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• In rural areas, 30% of people have no clean drinking water and 60% have no sanitation facilities INDONESIA SOMOA

• Primary education is poor quality and drop-out rates are high FIJI

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• Indonesia TONGA is prone to natural disasters, and since 2004 has been NEW ZEALAND struck by two tsunamis, an earthquake, a cyclone, and flooding

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• NEWPAPUA Helping families increase their incomes SOLOMON to ISLANDS GUINEA • Promoting children’s rights and protecting them from abuse and injury SOMOA VANUATU

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• Supporting those affected by the 2004 tsunami and other emergencies, and helping communities to reduce the risk of future disasters TONGA

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INDONESIA FACTS Capital: Jakarta Population: 234 million Language: Bahasa Indonesia (official), with about 583 other languages and dialects.

Climate: Indonesia has a tropical climate, with two distinct monsoonal wet and dry seasons.

Average annual rainfall in the lowlands varies from

1,780–3,175 millimeters (70–125 in), and up to 6,100 millimeters (240 in) in mountainous regions.

Mountainous areas— particularly in the west coast of Sumatra, West Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua—receive the highest rainfall. Humidity is generally high, averaging about 80%. Temperatures vary little throughout the year; the average daily

temperature range of Jakarta is 26–30 °c.

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Economy: Indonesia’s estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2007 is US$408 billion. In 2007, estimated nominal per capita GDP is US$1,812, and per capita GDP PPP was US$4,616. The services sector is the economy’s largest and accounts for 45.3% of GDP (2005).

This is followed by industry

(40.7%) and agriculture (14.0%). However, agriculture employs more people than other sectors, accounting for 44.3% of the 95 million-strong workforce.

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FOCUS ON: HELPING FAMILIES TO INCREASE THEIR INCOMES In many rural areas poverty is widespread and economic opportunities are limited.

Plan helps families to improve their ways of making a living, so that they can increase their incomes, have better living standards and meet their children’s basic needs.

We help people to set up their own small businesses and find markets for their products or services, and we provide small savings and loans schemes.

Many communities depend on agriculture, so we offer training and support for farmers and fishermen. Young people in particular suffer from the lack of economic opportunities, so we provide business skills and vocational training.

FISH FOR LIFE “My group members now earn a better living because they can go fishing regularly and come home with cash in their hands.”

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The Bigger Picture

Plan is working with children, families and whole communities to address the problems that Indonesia faces. This report can only tell a small part of that story. As a further insight, last year we also: This report can only tell a small part of that story. As a further insight, last year we also: • Supported 96 adult literacy groups and six education groups for school drop-outs • Trained 418 volunteer health workers to give better care to rural communities • Helped construct or upgrade 129 water points and 1,399 latrines, reducing the risk of water-borne diseases • Over 8,000 students from 39 schools took part in training on how to reduce their vulnerability and be better prepared.

Your support as a sponsor is crucial to achieving these positive results. So on behalf of the communities, partner organisations, and most of all the children we work with – thank you!

“I’m not ashamed anymore at school because my father can now pay my school fees on time.”

To learn more about Plan’s work in Indonesia visit www.plan.org.au/ourwork/asia/indonesia

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These are the words of Turipto, a member of a fishermen’s group in the village of Pager Kidul, East Java. The group have increased their incomes thanks to a Plan project which provided them with new fishing equipment, and helped them improve their fishing techniques and management skills.

As a result, they’re better able to care for their children and meet their families’ needs.

Pager Kidul is home to about 670 families, many of whom rely on the income they get from fishing. Before Plan got involved, incomes were low because the fishermen were not fishing systematically. They had no means to identify precisely where fish were located. Most didn’t use effective fishing equipment, but didn’t have sufficient collateral to borrow money from financial institutions to buy new equipment.

New ideas Working with several local organisations, Plan trained the group in new fishing techniques and making simple equipment. Fishermen’s wives learned how to produce dried and shredded fish, which sells for higher prices than fresh fish.

The local co-operative, which was set up with the help of Plan, also got involved, providing credit facilities and helping fishermen to improve the way they managed their businesses. Co-operative managers were given training, and both fishermen and managers learned how to monitor and evaluate the new initiatives.

As well as helping fishermen improve their fishing techniques and management skills, Plan also provided equipment. Out of a total of 116 group members, only 40 had boats and had established fish-catching points in the sea.

“They can catch large amounts of fish because they know precise fishing locations.”

Those with boats used large amounts of fuel every time they went fishing, meaning their operating costs were high.

Through a credit scheme, Plan provided 10 boats and 4 fishing ponds, which serve as fixed points for keeping fish caught in the sea. An electronic fish finder and a satellite positioning device were also provided, so fish can be found more easily.

The project has been a success. Families’ incomes have increased, and fishermen are using effective equipment such as boats, nets and rods. The community has also developed valuable skills such as project planning and budgeting, and the co-operative continues to support the fishermen’s activities.

“The group’s incomes have become better due to easier fishing and more efficient petrol consumption. They can catch large amounts of fish because they know precise fishing locations,” said Budi, a community leader.

The fishermen are keen to pass on what they have learned. Group member Guntoro says: “I have gained lots of knowledge since Plan helped our community. Now, I can help other groups to fish better.”

A more secure childhood With these improvements to fishing, families have more money to spend on food, health and education, and children are benefiting from this increased financial stability.

Jorim, who lives in the village, says: “I’m not ashamed anymore at school because my father can now pay my school fees on time.”

Some names have been changed for child protection and privacy purposes.

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