Embassy), CORDAID, New Zealand Embassy, BuZa of the Dutch Embassy, OCHA, and WFP (food aid). For FY2002, the total budget amounted to approximately US$10 million (cash and commodity). The total direct beneficiaries for FY2002 are estimated at approximately 240,000 people, and indirect beneficiaries at approximately 710,000 people. CRS works with 40 local counterparts and faith-based organizations. CRS collaborates with the US-based PVO World Education on an agriculture program. CRS donors include 17

18 US Government agencies such as USAID s Office of Food-for-peace and the US Embassy, as well as international donors such as CORDAID and Caritas. 18

19 Childreach/Plan US Contact Hugh C. Minor, IV Public Information Officer Childreach/Plan 155 Plan Way Warwick, RI Tel: , ext Mobile: Fax: Field Contact H.K. Ali, Country Director Jl. HR. Muhammad 338 Surabaya Indonesia Tel: Fax: Introduction to Childreach/Plan Founded in 1937 as Foster Parents Plan, Childreach/Plan has evolved to focus on the needs of children by bringing together four domains of development health, education, habitat, and livelihood into an integrated approach that organizes families into empowered communities making a better life for their children. At the same time, child sponsorship has enabled Plan to provide an opportunity for sponsors and children to build meaningful relationships across the world. Childreach/Plan in Indonesia In Indonesia, Plan conducts activities in West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, West Nusa Tengarra, East Nusa Tenggara, and South Sulawesi. Programs in Indonesia fall into the following areas: Agriculture and Food Production; Business Development, Cooperatives and Credit; Education/Training; Gender Issues/Women in Development; Health Care; and Rural Development. Plan serves 58,000 child beneficiaries. Plan s goals in Indonesia follow four strategic directions: First, Plan aims to enhance family and community commitment, ability and capacity to equitably provide for the basic needs of children and their emotional and cognitive development within a framework that minimizes or eliminates discrimination, exploitation and violence. Second, Plan facilitates sustainable forms of development, through local organization and institution building, which enhances, protects, and preserves their indigenous knowledge, practices and resources. Third, Plan facilitates the participation of boys, girls and youth in their own development process to allow them to realize the importance of their growth and development choices in the achievement of their potential. Fourth, Plan encourages disadvantaged boys and girls, their families and communities to collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders, in an equitable and productive partnership, leading towards an improved quality of life. 19

20 Some achievements: 10,000 families benefited from information campaigns on general health-related issues 120 health workers trained 870 people benefited from medical/surgical treatment 1,205 youth participated in HIV/AIDS awareness classes 8,000 families benefited from community awareness on learning 200 preschool volunteers trained 1,300 preschool students received supplies 150 preschool teachers received training 4,300 primary school students received uniforms (2 pairs each) 4,200 secondary students were awarded scholarships 20

21 Christian Children s Fund US Contact Toni Radler Christian Children s Fund PO Box Richmond, VA Tel: tlradler@ccfusa.org Website: Field Contact Tri Budiardjo CCF-Indonesia PO Box 1364 Jakarta 10013, Indonesia Tel: ccfina@pacifica.net.id Introduction to Christian Children s Fund Christian Children s Fund (CCF) is an international development organization that assists 4.6 million children and families worldwide. CCF is a non-sectarian humanitarian organization working for the survival, development and protection of children without regard to sex, race, creed or religious affiliation. Its mission is to create an environment of hope and respect for needy children of all cultures and beliefs, to provide opportunities for children to achieve their full potential and to provide practical tools for positive change to children, families and communities. Christian Children s Fund in Indonesia CCF has been assisting the children and families of Indonesia since CCF- Indonesia s goal is to develop civil society that is resourced around children, based on empowering families to realize the best interests of their children for their optimum wellbeing. CCF-Indonesia focuses on fulfillment of the needs of a community through six program areas: Health, Sanitation, Nutrition, Early childhood development (ECD), Family income generation, Education, and Emergency relief. Through its community-based approach, CCF is able to assist 142,000 children and families in Indonesia in 60 areas. The following are specific interventions in Indonesia focused on CCF s six program areas. Health and Sanitation CCF is working diligently to meet the challenge of ensuring proper health for children and their families, protecting them against diseases that threaten their survival and way of life. Immunizing children against deadly and debilitating disease is always a top priority for CCF. This year, CCF-Indonesia provided basic, booster and hepatitis immunizations for 3,705 children. Health education programs were provided to 9,865 families. Health education programs addressed acute respiratory infection, diarrhea, HIV/AIDS, and malaria prevention techniques. Additionally, 32,209 community members were provided routine health checkups, and 10,644 community members received medical assistance. In an effort to continue to meet health care demands, CCF-Indonesia trained 864 groups of volunteer leaders who will provide health services to community members, and 4,480 community members 21

22 received assistance in the village pharmacy. Community health insurance was made available to 5,095 families and 2,142 families were given training on the prevention of contagious diseases. CCF-Indonesia is combating health-related problems by improving access to clean water and proper sanitation. 4,327 families were able to access clean water sources as a result of CCF s water programs. Indonesian families living in substandard housing were able to make repairs to their homes as part of CCF s sanitation program. 3,855 families took part in the repair program to make their homes safer for their children and themselves. Nutrition Malnutrition is devastating to young children. To combat it, CCF has instituted a variety of programs to improve children s lives and their nutritional status. Currently, 21,005 children under the age of five are participating in the nutrition programs in Indonesia. Additionally, 252 expectant mothers are learning which foods provide the best sources of nourishment during pregnancy. The family nutrition education program is providing important basic nutrition information in an effort to help families understand what community appropriate food sources are best for children. 2,248 families participate in the family nutrition education program. Early Childhood Development (ECD) The first years of life are of essence in terms of human development. To help young children get off to the best start, CCF offers programs that support children s integral growth and stimulate learning. In Indonesia, 11,672 children are enrolled in preschool and ECD center because of CCF support. CCF s ECD centers provide support for young children and promote healthy development with height and weight monitoring in addition to the stimulating learning activities. Other closely related CCF services include pre- and postnatal clinics for mothers, complete immunization of children from birth to 12 months, nutritional surveillance, supplementary feedings for children with nutritional deficiencies and day care. Parents of children in the ECD program are able to receive training in ECD techniques that can be utilized at home to further encourage healthy development. Family Income Generation CCF s family income generation/microenterprise program makes small, low-interest loans to families so that they can start their own businesses. Businesses can be as simple as furnishing livestock so families can produce more food, or as intricate as developing skills and crafts to generate income. CCF-Indonesia s family income generation program is making great strides in community economic development. Prompted by the belief that one of the keys to improving the wellbeing of children is increased family-income, CCF-affiliated communities are developing profitable businesses through the family income generation program. These businesses offer improved services in the community, while providing increased income for the 22

23 families engaged in them. 5,337 families participate in the income generation and micro enterprise development programs in Indonesia. Education CCF utilizes innovative education techniques in Indonesia. Education must provide children learning opportunities that are meaningful in their lives, therefore CCF s education programming implements creative approaches to education. CCF-Indonesia provides 28,674 children with school assistance through full payment of school fees, supplementing school fees, and the provision of necessary school supplies. For many families, the cost of education is an economic burden. The assistance given by CCF allows children who would not otherwise be able to afford school to receive an opportunity for education. CCF-Indonesia provides supplementary activities to the traditional primary and secondary education received by children. 3,631 individuals receive skills training through CCF, and 553 participate in English class and computer training. Additionally, 5,306 children are able to utilize the children s library, specifically tailored for children at various educational levels. Emergency Relief Following severe flooding in Indonesia, CCF furnished emergency food and medical attention to the affected areas, and replaced school supplies and clothing lost or damaged in the flood. Families also received food, utensils and housing repair materials. 12,235 families were assisted last year by CCF-Indonesia s emergency relief programs. 23

24 Church World Service US Contact Church World Service Emergency Response 110 Maryland Avenue, NE. Suite 108 Washington, DC Tel: Field Contact Maurice Bloem, Director Church World Service Jakarta, Indonesia Introduction to Church World Service The mission of Church World Service (CWS) in Indonesia is to provide relief, development and refugee assistance; to work nationally and internationally for programs; to promote peace, human rights, reconciliation, reconstruction, and sustainable development. Church World Service in Indonesia Church World Service (CWS), an international humanitarian agency of 36 Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican member denominations in the United States, has been operational with emergency relief and development programs in Indonesia since 1964 and has offices in Jakarta, Makassar, Palu, Tentena, Poso, Manado, Bau-Bau and Kupang. It has conducted emergency management trainings for local staff, NGOs, partner agencies and other members of the Action by Churches Together (ACT) International network. While CWS has a major operation in Indonesia, it also works extensively with partners; the CRS work model is to work cooperatively with other agencies. During the last two years CWS has assisted thousands of the most vulnerable IDP families and conflict affected people in Indonesia with food, shelter, water and sanitation, non-food items such as cooking utensils, seeds & tools, and health services including psycho-social mental health (PMH) and HIV/AIDS programs. Through various initiatives, CWS programs are benefiting approximately 120,000 persons in Indonesia. CWS has worked in central Sulawesi with partner organizations from different ethnic and religious backgrounds since November 2000, providing impartial assistance to vulnerable IDPs based on need only. In southeast Sulawesi, CWS is implementing a similar program as the one in central Sulawesi and funded by the same U.S. government grant, particularly addressing the critical needs of IDPs who haven't yet received assistance. In northern Sulawesi, CWS is operating an assistance program for IDPs in two camps, funded through the current CWS Indonesia appeal. The assistance includes a supplementary feeding program for children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers, shelter, water and sanitation and income generation, as well as a psychosocial and mental health program. 24

25 In Aceh, CWS together with a local partner distributed non-food items to 1,400 IDP households. CWS has been working in West Timor since Supported by funding through the current CWS Indonesia appeal, CWS is working with several local NGOs implementing a range of programs targeting both refugees from West Timor and the local population. Mounting tensions between IDPs and locals over land, employment and rising crime are a serious concern. CWS is therefore working with both groups in areas such as income generation, vocational training, PMH and supplementary feeding. 25

26 Helen Keller Worldwide US Contact John M. Palmer, President Helen Keller Worldwide 352 Park Avenue South, Suite 1200 New York, NY Tel: x802 Fax: Website: Field Contact Dr. Regina Moench-Pfanner Regional Coordinator for Asia Helen Keller Worldwide J1. Bungur Dalam 23 A-B Kemang, Jakarta Indonesia Tel: Fax: Introduction to Helen Keller Worldwide George Kessler, who survived the sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania, founded Helen Keller Worldwide (HKW) in Paris in Kessler worked closely with Helen Keller to establish training programs for Allied soldiers and sailors blinded during World War I. Later the organization established the world s leading Braille press. In the 1970s, the focus of the agency adapted to address improved capacity to prevent and treat avoidable blindness. The agency now works in concert with the worlds of science and medicine, with governments and non-governmental organizations to help eradicate the burden of visual impairment in twenty-five countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Specifically, HKW works to establish primary eye care networks, provide free vision screening and eyeglasses to needy students, treat cataract and prevent vitamin A deficiency, onchocerciasis and trachoma. Helen Keller Worldwide in Indonesia HKW has worked with the government of Indonesia since 1972 to decrease the national prevalence of vitamin A deficiency. In recent years, HKW has combined vitamin A deficiency prevention with anemia prevention. Currently, HKW provides technical assistance in nutritional surveys, semi-annual vitamin A supplementation, anemia prevention, and a number of innovative intervention research studies. The major HKW partners in Indonesia are CARE International, UNICEF, Mercy Corps, PATH International, World Vision and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The principal donor for HKW programs in Indonesia is USAID. The Nutritional Surveillance System The largest HKW program area in Indonesia is the Nutritional Surveillance System (NSS). HKW has helped a number of governments, donor groups and other organizations make informed decisions on public health policies and programs based on timely and technically sound information. A unique quality of the Nutrition Surveillance System is the flexibility to be adapted for use in evaluating existing health programs as well as for monitoring the health impact of prolonged crisis situations. In 2002, HKW surveyed 37,000 households in 12 sites (8 rural provinces and 4 urban poor areas) through NSS. NSS data has been used to support the activities of the Government of 26

27 Indonesia, and other local partners. The NSS also contributes to international discussions on current issues in child health and nutrition (such as child anemia). HKW began conducting a study on malaria among approximately 11,000 villagers in 3 districts in Central Java and Yogyakarta as part of the NSS. The objective of the study is to determine the relationship between malnutrition and a health indicator (malaria). Through the NSS, HKW performed data collection for identifying potential fortified food sources popularly consumed by the population, such as instant noodles and soy sauce. As a result of the effectiveness of the Indonesia NSS in documenting the impact of the Indonesian economic crisis on household food security, HKW joined a consortium of NGOs working under the USAID Transitional Activity Program (TAP) to deliver food- forwork (FFW) and complementary feeding programs to poor communities in transition. The role of HKW in the consortium is to apply its many years of experience in nutrition surveillance and program evaluation toward monitoring the impact of the TAP on beneficiary households. Through food aid monitoring, HKW has developed close collaborations with the other NGOs in the consortium (CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Church World Service, Mercy Corps, and World Vision International) to monitor the nutritional impacts of the FFW programs. The FFW programs enroll poor households in community development activities (infrastructure renovation, skills training, economic revitalization, and education). In return, participating families receive a substantial amount of rice, and/or oil, beans, and complementary food for young children each month. Food aid monitoring provides a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of these programs and their impacts on nutrition and economic security. HKW holds interactive workshops with each NGO following every survey round, to examine the data and provide valuable feedback on the delivery and results of the programs. Evaluation of nutrition impacts will occur at the end of the program in 2003/2004. Vitamin A Supplementation HKW provides technical assistance to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in vitamin A capsule supplementation practices. According to the World Bank, vitamin A capsule supplementation is the single most cost-effective health intervention. HKW assists the Indonesian government by providing updated capsule information to Indonesian capsule producers, to align supplementation policies with international recommendations. HKW also educates local health officials in the benefits of vitamin A and assessing who requires intervention. Another major facet of HKW involvement in Indonesian vitamin A supplementation is social marketing. These efforts inform both public health service providers and communities of the target groups for supplementation, and the benefits of vitamin A. Each year, millions of Indonesians receive vitamin A capsules as a result of HKW assistance. Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation A person deficient in one micronutrient, such as vitamin A, is likely to also be deficient in other micronutrients, such as iron and zinc. HKW is researching a new challenge of 27

28 assessing the health benefits of multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women and their children. HKW is conducting the program, known as SUMMIT (which stands for Supplementation with Multiple Micronutrients Intervention Trial), on the island of Lombok in Indonesia. HKW partners with public health service providers and the local community in this effort to improve maternal health and child survival. To assess the impact of multi-micronutrient supplementation, a double-blind trial will provide pregnant women with either a multimicronutrient supplement or the iron-folate supplement that the current health care system provides to pregnant women. The cost of the multi-micronutrient supplement is 1 cent per person per day. The SUMMIT program is scheduled for completion at the end of the 2004 calendar year. In Lombok (program site of the SUMMIT), women s attendance at prenatal clinics in Posyandu (integrated community health posts) increased by %; more women are also attending these clinics earlier in their pregnancies (the first trimester). A new activity, the Sprinkles Effectiveness Program (SEP), has been initiated by HKW to address the problem of iron deficiency anemia through the use of micronutrient sprinkles. 28

29 International Catholic Migration Commission US Contact Mitzi Schroeder 1319 F Street, NW Washington, DC Tel: Fax: icmcusa@aol.com Website: Headquarters Contact Dale Buscher rue de Vermont Case Postale 96 CH-1211, 20 Geneva Switzerland Tel: Fax: buscher@icmc.net Field Contact Barb Porter-Lauer Jalan Terusan Hang Lekir I/5 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan Indonesia Tel: Fax: porterlauer@icmc.net Introduction to International Catholic Migration Commission International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) was established in 1951 to assist and serve forcibly uprooted populations (refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable migrants). ICMC s work focuses on assisting the most vulnerable amongst these populations achieve dignified durable solutions sustainable return and reintegration, local integration, and resettlement in third countries, when appropriate. The organization is a broad network of 172 member agencies in 65 countries and has field operations in 18 countries. International Catholic Migration Commission in Indonesia ICMC has been active in Indonesia since September 1999 following the crisis in East Timor and subsequent displacement of East Timorese throughout the Indonesian archipelago. The objectives of ICMC s work in Indonesia are the protection and dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their home communities; building conditions for safe and sustainable return of IDPs; developing local capacity to assist victims of torture and trauma; and building local networks to prevent, protect, and assist women and children trafficked into the exploitative labor market and commercial sex industry. ICMC s programs are based out of Jakarta with sub-offices in Aceh and Maluku. Through these offices and in partnership with numerous local NGOs, ICMC works in 15 of Indonesia s 30 provinces. USAID, the Office of Transitional Initiatives, and the UNDP fund ICMC s programs and activities in Indonesia with an annual program value of US$3 million. ICMC s programs 29