146.5mm FLAP
148.5mm BACK
Challenge and change in Indonesia
Real progress
“Over the past year, Indonesia's economy has grown significantly, but poverty remains widespread, forcing some poor families to take their children out of school, postpone medical treatment or cut down on nutritious food,” reports Plan’s Country Director John McDonough. Childhood illnesses like diarrhoea and respiratory infections are common, and malnutrition rates have risen significantly.
With the support of Plan, children and adults in Indonesia are working together to develop their communities and claim their right to a better future. And real progress is being made. Last year, our work included:
Plan focuses on health, education and sanitation, as well as helping families to increase their incomes and making sure they have enough to eat.
• Setting up 27 nursery centres, training
We support the most vulnerable children, including street children, and those involved in child labour and child prostitution, trying to ensure that they have access to basic services. We work with community based organisations and local and national government to raise the profile of child rights and child protection. In this Country Progress Report, we look at one area where we have helped children to claim perhaps the most important right of all: their entitlement to a decent education. p Plan is bringing together children to disc uss violence as they experience it: part of our work to promote child protection
Indonesia country facts Capital: Jakarta
Under-fives who are underweight: 28%
UN Human Development Index ranking: 108th (of 177 countries)
Secondary-age children out of school: 45%
People without adequate sanitation: 45%
(Sources: the UN, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Population: 221 million
639 nursery teachers and volunteers, and providing materials, toys and playground equipment to 186 centres
• Starting a pilot project training village food
and nutrition committees in reducing child malnutrition, and ways to provide better food for 1,900 families
sanitation, health and nutrition services, health and hygiene education, and developing school health policies
Plan’s greatest successes come from a joint effort combining the hard work and determination of communities, children, volunteers, staff, and partner organisations. The ongoing support of our sponsors is a vital ingredient, too. It’s their generosity and commitment that allows us to continue to help children in 49 of the poorest countries in the world. So on behalf of the children and communities we work with, thank you to all our sponsors!
IDN
Any enquiries please contact: Nick Burton. e: nick@bright-uk.com m: 07884 367567. d: 020 7620 8150 Size (Prod)
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0407 100647 PLAN 0407_Indonesia 05.12.07 210x443.5mm FOLD TO A5 Client proof: 1 2 Copy (C/W)
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Indonesia
• 200 schools have adopted Plan’s model of school health, providing water,
Plan UK Registered Charity No: 276035
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p Teaching children to cle an their teeth may not learn (something the at home) is pa y rt of our work their overall he to promote alth
148.5mm FRONT
Country Progress Report 2007
146.5mm FLAP
148.5mm BACK
Challenge and change in Indonesia
Real progress
“Over the past year, Indonesia's economy has grown significantly, but poverty remains widespread, forcing some poor families to take their children out of school, postpone medical treatment or cut down on nutritious food,” reports Plan’s Country Director John McDonough. Childhood illnesses like diarrhoea and respiratory infections are common, and malnutrition rates have risen significantly.
With the support of Plan, children and adults in Indonesia are working together to develop their communities and claim their right to a better future. And real progress is being made. Last year, our work included:
Plan focuses on health, education and sanitation, as well as helping families to increase their incomes and making sure they have enough to eat.
• Setting up 27 nursery centres, training
We support the most vulnerable children, including street children, and those involved in child labour and child prostitution, trying to ensure that they have access to basic services. We work with community based organisations and local and national government to raise the profile of child rights and child protection. In this Country Progress Report, we look at one area where we have helped children to claim perhaps the most important right of all: their entitlement to a decent education. p Plan is bringing together children to disc uss violence as they experience it: part of our work to promote child protection
Indonesia country facts Capital: Jakarta
Under-fives who are underweight: 28%
UN Human Development Index ranking: 108th (of 177 countries)
Secondary-age children out of school: 45%
People without adequate sanitation: 45%
(Sources: the UN, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Population: 221 million
639 nursery teachers and volunteers, and providing materials, toys and playground equipment to 186 centres
• Starting a pilot project training village food
and nutrition committees in reducing child malnutrition, and ways to provide better food for 1,900 families
sanitation, health and nutrition services, health and hygiene education, and developing school health policies
Plan’s greatest successes come from a joint effort combining the hard work and determination of communities, children, volunteers, staff, and partner organisations. The ongoing support of our sponsors is a vital ingredient, too. It’s their generosity and commitment that allows us to continue to help children in 49 of the poorest countries in the world. So on behalf of the children and communities we work with, thank you to all our sponsors!
IDN
Any enquiries please contact: Nick Burton. e: nick@bright-uk.com m: 07884 367567. d: 020 7620 8150 Size (Prod)
Colours(Prod)
Art (A/D)
0407 100647 PLAN 0407_Indonesia 05.12.07 210x443.5mm FOLD TO A5 Client proof: 1 2 Copy (C/W)
Content (Acc.)
Indonesia
• 200 schools have adopted Plan’s model of school health, providing water,
Plan UK Registered Charity No: 276035
Admagic No: Bright No: Client name: File name: Date: Size: Studio proof:
p Teaching children to cle an their teeth may not learn (something the at home) is pa y rt of our work their overall he to promote alth
148.5mm FRONT
Country Progress Report 2007
148.5mm INSIDE
148.5mm INSIDE
Dream schools On 27 May 2006, an earthquake devastated the region of Yogyakarta on the south coast of Java. It killed over 5,000 people, injured 36,000, and left 200,000 homeless. The worst hit area was Bantul, a densely populated rural area south of Yogyakarta city. More than 2,000 people in Bantul were killed, thousands injured and 80% of homes were damaged. But when the earthquake hit, Plan was already working with many communities in Bantul, and we were in a good position to respond to emergency needs. From June 2006 on, we provided emergency relief to affected families and communities, including tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene kits, which meant they could stay near their damaged homes rather than leave their communities. We also helped children cope with the psychological trauma of the earthquake. We supported 50 play centres for 3,500 youngsters. Activities included drawing, dancing, doing homework, and taking walks.
p Schoolgirls work together
to visualise their ‘dream school’
New beginnings Despite the many tragic consequences of the earthquake, we were able to make something positive out of the disaster. For example, between November 2006 and April 2007, we were able to help reconstruct ten primary schools destroyed by the earthquake. And these schools weren’t just rebuilt: their quality of education and management have now been massively improved.
Those improvements have their source in Plan’s way of working. We always strive to get children, families and their communities to work together, even in the chaotic context of disaster response. Indonesian children usually have little say in decisions about issues that affect them, so we got them involved as much as possible to make sure that the schools would be child-friendly and open to all children, including those with special needs. The reconstruction project involved adults with a stake in the school, like teachers, parents and members of the wider community, right through the whole process of construction.
Teachers and community members were delighted that Plan invited them to take an active part in the reconstruction process. “I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school,” said one.
“My dream school”
“I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school.”
At each school, Plan held meetings with pupils, teachers and community members, and encouraged them to describe their ideal schools. Children drew pictures of their dream schools and listed things they thought these schools should have. All the designs and ideas were put together in an architectural blueprint by a construction expert for final approval by all those involved, including children and teachers.
Monitoring the schools’ construction was done collaboratively. Before the work began, Plan drew up an agreement involving contractors, teachers, planning consultants and the local community to monitor the construction. Plan met weekly with those involved to discuss the project’s progress and hear suggestions.
146.5mm INSIDE
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. For example, we provided teacher training, curriculum development, and helped teachers develop new teaching materials. We also helped teachers to develop their skills and potential in management and leadership. Perhaps most importantly, we encouraged schools to use active, creative, effective and joyful methods to help students to learn.
Enhancing education Education is about much more than just impressive buildings, so as well as reconstructing the schools, Plan helped schools change the way they approach teaching, and improve their management by tackling several issues crucial to ensuring good quality primary education.
p One of the completed schoo
ls
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. By contributing their enthusiasm and ideas, the families and school communities who took part in this project now have better schools and a better education for their children.
148.5mm INSIDE
148.5mm INSIDE
Dream schools On 27 May 2006, an earthquake devastated the region of Yogyakarta on the south coast of Java. It killed over 5,000 people, injured 36,000, and left 200,000 homeless. The worst hit area was Bantul, a densely populated rural area south of Yogyakarta city. More than 2,000 people in Bantul were killed, thousands injured and 80% of homes were damaged. But when the earthquake hit, Plan was already working with many communities in Bantul, and we were in a good position to respond to emergency needs. From June 2006 on, we provided emergency relief to affected families and communities, including tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene kits, which meant they could stay near their damaged homes rather than leave their communities. We also helped children cope with the psychological trauma of the earthquake. We supported 50 play centres for 3,500 youngsters. Activities included drawing, dancing, doing homework, and taking walks.
p Schoolgirls work together
to visualise their ‘dream school’
New beginnings Despite the many tragic consequences of the earthquake, we were able to make something positive out of the disaster. For example, between November 2006 and April 2007, we were able to help reconstruct ten primary schools destroyed by the earthquake. And these schools weren’t just rebuilt: their quality of education and management have now been massively improved.
Those improvements have their source in Plan’s way of working. We always strive to get children, families and their communities to work together, even in the chaotic context of disaster response. Indonesian children usually have little say in decisions about issues that affect them, so we got them involved as much as possible to make sure that the schools would be child-friendly and open to all children, including those with special needs. The reconstruction project involved adults with a stake in the school, like teachers, parents and members of the wider community, right through the whole process of construction.
Teachers and community members were delighted that Plan invited them to take an active part in the reconstruction process. “I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school,” said one.
“My dream school”
“I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school.”
At each school, Plan held meetings with pupils, teachers and community members, and encouraged them to describe their ideal schools. Children drew pictures of their dream schools and listed things they thought these schools should have. All the designs and ideas were put together in an architectural blueprint by a construction expert for final approval by all those involved, including children and teachers.
Monitoring the schools’ construction was done collaboratively. Before the work began, Plan drew up an agreement involving contractors, teachers, planning consultants and the local community to monitor the construction. Plan met weekly with those involved to discuss the project’s progress and hear suggestions.
146.5mm INSIDE
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. For example, we provided teacher training, curriculum development, and helped teachers develop new teaching materials. We also helped teachers to develop their skills and potential in management and leadership. Perhaps most importantly, we encouraged schools to use active, creative, effective and joyful methods to help students to learn.
Enhancing education Education is about much more than just impressive buildings, so as well as reconstructing the schools, Plan helped schools change the way they approach teaching, and improve their management by tackling several issues crucial to ensuring good quality primary education.
p One of the completed schoo
ls
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. By contributing their enthusiasm and ideas, the families and school communities who took part in this project now have better schools and a better education for their children.
148.5mm INSIDE
148.5mm INSIDE
Dream schools On 27 May 2006, an earthquake devastated the region of Yogyakarta on the south coast of Java. It killed over 5,000 people, injured 36,000, and left 200,000 homeless. The worst hit area was Bantul, a densely populated rural area south of Yogyakarta city. More than 2,000 people in Bantul were killed, thousands injured and 80% of homes were damaged. But when the earthquake hit, Plan was already working with many communities in Bantul, and we were in a good position to respond to emergency needs. From June 2006 on, we provided emergency relief to affected families and communities, including tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats and hygiene kits, which meant they could stay near their damaged homes rather than leave their communities. We also helped children cope with the psychological trauma of the earthquake. We supported 50 play centres for 3,500 youngsters. Activities included drawing, dancing, doing homework, and taking walks.
p Schoolgirls work together
to visualise their ‘dream school’
New beginnings Despite the many tragic consequences of the earthquake, we were able to make something positive out of the disaster. For example, between November 2006 and April 2007, we were able to help reconstruct ten primary schools destroyed by the earthquake. And these schools weren’t just rebuilt: their quality of education and management have now been massively improved.
Those improvements have their source in Plan’s way of working. We always strive to get children, families and their communities to work together, even in the chaotic context of disaster response. Indonesian children usually have little say in decisions about issues that affect them, so we got them involved as much as possible to make sure that the schools would be child-friendly and open to all children, including those with special needs. The reconstruction project involved adults with a stake in the school, like teachers, parents and members of the wider community, right through the whole process of construction.
Teachers and community members were delighted that Plan invited them to take an active part in the reconstruction process. “I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school,” said one.
“My dream school”
“I am glad to be involved in the planning process. I worked with the children to draw a dream school.”
At each school, Plan held meetings with pupils, teachers and community members, and encouraged them to describe their ideal schools. Children drew pictures of their dream schools and listed things they thought these schools should have. All the designs and ideas were put together in an architectural blueprint by a construction expert for final approval by all those involved, including children and teachers.
Monitoring the schools’ construction was done collaboratively. Before the work began, Plan drew up an agreement involving contractors, teachers, planning consultants and the local community to monitor the construction. Plan met weekly with those involved to discuss the project’s progress and hear suggestions.
146.5mm INSIDE
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. For example, we provided teacher training, curriculum development, and helped teachers develop new teaching materials. We also helped teachers to develop their skills and potential in management and leadership. Perhaps most importantly, we encouraged schools to use active, creative, effective and joyful methods to help students to learn.
Enhancing education Education is about much more than just impressive buildings, so as well as reconstructing the schools, Plan helped schools change the way they approach teaching, and improve their management by tackling several issues crucial to ensuring good quality primary education.
p One of the completed schoo
ls
Plan’s work in Yogyakarta shows how disaster response is about much more than just meeting immediate needs. By contributing their enthusiasm and ideas, the families and school communities who took part in this project now have better schools and a better education for their children.
146.5mm FLAP
148.5mm BACK
Challenge and change in Indonesia
Real progress
“Over the past year, Indonesia's economy has grown significantly, but poverty remains widespread, forcing some poor families to take their children out of school, postpone medical treatment or cut down on nutritious food,” reports Plan’s Country Director John McDonough. Childhood illnesses like diarrhoea and respiratory infections are common, and malnutrition rates have risen significantly.
With the support of Plan, children and adults in Indonesia are working together to develop their communities and claim their right to a better future. And real progress is being made. Last year, our work included:
Plan focuses on health, education and sanitation, as well as helping families to increase their incomes and making sure they have enough to eat.
• Setting up 27 nursery centres, training
We support the most vulnerable children, including street children, and those involved in child labour and child prostitution, trying to ensure that they have access to basic services. We work with community based organisations and local and national government to raise the profile of child rights and child protection. In this Country Progress Report, we look at one area where we have helped children to claim perhaps the most important right of all: their entitlement to a decent education. p Plan is bringing together children to disc uss violence as they experience it: part of our work to promote child protection
Indonesia country facts Capital: Jakarta
Under-fives who are underweight: 28%
UN Human Development Index ranking: 108th (of 177 countries)
Secondary-age children out of school: 45%
People without adequate sanitation: 45%
(Sources: the UN, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Population: 221 million
639 nursery teachers and volunteers, and providing materials, toys and playground equipment to 186 centres
• Starting a pilot project training village food
and nutrition committees in reducing child malnutrition, and ways to provide better food for 1,900 families
sanitation, health and nutrition services, health and hygiene education, and developing school health policies
Plan’s greatest successes come from a joint effort combining the hard work and determination of communities, children, volunteers, staff, and partner organisations. The ongoing support of our sponsors is a vital ingredient, too. It’s their generosity and commitment that allows us to continue to help children in 49 of the poorest countries in the world. So on behalf of the children and communities we work with, thank you to all our sponsors!
IDN
Any enquiries please contact: Nick Burton. e: nick@bright-uk.com m: 07884 367567. d: 020 7620 8150 Size (Prod)
Colours(Prod)
Art (A/D)
0407 100647 PLAN 0407_Indonesia 05.12.07 210x443.5mm FOLD TO A5 Client proof: 1 2 Copy (C/W)
Content (Acc.)
Indonesia
• 200 schools have adopted Plan’s model of school health, providing water,
Plan UK Registered Charity No: 276035
Admagic No: Bright No: Client name: File name: Date: Size: Studio proof:
p Teaching children to cle an their teeth may not learn (something the at home) is pa y rt of our work their overall he to promote alth
148.5mm FRONT
Country Progress Report 2007