13 04 26 mfs annual report 2012 by Plan Nederland

Child Rights Alliance Girl Power Programme Annual Report 2012

Child Rights Alliance Girl Power programme

Annual Report 2012

Contents List of abbreviations 6 Preface 9 1. The Girl Power programme 2012 1.1. Support by CRA to partner organisations (box 5) 1.1.1. Support to Country Steering Committees 1.1.2. Capacity development in partners 1.1.3. Direct partner programme support 1.2. Outputs by partner organisations (box 6) 1.2.1. Individual level 1.2.2. Community level 1.2.3. Institutional level 1.2.4. Civil Society level 1.3. Country programme progress 1.3.1. Protection against violence 1.3.2. (Post-primary) education 1.3.3. Economic participation 1.3.4. Socio-political participation 1.3.5. Civil Society strengthening

2. Country information and cross-country activities 2.1. Asia 2.1.1. Bangladesh 2.1.2. Nepal 2.1.3. Pakistan 2.2. Africa 2.2.1. Ethiopia 2.2.2. Ghana 2.2.3. Liberia 2.2.4. Sierra Leone 2.2.5. Zambia 2.3. Latin America 2.3.1. Bolivia 2.3.2. Nicaragua 2.4. Cross-country and regional activities

25 26 26 31 36 41 41 45 50 54 59 64 64 67 72

3. Learning agenda of the Child Rights Alliance

4. Organisational aspects of the Child Rights Alliance

80 80 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 85 86 86 87

4.1. Organisational monitoring protocol 4.1.1. Threshold criteria: own income & remuneration of key management 4.1.2. Efficiency 4.1.3. Quality of the administrative organization 4.1.4. Programme budget 4.1.5. Partnership policy 4.1.6. Harmonisation and complementarity 4.1.7. Learning capacity 4.2. Statement of internal control and risk management 4.2.1. Assessment of management capacities of local partners 4.2.2. Fraud and anticorruption policy 4.2.3. Sanction policy 4.2.4. Risk management

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5. Financial report of the Child Rights Alliance 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7. 5.8.

Accounting principles Combined Income and Expenditure Statement Combined statement of changes in fund balances Combined statement of financial position Expenditure allocation Own Contribution Remuneration of key management Explanation of programme expenditures

Annexes I. Country cases II. Child Rights Alliance Annual Plan 2012

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List of abbreviations ACPF African Child Policy Forum ANPPCAN African Network for Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect CBO Community Based Organisation CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CHI Child Helpline International CLPC Children’s Legal Protection Centre CRA Child Rights Alliance CSC Country Steering Committee CSO Civil Society Organisation DCI-ECPAT NL Defence for Children International Nederland - ECPAT Nederland (Defence for Children – ECPAT) DPA Direct Poverty Alleviation DSC Dutch Steering Committee EC European Commission ECCD Early Childhood Care and Development EFA Education for All EU European Union FAWE Forum for African Women Educationalists FGM/C Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting FPU Free Press Unlimited GPD Girl Power Desk GPGEM Girl Power Gender Empowerment Measure GPP Girl Power Programme ICS Investing in Children and their Societies ICDI International Child Development Initiatives ILO International Labour Organisation IOB Inspectie Ontwikkelingssamenwerking en Beleidsevaluatie (Evaluation Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) LA Lobby & Advocacy M&E Monitoring & Evaluation MDG Millennium Development Goal MFSII Co-financing System II (2011-2015) of the Dutch Government MIS Management Information System MoU Memorandum of Understanding MSC Most Significant Change MTR Mid-Term Review NGO Non-Governmental Organisation OVC Orphans and vulnerable children PME Planning Monitoring and Evaluation PTA Parent Teacher Association PRSP Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper RBA Rights Based Approach RNE Royal Netherlands Embassy SAIEVAC South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children SGBV Sexual and Gender Based Violence SGE Stichting Gezamenlijke Evaluaties (Foundation Joint Evaluations) T4C Together4Change ToC Theory of Change ToR Terms of Reference TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training List of abbreviations 6

UBR UNCRC UN ECOSOC UNIATFAG UNICEF UNIFEM UNFPA UNPD VAC VT WB WW

Universal Birth Registration United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child United Nations Economic and Social Council United Nations Interagency Task Force on Adolescent Girls United Nations Children Fund United Nations Development Fund for Women United Nations Population Fund United Nations Population Division Violence against Children Vocational Training World Bank Women Win

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Preface After an intensive first year of implementation of our Girl Power programme, we are happy to conclude 2012 with all country programmes well under way. The building of meaningful partnerships within both the CRA and amongst our Southern partners continues to constitute the backbone of the Girl Power programme, and the provision of intensive support to the national Country Steering Committees remained an important activity for the CRA in 2012. In many programme countries, promising signs of synergy between partners were noted. Overall in 2012, the Girl Power programme reached more girls, communities and Community Based Organisations (including grassroots, girls’ and children’s organisations) than originally planned for. Not all implementation delays incurred in 2011 have been made up for in 2012. Notably in Nepal and Bolivia programmes of Plan remain behind schedule. In Nepal, a dispute with a potential partner forced Plan to abandon planned interventions in one district. Planned activities have been adjusted, and we expect that this will be reflected in the results in 2013. In Bolivia, intensified monitoring and programme management was undertaken to identify and address bottlenecks. Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia and Pakistan have diligently caught up with implementation delays incurred in 2011, as indicated by moderate overspending on their 2012 budgets. Even though efforts in the learning agenda, on harmonisation and alignment and capacity support to local partners remained lower than expected, in 2012 the CRA spent 98% of its annual 2012 budget. This reflects a steady increase in the rate of spending as compared to the “start-up phase” in 2011. Alliance members Free Press Unlimited and International Child Development Initiatives adjusted their programmes in Liberia, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone. CRA members supported the Country Steering Committees in these countries in adjusting to the partnership changes. This activity will require continued specific attention in 2013, especially in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The overall Girl Power country portfolio will not change. There are different examples to illustrate increasing alignment and harmonisation with development actors at country level. These efforts do not (yet) take the form of formal agreements and contracts and are as such not clearly reflected in the Girl Power monitoring matrix though. High level policy developments concerning the position of Dutch Embassies (RNEs) in a number of countries have complicated concrete harmonisation with Dutch bilateral development cooperation. The strong focus on management and embedding of our own programme during the past two years also contributed to the fact that overall, ambitions on harmonisation and alignment set for 2012 were not fully realised. In 2013, CRA members will make an extra effort to reach concrete agreements on harmonisation, for example by rolling out a mapping exercise with other MFSII alliances. We will also continue our dialogue with RNEs in all relevant programme countries and with multilateral agencies in all 10 programme countries.

The vision of the Child Rights Alliance is that, in 2015, strong and sustainable national Child Rights Alliances will be active in the 10 programme countries. To this end, the partners of the Dutch alliance members have formed Country Steering Committees in each programme country. This process of the further building and strengthening of relationships between partners of the Dutch Alliance members proved rewarding but time-consuming. An alliance-wide partnership review undertaken in 2012/2013 will help capitalise on the vast potential for synergy and added value. And with the implementation of projects well under way, the Child Rights Alliance is confident that in 2013 and following years this new form of cooperation will prove essential to the sustainability and southern ownership of the programme, and to the realisation of added value due to combined capacities, expertise and networks of local partners.

It is our hope that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be able to continue its support to girls and young women in developing countries in the future. As Graça Machel stated: if we do not invest in the empowerment of girls and young women, the Millennium Development Goals are likely to be missed altogether.

Monique van ‘t Hek Director Plan Nederland

Ruth Kronenburg Director of Operations Free Press Unlimited

Nenita La Rose Executive Director Child Helpline International

Mathijs Euwema Director International Child Development Initiatives

Aloys van Rest Director Defence for Children International Nederland - ECPAT Nederland

Maria Bobenrieth Executive Director Women Win

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1. The Girl Power programme 2012

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1. The Child Rights Alliance is composed of Plan Nederland, Child Helpline International (CHI), Defence for Children International Nederland – ECPAT Nederland (DCI-ECPAT NL), Free Press Unlimited (FPU), International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI) and Women Win (WW).

1. The Girl Power programme 2012

The GIRL POWER: Promoting Equal Rights and Opportunities for Girls and Young Women programme of the Child Rights Alliance (CRA)1 is carried out in Africa (Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia), Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan) and in Latin America (Bolivia, Nicaragua). The programme is granted € 52 million under MFSII and is implemented in a five year period running from 2011 to 2015. Results are measured against the following framework: Girlpower results framework

Girl Power Results Framework Gender equality in society Box 6: Outputs by partner organisations • Media messages to provide information to girls and young women on gender equality and women rights (radio, TV, etc) • Girls and young women reached for gender equality through training and workshops • Girls and young women reached through sports events • Girls and young woman reached by protection systems • Promoted girls-friendly non violent attitudes and practices in community • CBOs promoting the rights of girls and young women • Communities reached through sports events • Media messages to provide information to communities women on gender equality and women rights (radio, TV, etc) • Communities reached for gender equality through training and workshops • Lobby, advocacy, research on laws and policies related to girls empowerment, gender equality, child rights, women rights • Capacity building of governmental professionals on the rights of girls and young women • Dialogue between civil society and government in formal dialogue meetings • Joint action for advocacy of girls rights by building multi-level coalitions and networks are developed and implemented • Capacity building of professionals in civil society on the rights of girls and young women • Monitoring activities targeted at keeping track of government responsiveness to girls and gender issues • Programmes for post-primary education and employment for girls in place and operational

Empowered girls and young women

Box 1

Box 3

• Protection against violence • (Post-primary) Education • Economic participation • Political participation

Civil society acts as an agent in development for gender equality

Box 2 • Socio-cultural • Institutional • Individual

Using district panels to assess efects of GP partners’ capability on CS [answers to key questions CIVICUS]

Girls and Young Women

Box 4: Increased capacity of partner organisations Projects that • To commit and act increase gender • To produce results for increased gender equality • To relate with other agents in development equality • To adapt to new circumstances and renew ways of operation • To maintain coherence

International lobby and advocacy

Not Applicable

Using 5C assessment tool, enriched with plus GP specific indicators (involvement CSC)

Direct financial support to partner programs for girls and young women

• Management of relationships with Southern Partners (including PME by Alliance members) • Technical and financial capacity support to Southern Partners, including support for 5C strengthening, gender (meanstreaming), RBA, lobby and advocacy, downward accountability, participatory approaches, PME • Creation/promotion of grassroots organizations (PLAN) • Support linking and networking among Southern Partners (incl. the Country Steering Committees) • Research and learning (on issues of girl’s rights and empowerment) • Alignment and coordination (with other NGOs, donors etc. to enhance complementarities)

The Girl Power results framework and the Girl Power Monitoring Protocol are logically linked and cannot be viewed separately. Despite changes made to the Results Framework, the logic between the two documents remained weak as a result of changing realities on the ground in the country programmes. The present Girl Power Monitoring Protocol was formulated during the start-up phase of the programme and, at the time, was fully relevant in bridging development practice and anticipated programme results. However, since that time, a number of country programmes have changed direction, have further developed and/or been redefined. Consequently, in a number of cases programme progress is no longer fully captured by the prevailing monitoring protocol. Moreover, these same changes at country programme level have affected, at least in some cases, the validity and usability of the baseline study carried out in 2011. The Child Rights Alliance therefore welcomed the opportunity given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to adjust the initial Monitoring Protocol of its Girl Power programme – a positive response to a request made by the CRA and several other alliances under the MFSII programme. We see this as an important opportunity to enhance our accountability and show realistic evidence-based results. An adjusted version of the Girl Power programme monitoring protocol was submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 January 2013. At this moment, final adjustments are being made to this protocol in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Girl Power results are situated in the MFS II priority result areas related to MDG 3 (Promote gender equality and empower women), civil society strengthening and capacity development of partners. This report on the second year of programme implementation focuses on the outputs, both of the CRA members (Box 5) as well of the outputs of partner organisations (Box 6). Outcome results as categorized in Box 1, Box 2, Box 3 and Box 4 will only become tangible in due course, particularly during the last two years of implementation (2014-2015). In 2012 all CRA members continued to provide support to their specific partner organisations in their specific GP programme countries. Not all CRA members have programmes in all 10 programme countries. Duration of the in-country programmes by FPU is two years.

MFS-II Funding to CRA for Girl Power

Box 5: Support by CRA to partnerorganisations (CRA outputs)

This framework is an adjusted version of the original Girl Power results framework as submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 1 March 2011. As discussed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on several occasions, including at the annual policy dialogue on 27 March 2012, practice has shown that the level of detail of the outputs formulated in Box 6 was too high. The original list of outputs comprised both services and products delivered by partners as well as the number and kind of beneficiaries reached by said services and products. We have decided to make Box 6 less complex by focusing on the number and kind of beneficiaries which are expected to be covered by our partners. According to the same logic of the Girl Power programme, we have grouped beneficiaries at four different levels: 1. At individual level: girls and young women 2. At socio-cultural level: communities and families 3. At institutional level: state agencies at local, district and national level 4. At civil society level CSOs

Table: CRA members’ involvement in Girl Power programme countries Plan

CHI

DCIECPAT

FPU

ICDI X

Bangladesh

Bolivia

Ethiopia

Ghana

Liberia

Nepal

Nicaragua

Pakistan

Sierra Leone

Zambia

Cross-country

X X

* FPU will provide capacity support to CRA members’ partner organisations in Ethiopia in 2013

Besides the number of individuals/communities/state agencies and civil society organisations that will be targeted by our Southern partners during 2013, the Girl Power planning documents underlying the results framework also indicate the type of services/products to be delivered. With these data, CRA members will be able to monitor programme progress.

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1.1. Support by CRA to partner organisations (Box 5) The achieved outputs of the CRA are presented in the tables below. Overall trends in the performance in each expected result are subsequently explained. Details per country are provided in Chapter 2.

1.1.1. Support to Country Steering Committees CRA results and outputs

Planned 2012

Realised 2012

Planned 2011 – 2015*

Realised 2011 – 2012

A4. Support linking and networking among partners (including the Country Steering Committees) Country programme monitoring (including field visits and narrative reports)

# of country programmes monitored

Facilitate and participate in CSC meetings

# of CSC meetings facilitated and participated in

330

Facilitate and participate in crosscountry meetings & consultations aimed at linking and networking among partners

# of meetings and consultations

115

A5. Research and learning (on issues of girls’ rights and empowerment) Conduct research on issues of girls’ and young women’s rights

# of studies initiated by CRA (members)

101

Dissemination of learning on issues of girls’ and young women’s rights (including lectures, workshops, publications, launches)

# of dissemination events (including lectures, workshops, publications, launches)

242

Implementation of learning agenda

# of organisations involved in study and discussion of learning questions

241

100

A6. Alignment and coordination Harmonisation meetings with other alliances

# of agreements, contracts and/or MoUs on harmonisation with MFSII alliances

11***

Harmonisation meetings with RNEs/ bi-lateral agencies

# of agreements, contracts and/or MoUs on harmonisation with RNEs/bi-lateral agencies

11***

Harmonisation meetings with multilateral agencies

# of agreements, contracts and/or MoUs on harmonisation with multi-lateral agencies

11***

Implementation of harmonisation with other alliances

# of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoUs with other alliances under implementation

Implementation of harmonisation with RNEs/bi-lateral agencies

# of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoUs with RNEs/bi-lateral agencies under implementation

Implementation of harmonisation with multi-lateral agencies

# of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoUs with multi-lateral agencies under implementation

Support linking and networking among partners (including the Country Steering Committees) Country teams consisting of programme officers of Dutch CRA members continued supporting the Country Steering Committees in all ten countries. In 2012, a ToR was developed for CSC annual reflection meetings (ARMs). Based upon this ToR, annual reflection meetings were held in eight countries. Two countries have postponed the meetings to early 2013. Dutch CRA members supported facilitation of all ARMs held in 2012. In three countries, the annual reflection meeting was attended by representatives of least two Dutch CRA member organisations. Joint monitoring visits have proven very helpful in supporting the country programmes. Planning of joint field visits however remains a challenge. Other support by Dutch CRA members to the CSCs included a two-day workshop meeting in Amsterdam for coordinators of all ten CSCs. Practical bottlenecks were discussed and in many cases resolved. CSC coordinators particularly appreciated the opportunity to exchange with other Girl Power country programmes. Follow-up meetings are planned for 2013 and will probably be organised at regional level. Capacities to coordinate and build relationships (partnership building) have proven problematic in some countries. Coordination and cooperation between CRA southern partner members in the national Country Steering Committees require more elaborate and tailor-made capacity support than anticipated at programme onset. In 2012, new coordinators and managers were hired for the programmes in Nicaragua and Ghana. Partner organisations were also supported to strengthen their linkages with other relevant (international) networks. Research and learning (on issues of girls’ rights and empowerment) Two representatives from each of the ten CSCs attended a three-day kick-off workshop for the learning agenda, organised by the CRA in The Netherlands in May 2012. The workshop marked the launch of the learning agenda implementation in the programme countries. CSCs in all ten countries defined and operationalised specific learning questions. They were supported in this process by the Learning Support Group consisting of Dutch CRA organisations’ learning experts, and the Learning Reference Group consisting of partner organisation representatives. In most countries, actual participatory learning will start in 2013. Progress on the learning agenda is described in more detail in chapter 3. A follow-up global workshop for the country learning teams is planned for October 2013. Alignment and coordination Several examples can be given illustrating increasing harmonisation and alignment with different actors in programme countries. In Ethiopia, the CRA and the RNE joined in an initiative to map various sexual and reproductive health initiatives. Initial discussions took place between alliances in the Netherlands and on the Ethiopian level. In Pakistan, constructive exchange with the RNE led to alignment of informal and formal schooling systems. Methodologies were exchanged with the RutgersWFP alliance. More details on these initiatives and other emerging cases of harmonisation are described in the country profiles in chapter 2. These initiatives do not (yet) take the form of formal agreements or contracts however. Exchange of information is taking place with RNEs, and relationships are generally good. Unfortunately this has not yet resulted in concrete harmonisation agreements. RNEs are facing cutbacks and closure, whilst in other cases budgets have already been allocated. For 2013, the CRA will pursue concrete harmonisation with other Dutch alliances by rolling-out a mapping exercise initiated in 2012. The ambassadors’ conference in The Hague in January 2013 provided promising contacts with RNEs in three countries, which will be followed up in the course of 2013.

* Targets for 2011 – 2015 were been updated in October 2012 ** Not included in 2011 planning and reporting *** Targets for alignment and coordination for 2012 refer to the number of alliances, RNEs and agencies respectively

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1.1.2. Capacity development in partners CRA results and outputs

1.1.3. Direct partner programme support

Planned 2012

Realised Planned 2012 2011– 2015*

Realised 2011 – 2012

A2. Technical and financial capacity support to partners

CRA results and outputs

Planned Realised 2012 2012

Planned Realised 2011– 2011 – 2015* 2012

A1. Management of relationships with partners (including PME by alliance members)

Assess partners’ organisational capacity

# of partner organisations assessed

104

Deliver capacity development support

# of partner organisations supported with capacity development

123

171

Identify partners

# of partners identified

125

Asses and approve partner project proposals

# of partner project proposals assessed and approved

123

Partner project monitoring (including field visits and financial and narrative reporting)

# of partner projects monitored

127

95**

82***

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations Identify grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations identified

1.024

4.039

3.272

7.134

Deliver capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

1.051

3.970

3.177

3.970***

* Targets for 2011 – 2015 were updated in October 2012 ** Organisations are generally assessed annually *** Organisations are generally supported for more than one year Technical and financial capacity support to partners In the field of capacity support, each Dutch CRA member continued working with its southern partners on tailor-made capacity building programmes. Capacities of core partners are assessed annually. Partner assessment tools used by CRA members vary and include online self-assessment tools and customised versions of the 5C methodology. As part of the midterm evaluation, all Girl Power partner organisations will take part in an assessment of the 5Cs in 2013. Capacity support delivered included technical and instrumental support related to GP programme implementation, such as training on PME, training on sports programming for girls for partner organisations of Women Win and responsiveness training for counsellors of partner organisations of CHI. Generic capacity support aimed at strengthening partner organisations’ capacity beyond the Girl Power programme included organisation-strengthening trajectories with the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) and support to the South Asia Coordinating Group on Action against Violence against Children (SACG). In 2012, the CRA worked on further alignment of strategies for assessment and strengthening of partner organisation capacities. This process will be continued in 2013 and will help CRA members focus on facilitating dialogue between their partners on capacity strengthening. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations This output was included to reflect community work by Plan’s country offices (community work by partner organisations of other alliance members is reflected under output B4). In fact, this work is mostly done by local partner organisations of Plan. The definitions of ‘grassroots’ and ‘community based’ organisations appear to have been interpreted differently among organisations, leading to inconsistencies in planned and reported figures in Nepal and other countries. The Midterm Evaluation planned for 2013 will address this inconsistency.

* Targets for 2011 – 2015 were updated in October 2012 ** Projects are monitored annually Management of relationships with partners (including PME by alliance members) New partners joined the Girl Power programme in 2012 to make up for delays encountered in 2011. Dutch CRA members Free Press Unlimited and International Child Development Initiatives adjusted their Girl Power programmes in 2012 in consultation with the alliance. For ICDI, this meant the end of their cooperation with their partner organisation in Liberia and the start of a new project in Ethiopia. For FPU, projects in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Zambia were adjusted. In Ethiopia, a media programme with and for children was not deemed feasible; FPU will instead support other CRA partners in Ethiopia with media training. All changes were discussed and agreed with the CRA Board of Directors.

1.2. Output by partner organisations (Box 6) 1.2.1. Individual level Planned 2011-15

Overall GPP Planned 2012 Realised 2012

Realised 2011-12

B1. Services delivered by SPOs to girls and young women Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes) # of girls and young women reached

# of boys reached*

1.507.790

303.812

599.122

842.788

591.220

n.a.

310.194

n.a.

* This indicator was not included in the planning for 2012 and reporting for 2011 Overall, delivery of outputs by partner organisations on the individual level is on track. Progress should be viewed primarily in light of the planned targets for 2011 – 2015. The planned targets for 2012 were influenced by differences of interpretation by partner organisations. Details per country are described in chapter 2.

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1.2.2. Community level

1.2.4. Civil society Overall

Overall GPP Planned Planned Realised Realised 2011-15 2012 2012 2011-12

Planned Planned Rea2011-15 2012 lised 2012

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level)

Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders # of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

4.509*

82.743

89.327

82.743**

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights *

758.933

n.a.

363.169

n.a.***

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights *

18.954

n.a.

n.a.***

6.432

# of CSOs, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

26.784

3.008

3.008**

472

162

162**

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

* The targeted number of communities for 2011 – 2015 is influenced by differences of interpretation by partner organisations ** Communities are generally targeted for more than one year *** This indicator was not included in the planning for 2012 and reporting for 2011

Delivery of outputs on civil society level should be viewed primarily in light of the planned targets for 2011 – 2015. The targeted numbers of CBOs and networks for 2012 are influenced by differences of interpretation by partner organisations. The Midterm Evaluation planned for 2013 will address this inconsistency. Details per country are described in chapter 2.

Delivery of outputs at community level is generally on track. The targeted number of communities for 2011 – 2015 is influenced by differences of interpretation by partner organisations though. The Midterm Evaluation planned for 2013 will address this inconsistency. Details per country are described in chapter 2.

1.3. Country programme progress

Overall Planned Planned Realised Realised 2011-15 2012 2012 2011-12 B3. Influencing national/district/local governments by partners Training to government frontline professionals at local, district, province, regional or national level (police, justice, health, education) Lobby and advocacy activities/campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights # of government. frontline staff reached by partners for training

15.133

327

4.693

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy

18.662

2.019

2.232

2**

# of international policy institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy

* This indicator was not included in the planning for 2012 and reporting for 2011 ** Institutions are generally targeted for more than one year Delivery of outputs at institutional level is generally on track. The targeted number of frontline staff for 2012 reflects an adjustment in the formulation of the target group though. Details per country are described in chapter 2.

Capacity building to civil society organisations. Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

* Targets for 2012 reflect differences of interpretation by partner organisations ** CSO’s and networks are generally targeted for more than one year

1.2.3. Institutional level

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2. See Annex I Country Cases, Bangladesh Life skills training that helps prevent child marriage 3. See Annex I Country Cases, Ethiopia Establishment of a new legal aid services center in collaboration with the Ministry of justice

After two years of Girl Power the relevance of working simultaneously in multiple thematic areas and in three comprehensive dimensions (individual, socio-cultural and institutional) is becoming more and more apparent. Programme areas where integration between the different dimensions and thematic result areas has become more prominent, start showing actual changes of behaviour on the individual level; a supportive environment on the socio-cultural level, and collaborative efforts on the institutional level. Programme areas where this is lagging behind or hindered by other factors identify this as a challenge for more effective implementation. Next to this, while the external contexts of both socio-political and economic developments in a country bring new challenges, they also bring opportunities for programme implementation. At the internal context, progress in collaboration between the country alliances at country steering committee level has resulted in an increase in capabilities and aptitudes to deliver programme outputs and slow but steady progress towards outcome level.

1.3.1. Protection Against Violence All Country Programmes focus on protection against violence and each country has worked progressively on the strengthening of protection mechanisms and the individual empowerment of girls and young women initiated in the first year of the programme. Protection mechanisms in communities are starting to show concrete results in terms of protection of girls and young women. Girls themselves develop agency to seek protection in their community, for example girls attending life skills education in Bangladesh2 have sought help when confronted with early marriage, in other cases girls have clearly demonstrated increased self-esteem and confidence in dealing with harassment, making their own decisions when faced with abuse and seeking socio-legal support. In Liberia partners report they are increasingly asked by community members and collaborating authorities to support girls in their cases. Important achievements and examples from this perspective are the collaboration of CRA members with the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice in setting up a legal aid service centre3, establishing para-legal desks in 16 districts and a mobile legal clinic for even more remote areas in Zambia. On the socio-cultural level Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) are a key feature of the protection mechanisms in different country programmes. Pakistan and Sierra Leone report similar challenges in keeping the CWCs engaged and selecting volunteers who give their time and commitment without further expectations of remuneration. For this reason the CWCs require a strong investment in training and close monitoring by partner organisations, but once the CWCs seriously engage in their role, create ownership and are able to establish a The Girl Power Programme 19

4. This is also a question for some countries in learning agenda future research: How to engage boys and young men in empowering young girls and women? This will contribute to the improvement of their strategies for implementation of activities. 5. See Annex I Country Cases, Bangladesh Sharing of capacity development: initiative for the Expertise Wheel

(basic) referral network, they start working effectively. The strengthening of Girls’ Clubs, Women’s Action Groups and Men’s Support Groups for example in Liberia, or building girl sports team in Bolivia, work as further catalysts for awareness-raising within communities and the individual empowerment of girls and young women.

capacity needs, but require additional support. Continuous collaboration and support will be crucial for the realisation of GP objectives. The transformation from output to outcome level will need a continued effort in the coming programme period.

This also demonstrates a key lesson learned from the GP programme thus far; the necessity for the involvement of men and boys to increase the ability to deliver programme outputs and achieve over the coming years the expected outcome level. Most countries report they have started to work on strategies in 2012 for breaking the resistance of boys and men to programme activities. This can vary from offering boys an opportunity to engage in joint sports activities, setting up mens’/boys’ support groups for collaborative rallying on girls rights, informing parents on the need for protection of their daughters and sensitizing traditional chiefs on their role in protection mechanisms4. The complementarity of these activities with those specifically targeted at girls and young women can create a decisive opportunity for girls’ empowerment within a community.

This result area is operationalised in eight of the 10 countries of the GP Programme6. (Post-) primary education activities often operate in tandem with activities for protection against violence. Empowerment through education is closely connected with girls’ and young women’s ability to attend school safely and in not facing issues of low self-esteem or the expectation of traditional roles that may prevent access to education. From this perspective countries are targeting the most vulnerable girls on the individual level. In Pakistan, Fast Track Learning Schools are an education opportunity for girls and young women who have either dropped out of school or have not previously had the opportunity to attend. The developments in Pakistani society create additional barriers for girls to attend school, as violence is on the increase due to the socio-political situation and collaboration with authorities (for example police7) has become difficult. Ethiopia offers disadvantaged girls scholarships to attend schools and girl clubs are formed to address gender-based-violence in schools. On the socio-cultural level Parent Teacher Associations have been set up in Liberia and discussions held on the importance of girls attending schools. The risk of dropout through teenage pregnancy was addressed in Liberia by a communal meeting of parents, teachers, school and local authorities and health providers. Together they decided to offer girls family planning services and a gender focal point to help mentor girls on this issue. Setting role models for girls to attend schools is a strategy applied both in Zambia8 and Ethiopia. In Zambia this is directly supported by the Ministry of Education; staff of the Ministry gave career talks in different communities and addressed the high dropout rates of girls. In Ghana active training of CBOs on the promotion of girls’ education was another complementary strategy at civil society level. One of the trained organisations expressed an increased ability to address and promote this issue in communities. A concern in all the countries remains the overall quality of the educational system and the need to have genderresponsive pedagogy by teachers and integrated in educational materials.

The continuing existence of weak referral systems at institutional level is also a challenge being addressed by country partners. Collaborations have been set up at local, regional and national levels. In Ghana there is an active collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Department of Women and Children in Kumasi to realise a stronger child protection network together with other CSOs. Various mapping initiatives are also being undertaken by the child helplines in the different countries and will be reviewed in the learning agenda. In some countries the involvement of the institutional level also presents a challenge. Restrictive laws for NGOs to operate and openly address rights issues influence their ability to realise, for example, activities on gender and child rights in schools in Nicaragua and strengthening CSOs in Ethiopia. However, in response partners have actively engaged and mitigated risks by working with different levels of government. This approach has been essential in Nepal, where activities need approval from local government agencies, but due to the constitutional crises they may not be available and alternative permission needs to be lobbied for on the national level. On the institutional level new laws also offer opportunities. For example a new law on Violence Against Women (law 779) in Nicaragua provides an excellent legal framework for GP Programme activities. In Liberia partners worked on the popularization of the Children’s Act together with the Ministry of Development by creating a simplified version. The draft has been delayed and will need follow up in the coming years. In Sierra Leone partners lobbied for effective implementation of the Sexual Offences Act. As mentioned, the complementarity of activities by partner organisations at civil society level is crucial for the achievement of programme results. In several countries funding and capacity issues have created challenges in starting operations for the child helplines, which have left gaps for referral of children and initial access to a child protection network as originally planned. This will need to be followed up in the coming years. Countries where partner organisations do not work in all programme areas i.e. Bangladesh5, Zambia and Sierra Leone, complement each other through sharing knowledge and expertise. This strengthens for example their own child protection policies, or skills in ways of awareness-raising, such as learning about theatre for development strategies on issues such as child marriage, female genital mutilation, gender based violence etc. Core to the GP Programme is the active strengthening of local CSOs by partner organisations. This is applied in all programme countries through training and setting up networks. The delivery of outputs focuses on training of the CBOs to work on child rights and gender and facilitate their active participation in child protection networks through meetings, workshops and regular updates on activities in the districts or larger programme in which they work. An extension of this networking strategy takes place in Nepal, where CSOs who are not part of the GP alliance but work on similar issues are actively mobilised to work on GP programme issues. The newly formed alliances identify the key issues for young women and girls in their districts and try to address these together. The different levels (institutional, socio-cultural, civil society and individual) in this way come progressively together. The combination of efforts helps realise girls’ and young women’s agency to take up their rights; strengthen child protection networks within communities; create support through legislation and action by authorities, and realise awareness on gender based violence and the need for gender equality. The underlying challenge for the continuation of this process is the further strengthening of civil society, which will need further support by the CRA alliance. Country programmes have identified The Girl Power Programme 20

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6. Bolivia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nepal, Liberia, Pakistan, Sierra Leone 7. Previously police were able to assist with protection for schools, but this has currently ceased due to other safety and security obligations 8. See Annex I Country Cases, Zambia, Career orientation talks with girls 9. Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Zambia 10. Ghana, Liberia, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Zambia

Support for girls to attend and complete their education will need to be done in an integrated approach and the challenge for GP programme countries will be to address all relevant issues simultaneously. This will be key in making the step from delivering achieved outputs to stepping up to the outcome level.

1.3.3. Economic participation

This result area is operated in six of the 10 countries9. In all countries output delivery is now underway, but has had to cope with various delays. Nepal is the country where delivery is proceeding well on all levels. Women’s cooperatives are succeeding in creating diversified income opportunities for women and girls through agricultural schemes and access to local markets. They are also able to create linkages with the official banking system and realise effective loan schemes through micro-finance. A concern addressed is the need to include the poorest families within communities; partners specifically target these families and strive for 100% coverage in communities. A general concern also voiced in other countries is the limited economic opportunities in rural communities, mainly limited to agriculture, livestock and crafts. Vocational schooling offered in Zambia also focuses on ‘traditional’ trades for women in communities (hair weaving, pottery etc.), which may assist in economic independence, but needs further consideration from a gender perspective on the socio-cultural level. Under the result area (post-)primary education it was discussed that continuing high school dropout rates may lead to further economic dependence of girls and young women (now and for their future perspectives). Girls’ clubs are a strategy implemented in Sierra Leone that addresses their empowerment, building life skills and teaching economic skills to increase their overall economic participation. In Nepal the cooperatives are also seen as an opportunity for women to come together socially as a network and take their issues a step further, lobbying local government for issues relevant to economic and social empowerment. In Zambia the GP programme has also taken this as a priority for lobby at the institutional level. The alliance has concluded that even with positive economic growth the government does not prioritize women’s economic empowerment. In Ghana a key issue for women’s economic empowerment is access to land and inheritance. A new draft law on Property Rights of Spouses Bill will allow for inheritance and ownership of land. The GP programme will actively lobby for passing of this law.

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11. For the concept of the annual reflection meeting see paragraph 4.1.2 12. See Annex I Country Cases, Nepal Establishment of the Integrated Adolescent Girls’ Network

1.3.4. Socio-political participation

This result area is operationalised in five of 10 countries of the GP Programme.10 In these countries activities are actively combined with the other result areas, often targeting the same groups of girls and young women and with the overall aim of contributing to the leadership and agency of girls and young women in their communities. Girls’ clubs are organised in schools and out-of-school in the different countries. In relation to socio-political participation both are directed at providing girls with opportunities to learn skills in negotiation, decision-making and presenting their issues within their communities. On the individual level, organisations report that girls are more actively taking up leadership positions when offered the opportunity. The various ‘Kids News’ programmes set up in the different countries directly target children’s agency to develop and express their opinions on social and political issues. The long term perspective in this result area remains vital. In Sierra Leone, the recent elections resulted in a limited number of women elected to positions of government and men in communities continued to express their resistance to women in leadership positions. This coincides with earlier mentioned strategies on creating role models for girls on economic, education and political empowerment. The initiative for girls’ panels, originally included in the programme for monitoring purposes, also proved to have additional value in this result area. In Sierra Leone and Liberia girls provided explicit input on the programme, and expressed the further needs they wish to see addressed by the programme or country alliance during annual reflection meetings11. In Nepal the girls that took part in different district level panels progressed even further by setting up a national network and developing specific objectives and a vision for the future of girls in Nepal12. The country programme has committed itself to support this network and its objectives. Similar developments and initiatives coming out of the GP programme also serve as examples and future milestones for other country programmes.

1.3.5. Civil Society Strengthening

positive step towards realising the added value of cooperation. CRA members observe that experiences with cooperation in the CSC have helped their partners grow stronger as organisations. The CRA partnership review which will be finalised in April 2013 will shed more light on this and will provide starting points for concrete action plans to address identified capacity needs. Although resource mobilisation is already included in many capacity support efforts by CRA members, demand for strengthening in this area remains strong. The South Asia Coordinating Group on Action against Violence against Children (SACG) in 2012 managed to leverage funds from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Development Fund (SDF). FPU’s World Kids News shows potential as a mainstay for the substantive and financial continuity of the broader Kids News network. At the Dutch CRA level, efforts have been undertaken to structure joint fundraising – first successes are being booked by CHI and FPU. For local CBOs and NGOs in particular however, diversification of financial and human resources is challenging in the current economic climate affecting civil society in all programme countries. Practice of values by CSOs, including internal governance, is actively addressed in Nepal, where Girl Power partners are committed to ensure that girls and young women fill 25% of leadership positions in CBOs related to the programme. Girl Panels are active in most of the programme countries but their role in actual decision making is not yet fully clear. In countries where partner organisations have little or no geographical overlap in their activities, complementarity is sought through sharing knowledge and expertise and lobbying at (national) institutional level. In Zambia for example Girl Power partners actively lobby for the passing of the new draft law on Property Rights of Spouses, which will allow for inheritance and ownership of land by women. As a result of this and other efforts we expect to see increased levels of perception of policy impact in the course of the programme.

Civil society strengthening within the Girl Power programme is seen as a result of thematic interventions by partner organisations on individual, socio-cultural and institutional levels, supported by capacity development efforts and direct programme support by Dutch CRA member organisations. Progress on this result is considered an (end) outcome of the Girl Power programme and will only be assessed in the 2013 annual report and will be measured by an adapted version of the Civicus methodology. Reports for 2012 show slow steps towards the outcome level though, and allow us to prelude on some aspects of civil society strengthening. The dimension of civic engagement in the context of Girl Power focuses on inclusion and representation of girls and young women by partners and CSOs. As described in section 4.1.5, some 20% of partner organisations involved in the programme consist of women’s organisations. For these organisations, inclusion and representation of girls and young women, especially those from marginalised groups, is a point of attention. It is important to realise that the window of opportunity for inclusion and leadership of girls and young women varies greatly per country. Evidence from partners in Liberia and Sierra Leone for example indicates that overall civil society is weak, but that opportunities to engage are growing. The dimension of level of organisation refers especially to the involvement of partners and CSOs in networks. As outlined above, strengthening of CSOs by partner organisations through establishing and supporting networks is an important strategy in all ten programme countries. The GP programme in Nepal provides an interesting example here; the CSC actively mobilises and organises CSOs at district level and supports them to jointly address key issues for girls and young women. Girl Power partner organisations are also supported to strengthen their linkages with international networks and to participate and contribute to relevant international fora for knowledge exchange, lobby and networking. Defence for Children - ECPAT partners’ participation in the Human Rights Council session and side events in Geneva and the establishment of the South Asian Association of Child Helplines (SAACH) form examples in case and are described in more detail in section 2.4. Collaboration of partner organisations in the Country Steering Committees is another key indicator under the dimension level of organisation. This aspect is described in more detail in section 4.1.2. Despite differences between countries, the capability and aptitude of CSC members to deliver programme outputs seem on the increase. CRA members and partners generally mention the CSC structure as an important The Girl Power Programme 22

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13. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2. Country information and cross-country activities

II. Context of the Programme

2.1 Asia 2.1.1. Bangladesh CRA member Plan

Local partner

Geographical coverage

Dhaka Ahsania Mission; Udayankur Seba Sanghsta; Rupantar; Sanaj Unnayan Prashikshan Kendra; Association for Community Development; Bangladesh National Women’s Lawyer Association; News Network; Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication

Six districts: Gazipur; Nilphamar; Lalmonirhat; Dinajpur; Rajshahi; Dhaka division

FPU

N/A

CHI

Aparajeyo Bangladesh

Dhaka division

ICDI

Shariatpur Development Society (SDS)

Shariatpur

DCI-ECPAT NL

N/A

Nari Uddug Kendra

Kishoreganj

Internal developments Special about the Bangladesh country programme in comparison to other country programmes is that each partner of the CRA alliance works in its own district and implements its activities in said district. Hence, there are no direct linkages or overlap between implemented project areas. The Country Steering Committee is considered the connection between the projects and is developing its leadership role – providing the opportunity to operate as an alliance and follow up on advocacy activities at national level, whilst also conducting monitoring field visits and providing advice to the different organisation. This is reflected in the wish expressed to review the original Terms of Reference of the CSCs and to include more partners in the CSC process. In addition the CSC has set up a ‘wheel of expertise’ initiative for civil society development. Plan Bangladesh replaced one of its partners in 2012. The Dhaka Ahsania Mission was selected as new partner to continue the work in the Gazipur district instead of ‘Organisation for Rural and Nature Oriented Bangladesh (ORNOB). This affected the programme in terms of achieving the targets set for the output of Plan Bangladesh in Gazipur.

I. Status GP Programme

III. Progress Programme implementation

Table 1. Partner activity

Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Bangladesh 2011

DCI-ECPAT NL



Bangladesh 2012



 GP programme on track  Programme implementation delayed  No activities planned13

Protection against violence Bangladesh

 

Girl Power Programme Country

Bangladesh

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 2015

planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

305

205

265

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

305

205

265

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level)

Table 2. Thematic overview

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External developments In terms of social political development there is the hindrance from hartal protests14, which can cause large social unrest. At the end of 2012 the number of hartals started to increase and there is genuine fear expressed by media and other agencies that violence will increase, particularly in relation to the 2013 upcoming elections. This will most likely influence the implementation of the GP programme in Bangladesh in 2013. In 2012 hartal protests led to an atmosphere of increased societal violence, particularly against women. The increase in violence has proved an additional risk for actual effective implementation of the GP programme; partner organisation female staff can be affected, for example by the lack of safe transport. They can only travel by day and face the risk of harassment and sexual violence (in common with all women). Partners additionally reported the need to frequently reschedule planned events and monitoring visits due to the unstable situation. The protests have repercussions for society at large; parents continue to marry their daughters at a very young age out of fear of rape (66% of girls are married before 18), but also the cost for dowry is ‘lower’ at a younger age.

14. Hartal is a term for strike action, first used during the Indian Independence Movement. It is a mass (often violent) protest, involving a total shutdown of workplaces, offices, shops, courts of law and the voluntary closing of schools and places of business. The recent Bangladeshi hartal relates to the trial of Islamists convicted by a war tribunal investigating crimes committed in 1971 during Bangladesh’s war of independence from Pakistan. The existing democratic movement disagreed with the verdicts given, whilst the Islamist movement is opposed to the trials overall, causing protest and social unrest throughout the country

Theme present in country programme Theme not present in country programme



Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion



(Post-) primary education



Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

105.101

13.500

15.843

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

66.961

n.a.

4.057

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B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

2.472

465

352

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

61.740

n.a.

10.151

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

4.434

n.a.

962

B.3 Influencing national/district/local governments by partners (institutional level) Training to government frontline professionals at local, district, province, regional or national level (police, justice, health, education)

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training**

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy***

981

110

642

1.343

1.010

223

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level)

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Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

1.326

1.063

934

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

This is relevant as men should support the agency of the women and girls to make their own decisions. In many cases, this directly affects the opportunity of women and girls to participate in GP programme activities, first needing consent from their husbands and/or male relatives. This can be considered an overarching lesson for the entire GP programme. Another identified challenge is the language limitation of the projects; partner organisations were not always able to communicate in all necessary dialects or local languages. Individual level On the individual level partners reported how their programmes helped build girls’ confidence, for example through providing karate lessons or life skills training. They reported that girls and young women felt more confident in moving around in public (dealing better with harassment or eve-teasing). In addition engaging in team sports such as cricket and football provided opportunities for girls to build their own networks. The programme has resulted in schools’ awareness of the achievements that can be made in girls’ empowerment through the organisation of such activities. In addition the different partners concretely reported having stopped child marriages. Girls who have become aware of their rights are able to address this issue and seek protection from established Child Protection Groups within their communities. Targets set for the individual levels have been reached. Socio-cultural level On the socio-cultural level partners reported that communities were perceptive to awareness raising and sensitization on protection issues. Community members now report on and take up cases of gender based violence in their communities, and also commit themselves to act against child-marriage. This is often through a collaboration of a child protection network of community representatives, CBOs, natural groups and with representation of girls and young women through Girls and Young Women Forum. The focus on child marriage is essential and there is an active campaign for child marriage free villages, addressed also in community performances by Theater for Development. Partners reported that targeted communities became more vigilant on the issue. An example of the effect of awareness-raising became evident in the case of a rape of a girl in one of the project areas. Community members pursued the prosecution of the perpetrator through the established child protection network. However challenges remain to ensure justice is served; in another case perpetrators were able to evade trial most likely through bribes and their power in the community. Families were insecure in pressing charges further due to the threat of possible reprisals. It will require a continuous effort to break this cycle of impunity. Whilst Theater for Development activities have proven to be a useful strategy for awareness- raising, this needs to be accompanied by follow-up and securing protection mechanisms in the community. This has been done by setting up observer committees, but these require training and support. Another target group on the GPP socio-cultural level has been the media. Training and sensitization workshops have been held for a total of 388 journalists (23% female, 77% male) to sensitize news agencies on reporting gender and child protection issues.

Notes table 3 * In 2012 partner organisations were not required to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. *** In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures.

Institutional level On the institutional level the local Upazila administrations showed an increased awareness on GPP issues and are now working to accomplish 100% birth registration, which increases the ability of girls to claim their rights later on in life. They are also involved in and support the initiative to campaign for child marriage free villages. One of the partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding between partner organisation of GPP and the National Woman Lawyers’ Association and the Department of Social Services to support children and young women residing in government shelter homes in Gazipur district. Representation from the Ministry of Information and the National Institute of Mass Communication was included in the journalist training referred to above.

General Considering the increasing difficulties in operating the GP programme in Bangladesh, partners have done well in achieving the set targets for 2012 overall implementation. The introduction of a new partner into the programme for Plan Bangladesh and the resulting change has restricted the ability of Plan Bangladesh achieving all the set targets. Partner organisations have indicated several challenges for successful implementation; the involvement of the men and boys is crucial to really reach the desired impact and have targeted boys in certain activities – a strategy which will be continued in 2013. For example partners organised a demonstration with men and boys involved and organise sports activities for them.

Civil society level CRA to partner organisations CRA partners actively supported their partner organisations with different trainings, M&E, gender, human resources and have undertaken 5C assessments with them. Partners expressed a particular need for assistance with issues concerning human resources as they have to deal with fast turn-over of staff. CRA partners have also stimulated peer exchange in the region and internationally. The helpline partner participated in a peer exchange with a helpline in India. Another exchange was the hosting of a knowledge generating workshop organised for partners of ICDI with GPP participants from Pakistan and Nepal. The

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15. See Cases Bangladesh in Annex I Country Cases for further explanation of the ‘Expertise Wheel’.

workshop was a follow-up activity to action research on access to education for girls in all the participating countries, forming an entry point to further discuss how violence and gender based violence can affect girls’ lives. Partner organisations The CSC took the lead in capacity development initiatives for CSOs involved in the GP programme. They organised general trainings on child protection, gender, advocacy & lobby and movement building to work on issues of girls and young women. A challenge they identified for the programme overall was that continuous working with CSOs can be difficult when the CSOs also have their own activities they wish to implement. A specific tool they developed was the ‘expertise wheel’, which was developed to extend relevant expertise support from one alliance member to another16. Overall they strengthened their collaboration through regular meetings between the different organisations. The partner of ICDI, SDS was invited to provide training on coastal development in both Tanzania and Sweden. 5C development & civil society strengthening Partner organisations expressed most need to improve on their Capability to Deliver on Objectives, in particular in the area of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, access to stable human resources and access to knowledge resources. They expressed most confidence in their Capability to Relate and Capability to Maintain Coherence. In the GP Programme 34 networks for development of civil society were formed in the different GP implementation districts. Girls’ fora were set up to provide girls’ feedback and reflection on the programme, but they are geographically limited and do not cover the whole programme. Learning Agenda All partner organisations were involved in the drafting of the learning agenda. Selection of the learning questions was done during the Learning Workshop held in the Netherlands in May 2012; questions were then further operationalised under the lead of the Country Steering Committee. Implementation of the learning agenda will start in 2013. Apart from the two mandatory learning questions, Bangladesh has opted to also include learning on the role of boys and men in the empowerment of girls and young women. A learning resource team was set up, composed of staff from partner organisations, the GPP secretariat and Plan PU representatives. It has the task to collect learning information on a monthly basis. Learning will be generated through learning workshops, focus group discussions, key-informant interviews and by exploring secondary data. Harmonisation and alignment Plan Bangladesh attended the meeting organised in 2012 by the Dutch Royal Embassy for the different partners in the different alliances. In the Netherlands Plan Nederland participated in the BOOM consultation human rights working group for organisations working in Bangladesh, providing an opportunity to exchange on the Girl Power Programme. Until now this has been an exchange of information only. USAID is funding a programme 2011 – 2015 on protection on human rights. Plan and USAID made a grid on the commonalities of both programmes. The intention is to see what the overlap is and where harmonisation can be stimulated. UNICEF and the Ministry of Social Welfare have a similar focus on child protection, and neither was aware of the Girl Power Programme. It has now been communicated with the GP partners to see where they can involve them, for example via invitation to the learning agenda discussions.

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2.1.2. Nepal CRA member

Local partner

Geographical coverage

Plan

Plan Nepal has 20 partners, including: Sindhuli Integrated Development Services Nepal SAHAMATI, Village Women Consciousness Center (VWCC) CWS-Hetauda

Sindhuli, Makwanpur, Myagdi (Khotang was replaced as a district)

CHI

Child Workers in Nepal (CWIN)

national

FPU

N/A

ICDI

Child Workers in Nepal

DCI-ECPAT NL

N/A

Empowering the Women of Nepal

Kaski district, North West Nepal

16. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

I. Status GP programme Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Nepal 2012

Nepal 2013

 Ò Ò

DCI-ECPAT NL

GP programme on track Programme implementation delayed No activities planned16

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Nepal

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programme

II. Context of the Programme External development The Nepali government has not succeeded in redrafting the Constitution for the past six years and since 2007 has operated under an Interim Constitution. This is a direct consequence of the civil war that ended in 2005 and which led to the abolishment of the monarchy and establishment of the Republic. The ongoing constitutional crisis has led to a polarization and a political vacuum of Nepali politics between the former fighting parties in the current Constituent Assembly. This also affects civil society, which is often divided across political lines, has to deal with the practical consequences of the political vacuum and invest considerable more time in advocacy for issues on the national level. The absence of elected local government for the past 14 years has made it difficult for civil society to operate parts of their work, as official permission is needed from the local government for certain activities. On the other hand opportunities are created for NGOs to lobby on their issues; they have been able to advocate around 2. Country information and cross-country activities 31

gender-based violence and there are female-quotas for government positions under the new interimconstitution. This has led to an increase in women in government and increased overall political party support of women’s issues and empowerment. There has also been a National Action Plan on Youth drafted by the government, which presents positive opportunities for women’s and girl’s rights. Daily life in Nepal is affected by bandas, which are national or local strikes where shops and transport close down for a number of hours or even days. This has affected and delayed implementation of GPP activities. Internal development GPP coordination by CWIN was slowed down due to a delay in the release of funding for this coordinating task by Plan. After funds arrived CWIN was able to quickly and effectively pick up its coordination efforts. The Country Steering Committee is now fully operational and active in organising joint activities with other organisations on Girl Rights. Plan Nepal only started spending its 2012 budget in October due to a change in partner and district. It took almost a year to set up an office in Khotang district due to delays in receiving government approval. In addition, the project faced another setback as there was dispute over NGO selection in the same district leading to the closure of the programme in Khotang. A different district was quickly identified and much work done over November and December to make up for the delay, resulting in an approximate 80% budget spend. This has resulted however in the implementation of some additional activities which were originally not planned for. As not all procedures could be followed it will need to be assessed if this has affected the actual quality of activity implementation.

III. Progress Programme implementation Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights*** # of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights # of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

129

1.080

2.526

46.500

n.a.

13.832

2.520

n.a.

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training****

1.074

1.013

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy*****

7.532

605

158

Nepal

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

2.210

605

3.061

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

2.210

605

3.089

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/ or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners*

511.609

16.145

44.357

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners**

422.215

n.a.

12.024

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSOs, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

2.340

343

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

Notes table 3 *The planned # for 2011 – 2015 is currently under review, we may need to adjust this target for the next reporting period as there seems to be an over estimation in the planning. **In 2012 partner organisations were not required to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. ***In the planning for 2012 some organisations planned- in the number of community members, not the number of communities. This will be corrected in 2013, but for this year inflates the numbers reached. ****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. *****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. General Overall programme performance is on track and partners were able to deliver their target outputs for 2012. The Country Steering Committee initiated local Child Rights Alliances and on the district level brought relevant CSOs and CBOs together, so inviting CSOs and CBOs to collaborate and work together on the protection and well-being of girls. An example of a local alliance joint collaboration is a ten-point action plan made in relation to joint issues; four of these issues will be addressed during the coming year and four new ones selected for the next.

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Individual level The majority of the programme in Nepal focuses on economic empowerment, with partner organisations having a strong outreach in this area. Whilst output delivery on the individual level is on track there have been adjustments in implementation strategy. Partner organisations realised that the poorest families in communities were not evenly represented in the community-based women’s cooperatives and have made an extra effort to include them. Some project areas have reached 100% coverage whilst others are working towards this, and monitoring whether their inclusion creates the desired impact on the lives of the bottom poor. Partner organisations also focus on targeting a higher percentage of young women and girls participating in the cooperatives - which is now on average 25%. The life skills training that is offered to increase girls’ and young women’s self-esteem and participation has been very effective and it has been noticed that young women are taking up more leadership positions in their communities. Challenges identified are the limited local economic opportunities (mainly centred on raising livestock and agriculture). Therefore most youth, including young women, migrate. It is a challenge to identify economic activities in rural areas which give youth the income opportunities they aspire. In some cases it has been observed that male relatives take the extra income of women participating in the programme. Another partner organisation provided a six-month training for girls in becoming a trekking guide yet results have shown that a longer training programme is required to fully develop participants’ potential as effective and confident tracking guides. Whilst the programme increases participants’ confidence and assertive/self-expression skills, more practical training is required on the guiding skills. They will consider on how to adjust this for the rest of the GPP. In the area of protection the risks for girls remain high. One of the partners concluded that although they saw an increase in the reports received on honour killings, the reported incidences received more media attention and in some cases those designated as suicide were proven to be honour killings. A partner organisation supported and helped set up Village Child Protection and Promotion Committees in different districts. They received training and instruction on how to use local government funding allocated for these purposes. Socio-cultural level On the community level the women’s cooperatives have made a positive impact on local economic development. The stimulation of vegetable production has changed cropping systems and improved marketing linkages, resulting in a diversification in income opportunities in the community. But it remains a challenge to reach results; partners indicated community members lose interest in the programme when tangible increases in income are not achieved quickly enough. Furthermore the cooperatives have social impact as they create an opportunity for the women to discuss and address common issues and present these to local government and NGOs. In some of the areas where the programme is just starting, gender training is not keeping pace with the necessary economic development. Here men sometimes continue to hold key positions in the cooperatives, as there are no women available with the necessary accounting skills to manage their financial books. Another strategy followed is not to create new cooperatives, but to build on existing initiatives. These are further assessed, receive additional training, are sometimes reorganized and further activated or re-activated. A key achievement has been the re-activation of the Sindhuli credit cooperation union and some of the cooperatives have been able to make soft loans from financial institutions (Nepal Central Bank, District Cooperative Union, First Microfinance Bank). In the area of protection and empowerment trainings were held on Adolescent Empowerment Education, where men and boys were invited to join and encouraged to provide their support. Awareness raising campaigns included messages on child protection, availability of services and the need to report (abuse) cases. For example Wall paintings were made with messages such as: ‘Give equal opportunity to girls from home to school and even in the community.’

Civil society level CRA to partner organisations The partners of WW participated in an international exchange, linking with other GPP partners in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan and including WW’s Indian partner organisation from another programme. Lessons learned during the exchange were shared and included where appropriate in the GPP curriculum and vice versa. As the organisations were strong in implementation they received technical monitoring visits from CRA members, but did not require or request additional training. CHI also included CWIN’s participation in regional and international lobbying efforts that were made with other helplines in the region.

17. See Annex I Country Cases under cases Nepal.

Partner organisations The partners of Plan Nepal automatically received various kinds of training and their support to CSOs and CBOs also promoted a culture of internal learning, where programme facilitators first receive training and then subsequently train new facilitators (‘training of the trainers’ activities). Cooperatives were in need of training on organisational and financial development etc., but an identified challenge was how to balance the need for training with the actual development of agriculture and income-generating projects and activities for the empowerment of women. Participants had limited time availability and could only absorb a certain amount of information over the time available 5Cs and Civil Society Strengthening Overall organisations were able and capable to implement the GPP and identified most of their capabilities as ‘strongly developed’. In addition, and due to the political situation, their role as civil society watchdog developed really well, creating an environment where civil society can interact at governmental level and - although not underpinned by the Constitution - agree on the issues that need to be addressed in terms of gender equality. Strengthening local networks was also a key activity, including creating effective alliances of CSOs working on girls’ issues in the districts where the GP programme operates. District-level alliances were formed in 2012 in Banke (CWIN), Makwanpur (CWIN) and Kaski (EWN) and will be formed in Sunsari, Sindhuli and Myagdi in the near future. The CSC also actively supports girls’ newtworks. In a meeting to ensure girls’ participation in the annual reflection meeting of the GP Programme the girls’ network developed their own vision on the future of Nepal17. In a similar way they established networks on the district level. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda. Learning in Nepal will focus on the following main topics: 1. Strengthening child protection system in the country and 2. Alliance building The CSC experience of starting network collaboration with a task team of civil society, interagency and UN agencies to celebrate the UN’s International Day of Girl Child on 11 October 2012 will be used to learn about alliance building processes. The task team has already worked out a National Plan of Action for adolescents. Learning in 2012 was associated with effectively optimising time and financial resources and ensuring optimal participation of members in the network. Harmonisation and alignment The GP Programme in Nepal has been involved in mapping the child protection system together with UNICEF, Save the Children, Terres des Hommes and additional national NGOs. There was a visit to the SNV where the programme was explained. The learning agenda provided an opportunity to harmonise with Plan Norway’s similar programme in Myagdi.

Institutional level The programme worked closely together with local authorities through district and village development committees. Partner organisations were involved in national advocacy and lobbied for example on the national child protection policy, the banishment of all corporal punishment and the development of the 5 Years Nation Plan of Action on Youth. Lobby efforts included collaboration with numerous national networks on trafficking, against child marriage, early childhood development, peace networks and child care homes. Particular efforts were also made for joint lobbying with private and public telecoms authorities to achieve a toll free number for the child helpline. 2. Country information and cross-country activities 34

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18. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2.1.3. Pakistan CRA member

II. Context of the Programme

Local partner

Geographical coverage

Plan

Bureau for University Extension and Special Programmes of Allama Iqbal Open University (BUESP-AIOU); Mountain Institute for Educational Development (MIED); National Rural Support Programme; Bedari; LHRLA/Madadgaar

Seven districts/cities (Chakwal, Vehari, Multan, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta)

CHI

LRHRL/Madadgaar

Karachi

ICDI

Bedari

Multan

DCIECPAT

N/A

FPU

N/A

External developments The socio-political situation remains a matter of concern for the GPP in Pakistan, with regional and national political instabilities affecting programme implementation and creating increased risks for partner organisation staff. Mobility has been affected; it has become more difficult to convene meetings between partners and/or travel around the country. On the implementation level working relationships with official institutions such as the police and/or authorities have become more difficult. These institutions have to focus their attention on other security issues and can no longer work or engage with civil society organisations on matters of mutual concern, for example providing protective assistance when organising meetings for girls and young women. Next to this, careful consideration needed to be made on the profiling of the programme, which at times needed to be kept low-profile because of possible political and social repercussions. Another concern reported by partners in their collaborations with government and/or other civil society organisations is that of corruption. The programme’s helpline experienced this directly, citing cases of children being referred by the helpline to other institutions/organisation and then being asked for a bribe before assistance was offered. Organisations engaging in this practice were excluded from the helpline’s services. On a practical level, frequent and increasing power cuts affected office time and resources, so restricting for example partners’ ability to produce timely course and communication materials for their education programme. Despite these adverse conditions the programme has operated to a maximum effort.

I. Status GP programme Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

DCI-ECPAT NL

Pakistan 2011

Pakistan 2012

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned18

Internal developments The selection of the third implementing partner for the post-primary education activities of Plan was delayed, but after the partner was selected the implementation process started up very effectively. Another issue affecting GPP implementation was the relatively high turnover of staff within partner organisations. Certain areas were affected more than others; a particular challenge was in areas with low acceptability of women workers, and restrictions for women operating in rural areas. Monitoring visits both at field level and from Dutch CRA members were postponed or limited last year because of the rising security issues in Pakistan. This remains a serious concern for the GPP in terms of financial and organisational monitoring which needs further address.

III. Progress Programme implementation Table 2. Thematic overview

Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Protection against violence

Pakistan

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Girl Power Programme Country

Pakistan

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

505

246

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

405

174

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level)

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Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/ or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

59.662

29.287

33.323

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

29.701

n.a.

907

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B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

560

283

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

115.000

n.a.

40.336

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

4.100

n.a.

967

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training**

4.400

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy***

4.100

307

663

6.500

143

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

Notes table 3 *In 2012 partner organisations were not required to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. ***In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures.

General Considering the external conditions cited above, the programme has made satisfactory progress. This is reflected in the leadership of the Country Steering Committee, their programme ownership and collaboration between partners. They see a clear role in creating a strong and sustainable Child Rights Alliance and taking initiative to promote the programme, engage with other civil society organisations, communities and their (religious) leadership and government agencies. An example of this was the national launch of the Madadgaar Helpline. This helpline was originally only based in Karachi, but with help of GPP will now pursue national coverage. The launch event was considered an excellent opportunity to promote and engage with CSOs, INGOs and government agencies. The challenge for the partners will be to continue working under these adverse circumstances and work towards actual outcome level. 2. Country information and cross-country activities 38

Individual level On the individual level the services on the thematic area of education made most progress. The Fast Track Learning Centres proved a good opportunity for out-of-school young women and/or girls to achieve an education. The FTLCs were considered successful and provided an entry point for further (higher) education. A special data system was developed to ensure participants were registered and could continue their education after finishing the FTLC examination. Parents, in particular mothers, showed an improved and positive attitude towards their daughters’ participation in FTLCs. Moreover, many more potential students above the set age limit of 10-24 showed interest in becoming part of the programme, which for capacity reasons had to be refused. In the theme protection, the two most significant events were the national launch of the child helpline and the acquisition of the international toll free number 1098. This generic helpline number is used throughout eight South Asian countries. The government was specifically lobbied on this issue. As a result of this government allocation, the helpline can now be scaled up nationally and will most likely achieve much higher numbers of outreach than the original set targets. The challenge will be to have enough effective referral organisations. A wide network of partner organisations (approximately over 1000) has been established, but challenges have been experienced in the collaboration and effectiveness of some of the organisations. Hence in areas where this has proven a challenge, Madadgaar is setting up its own offices to further franchise and build the helpline and referral activities and has developed an updated National Referral Directory. Socio-cultural level On the community level the strategy of Theatre Performances has proven an effective way of raising awareness in illiterate and rural areas on protection issues. The challenge will be to see whether this leads to actual behaviour change and for this reason more intensive training was implemented by one of the partners to both women and men on gender equality and the role of women and girls in Pakistani society. Reported difficulties included the degree of literacy required for participation in the training, and the challenge of retaining the continued commitment of volunteers involved in community Child Protection Committees. During the recruitment phase many showed interest, but later on it became clear that some potential members were expecting an honorarium for their contribution. Without a financial incentive they lost interest in being part of the Committees. The partner organisation made an extra effort to train and involve only those volunteers that would commit without further reward. Overall at the community level the targets were achieved or even surpassed in terms of reaching number of households. Institutional level A good relationship with the Pakistani government institutions is essential for the different programmes. All partners provided numerous examples where they directly engaged with government, both on the national and local level. They engaged in meetings with the Parliamentary Committee on child rights, the Ministry of human rights, the Karachi information department, the police on different occasions (including the Police Surgeon to discuss medical legal evidence in case of suicides and/or other violence committed against girls and young women) etc.

Civil society level CRA to partner organisations The training and assistance offered by CRA members was limited, due in part to the postponed and delayed monitoring visits later in the year. However at the beginning of 2012 ICDI was able to provide training on child centred community development, consultation in child protection mechanism and its own monitoring model. Partners were involved in international exchanges within the Alliance by participating in workshops organised by CHI on community based outreach and the international helpline conference. ICDI hosted a knowledge sharing workshop in which GPP partners from Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan participated. Partner organisations Training was provided to grassroots level CSOs on budget monitoring and advocacy, and also on Child Protection Networks. Specific manuals and accompanying trainings were developed on child rights and child protection and provided to grassroots CSOs. Specific technical assistance was provided by the Bureaus for University Extension and Special Programmes/Projects of Allama Iqbal Open University, giving master teacher training, developing a specific manual curriculum and registration databases for the Fast 2. Country information and cross-country activities 39

Track Learning Centres, and facilitating examinations with provision of certificates. In addition assistance and training was offered to partner organisations on mobilising communities to identify students and teachers for the FTLCs 5C and civil society strengthening Under the Capability to Deliver on Objectives one of the organisations reported how they update their procurement, human resources and administration policies on a regular basis and are therefore able to meet donor compliance and attract new funding. Most also indicated that their capacity in terms of gender and a rights-based approach formed the core of their work and was therefore well developed under their Capability to Relate. Highlighted by some was their need in terms of human resources under the Capability to Deliver; high staff turn-over and working on a project basis made it difficult to sustain staff longer term. To counter this situation they worked on improving resource mobilisation skills. This mostly seemed to be the case for the smaller NGOs and CBOs from where staff move to bigger and/or international NGOs. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC of Pakistan worked out the GP learning agenda. A key question under consideration regarded the conditions and opportunities necessary for girls and young women to organise themselves and participate in civil society. The following topics were decided upon: 1. Child protection systems: What is needed for effective child protection systems? How can child protection be ensured in communities? The role of public private partnerships in providing protective learning and community emergency services to flood-affected women and children. 2. Engaging boys and men: How to best engage boys and young men in empowering young girls and women? The role of men and boys in updating the status of females in Pakistan 3. Effective Alliance Building (at CRA and country levels): How alliances can be built to achieve the objectives of the learning agenda and GPP Pakistan. Harmonisation and alignment The Dutch Embassy will be downsizing in Pakistan, but there was a constructive exchange on the GPP with the Ambassador and the First Secretary on the programme, especially on the role of the FTLCs vis-à-vis the official schooling system. A harmonisation visit to the RutgersWPF took place to share methodologies between organisations. The conclusion of the meeting was that there will be further exchanges and shared activities where appropriate. In addition the UniteForBodyRights Alliance was awarded another grant modality of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. CHI will participate in this grant as technical partner. Madadgaar will receive additional funding for its work. Finally, a consultation meeting was held on the launch of the MFSII evaluation process at RutgersWPF office to ensure the evaluation would be conducted as a participatory process and mutual learning experience. Where relevant the Plan GPP coordinator also liaised with various UN agencies and invited them to appropriate meetings. In addition CHI partner Madadgaar participated in international meetings in the region to advocate for child rights issues.

2.2. Africa 2.2.1. Ethiopia CRA member

Local partner

Geographical coverage

Plan

Forum for African Women Educationalist (FAWE); African Child Policy Forum (ACPF); African Network Prevention and Protection of Children against Maltreatment and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

Amhara region, SNNPR, Oromiya region, A.A. city

CHI

Enhancing Child Focused Activities (ECFA)

Idem

FPU

N/A

ICDI

N/A

DCI-ECPAT NL

Forum on Sustainable Child Empowerment (FSCE)

Adama (Oromiya), Addis Ketama Sub City

N/A

19. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

I. Status GP programme Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

DCI-ECPAT NL

Ethiopia 2011

Ethiopia 2012

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned19

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Ethiopia

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

II. Context of the Programme

2. Country information and cross-country activities 40

External developments The main influence on the GPP remains the Ethiopian Government’s Directive 30/70 No. 2.2011, which restricts activities of most NGOs and civil society. The Directive, issued to determine the administrative and operational costs of Ethiopian Charities and Societies, affects the allocation division of the GP programme budget according to the developed intervention strategy. The 30 percent administrative cost refers not only to those costs incurred for regular overhead and running costs, but also capacity building activities. Although the Directive is enforced, there is room for discussion with the regional States for adjustment and on the local level collaboration for implementation is possible. During 2012 the Country Steering Committee and partner organisations were in constant dialogue on these issues with officials at various governmental levels to ensure effective implementation of the GP Programme.

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Internal developments ACPF remained financed through Plan Nederland and received its budget directly because of the abovementioned difficulties. Activities began in 2012, but like Plan Ethiopia partners are running behind on their overall expenditure as governmental agreements first needed to be signed. CHI partner ECFA is currently being funded by Plan International Ethiopia. The funding is targeted at scaling-up the child helpline service and CHI is funding ECFA’s capacity building activities. ICDI will start working with their partner per 1st of March 2013. FPU had originally intended to set up a Kids News’ Network in Ethiopia, but decided – in consultation with the CRA Board - that with the current political situation it was not possible to work with children in the news in Ethiopia. It was decided in consultation with the CRA Board of Directors that media training will still be conducted in for partners in the Alliance. Other partners, such as FSCE in Adama and in Addis Ketema, worked with media such as local radio stations to organise sensitization debates.

III. Progress Programme implementation Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Ethiopia

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted*

194

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

194

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/ or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

17.8012

43.640

36.945

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners**

94.282

n.a.

5.251

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

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# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights***

270

65.015

85.558

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

238.743

n.a.

242.437

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

2.170

n.a.

889

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training****

4.517

1363

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy*****

2.038

647

1.849

985

121

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSOs, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

Notes table 3 *Please see further explanation in section 1.1.2. **In 2012 partner organisations were not asked to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **In the planning for 2012 some organisations planned in number of members of communities, not in number of communities. This will be corrected in 2013, but for this year inflates the numbers reached. ***In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. ****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. General Even though the GPP in Ethiopia faced severe challenges in terms of implementation partners were able to (quickly) produce results for the programme after permission was received for the fourth quarter of the year. The Country Steering Committee developed its structure well as it actively needed to engage with the government to ensure programme progress. Hence they have developed their own by-laws for good collaboration and an action plan to establish the relevant linkages with the government in the programme’s thematic areas of education and protection. The issues of human rights and gender were translated in such a way that the government could tolerate and work with them and surprisingly did not really hinder or impede harm the activity outputs of the programme. Individual level In the thematic area of protection, direct service delivery to girls fell behind as only one partner was able to fully start up its programme in 2011. FSCE started with several direct service elements, such as a safe home, life skills and vocational training and livelihood support for girl victims of sexual exploitation and girls at risk. Part of the programme was also the support to girls clubs linked to schools, empowering girls and addressing gender-based violence. The other partners were only able to engage over the course of the year. The most progress was made in the thematic area of education, providing (disadvantaged) girls for example with stationery and sanitary materials to encourage and increase their school enrolment rates, setting up school clubs or development of life skills manuals for distribution in different schools. Another strategy for raising awareness in the importance of girls attending school was to create student role models studying at University. The area of protection started up slowly, but realised a significant achievement with the setup of an individual service centre for legal aid services in the Ministry of Justice in November 2012. Cases of abuse can be legally supported by this centre, and as it is based in the Ministry it is a direct support from the institutional to the individual level. Individual targets for the child helpline were more difficult to realise. It proved difficult to scale up the helpline nationally due to the federal governance structure. It has also proven difficult to finance a toll free number, as the telecom regulatory authority is situated in another Federal State.

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Socio-cultural level Once local government had given permission to work with community organisations access could be obtained to communities and households. This was also reflected in outputs at community level. An advantage of the existing government structure was that there were no parallel traditional structures which needed to be addressed when setting up - for example - child protection committees. These committees functioned well and in practice address violence against girls, for example in identifying girls at risk and in handling neglect, abuse and exploitation cases. Also, traditional ceremonies and practices such as the coffee ceremony or IDDIRs funeral committees provided ideal opportunities to discuss child protection and create awareness on harmful traditional practices, sexual exploitation and gender based violence overall. For education a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with a broadcasting company targeting Ethiopian households with a media campaign to help promote school enrolment of girls. Institutional level Training on gender-responsive pedagogy was provided to staff at education institutes. Awareness-raising activities were undertaken at both the national and local government level. In the area of education a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Ministry of Education, and other partners UNICEF, Addis Ababa University, and local partner FAWE to work together on the promotion of girls’ education. This was part of a plan of action by the Country Steering Committee to engage with governmental institutions. In a similar fashion initiative was taken to work with the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs and likeminded organisations Save the Children Alliance, UNICEF, to strengthen child protection mechanisms at national and regional level. On the local level one of the partners provided training to government staff on addressing the poor implementation of child protection mechanisms. All this was reflected in the outputs which showed significant engagement with government frontline staff and other institutional staff. The FSCE Multi Stakeholder Community based Child Protection Systems approach proved an example of governmental institutions and community organisations coming together at local level to improve child protection. Civil society level CRA to partner organisations The challenges faced in starting up the programme limited the capacity building efforts of the CRA partners. Partner organisations trained each other in issues of financial management, gender and CP systems, but expressed the need for further training on PME and resource mobilisation.

DCI-ECPAT investigated linking-up opportunities with the work of the Alliance Child and Development, in particular Kinderpostzeges. The partner of CHI ECFA also received funding from the Dutch organisation Wereldkinderen. From a Plan perspective the partner organisations and CSC linked up with Plan’s worldwide campaign ‘Because I am a Girl.’

2.2.2. Ghana CRA member Plan

Local partner

20. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

Geographical coverage

SILDEP

Sissala West district / Upper West Region

Ark Foundation

East Akim District / Eastern Region

CAPECS

Wa West district / Upper West Region

CRRECENT

Akwapim North district / Eastern Region

AMPCAN (not yet formalised partnership)

national

CHI

AMPCAN

Child helpline is not yet established

FPU

Multi TV

national

ICDI

Not active in Ghana

N/A

DCI- ECPAT NL

DCI-Ghana

Kumasi metropolis, Obuasi municipality / Ashanti Region

DCI-ECPAT NL

GNCRC

Kumasi metropolis, Obuasi municipality / Ashanti Region - Kwabre and Bosomtwi districts / Wa West municipality / Upper West Region

Not active in Ghana

N/A

I. Status GP programme Partner organisations Partners indicated that they first focused on the startup of the programme and its direct implementation. Some training was provided to other CSOs to improve, for example, participation of girls and young women in decision-making bodies of education institutes and, together with the government officials, to assess gaps in their own awareness on girls’ education. They identified challenges at the CSO level, particularly on the high staff turnover and their capacity to manage PME, human resources and general engagement with civil society (networking). They expressed a wish to assess their capacity needs further in 2013 based on experiences with the GPP. 5C development and civil society strengthening The organisations overall expressed a moderate need to increase capacity in the different capabilities, but felt fairly confident in most capacities. Some indicated that they are working on their organisational strategy and/or increasing their gender mainstreaming in policies or updating their child protection policies under the Capability to Maintain Coherence. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda for Ethiopia and operated all four questions. Mixed methods were be used to generate learning, including action research, direct observation and stakeholder interviews. The LA will be carried forward by the CSC, who will ensure that learning is shared in joint learning sessions and up scaled to levels beyond Girl Power where possible.

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Harmonisation and alignment The CRA alliance remained in good contact with the Dutch Embassy and there was an initiative to map the various Sexual and Reproductive Health initiatives in Ethiopia, fitting in with work done in the GPP. Initial discussions took place between alliances in the Netherlands and on the Ethiopian level. In addition

Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Ghana 2011

DCI-ECPAT NL

Ghana 2012

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned20

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Ghana

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

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B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

II. Context of the Programme External developments The current economic crisis is the most important socio-economic influence affecting civil society in Ghana, resulting in a lack of adequate funding for civil society work on gender equality overall, but also leading to a further decrease of available funding and the closure of key field offices of women’s organisations (WiLDAF, FIDA, The Ark). Closure of field offices in particular affects services to rural areas. Hence, the funding of the GPP is crucial in enhancing the capacity of civil society groups and work on the rights of young women and girls. On the political level, elections took place in 2012 which have been peaceful and successful. Partners have not indicated whether the new government will offer new opportunities in terms of women’s and child rights. Internal developments Different coordinators led the GPP in Ghana at the Plan International office. The programme was implemented according to the 2012 planning, but the number of services delivered at the individual level remained below expectation. The selection of a partner organisation to set up the child helpline has not been finalised. The two most suitable organisations under consideration were the Domestic Violence Service Unit hotline on domestic violence (DOVSU) of the Ministry of Women and Children, and AMPCAN. After discussion with the Ministry the DOVSU was considered unsuitable as it is mostly a police run service, focusing mainly on domestic violence and without a particular focus on child protection. The DOVSU will be interested in participating as a referral agent. AMPCAN is interested in partnering further and has received capacity building support from CHI, but has not yet secured funding to implement the child helpline. A stakeholder meeting was organized in 2012 to develop a roadmap for the further development of a child helpline in Ghana. FPU selected its partner Multi TV and started working with them in the second half of the year to prepare the first programmes, which will be aired in 2013.

III. Progress Programme implementation Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Ghana

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

44.178

13.158

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

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# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

79.990

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

66.125

n.a.

8.415

Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

250

208

142

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

53.000

n.a.

35.194

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

2.060

n.a.

706

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training**

586

240

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy***

430

239

148

236

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

Notes table 3 *In 2012 partner organisations were not asked to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. ***In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. General The programme in Ghana is characterized by a Northern Programme and a Southern programme, of which the Northern target group is mainly rural and poor. The differences between both regions are interesting and require different strategies in reaching young women and girls. The North is poorer than the Southern region. For this reason, awareness raising, sensitization campaigns and girls’ empowerments have to be accompanied with service delivery project activities such as schools, latrines etc. The community expressed its worry that sensitization without delivery of tangibles would make no sense to them and that the project would not be accepted. After initial delays in 2011 the programme has started to gain momentum and progress has been made, mostly in the area of protection and social-political participation. Socio-political participation and education have seen the most activity at the community level. Economic participation is behind in its implementation at the individual level, but this corresponds with the lower targets set than for the other themes. The programme was launched by the Country Steering Committee in the rural district of Bosomtwe, Ashanti Region. The rural setting was key in reaching young women and girls in this area. In collaboration with local radio station the programme ‘Secure The Future of Girls and Young Women,’ was chaired by one of the local and popular ‘queen mothers’ from the Ashanti region, who encouraged parents to send their daughters to higher education and allow them

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make use of the GP programme to gain skills and knowledge. The launch was attended by government officials who also expressed their support for the GPP. Overall the Country Steering Committee functions well and sees the advantage of the collaboration, but places a critical note on the guidance from CRA members and their regulations in terms of budgetary restrictions. On the programmatic level they identified the need to further involve boys and men in GPP activities. In 2012 there were no strategies or programme materials available in the GPP to address the role of boys and men in the empowerment of girls in the different thematic areas. Individual level The partners reported positive effects of their output delivery on protection. While women have already reported a reduction in cases of physical abuse (beatings) by their husbands as an effect of the programme, harassment continues and is an issue that needs to be addressed in the coming year. It was also noted that more cases of abuse, elopement and forced marriages were reported by communities to local departments of Social Welfare and School Authorities. The Girls’ Clubs set up through the GPP that bring girls together to learn about their rights, attain life skills and contribute to their education have also contributed to their ability and willingness to report abuse. In the area education, partners reported girl dropouts have been returning to school and were keen to attend counselling sessions on life skills. The total target numbers from this perspective are lagging behind, but the programme has been delivering effective outputs. Socio-cultural level Support at the community level has been considerable and this was also seen in community response to the programme. On the sensitization level, understanding on gender-based-violence and rights of girls at the beginning of the programme was minimal, but further into the programme communities showed they knew where to report cases of abuse and speak up for the most vulnerable in their communities. A parallel development was the need expressed for information on sexual and reproductive health issues, and in one of the project partner communities a reduction in the number of teenage pregnancies was reported. Next to this, strengthening of the actual child protection systems with mechanisms and structures at various levels in the chain is underway, both on the formal and informal level. In the area of socio-political participation, community training focused on building self-esteem of young women and girls. The GPP also encouraged women to take up leadership positions, and in community meetings in some of the project areas it was reported that more women attend than men and that they have become more vocal and opinionated on community affairs. A challenge identified is the difficulty in mobilising traditional chiefs and Assembly members (politically elected council members) to attend joint meetings and discussions due to the political competition between the two groups. The partner will try to organise different fora for the groups, but will also sensitize them on the need to work together for the child protection networks to become effective. Institutional level On the institutional level, support expressed for the GPP at its launch could be seen at various governmental levels, and has proved more than lip service. Government officials have actively collaborated and appeared open to training activities. A significant development was one partner’s collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and the Department of Women and Children in Kumasi Metro, resulting in a stronger child protection network with other CSOs, and with strengthening the capacity of CSOs at district and regional level. Network building and strengthening led to increased capacities in responding to cases of abuse and willingness to act. The government in particular showed ability to respond to abuse cased with investigations and the arrest of suspected perpetrators. In the area of economic empowerment a new law on access to land could potentially improve the situation of women. One of the key issues being addressed in a land administration project being carried out by the government of Ghana is women’s access to land; this however does not guarantee women’s ownership of land. Under a new law placed before parliament – the Property Rights of Spouses Bill - women will inherit and own land if passed into law. The partner organisation will continue to follow up on this development.

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Civil society level CRA to partner organisations The partners of DCI-ECPAT and CHI received international exposure and training by attending the Second International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse, organised by ANPPCAN with the support of the Child Rights Alliance between 12 and 14 March 2012 in Accra. Other training offered by CHI was on monitoring & evaluation and DCI Sierra Leone provided training to DCI Ghana staff as an internal exchange within the GPP. In the project areas media professionals were trained to learn about issues around gender equality and rights. Partner organisations The strengthening of Child Protection Networks and CSOs at the district and regional level is part of the GPP. Partners reported how this is clearly enhancing civil society functioning, particularly in the Ashanti region. They collaborate better through regular meetings, exchange of experiences and capacity support, which again increases their ability to help protect young women and girls with a multi-level functioning child protection system. For this reason CSOs and partners received training on child rights issues and gender, but also on the promotion of education for girls. One of the organisations expressed an increased ability to advocate and address this issue in communities and to take action for the most vulnerable. Internal capacity building on the effective implementation of projects was also initiated. 5Cs and Civil Society Strengthening Organisations showed varied assessments on the different capabilities and demonstrated different levels of development. Where some felt most need around Capability to Adapt and Self Renew and Capability to Deliver on Objectives (human resources, financial and strategic planning), others assessed that they were fully confident in this area of capacity. Most organisations expressed confidence in their Capability to Relate. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda and operationalised all four questions to its own context. It includes learning through a broad spectrum of learning methodologies such as focus group discussions, individual interviews, exchange visits with other CSOs, review and reflection meetings, learning workshops and joint monitoring efforts. Under the leadership of UNICEF a mapping of child protection systems was carried out; the UNICEF findings will constitute the basis for further learning. Harmonisation and alignment There have been visits to the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Accra and they have been informed of the GPP. There is no initiative of the Embassy to harmonise between countries. DCI-ECPAT NL, along with partners DCI-Ghana and GNCRC, met with UNICEF Ghana in 2011 and in 2012, to harmonise the Girl Power programme with UNICEF Ghana’s efforts in the area of child protection system strengthening. DCI-Ghana, GNCRC and Plan partners were also invited to UNICEF/Government of Ghana Child Protection Annual Review Meeting on 28-29 November 2012, which was held to assess progress made during 2012 in relation to implementation of the UNICEF supported Child Protection Programme and plan for 2013. Other partners (including those not directly funded by UNICEF) were invited to share information and create opportunities for synergies and coordination. A broad stakeholder meeting was organized by CHI on the child helpline in Ghana with UNICEF Ghana, Plan International Ghana and the Ghanaian Government, represented by the Ministry of Women and Children. They agreed on a roadmap to set up a helpline in Ghana. Most partners attended the Second International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse that was organised by ANPPCAN with the support of the Child Rights Alliance between 12 and 14 March 2012 in Accra.

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21. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2.2.3. Liberia CRA Local partner member Plan

Geographical coverage

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Liberia Education Trust Care for Humanity (CAFH) Youth United for Development Association (YUDA) Liberia Children Foundation (LCF) Peace and Development Outreach Volunteers (PDOV) Volunteers United for Development (VUD) Association for Rural Development (ARD) Beacon of Hope for the Least Developed (BEHOLD)

Bomi, Montserrado, Lofi, Grand Cape Mount

CHI

Ministry of Gender and Development

National

FPU

Power TV

Montserrado

ICDI

ANPPCAN

Bomi, Montserrado, Lofi, Grand Cape Mount

DCIECPAT NL

DCI Liberia

Montserrado and Bomi Counties

DCI Liberia

Montserrado and Bomi Counties

Context of the Programme External developments No major political or socio-economic developments took place in Liberia in 2012. Partners reported a growing dissatisfaction with the current government and an increasing number of corruption allegations, but these have had no direct effects on the GP programme. As Liberia is a country emerging from conflict, it has a very weak child protection system, and cases of rape and sexual abuse are rampant. In 2012 there was a public outcry on the need for real prevention for children after a radio interview with the government’s Director on Gender Based Violence, who discussed the death of four children in their homes as a result of sexual abuse. Overall the country presents a challenging environment in which to work, which will remain a concern throughout the implementation period of the GP Programme.

Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Liberia 2011

Internal developments In the Liberia country programme partners work to a large extent in the same districts and should work complementary to each other on Girl Power themes. The partners have discussed in the Country Steering Committee that not all partners work simultaneously in the same communities and that this can possibly affect programme results. An additional challenge has been the phasing out of ANPPCAN as ICDI partner. ICDI decided to discontinue the relationship with its partner after a stringent monitoring visit in May 2012, finding that ANPPCN was unable to work effectively on both the implementation level and in terms of collaboration (lack of continued communication and willingness to work on programme improvements). ANPPCAN continued its activities until the end of 2012, but decided to no longer participate in the Country Steering Committee. The remaining partner organisations in the CSC (Plan, FAWE and DCI Liberia) feel that this has affected their capacity as CSC and their ability to deliver the country programme. The CHI partnership with the Ministry of Gender and Development was developed in 2012. A child helpline operates under in their Gender Based Violence Unit, but the number is not well known and the referral system not very well developed. The Ministry expressed its commitment to establish a stronger child helpline by 2015, but has not yet found funds for further development of the helpline. It has expressed the preference to have an NGO operate the helpline service. FPU as well adjusted its programme approach in Liberia in 2012. The current media infrastructure in the country proved not sufficient to develop a fully-fledged Kids News Network within the timeframe of the GP programme. A participatory video project was designed in cooperation with Plan Liberia which will produce a number of TV productions about girls and how the Millennium Development Goals affect their lives. An identification mission took place in November 2012; four private TV stations were visited and their possible participation in the project analysed. Power TV was eventually selected for cooperation in the project. WW has decided to work with local partner DCI-Liberia and will start their programme in 2013.

Liberia 2012

II. Progress Programme implementation

I. Status GP Programme Table 1. Partner activity DCI-ECPAT NL

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned21

Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Liberia

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Liberia

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Planned 2011 -2015

Planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

100

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

105

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

2. Country information and cross-country activities 50

2. Country information and cross-country activities 51

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/ or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

47.800

21.800

6.717

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

21.940

n.a.

1.645

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

180

135

112

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

23.000

n.a.

5.700

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

530

n.a.

1.035

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training**

550

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy***

490

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

130

200

22. See Annex I Country Cases under cases of Liberia for further explanation

Individual level Under the theme of education, partners reported how vulnerable girls are increasingly able to attend schools in their communities through the provision of scholarships and basic school supplies. Although the Ministry of Education has declared that compulsory education at primary and secondary level should be freely available, the scholarships are necessary as schools still charge tuition fees for registration, lunch, examinations etc. Some programme areas experienced high dropout rates, for example due to teenage pregnancy, and it remains a challenge to keep girls in school. Strategies to mitigate dropout risks were discussed at community meetings attended by girls and their parents, and where it was agreed that local authorities would provide family planning services to girls. However, in terms of the facilitation of girls’ education there is a need for reform of the educational system. The quality of the educational system (and addressing gender issues) leaves much to be desired. Training of teachers and provision of quality textbooks and other materials need to be realised to increase overall quality of the schooling system. On the theme of protection against violence, partners noted that young women and girls were increasingly aware of their services of psychological and legal support, and increasingly willing and able to make use of these services. Cases of abuse (rape, threats of violence and/or abuse) were increasingly reported to the authorities by community members and Child Welfare Committees; GPP partner organisations were then requested by the authorities and community to organise legal and psychological support. The establishment of community Girls’ Clubs has also played a role in empowering girls to campaign for protection against violence.

320

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level Capacity building to civil society organisations

General The challenges described under internal developments have partially influenced output delivery. Whilst Liberia has been successful in reaching the majority of its 2012 set targets in thematic areas protection, participation and education, economic empowerment has been less successful, and in the regional area of Grand Cape Mount the planned complementary delivery from the different partner organisations in protection proved a challenge, particularly with ANPPCAN’s withdrawal from the programme. Targets set for the Grand Cape Mount area will need to be reviewed for 2013. Targets for the child helpline are not yet available as they have not yet been agreed with the Ministry or a potential implementing partner NGO.

Socio-cultural level Parents were actively involved in their daughters’ schooling and parent-teacher associations (PTAs) were set up. The PTAs also function as protection committees. The Girls’ Clubs set up on the individual level received skills and knowledge for their own empowerment, and now also work on awareness-raising activities in their own communities. Their efforts have contributed to other young women and girls having access to the above-mentioned psychosocial-legal support services. The Girls’ Clubs collaborated with the Child Welfare Committees, so strengthening the overall child protection mechanisms in communities, and contributed to members’ leadership skills and ability to participate on the community level. Additionally, Women’s Action Groups and Men’s Action Groups played a role in actively advocating in their communities for the prosecution of perpetrators when cases of abuse and violence came to their attention. Although Child Welfare Committees are crucial it is not always possible to keep their commitment, as (some) members expect a certain amount of compensation for their work or leave their district for economic reasons. This means new members need to be trained and the committees continuously monitored. Due to the activities of the various action groups, targets reached have been higher than expected. Institutional level The development of a simplified version of the Children’s Act was delayed. The Ministry of Development was provided with financial support from the GP programme to develop the simplification of the Children’s Act but in 2012 was still working on the draft. Once ready, the aim is for partner organisations to popularise and create awareness on the Act. This Act would provide ample opportunity for the GP programme to use in their activities on protection and this will be followed up in 2013. Partners actively engaged with national and local authorities when addressing child protection and education issues. They actively collaborated on the county level, for example with bodies such as the National & County Gender Based Violence Task Force Coordination; the County Development Steering Committee, and the Juvenile Justice Working group (under the Ministry of Justice). There were also advocacy efforts towards the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Education for example on the issue of traditional societies that continue the practice of Female Genital Mutilation22. 2. Country information and cross-country activities 53

Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda. It includes learning through a broad spectrum of learning methodologies such as secondary data collection, stakeholder interviews, working with girls’ panels, focus group discussions and review meetings. Liberia will focus on the following main topics: 1. Child protection systems: How effective are the current Child Protection Systems in Liberia? 2. The conditions and opportunities for girls and young women to organize themselves and participate in civil society organisations: To what extent are girls and young women empowered to shape their own lives? 3. Strategies for effective alliance building: How effective are the approaches and strategies of Liberia’s National Child Right Coalition in achieving its goal and objectives? Harmonisation and alignment WW met with representatives of the World Bank on their work with adolescent girls in Liberia. A discussion was held on similar goals within the World Bank and GP programmes. Civil society level CRA to partner organisations DCI-Liberia participated in the international conference on child sexual abuse and received a short PME training during a visit to the Netherlands, supported by DCI-Netherlands. They also participated in a regional CSO training on violence against children in Dakar, Senegal.

23. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2.2.4. Sierra Leone CRA mem- Local partner ber

Geographical coverage

Plan

Disability Rights Movement SL (DRIM); Forum For African Women Educationalists (FAWE); Community Empowerment & Development Association (CEDA); Youth and Child Advocacy Network (Yakan)

Moyamba and Western Area

CHI

Don Bosco (not yet formally part of CSC)

FPU

N/A

ICDI

One Family People

Moyamba and Western Area

DCI-ECPAT NL

DCI Sierra Leone

Moyamba and Western Area

One Family People

Moyamba and Western Area

Partner organisations DCI-Liberia has initiated instituted an internal training plan to build staff capacity on a quarterly basis. This training aims to upgrade the level of intervention in the communities. ‘Training of Trainer’ activities were offered on project mentoring for project officers and social workers. An exchange visit took place in Sierra Leone with DCI Sierra Leone for mutual linking and learning purposes, including training of DCILiberia staff by the DCI-Sierra Leone Director. Both the exchange visit and the training were facilitated by DCI-ECPAT NL, as part of the capacity development plan with DCI-Liberia.

I. Status GP Programme

5Cs and Civil Society Strengthening The development of civil society to act as individual agents of change – especially regarding gender equality and sensitivity – remains a challenge in Liberia. Civil society is considered weak, and institutional resource mobilisation to continue their efforts is also considered a challenge, but their watchdog role is increasing and has resulted in various advocacy efforts on child rights and women’s rights issues. DCI Liberia established a coalition called the Liberia Child Rights NGO Coalition that wants to ensure the effective implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Charter on the Rights of the Child, relevant ILO Conventions on Child Labour, and Child Rights Laws in Liberia. The coalition aims to prepare alternative and shadow reports and worked on its first joint report in 2012. In terms of the capacities identified by the partner organisations they identified a need for (further) capacity development in the areas Capability to Deliver on Objectives, Capability to Adapt and Self-Renew and the Capability to maintain coherence. A variety of needs was described, in particular PM&E, rights based approach and gender. Assistance was requested for example in the (further) development of organisational gender policies. Expert and girl panels were set up in the programme to generate information on changes that occur in the lives of girls and young women

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned23

Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

DCI-ECPAT NL

Sierra Leone 2011

Sierra Leone 2012

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Sierra Leone

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

II. Context of the Programme

2. Country information and cross-country activities 54

External developments The third general election to be held since the civil war ended in 2002 took place in November 2012. These were the first elections organised by Sierra Leone itself, and were considered fair and democratic. The process had no influence on the implementation of the GP programme, but provided an opportunity to lobby for particular issues by some of the partners. The overall political system in Sierra Leone remains weak, which affects the programme as it presents a challenge to work effectively on child rights issues, due to lack of capacity and/or necessary government services. Campaigns on child rights issues are slowed down because of this reason. On the socio-economic level Sierra Leona remains one of the poorest countries in the world and although there is slow economic growth, the country will remain one of the most challenging to work in under the GP Programme. Cultural attitudes continue to affect implementation and need to be mitigated strategically.

2. Country information and cross-country activities 55

Internal CHI established a partnership with the Don Bosco Foundation, but the organisation does not wish to be part of the Country Steering Committee. This will need to be discussed further as implementation of the programme’s child helpline is being delayed. Moreover partner organisations indicated that the lack of a functioning child helpline is affecting their effective implementation in the programme areas. The helpline should be complementary to the work already done by the service providers working with the other partners. WW decided to work with One Family People, which is already the partner of ICDI.

III. Progress Programme implementation Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Sierra Leone

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

Planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

108.421

66.300

38.559

17.837

n.a.

8.060

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners # of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

15.029

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights**

212.800

n.a.

5.260

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

736

n.a.

B.3 Influencing national/district/local governments by partners (institutional level)

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Training to government frontline professionals at local, district, province, regional or national level (police, justice, health, education)

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training

1.060

202

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy

1.060

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

160

*In 2012 partner organisations were not asked to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **The partners have set their original targets on members of the household reached not on the actual number of households, this will need to be adjusted in 2013 ***In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. ****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures.

General The majority of the Sierra Leonean GP Programme is considered on track. The Country Steering Committee met regularly, but there is still room for improvement on coordination among the different stakeholders. A particular innovation in the programme was the establishment of Men’s Support Groups on the socio-cultural level under the theme of protection against violence. There is general agreement among partners that it is essential to involve boys in programme implementation. Considering the strong socio-cultural issues that need to be addressed, girls and boys should be brought together to work as one. A particular vulnerable group that GP partners wished to pay attention to was children with disabilities. The Persons with Disability Act was realised.in 2011, and a reader friendly version of this Act launched and promoted in 2012. Individual level Targets at the individual level were on track, but have not yet been established for the child helpline as the service is not yet operating officially under the GP programme. To increase awareness on gender based violence and the role of the police in protecting girls and young women, awareness-raising sessions were held to explain the role of the police, together with their Family Support Units. In sessions called ‘You and the Police’ different violations were explained (to both boys and girls) and what actions should be taken when abuse or harassment takes place. Another innovation in the programme was the establishment of Mothers Led Protection Units. The Units save money for school fees, but also report cases of child abuse. The Units were set up in response to women seeing that the majority of Child Welfare Committee members were male, resulting in the possibility that girls and young women (might) be reluctant to report to male members. A remaining challenge is the need for the Units to keep on collaborating with the CWCs to avoid the development of parallel structures. Another challenge for involvement of girls in the programme remains the very low livelihood standards in communities. Most girls in the programme areas need to actively contribute to household income and perform domestic duties, making it difficult for them to participate in programme activities and/ or actually apply the (life) skills learned. On the other hand, girls involved showed that they also act as peer educators and engage with CWC and traditional leaders in their communities. The establishment of the socio-legal Defence Centre in Moyamba offers direct legal and psycho-social support and temporary shelter to victims and girls at risk. Socio-cultural level A key challenge to successful implementation of the programme at the socio-cultural level identified by partners was the resistance by men to women-led initiatives. Partner organisations developed a range of initiatives to mitigate this risk and directly involve men and boys. Besides awareness-raising sessions 2. Country information and cross-country activities 57

on rights issues for girls and young women aimed at men and boys, they also established Men’s Support Groups, set up to break the barrier of resistance towards the programme, but which were not always successful as men felt women were becoming (too) powerful in their communities and/or resented their economically strong positions. This was reflected in community leadership positions and in higher national positions, both of which the elections failed to change. Changes in these situations will require longer- term efforts. A similar approach was taken in a campaign on Female Genital Mutilation. In the Campaign parents were asked to wait with the practice and let the girls themselves decide when they are 18. The widespread practice in Sierra Leone (reports estimate that more than 95% of women undergo ‘cutting’) first needs to be opened up to discussion through the campaign. The practice takes place in traditional secret societies called ‘Bondos’ and is not normally discussed. As many women are also still convinced of the virtues of the practice the campaign hopes to create a window of opportunity for girls to say ‘No’ to their parents through their own request. Institutional level Partner organisations) actively advocated together towards government institution. The implementation of protection mechanisms remains weak, but the legal framework is slowly being built and needs further advocacy for implementation. Examples are the realisation of the Sexual Offences Act and the signing of National Referral Protocol on Gender Based Violence that binds different Ministries to help address this issue. Direct training of government officials also took place. Members of district-level Family Support Units were trained on violence against children and women, which has led to more victims accessing justice and rehabilitation services. The elections were also an opportunity to advocate for different issues, one of the partners promoted Free Maternal Health Care and promoted the rights of disabled girls and women. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda. All learning will build on existing knowledge. In the case of child protection, a national system mapping was carried out, and learning within Girl Power will focus on remaining gaps and uncertainties. Three main questions were elaborated further: 1. Child protection systems strengthening: What can we learn from the Community level CP system to strengthen and be effective at National level 2. Alliance Building 3. Increasing girls’ participation in governance/involving men and boys

5Cs and Civil Society Strengthening Civil society is considered weak and there is limited specialisation among civil society agents (for example in lobby and advocacy and service delivery). CSOs also seem to be politicized, which makes collaboration difficult. On the other hand, conscious efforts have been made to strengthen girls’ and women’s participation, which is now increasingly visible and vocal in NGOs and relevant (political) fora. In terms of the Capability needs, partners identified under the Capability to Adapt and Self-Renew their need to increase knowledge on gender and gender policies. Not all partners followed up in 2012 on the 5C assessment; this will need to be more actively stimulated for the remaining duration of the programme.

2.2.5. Zambia CRA mem- Local partner ber

Geographical coverage

Plan

African Queen, NOWSPAR, CHIN, Lifeline

Central Province: Chibombo District Eastern Province: Chadiza Luapula Province: Mansa Lusaka Province

CHI

Lifeline/Childline Zambia

National

FPU

Muvi TV

National

ICDI

n/a

DCI-ECPAT NL

CHIN

Central: Kabwe Eastern: Chipata, Lundazi Luapula and Lusaka: Mansa, Nchelenge, Samfya

NOWSPAR

National

I. Status GP Programme

Harmonisation and alignment There are different organisations working on girl empowerment and education in Sierra Leone, including Plan Ireland, CIDA, the Because I am a Girl campaign of Plan USA and Building Skills for Life of Plan UK. Plan Nederland and Plan UK conducted joint monitoring field visits to determine mutual learning opportunities and alignment on their individual programmes.

Table 1. Partner activity

Civil society level CRA to partner organisations DCI Sierra Leone received training on PM&E, and in turn DCI Sierra Leone provided training for DCI Liberia and DCI Ghana (also in the GP programme) on strategic planning with CSOs. OFP was trained on quality assessment of services for girls and young women by ICDI. GP Programme partners were invited to join these trainings. Other training for OFP was on research with children, networking, early childhood development and fundraising. Through the Dutch coalition on Disability, the Liliane Fund provided training on lobby & advocacy for disability issues. WW offered training for GP partners on leadership through sports.

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned24

Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Zambia 2011

Zambia 2012

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Zambia

Partner organisations Plan provided training to its partners on gender mainstreaming, advocacy, project management and reporting procedures, child protection issues and PM&E. It also invited the other GP programme partners to attend these trainings.

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24. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

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B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

II. Context of the Programme External developments Girl Power partners were able to operate the programme without political challenge or effects of sociopolitical and economic development. The only concerns reported by CSOs involved in the GPP centred on the potential effects of a Freedom of Information Bill initiated in September 2012, which may influence their ability to assemble and opportunities for freedom of expression and advocacy efforts around child right towards government. This development will be monitored in 2013. Internal developments In April 2012 a new coordinator of the Plan Girl Power programme started, which has contributed to effort on catching up on the backlog developed in 2011. The Country Steering Committee was chaired by CHIN, but coordination was with the Girl Power Coordinator. Progress in the implementation of the child helpline service can be credited to the already existing national initiative for a child helpline service. A national steering committee was set up by UNICEF, Plan International Zambia, the government, Save the Children and a number of national NGOs in 2011. The committee was mandated to oversee the implementation of the national child helpline service. To push this process forward, Plan Zambia decided to fund the selected partner through GPP to start the operations of the national helpline. The national steering committee selected Lifeline as the final implementing partner of the helpline and on October 28 2011 the national helpline service was officially launched. CHI continued to offer necessary capacity development support. FPU planned to start a new Kids News Network (KNN) in Zambia with an envisaged partner organisation but found out in 2012 that there was already an active Kids News operated by Muvi TV. Instead, FPU will now work to strengthen and support this existing KNN and bring them in the Country Steering Committee in 2013. FPU’s budget for Zambia was the subsequently adjusted since this requires less investment than starting a new KNN. A challenge will be the (limited) reach of Muvi TV, which is a TV station working only on subscription basis, and has no automatic national coverage.

III. Progress Programme implementation

Zambia

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Planned 2011 -2015

Planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organisations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

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# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

163

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights***

5.000

n.a.

530

775

n.a.

178

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training****

980

150

Lobby and advocacy activities/ campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy*****

609

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level)

Table 3. Output delivery 2012 Girl Power Programme Country

Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

270.000

25.000

348.426*

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners**

164.500

n.a.

237.270

Capacity building to civil society organisations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

159

Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

Notes table 3 *On the individual level the planned outreach media numbers from the FPU partner and other media campaigns by partners increases the total significantly. The planned 2012 numbers exclude media outreach numbers, hence the much lower target number. **In 2012 partner organisations were not asked to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. ***In the planning for 2012 some organisations planned in number of members of households, not in number of households. This will be corrected in 2013, but for this year this may inflate the numbers reached. ****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. *****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. General Two years into the Programme most progress can be seen on protection at the individual, community and institutional levels. Planned targets for 2012 were reached and for the total period 2011-2015 targets are up to one third or more. Outreach to communities was on track, and government staff reached through various activities of sensitization, meetings and training. The strength of the GPP in Zambia lies

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in the fact that activities are integrated into already running programmes. An interesting example is the Plan-implemented European Commission HIV/Aids project where, next to SRHR and gender training, girls’ clubs are given life skills training, empowerment in leadership and being agents of change. In protection against violence, the national campaign for the operationalisation of the 2011 Anti-Gender Based Violence Act played a significant role in increased attention towards violence against girls and young women and the strong involvement of the government. The Country Steering Committee provided direct input on the development and promotion of this Bill. Partners noticed in their work the need for a better referral system and para-legal assistance in cases of abuse. The GPP responded to this by training a police victim support unit and health personnel on the recognition and need for referral in cases of abuse and/or violence. The overall poor referral system was addressed by mapping existing opportunities by the child helpline and through increasing partnerships between the helpline and other service delivery providers. An identified challenge was the need for the inclusion of men and boys in the programme and overall resistance posed by traditional values. Excluding men and boys led to resistance of programme implementation within communities. Individual level At the individual level an improvement was seen in services towards girls and young women. Access to services for girls and young women to report their cases of abuse increased; new para-legal desks were set up (16 in the target areas); a mobile legal clinic was able to take on more cases and the number of calls to the helpline was higher than expected. The existing Kid’s News aired by Muvi TV had a potential reach of 500,000 children, which reached an approximate number of 300,000 girls divided over 40,000 household subscriptions. As these are fairly large numbers this inflated the overall number of services delivered. Within the CR-alliance other partners also had media coverage with their messages on genderbased-violence, the profiling of the campaign and the Girl Power Launch. The overall programme on economic empowerment was lagging behind in terms of services delivered to women and girls. Socio-cultural level Partners indicated that gaining access to girls could only be done with consent of the communities and their traditional leaders, and that during this reporting period success in this area had led to a real breakthrough in the ability to implement the GPP in the different thematic areas. A next step was the creation of awareness on the social political participation of young women and girls in the decision making processes and participation in development processes. Partner strategies involved setting up girls’ clubs, but also including men and boys actively in discussion on how they could support girls in their efforts to participate and help them engage in economic activities as part of their economic empowerment. In the area of protection an example has been traditional leaderships’ changed attitude on child marriages and their willingness and ability to denounce this within their communities. Their involvement in the child protection mechanisms also gave them more authority to speak out on child rights. However it remains a serious challenge to empower young girls and create female leadership when the majority of leaders are male; when there are no female role models, and no supportive allies among leaders. This may have influenced the number of households reached, and there will be discussion to adjust the remaining target for the period of 2013 - 2015. Institutional level On the institutional level, partners reported experiencing more difficulty in reaching local government staff yet on the other hand they could be welcomed where the government lacked human resources for service delivery. Police officers were more receptive for training and advice than staff of municipalities or other government agencies. This resulted in lower outreach numbers towards frontline staff. However on the national level there were several opportunities to engage with the national government. A session was held with the Ministry of Gender and Child Development to create space for child participation. In addition the GPP decided to increase its lobby efforts on the issue of women’s economic empowerment. They concluded that even with positive economic growth the government is not paying enough atten-

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tion towards women’s economic empowerment. This again influences women’s’ ability to escape from, for example, a violent relationship. Realities have shown that while women are aware of the need to report domestic abuse, they fail to do so as they are economically dependent on their spouse or partner. Civil society level CRA to partner organisations The different partner organisations of the CRA identified their own capacity building needs, mostly focused on gender, monitoring & evaluation and resource mobilisation. One of the partners decided to collaborate with the University in Lusaka to organize its capacity building on monitoring & evaluation. Strengthening between the organisations also took place by offering each other training; for example the partner of DCI-ECPAT offered the training they received on creating child safe organisations and operations to the other CRA members’ partner organisations. Leadership and networking skills were also developed through participation in the Country Steering Committee. Partner organisations towards CBOs On the CBO level resource mobilisation skills were named as crucial. The need to provide CBOs with their own resources and management as part of their own empowerment and strengthening is essential for their motivation and ability to implement programmes effectively. Lack of capacity of in the areas of protection, gender and empowerment were also addressed. CBOs received training to deal with their lack of capacity which also affected GPP implementation in terms of quality and real time delays. 5C and civil society strengthening The partner organisations in Zambia expressed a moderate need for capacity development in most capabilities. One of them also reported developing an organisational capacity plan with targets set for 2013 under the Capability to Commit and Act. Learning Agenda In 2012, the CSC worked out the GP learning agenda. It includes learning through a broad spectrum of learning methodologies such as secondary data collections, stakeholder interviews, focus group discussions, and joint monitoring. Zambia will focus on the following main topics: 1. Which institutional requirements and arrangements (actors, rules, incentives, and means) are needed in effective child protection Systems?) 2. What are the conditions and opportunities for girls and young women to organize themselves and participate in civil society organisations? 3. What is the role of boys and men in the empowerment process of girls and young women? 4. Alliance building: What are the strategies for effective alliance building? Harmonisation and alignment Harmonisation with the work of other alliances was limited. In other countries this has been supported by the Dutch Embassy, but the closure of the Embassy in Lusaka has given less opportunity for this. Some national and international level harmonisation efforts were however made; the child helpline described earlier was a direct alignment with an earlier initiative by Save the Children and UNICEF, and partner organisations are now also engaging with the Plan international campaign, Because I am a Girl. The main theme for the southern African region is early marriage, and the various Plan offices have written a regional proposal and position paper on this for use in promoting advocacy efforts both nationally and internationally.

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25. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2.3. Latin America

II. Context of the Programme

2.3.1. Bolivia CRA member

Plan

Partner

Geographical Area

FYA (Fe y Alegría – Bolivia)

Chuquisaca –Icla Cochabamba –Mizque y Cochabamba (Distrito 6) Santa Cruz -Asención de Guarayos La Paz – La Paz (Distrito 4)

CCIMCAT (Centro de capacitación e investigación de la mujer campesina de Tarija)

Tarija (Yunchará)

DNI-Bolivia (Defensa del Niño Internacional – Bolivia)

La Paz (Coripata, Sica Sica, Pucarani, Calamarca) Potosí (Uncía, Chayanta)

CIPE (Centro de Investigación y Promoción Educativa) La Paz – El Alto (Distritos 5 y 6) CPMGA (Centro de Promoción de la Mujer Gregoria Apaza) Oruro – Oruro (Distrito 4) Chasky Educatic CDC (Capacitación y derechos ciudadanos)

National (implementation of the learning agenda)

CHI

Chaski Educatic

Oruro

FPU

Nicobis

National

ICDI

N/A

DCI-ECPAT NL

N/A

Women Win

CPMGA (Centro de Promoción de la Mujer Gregoria Apaza)

La Paz (El Alto)

Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

Bolivia 2011

Bolivia 2012

DCI-ECPAT NL

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned26

Table 2. Thematic overview

Bolivia

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Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country programe

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

Internal development The start of the programme in Bolivia was seriously delayed during the first year. In 2012, all partners contracted their technical staff teams and officially presented the Girl Power programme to local authorities and other stakeholders. The overall programme coordinator at Plan Bolivia was appointed. One organisation, the NGO Capacitación y Derechos Ciudadanos (CDC) joined the programme and will coordinate the implementation of the learning agenda. Within the Country Steering Committee (CSC) all the Bolivian partner organisations started to develop a common strategy for external communication and joint lobby. General The Bolivian programme aims to strengthen adolescent girls’ rights to education, socio-political participation and protection against violence. Empowering girls is the cornerstone of all partners’ interventions. During 2012, partners reached out to approximately 50,000 girls. Most of partners’ actions were aimed at strengthening girls’ knowledge of their own situation and rights, building confidence and mutual trust, and helping them organise and increase their capabilities to pursue their ambitions. Partners used different intervention strategies (sports, culture, human rights education and media) and different methodologies and their effectiveness was an issue for collective learning in CSC meetings. Voice and influence of the final beneficiaries in the Girl Power programme was guaranteed through the creation of the first girls’ panel in 2012. The actions implemented in 2012 towards the empowerment of girls were mainly related to the themes of protection against violence and girls’ socio-political participation. The theme of education needs to be strengthened. Only one partner, Fe y Alegría, has developed sound strategies to enhance girls’ access to (post)primary education.

I. Status GP programme

Protection against violence

External development Violence against women was a major issue of public debate during 2012. Rising rates of sexual violence and femicide generated public mobilisation and protest. Civil society organisations presented a law proposal to combat violence against girls and women. In February 2013, the Comprehensive Law to guarantee women a life free from violence (Law 348) was approved by both chambers of the Bolivian National Congress. The law established the eradication of violence against women as a State priority and now needs to be regulated and disseminated. Continued public pressure and support to the capacity development of involved state agencies are required to guarantee the effective enforcement of the new law.

(Post-) primary education

Individual level An estimated 40,000 girls and young women, in the age group 12 to 18 years, have been watching the PICA broadcast, a weekly Kid’s News television programme developed by the media partner organisation Nicobis. PICA wants to give children and youth a voice in the Bolivian media and change the negative image of youth usually presented. Nicobis started with a weekly broadcast programme but has increased its broadcasting frequency. During 2012, 30 broadcasted items addressed political issues such as elections, importance of voting, corruption and political developments. In an audience survey conducted mid-2012, 47% of the respondents indicated that through PICA they had learned about politics in Bolivia. Approximately 52,000 children visited PICA’s website. An estimated 12,000 girls and young women were reached through training and sensitization actions, contributing to their empowerment. As mentioned above, partners used different approaches and methodologies. The partner organisation Gregoria Apaza used the GOAL curriculum, developed by WomenWin. It introduced Nei Kung, a martial art that helps girls and boys develop their personal autonomy and deal with fear. In addition it organised soccer events with teams composed of girls and boys and an indoor soccer competition for female teams. Another partner, CCICMAT in Tarija, introduced biodanza as a means to enhance girls’ self-esteem and their capacities for self-protection. Partners indicate that girls and their families responded very positively to these innovative programmes. The groups of girls and boys who participated were still small, although the actions contained the element of peer-to-peer transfer of skills and knowledge for wider reach. 2. Country information and cross-country activities 65

During 2012, approximately 2,000 girls and young women benefited from socio-legal support services. The partner Gregoria Apaza directly delivered legal services to victims of violence; other partners, such as Fe y Alegría, Educatic and DNI, connected victims to the involved state agencies. Socio-cultural level Actions targeting the adult population living in the communities aimed at sensitizing parents on girls’ rights to protection and their rights for access to good quality education. During 2012 the partners reached fewer communities than had originally been planned. The strategies and methods for working with families and community leaders had to be adjusted to the specific context of the 14 municipalities covered by the programme. In 184 rural communities and one urban community (El Alto), parents and leaders received training on protection against violence and parenting skills. Parents were also taught to recognise and address the specific needs of daughters who experience particular obstacles in accessing schools and in voicing their demands. Institutional level Several partners are part of national (women) networks which have been actively promoting the adoption of the new law against violence. At municipal level partners worked closely with the municipal offices for children and adolescents (DMNA) and the municipal service units (SLIM). They achieved the creation of local committees for the rights of children and adolescents in five municipalities. The latter are the backbone of the local protection system and need further capacity support in order to implement the new law. In the case of the municipality of Sica Sica, DNI succeeded, in cooperation with the local stakeholders, in designing the institutional ‘road map’ for assisting victims of violence and processing their complaints. Partner organisations Gregoria Apaza and DNI also successfully influenced the protection-related law and policy of the departmental government of La Paz. Civil society level Partners’ interventions in the Girl Power programme contributed to the strengthening of local civil society, in particular in the dimensions of civic engagement and civil society’s level of organisation. The participation of girls and boys in local groups and associations increased due to the sensitization and capacity support provided by partners. In most cases, groups were organised around demands of protection against violence. To a lesser extent, education (student councils) remains an entry point for organising adolescent girls and boys. Partners facilitated the creation and strengthening of local networks comprised of civil society organisations and local government agencies in all municipalities. Some of the networks are still in an early stage of development and serve basically as a forum for dialogue among relevant stakeholders.

Learning Agenda In 2012 the Bolivian partners made a detailed learning agenda, based on the four learning questions suggested by the CRA. One partner (CDC) was assigned the responsibility of coordinating the learning process and concrete action plans were agreed upon. The first learning results will be made available throughout the course of 2013. Harmonisation and alignment A harmonisation meeting was planned by the Royal Dutch Embassy in La Paz but was unfortunately cancelled as an insufficient number of (partner) organisations was available to attend.

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CRA to partner organisations The capacity development support provided by CRA members to Bolivian partner organisations was mainly focused on their capability to deliver on objectives. FPU facilitated technical assistance to its partner Nicobis in the production of the Kid’s News television programme. Nicobis developed (in cooperation with FPU) terms of reference for expert advice on business and fund raising strategies. This is an essential element of the capacity development of Nicobis, which should guarantee the sustainability of the programme. The partner Gregoria Apaza attended the regional workshop facilitated by WomenWin on the application of the GOAL curriculum. CHI’s partner Educatic received support (training, participation in international consultations) from CHI to strengthen its PME capacity and to develop its fundraising strategy. The support given by Plan was focused on the planning and monitoring capacity of its partners.

26. Not all CRA members will implement the GP programme in all 10 countries over the coming 5 years. Some have activities under GP programme planned for future years. In this overview only the ‘planned’ programme is referred to for 2011 and 2012.

2.3.2. Nicaragua CRA member

Plan

Local partner

Geographical coverage

Asociación TESIS

RAAN (Bilwi)

Instituto de Promoción Humana (INPRHU)

Managua

Casa Alianza

Managua

AMNLAE

Chontales

CHI

Ministerio de la Familia

National

ICDI

Asociación Amistad (AA)

Matagalpa, RAAN

DCI-ECPAT NL

N/A

Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres (FCAM)

León, Ometpe, Rivas, RAAN

FPU

PROMEDIAN

National

I. Status GP programme Table 1. Partner activity Plan

CHI

FPU

ICDI

DCI-ECPAT NL

Nicaragua 2011

Nicaragua 2012

Ò GP programme on track Ò Programme implementation delayed Ò No activities planned26

Table 2. Thematic overview Protection against violence Nicaragua

Socio-politi- Economic cal partici- participapation tion

(Post-) primary education

Ò Theme present in country programme Ò Theme not present in country program

II. Context of the Programme External development The current political climate is polarized between the left and right. This has proven challenging for civil society, with organisations experiencing increasing governmental attempts at control and regulation, resulting in fewer possibilities for open challenge by civil society. This political atmosphere affected the work of partner organisations; for example it was not possible for FCAM to fully implement its programme as the Ministry of Education had not provided permission to access schools and implement a programme on sexual reproductive rights, gender and violence. WW and its partner will continue however to work on this relationship to determine the possibility to realise this later on in the programme. The political polarization also affected the media; an example can be given of FPU’s partner PROMEDIAN, whose news productions were critical towards the government and as a result experienced restricted access to government representatives. At the local level some municipalities refused to give permission for implementation of planned activities, depending on their political affiliation. On the other hand, however, another partner was able to access schools and set up girls’ networks in collaboration with local municipalities.

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27. Feminicidio – femicide, referring to murder of women because of their sex 28. See chapter 4 for further explanation of the GP Programme Sanction Policy

In January 2012 a new Law was approved on Violence Against Women (Law 779): this law recognizes for the first time the practice of feminicidio27 and provides an important legal framework for the operation of the Girl Power Programme in Nicaragua. In 2012 alone 76 cases of feminicidio of women and two of girls were reported. The challenge will be to bring this law fully into practice and ensure prosecution in cases of gender based violence. The culture of machismo is a target element of programme implementation and partners concluded that to address this men and boys needed to be included in programme activities. This would make the programme more effective and one of the partners indicated they have already started working on this in 2012 and have reached significant numbers of men and boys. Internal development GP programme implementation is up and running, but the overall coordination efforts between the CRA level, the partner organisations and the Country Steering Committee proved a challenge in the past year. A new country focal point at Plan Nederland was established in the second half of the year, and an overall coordination desk was created on the country level. The new coordinator and a planning, monitoring & evaluation officer are set to be hired in the first quarter of 2013. This will also be seen as the start for better integration of the partner organisations into the Country Steering Committee. The different partner organisations all work in different (and sometimes remote) areas, which has led to fragmentation of the programme and communication issues between partner organisations that needed to be resolved. Plan Nicaragua selected its remaining partners in March 2012 and also selected a partner for the area Boaco, which has a very weak civil society. Unfortunately, one of the other partners is under review for allegations of fraud, suspected by Plan Nicaragua. If allegations are proven the contract with the partner will be terminated according to Plan’s and the GP programme’s sanction policy, which includes noncompliance and corruption28. In 2012 the Ministerio de la Familia (Línea 133) became a GHI member and worked within the Girl Power Programme on the strengthening of the child helpline. In 2013 financial support will need to be realized for the implementation of the helpline. FPU started up their activities with their partner PROMEDIAN in 2012.

I. Progress Programme implementation

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations

Nicaragua Planned 2011 -2015

Planned 2012

Total realized 2012

Grassroots organizations

# of new grassroots organisations targeted

Capacity development support to grassroots organisations

# of grassroots organisations supported with capacity development

105

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Services to girls and young women (includes helplines, media messages, trainings and workshops on gender equality and/or overall empowerment, sport events/ activities, support to victims of GBV through shelter facilities or at community level, scholarships and/or material support for (post-) primary education, vocational skills trainings, savings and loans schemes)

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# of girls and young women reached by services delivered by partners

89.095

6.365

14.327

# of boys reached by services delivered by partners*

81.260

n.a.

7.559

104

455

# of households reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights**

2.800

n.a.

4.021

# of traditional leaders reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality

1.129

n.a.

617

# of frontline staff of government institutions reached by partners for training***

945

377

Lobby and advocacy activities/campaigns to influence laws and policies related to girls empowerment, child rights and women’s rights

# of staff of government institutions reached by partners for lobby and advocacy****

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B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Capacity building to civil society organizations

# of CSO’s, grassroots organisations and media professional reached by partners

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Networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of networks supported or strengthened in relation to gender equality and women’s rights

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# of communities reached by partners with activities aimed at promotion of gender equality and girls’ rights

Notes table 3 *In 2012 partner organisations were not asked to plan for # of boys reached, but they started to include boys and (young) men in their intervention strategies in 2012 as part of progressive insights for effective programme implementation. They have reported on the numbers reached for 2012. **The number of households reached has exceeded far beyond the original target planned for the total period of 2011 - 2015 as the CRA Nicaragua decided to participate in the Because I am a Girl Campaign, which had a much larger coverage of households targeted. ***In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. ****In the planning for 2012 we asked for the # of institutions reached, but changed this in our reporting for 2012 on # of frontline staff reached. This has led to different interpretations of target figures. General In 2012 the Nicaragua programme worked on the themes of protection against violence and social-political participation. It delivered on outputs and was almost on target in terms of expenditure. As some of the partners came later into the programme, a significant amount of budget was disbursed in a shorter amount of time in a smaller target area than intended. On the other hand the partner of ICDI was asked to adjust and set its targets higher as targets already achieved were two to three times the original. This has clearly increased the services delivered on the individual level. The partner of WW reached its targets, but would be able to do more with better access to schools and the support of the Ministry of Education. The Ministry could help by emphasising the necessity of education and motivating young women to reintegrate into the formal school system or attend technical schools. For CHI the set targets were not

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achieved as the helpline still needs to be established. GPP partners all participated in the development of a campaign on violence against girls and young women. Social-political participation was mostly covered by the media component of the programme which started up in 2012. Young people aged 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 were directly addressed through their own news programme and asked to express their views on the world they live in, with a particular focus on discussing child rights. Individual level Direct services for protection were offered in shelter facilities for girls, where victims of sexual abuse, drug addiction, juvenile justice and street children received support and counselling. The shelters offered residency to a limited number of girls, but reached many more children with ambulatory care. Referrals of girls to the shelter facilities were made through their own street teams, other local non-governmental organisations, and by authorities such as the Ministry of the Family, Women Police or the Supreme Court of Justice. Through collaboration with some of the municipalities in Chontales, basic vocational schooling was offered (focused on building self-esteem and economic empowerment), but the challenge remains of ensuring girls can really bring their skills into practice and receive sufficient training. This will need to be improved during the remaining time of the GP Programme. Socio-cultural level On the socio-cultural level, dealing with cultural stereotypes around women was a challenge for programme implementation, for example participation in sports activities, but also their general empowerment was challenged by community members. One of the strategies employed was to actively raise awareness on the advantages of girls being involved in sports activities, for example within communities, and as time passed partner organisations noticed that more community members were becoming supportive of their activities. Another strategy was to include boys and men in activities. One of the most successful initiatives reported by one of the partners is how boys were included in the work with girl networks. The girls subsequently reported their brothers getting involved in household chores, and also (trying to) protect them when violence happened in the family. The boys expressed that it is the older generation preventing girls from their empowerment. Institutional level Both the national and local authority support of the activities varied widely in the experience of the partner organisations. This was reflected in programme implementation; some municipalities agreed to activities in their municipality where others refused. To gain trust a partner organisation reported how it stressed its apolitical role and demonstrated the successes of work done in other municipalities to convince the usefulness of its programme. An example was the (re-)instatement of Commissions for Children and Adolescents. The Child Act established that this mechanism should be available as a collaboration of the municipality and civil society. Another challenge was the lack of (consistent) commitment of authorities (police enforcements in particular). A partner organisation reported that in more than one case it had offered shelter to victims of sexual and physical abuse and reported these cases to judicial authorities. But the lack of official response gave the perpetrators the chance to escape or commit more violence against the victims. On the other hand a partner also reported that young womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups were able to advocate having their issues included on the community agenda. This led to inclusion of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic activities in the budget supported by the mayor major and local council. Another collaboration was with the Public Ministry and five municipalities who helped develop community defence groups (defensorias). The members of the defensorias are selected community leaders who are trained in legal and psychological skills to support victims in their access to Justice. The Ministry worked in this case in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Municipalities, Police and CENIDH. The challenge is to provide enough training and to reach the more rural communities.

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Civil society level CRA to partner organizations ICDI collaborated with a Nicaraguan NGO. They hosted training where they discussed the methodology of children as researchers in their own community. The children identified their own topics to address in the community to highlight their needs. All CRA partner organisations participated in training on Gender and Violence hosted by Plan Nicaragua. WW trained its partner on PM&E, their GOAL curriculum and collective impact. This was done in an exchange with partners from Bolivia (also GPP) and Colombia in Bogota. The CHI partner engaged in an exchange visit with the helpline in Uruguay and had a peer-topeer meeting.

Partner organizations The FPU partner entered into a trajectory to develop a sound business strategy working towards financial sustainability by the end of the project period. Plan set up collaboration with Universities of Managua en Puntos de Encuentro to deliver training on gender mainstreaming 5Cs and Civil Society Strengthening In one of the GPP implementation areas (Chontales) the selection of Plan partners took a significant amount of time as only a few suitable organisations were available. The area is remote and distances between villages are significant. Most of the local organisations function informally and have limited capacity to receive funding, limiting their capacity to grow. The potential capacities of selected organisations were considered quite strong, but they still require significant support, both on organisational and technical capacities. This is reflected in the many groups that only work with volunteers. They show their commitment, but are not always capable of realising the expected activities on time as there is insufficient staff to coordinate. An interesting challenge for the GP programme would be to help strengthen the local informal CSOs to become formal organisations. Learning Agenda The Nicaragua CSC in 2012 developed a first version of the Learning agenda. All four key learning areas identified for Girl Power were included: 1. What institutional requirements and conditions are necessary to make a child protection system both sustainable and effective? 2. What is the role of boys and men in the empowerment process of girls and young women? 3. What are the conditions and opportunities for girls and young women to organize themselves and participate in civil society organizations? 4. What are the strategies for effective alliance building? The stakeholders in each learning trajectory were defined and included all GP partners and external knowledge institutes. An exchange visit with Bolivia was also planned. Harmonisation and alignment Both Plan and CHI met with the Royal Dutch Embassy to update on the activities. CHI met with the UNICEF country representative and shared the GP baseline. The FPU partner met with other partners through their Press Freedom 2.0 Alliance. These partners came from Peru, Bolivia, Suriname, Nepal, Indonesia, Burma, Mozambique, Zambia and South Africa and met at the South African Network Summit. Each of them produces their national version of a Kids News Bulletin and they can now exchange items between the networks.

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2.4. Cross-country and regional activities The Girl Power programme includes activities that cannot be attributed to one specific Girl Power country, but that contribute to the achievement of the Girl Power programme objectives in one or more countries. In 2012, these cross-country activities by CRA members included trainings and workshops for capacity strengthening of partner organisations from multiple countries. Defence for Children - ECPAT for example organised a three-day workshop on Defence for Girls for DCI and ECPAT partners from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana. CHI organised an Outreach and Community Based Strategy workshop attended by partners from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Nepal. Women Win’s Girl Power through Sports workshops in India were attended by partners of Women Win, Plan and CHI from Bangladesh and Nepal. The additional benefit of networking and exchange with partners from other Girl Power countries was greatly appreciated by participants. ICDI’s regional workshop in Bangladesh in November was attended by Girl Power partners from Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and paid special attention to GenderResponsive Community Development and parental capacities, engaging boys and men in gender-based violence prevention, life skills and gender issues, the power of positive deviance and other topics related to the Girl Power programme. Capacity support was also provided to partner organisations with a regional scope. Plan continued its support to the South Asia Coordinating Group on Action against Violence against Children (SACG), an inter-agency group of UN agencies, INGOs and other actors engaged in child protection at the regional level. CHI also is an active member agency in the SACG and supports the child helpline movement in South Asia. In 2012 the Group made important contributions to the strengthening of inter-government cooperation in the South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC). Also, important steps were made towards the establishment of National Action Groups against Violence against Children (NACGs). Achievements included the leveraging of funds from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Development Fund (SDF) and the organisation of the South Asia Follow up Regional Consultation on the UN Study on Violence against Children in May. Over 180 delegates from eight South Asian countries participated, as well as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence against Children, Marta Santos Pais. The event concluded with a South Asia Call for Action, which was negotiated by Government representatives, the SRSG on Violence against Children, children, CSOs and SACG Chair. After two years of co-chairing the SACG, UNICEF’s Regional Office for South Asia and Plan International’s Asia Regional Office handed over to the ILO and World Vision in 2013.

and financial continuity of the broader network. CHI supported the establishment of the South Asian Association of Child Helplines (SAACH) including CHI partner organisations from Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The International Consultation for child helplines in Durban, South Africa, was attended by CHI partners from nine Girl Power countries. As follow-up to a side-meeting for CHI partners involved in the Girl Power programme, CHI facilitated in December an M&E workshop for child helplines from eight Girl Power countries. Plan supported the organisation of the Second International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse by ANPPCAN - Taking Stock of the Status of Child Sexual Abuse; the first international conference on child sexual abuse to be held in Africa since the First International Conference in 2007. The conference was attended by 200 representatives from NGOs, government and research institutions from more than 30 countries, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation from the USA (FBI), the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre and the Australian police, and Girl Power regional partner organisations of Defence for Children - ECPAT, CHI and Plan. Dutch alliance member organisations contributed to various international conferences and events by presenting and sharing information on Girl Power related topics and experiences, and by lobbying for Girl Power causes. Examples included participation of CHI and ICDI at the Second International Conference in Africa on Child Sexual Abuse. CHI engaged in various global and regional advocacy activities to raise the issue of child protection and present child helpline data, for example to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNICEFs global Conference on Strengthening Child Protection Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The 6th Violence Against Children report of CHI was released in January by the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on VAC, Ms Marta Santos Pais. CHI also contributed to the 3rd Pan African Forum to make Africa Fit for Children, the Global Conference on Strengthening Child Protection Systems in Sub-Sahara Africa, the UN ECOSOC meeting and the roundtable meeting of ACPF for the preparation of the African Report on Child Well-being, and took the lead in releasing the global follow-up report on the UN Report on VAC.

Capacity support to the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) in 2012 was organised by Plan in close cooperation with Dutch MFSII alliance ICS, whereby Plan focused on strengthening ACPF in promoting the African Report on Child Wellbeing and supporting regional learning and linking of the five Girl Power programmes in Africa. During a three-day workshop in June, ACPF, Plan and ICS with the support of UR Wageningen worked on internal and external articulation of ACPF’s strategic focus, capabilities, and related PM&E mechanisms including gender mainstreaming to enhance shared understanding, alignment of efforts and clarity on organisational capacity needs. Three events organised under the cross-country component were specifically aimed at strengthening Girl Power programme implementation. In May, a learning kick-off workshop was organised in The Netherlands (see chapter 3). The workshop was followed by a two-day meeting for the coordinators of all 10 CSCs (see chapter 4). Programme staff from all Dutch CRA member organisations attended a workshop on Capacity Development for Girl Power in December.

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Other conferences and events supported under the cross-country component focused more on strengthening networks and linkages of partner organisations, or on mutual learning and exchange. Defence for Children - ECPAT supported partners’ participation at the DCI International Assembly, and at the Human Rights Council session and side events in Geneva, Switzerland in March. Partners of FPU from Nepal, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Ghana and Zambia participated in the Kids News Network Summit in Lima, Peru in November. Topics covered included code of ethics in working with children and resource mobilisation for sustainability. The summit was also an important opportunity for members of the Kids News Network to strengthen their linkages with World Kids News. World Kids News is a jointly managed international news and current affairs programme for children, serving as a motor and mainstay for the substantive

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Partnership inhibitors were also identified, which indicate that there is room for improvement especially in the areas of decision making (speed), visibility of leadership, clarification on specific operational issues, structured communication and collaborative skills to optimise the potential for cooperation.

In May 2012 two members from each CSC participated, together with representatives from the six member organisations of the CRA in the Netherlands, in a three day learning workshop in Leiden. The aims were to provide common understanding of learning within Girl Power, align learning initiatives and identify common subjects for learning.

The preliminary findings of the partnership review will be triangulated with feedback sessions with Dutch Alliance members’ staff and partner organisations, and with outcomes of the survey. Areas for improvement will be addressed in an action plan. An annual update of the partnership review is foreseen to assess the effectiveness of follow-up. In 2015, overall learnings will be presented. The CRA is connected to other initiatives in partnership assessment, for example the “alliance thermometer” developed by MDF and Partos.

The message disseminated in the workshop was that learning under Girl Power needs to focus on action learning as opposed to academic learning and research. The learning is expected to be embedded in day-to-day professional practice. It should be about concrete work-related problems or knowledge gaps that once solved, better understood, and fed back into professional practice, will improve the quality of our work. The Girl Power learning agenda has four main learning questions/realms for learning. 1. What is needed for effective child protection systems 2. How to engage boys and men in empowering girls and young women 3. Critical conditions for girls to mobilise and organise themselves 4. Effective alliance building (CRA level and country level) In 2012, it was agreed that questions 1 and 4 would be taken up by all Girl Power countries. Questions 2 and 3 were not mandatory but suggested as additional common areas to work on. This alignment will allow for more effective (inter)-regional learning and exchange, and facilitate the identification of good and bad practices. During 2012 all GP countries developed their own learning agendas, operationalising the key questions mentioned above according to their own country-specific circumstances. Hence, sub questions identified differ greatly from country to country. Also a broad range of learning methodologies was put in place, creating a rich mix of approaches in line with different learning styles. Support to the development of country learning agendas was given through a newly established Learning Support Group (LSG), composed of representatives from the six CRA members. Draft agendas were circulated, commented on and suggestions for improvements were given. Also, a learning reference group (LRG) was put in place, composed of GP country representatives from each region. The LRG serves as “buddy” for the LSG with whom it can discuss, reflect and provide (joint) advice. The LRG also ensures regional alignment and coordination. In 2012 the LRG accepted the responsibility of organising the first Learning Exchange Workshop, which is planned in Addis Ababa for October 2013. Nepal started the implementation of its LA in 2012. All other countries have planned to start by the first quarter of 2013.

Child Rights Alliance partnership review With regards to the operationalisation of the fourth learning question at CRA level, an alliance-wide process of partnership review was initiated in 2012. Women Win took the lead, supported by an external consultant, and using the methodology of The Partnering Initiative. The review included an online survey for all alliance members and partner organisations, and interviews with selected staff in the Netherlands and four programme countries. Overall aim of the review is to jointly learn, celebrate successes and identify areas of improvement in order to build a stronger alliance.

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Preliminary outcomes of the interviews indicate five common partnership accelerators: • Complementarity of partners, notably the combination of programme implementation at local level and policy influencing at regional and national levels is generally seen as an important strength • Governance structure in the countries, notably the establishment of alliance structures within countries is highly valued • Learning agenda is seen as a strength and valuable tool in sharing and embedding learning • Openness, for example to discuss concerns and differences of opinion • Strong engagement of the partners within the alliance

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internal audit confirmed that in 2012, all Dutch alliance members fully complied with the other threshold criteria set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: all Dutch alliance members are legal personalities according to Dutch law, registered in the Netherlands as non-profit organisations committed to structural poverty reduction in DAC countries. The duration of the Girl Power projects and programmes is at least 3 and at most 5 years between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2015 and do not support commercial services, investments or other commercial activities.

4. Organisational aspects of the Child Rights Alliance In the CRA capacities and different kinds of expertise are brought together to build a new meta-subject, able to act and commit to common shared objectives, through common and shared strategies. The final objective of the alliance is to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations through reinforced cooperation of the social actors involved in The Netherlands and in the programme countries. In order to achieve this, the alliance assessed and measured in 2012 its ensemble of capacities, improvements and learnings. A number of organisational aspects is monitored through the CRA Monitoring Protocol of the organisation. Developments on these aspects during 2012 are described in section 4.1. Organisational aspects related to control mechanisms and risk management are monitored through the CRA financial monitoring system and are described in section 4.2.

4.1 Organisational monitoring protocol The organisational monitoring protocol forms part of the broader monitoring protocol prepared by the Child Rights Alliance to measure the progress and impact of the Girl Power programme. It describes the organisational aspects, including the MFSII threshold criteria set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that require monitoring and assessment to ensure operational quality. For each aspect, intended outputs, annual milestones, progress indicators and means of verification have been defined. The organisational monitoring protocol was submitted to the Ministry on 1st March 2011, with elaborated and updated information for specific indicators on 11th January 2013. The main indicators of CRA’s own performance were included in the organisational monitoring protocol. In the next paragraph we briefly touch upon the progress in each of them. In addition, the CRA monitors the compliance of the regulations regarding the management of relationships with Southern partners. This is presented in section 4.2. In 2012, the CRA monitored the organisational aspects of its functioning through an internal organisational audit. The process of internal auditing entailed a self-assessment by all Dutch alliance members. The outcomes of the internal audit are used for steering, accountability and learning notably in 2013.

4.1.1. Threshold criteria: own income & remuneration of key management All Dutch alliance members indicated that in 2012, at least 25% of their income was derived from sources other than the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and that they fully complied with the salary norm set out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the DG-norm or Code Wijffels29. These findings are confirmed by the Dutch alliance members’ annual financial reports and the reports on factual findings by their external auditors. Performance of the alliance on these criteria is described in more detail in chapter 5.

4.1.2. Efficiency The CRA monitors the efficiency of its operations by monitoring the annual alliance costs and costs for control and administration, and by optimising time- and cost-saving measures at alliance level. The functioning of the Country Steering Committees in the 10 programme countries is another indicator for the efficiency of the Child Rights Alliance. Alliance costs and costs for control and administration The CRA sets aside 2% of its annual grant income for coordination. This allocation was used in 2012 to maintain the Girl Power Desk, including a coordinator, a financial officer and PME. Costs for control and administration in 2012 amounted to 8,26% of CRA total expenditure. Including the 2% allocation for coordination, this is well in line with the norm the alliance set for itself in the Girl Power MFSII stage 2 application.

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Time-saving and cost-saving measures Time-saving and cost-saving measures implemented at alliance level in 2012 included the operation of the Girl Power Desk, the organisation of joint capacity strengthening trajectories for programme staff of CRA organisations and partners, and the development and use of a Terms of Reference for Annual Reflection Meetings of the Country Steering Committees. The Girl Power Desk (GPD) is located at Plan Nederland’s office and includes a coordinator, a financial officer and PME. The GPD prepares documents and meetings for the Dutch Steering Committee and is responsible for developing planning documents and progress reports of the Girl Power programme. The Girl Power Desk is also responsible for preparing the narrative and financial annual reports for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Based on the Operational Manual of the Child Rights Alliance, which was developed and disseminated throughout the alliance and its partner organisations in 2011, the GPD also supports the use of standardised procedures and instruments. This makes it easier to process project progress information and to monitor the performance of alliance members. To further optimise communication, learning and exchange, a web-based shared workspace for the Child Rights Alliance was designed. The shared workspace will become fully operational in 2013. Plan and Free Press Unlimited moved to new office premises in 2012. For both organisations this has resulted in more efficient operations. Functioning of Country Steering Committees In 2012, Country Steering Committees (CSCs) were operated in all 10 programme countries by the local partner organisations of Dutch alliance members. All 10 CSCs held regular meetings and played an instrumental role in the implementation of the Girl Power programme. All CSCs reported to the GPD on the progress of their Girl Power country programmes. As expected, the operational capacity of CSCs differs between countries. Some CSCs in 2012 made impressive progress towards joint programming, lobby and exchange of knowledge and expertise. Other CSCs faced considerable challenges in meeting the planning and reporting requirements. These differences are partially explained by varying national contexts. In general however, the process of alliance forming in the programme countries proved more complex and time consuming than expected at the outset of the Girl Power programme. Coordinating a national steering committee also proved to require different capacities than had originally been anticipated. In Ghana, Nicaragua and Zambia, recruitment and contracting of new programme coordinators has led to improved programme management and coordination. In May 2012, coordinators of all 10 CSCs attended a workshop in Amsterdam. The workshop focused on clarifying processes and procedures around the Girl Power programme and provided exchange opportunities for coordinators from different countries. Attention was also paid to practical skills for partnering.

4.1.3. Quality of the administrative organisation In accordance with Annex 4 Financial Regulations of the MFSII Grant Decision, Plan Nederland ensures a proper administrative organisation, including measures for internal control policies regarding local partner organisations involved in the Girl Power programme. All CRA members were assessed for the quality of their administrative organisation during the Girl Power – MFSII stage 1 application (November 2009). Follow-up assessments were conducted in April 2010 for the stage 2 application. All CRA members indicated in the CRA internal organisational audit in 2012 that they had maintained the quality of their administrative organisation throughout Girl Power’s second year of implementation. As part of the follow-up on the internal and external audits from 2012, sanction, fraud and anti-corruption policies have been formalised, reviewed and/or (more strongly) embedded where necessary. Procedures Submission of planning and narrative and financial progress reports by the alliance members in 2012 was generally on time. Technical support on notably financial reporting and clarification of procedures and templates to partner organisations of Plan led to an increase in the quality and timeliness of reporting. Partner satisfaction A partnership review was conducted in 2012 and early 2013 to assess cooperation within the alliance. The review included an online survey and a series of interviews with selected staff. Findings of the survey and the interviews were triangulated during participatory feedback sessions. The review covered both

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Dutch CRA member organisations and their partner organisations, and included staff from different departments and with different roles within the alliance and its Girl Power programme. The review aims to assess the current quality of the CRA partnership but most importantly serves to yield lessons and recommendations for (further) improvement of cooperation at various levels. The final report of the CRA partnership review will be available in May 2013. Preliminary findings indicate that partners generally view the relationship with their Dutch CRA partner organisation as positive but that there is room for improvement in terms of communication and inclusion. An annual update of the CRA partnership review is foreseen to assess the effectiveness of follow-up on agreed recommendations and issues. Evidence from field visit reports and meetings suggests that southern partners generally regard the relationship with their CRA member as positive. In 2012, CRA members worked with their partners to clarify partner roles in the CSC; however partners expressed the need for clearer guidance on internal and external communication and financial contributions for costs of coordination and joint PME. The Girl Power Desk prepared guidelines on financial contributions and will roll these out in the first half of 2013. An overall communication strategy for the alliance is under review and will be operationalised in the second half of 2013.

4.1.4. Programme budget Overall, the CRA spent €11.488 mio of its €11.772 mio programme budget for 2012. This is in line with the expectation that, after an intensive first year of start-up activities, implementation of country programmes would gain momentum in 2012. First year start-up activities, including adjustment of country programmes and the process of partnership building between organisations in the programme countries, took more time than originally had been planned. Much work had also been done to further develop the Child Rights Alliance itself and to prepare the ground for well-designed and synergetic actions. Further details are provided in chapter 5. Programme expenditure on the four thematic areas In 2012, 54,2% of programme expenditure was allocated to protection, 12,5% to socio-political participation, 14,3% to economic participation and 19,0% to (post-primary) education. This is in line with the target percentages set in (updated) monitoring protocol of 55%, 10%, 15% and 19% respectively.

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14,3% 12,5% Economic participation

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Programme expenditure on intervention strategies Programme expenditure was divided over the three intervention strategies as follows: € 11.488.000

Direct Poverty Alleviation

Socio-political Participation

Civil Society Development

Policy Influencing

3,43%

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12,5%

12,04%

26,44%

15,71%

54,2%

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7,02%

7,93%

4,09%

19,0%

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7,41%

2,08%

14,3%

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per the Girl Power MFSII stage 2 Application, the Girl Power programme is implemented in the following partner countries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ghana, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Pakistan and Zambia.

This is in line with the programme budget milestones set in the updated organisational monitoring protocol of 25-30%, 45-50% and 20-30% respectively. Quarterly financial monitoring system All CRA members submitted four financial reports on their progress on the Girl Power programme in 2012 to the Girl Power Desk. These reports were aggregated into four alliance-level financial reports (January – March, January – June, January – September and January - December). The alliance-level financial reports included percentages of over- or under spending per alliance member and at alliance level. All alliance-level financial reports were presented and discussed at the CRA Board of Directors meeting (the January – December financial report will be presented as part of the annual reporting process in April 2013). Programme expenditure in partner countries Programme expenditure in partner countries30 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs amounted to 61% of the CRA programme expenditures in 2012.

4.1.5. Partnership Policy Partnership policies of CRA members were assessed for the Girl Power stage 1 and 2 applications as part of the assessment of the quality of their administrative organisation as described in section 3.2.3. In the development of the Girl Power programme, the CRA adopted some general principles for a common partnership policy. Selection of partners remains the responsibility of each alliance member but should at least adhere to these agreed principles. Selection of partners As a follow-up on the 2011 CRA internal and external audits, compliance with agreed partner selection procedures was carefully monitored by CRA members in 2012. Further harmonisation of partnership policies and practices is foreseen in 2013.

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CRA downward accountability towards CSCs The CRA is committed to transparency on its goals and strategies towards its partner organisations and the Country Steering Committees. In 2012, these were discussed during a 2-day workshop for CSC coordinators in Amsterdam. All CSCs moreover have had at least one meeting in which CRA members shared their intended goals and strategies of the Girl Power programme. In almost all countries, alliance members combined their field visits to attend and support the CSC meetings.

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Preliminary findings of the CRA partnership review indicate that partners well appreciated the establishment of country alliance structures. The potential for joint fundraising and lobby was particularly welcomed. Partners also indicated however that they would like more clarity on what exactly is expected from them in working in an alliance. A small number of partners did not feel fully included. These concerns will be included in the follow-up on the partnership review. An annual update of the CRA partnership review is foreseen to assess the effectiveness of follow-up on agreed recommendations and issues.

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Child Rights Alliance considers civil society organisations as girls and/or women’s organisations if they meet 3 out of 4 of the following criteria: 1. (Co)-funded by girls and women 2. Rights and empowerment of girls and women are central to the mission and objectives of the organisation 3.Girls and women are well represented in the organisations’ board, management and staff 4. Constituency and target group of the organisation are to a large extent formed by girls and women 32. Alliances and organisations included in the MoU “a Child and Youth Rights Initiative”: Together4Change, Child Rights Alliance, Woord en Daad & Red een Kind, ICCO alliance, Connect4Change, Conn@ct.Now, Dutch Consortium for Rehabilitation, Child and Development, IMPACT, Urban Youth Alliance and The United Entrepreneurship Alliance. 33. The “Child Rights Initiative” working group on Child Protection Systems is chaired by ICS. Participating organisations include Plan Nederland, Terre des Hommes, War Child, UNICEF, DCI-ECPAT NL, Child Helpline International, Save the Children Netherlands and International Child Development Initiatives. 34. The “Child Rights Initiative” working group on Child Participation and Empowerment is chaired by Save the Children Netherlands. Participating organisations include Plan Netherlands, ICS, International Child Development Initiatives, Young in Prison, Vereniging Jeugd- en Kindzorg, SOS Kinderdorpen and Aflatoun.

Participation of girls and young women’s organisations Of the 74 southern partner organisations participating in the Girl Power programme in 2012, 16 (22%) were girls’ and/or women’s organisations31. This is in line with the milestone set in the CRA organisational monitoring protocol for a minimum of 20% of girls’ and women’s organisations.

In 2012, the Child Rights Alliance and Together4Change continued to align their support to their joint partner, the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF). The jointly developed capacity development plan was rolled out and jointly monitored.

4.1.6. Harmonisation and complementarity

Multi-disciplinary teams at CRA level Two platforms in the CRA are directly involved in learning: the Learning Support Group and the country teams consisting of programme staff involved in the management and monitoring of partners’ projects. As described in chapter 3, the Learning Support Group, with the support of the Learning Reference Group, played an active role in in 2012 in shaping and operationalising the learning agendas of the ten GP programme countries. The country teams continued their role in the coordination of CRA members’ intended interventions towards local partners. Combined field visits further strengthened mutual relationships and knowledge of each other’s programmes and strategies. Planning of joint field visits and even regular country team meetings remains challenging; both for the smaller CRA members where existing capacity of the organisation does not allow representation in all country teams, and also for the programme staff of Plan Nederland for whom coordinating a country team is still a relatively new addon to their range of tasks. In 2013, the Girl Power Desk will seek to support the country teams in their coordinating role by providing clearer structures for meetings, reviews and exchange. An example in case is the ToR for Annual Reflection Meetings for the CSCs, and the joint annual reporting sessions that were organised for input into the CRA annual report.

For the Girl Power – MFSII stage 2 application, the alliance identified opportunities for harmonisation and complementarity with Dutch embassies, multilateral agencies and Dutch MFSII alliances. Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with like-minded MFSII alliances were signed: with the “Child and Youth Rights Initiative”32, with Together4Change and the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF), and with the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Alliance and the IMPACT Consortium. Objectives for harmonisation and complementarity for 2012 were not fully realised. This can partially be attributed to the need to focus on management and implantation of our own programme during the past two years. High level policy developments concerning the position of RNEs in a number of countries have complicated concrete harmonisation with Dutch bilateral development cooperation. At the same time however, we see increasing alignment and harmonisation with development actors at country level taking place. These efforts do not (yet) take the form of formal agreements and contracts and as such are not clearly reflected in the Girl Power monitoring matrix. Nonetheless, harmonisation and complementarity in the programme countries and with multi-lateral agencies will be an important point of attention in 2013. We will for example roll out a mapping exercise with other MFSII alliances that was initiated in 2012. We will also continue our dialogue with RNEs in all relevant programme countries and with multilateral agencies in all 10 programme countries. Dutch bilateral development cooperation Ambitions on harmonisation and alignment with Dutch bilateral development cooperation set for 2012 were not fully realised. As outlined above, this is partly attributable to the focus on management and embedding of our own programme during the past two years and to developments concerning the position of RNEs in a number of countries. In Girl Power programme countries, exchange of information is taking place with RNEs, and relationships are generally good. First signs of actual alignment and harmonisation can be seen, for example in Pakistan. Details on contacts with RNEs per country are included in chapter 2. In general however the efforts do not (yet) take the form of formal agreements and contracts and are as such not clearly reflected in the Girl Power monitoring matrix. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised its annual Ambassadors conference with civil society partners to share the main policy priorities for the coming three years (2013-2015). The ambassadors of the Royal Netherlands Embassies (RNEs) were present in The Hague in the week of 14-18th January 2013. The Chief Programme officer of Plan Nederland Ismène Stalpers had face-to-face meetings with the ambassadors of Bangladesh, Benin and Ghana. Main outcome of these meetings was sharing of possibilities for collaboration on equal rights and opportunities for women (in relation to the MFSII Girl Power programme), WASH and food security. Due to the insecurity in Bangladesh we have not been able to follow-up with in-country meetings (initially scheduled for February 2013). Plan Nederland, in cooperation with other Plan offices globally, has been undertaking initiatives to align and scale up Plan activities through cooperation with UN agencies. Through the Plan Liaison Office to the UN in New York, Plan Nederland gets access to policies and strategies of UN agencies that help Plan to harmonise its activities with UN agencies in the field. Further, Plan Nederland has started to engage with UNFPA, with the intention of establishing partnerships at programme level in the GP countries. MFSII alliances The CRA is active in two working groups established in 2011 after the first meeting of the “Child and Youth Rights Initiative”, organised by Investing in Children and their Societies (ICS) and Plan in 2011: the working group on Child Protection Systems33 and the working group on Child Participation and Empowerment34.

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4.1.7. Learning capacity

Feedback mechanisms In 2012 the Girl Power Desk produced quarterly financial reports which were presented to the Board of Directors. This continuous financial monitoring allowed for timely detection of delays in specific countries and led to appropriate follow-up. For 2012/13, internal audits were planned including self-assessments and peer-to-peer audit visits. Feedback from the first audit visit led to reconsideration of the internal audit process. In its current form, the internal audit does not seem the most efficient and effective way to check compliance with MFSII regulations. Secondly it is not conducive for positive exchange and learning among alliance member organisations. An alternative to the elaborate internal audit process is proposed for 2013, ensuring both the wish to check compliance and the wish to learn and exchange on organisational aspects.

4.2. Statement of internal control and risk management In accordance with Annex 4 Financial Regulations of the MFSII Grant Decision, Plan Nederland ensures proper internal control policies regarding local partner organisations involved in the Girl Power programme. These policies include assessment of (financial) management capacities of local partners by the alliance members, a fraud and anti-corruption policy and a sanction policy. Below, an outline is presented on the design and operation of these policies throughout the CRA.

4.2.1. Assessment of management capacities of local partners In line with the principle for a joint partnership policy for the Girl Power programme, all CRA members conduct assessments of local partner organisations’ (financial) management capacity as part of their partner selection procedure. A standard clause to all contacts with local partner organisations involved in the Girl Power programme is included in the CRA operational manual. The clause binds local partner organisations to ensure that sound financial administration systems are in place which ensure transparency and accountability. Plan country offices conduct regular programme and financial audits of their local partner organisations in the Girl Power programme. The country offices themselves are frequently audited by the internal audit department of Plan International. Findings are reported bi-annually to the Plan International Audit Committee. Plan International is subject to an annual external audit by PwC UK. Projects and programmes funded by Plan Nederland under the MFSII programme are also subject to an annual external audit by PwC NL. Findings are reported to the Plan Nederland Financial Audit Committee. The CRA internal and external audits on 2011 concluded that assessment of partner organisations was not always formalised and/or systematically documented by the Dutch CRA members. Measures to address this have been taken by the CRA members. For Plan, this entailed monitoring of contracts with partner organisations in all ten programme countries.

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4.2.2. Fraud and anticorruption policy To avoid improper use of MFSII funds, Plan Nederland adheres to the anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, and the procedure on reporting fraud of Plan International’s Field Operations Book. This policy is leading for the entire CRA. Plan Nederland, as well as all members of the Plan international organisation and the entire CRA, maintains a zero tolerance policy on fraud and corruption. The director of the internal audit department of Plan International periodically reports to the Financial Audit Committee of Plan International and on cases of proven fraud and the disciplinary measures taken. In addition, Plan staff has an obligation to report any allegations of fraud and corruption. Two cases of fraud were reported in 2012 regarding MFSII funded projects and were followed-up in line with the sanction policy as described in section 4.2.3. below. Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies of all CRA members had been assessed by Plan Nederland for the Girl Power – MFSII stage I application (November 2009). A follow-up assessment was conducted in October 2010. The CRA internal organisational audit in 2011 concluded that the fraud and anti-corruption policy of two alliance members needed an update. Measures to address this had already been planned for by the alliance members involved and will be finalised in the first six months of 2013. To avoid improper use of MFSII funds at the level of local partner organisations, a standard clause to be added in all project contracts between CRA members and their local partner organisations has been included in the CRA operational manual. Corruption will be ground for the annulment of the contract or part thereof. Fraudulent activities by the partner organisation, its employees or subcontracted agencies will be investigated by the CRA member involved and procedures or working practices may be changed to minimise the likelihood or opportunity of recurrence. In cases of proven fraud, the CRA member involved will take appropriate measures in line with its sanction policy, which might result in termination of the contract.

4.2.3. Sanction policy Plan Nederland’s revised sanction policy (2011) is embedded in the Plan International overall fraud and anti-corruption policy (2008) and is leading for the entire CRA. Sanctions may be applied in four different situations: • Fraud and corruption; • Partners’ non-compliance with one or more conditions stated in the contract (including non-compliance with the code of conduct agreements in the contract: gender equality, child protection, cooperation between partners); • Non-compliance with reporting obligations; • Serious cases of non-performance (realized activities and outputs are much less than planned activities and outputs). The policy describes measures to be taken in all these cases. First step is often to stop money transfers, followed by an investigation into the actual facts. Discontinuation of the project and recovery of transferred funds are the last steps in this process. Monitoring the policy involves regular monitoring of local partners, internal and external audits, financial quarterly reports and narrative annual reports on project progress and regular field visits.

In a case of non-compliance with reporting requirements by several Plan country offices, technical support and guidance was provided and led to marked improvement of quality and timeliness of reporting. In January 2013, another case of alleged fraud by a partner organisation in Nicaragua was reported. The case has been handled in line with Plan’s sanction policy. Plan Nederland informed the Ministry in writing. Plan Nederland ended the funding for this partner organisation. Findings of an investigation by the internal audit department of Plan International became available at the time of writing this report and indicate that fraud did actually take place. Plan Nicaragua has confirmed that the contract with the partner organisation will be terminated, as requested by Plan Nederland. Decisions on further actions are expected in April 2013. These will be reported to the Ministry and reflected in the 2013 annual report.

4.2.4. Risk management In 2012, the CRA identified the following risks and necessary actions for avoidance and/or mitigation: Risk

Mitigation

Result

The MFSII requirements for reporting on programme activities are complex; are all participating organisations able to comply with these requirements?

1. Adjustment and fine-tuning of monitoring protocol and reporting formats, including opportunities for more qualitative information sharing 3. Capacity strengthening of local partners is part of the Girl Power programme 4. Development of a PME system with punctual moments of (financial) monitoring and evaluation.

All mitigation measures implemented; further support to country teams of Dutch CRA members programme staff is necessary to achieve optimal quality of financial and narrative reports.

The strength of the Girl Power programme lies in intensive cooperation between local partners. What if this cooperation does not work, and expected results are not likely to be (completely) achieved?

1. All local partners will be responsible for specific activities in the overall country programme. The CSC (coordinator) monitors general progress of the country programme. Local partners report delays to the CRA member as well as the CSC. The CRA member will follow-up according to its project management procedures. 2. If the CRA member is not able to mitigate properly, the GPD will follow up, according to the sanction policy 3. If a local partner is not cooperating according to the agreements made under the Country Programme, a complaint can be filed to the CSC. If the CSC is not able to mitigate, the GPD will take measures according to the procedures set out in the Organisational Manual.

Strengthening relationships and operationalising cooperation between local partners has proven a time-consuming but rewarding process. Monitoring and support remains necessary especially in cases of reshuffling of partnerships as a result of CRA members’ decisions.

Sanction policies of all CRA members had been assessed by Plan Nederland for the Girl Power – MFSII stage I application (November 2009). A follow-up assessment was conducted in October 2010. The CRA internal organisational audit in 2011 concluded that the sanction policy of three alliance members needed an update and/or stronger embedding in partner contracts. Measures to address this had already been planned for by the alliance members involved and will be finalised in the first six months of 2013. The sanctions register of Plan Nederland for 2012 includes four reported incidents related to MFSII funded projects which have all been followed up in line with the sanctions policy. In one case in Bangladesh the contract with a partner was dissolved after allegations of fraud. In another case of alleged fraud in Nicaragua, investigations led to the dismissal of involved staff. In a case in Bangladesh of non-compliance of partner organisation staff with the Code of Conduct, staff involved were dismissed after investigations.

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Risk The overall PME of the Girl Power programme requires intensive monitoring of country programme activities by the CRA members. Are they sufficiently trained to provide data that can be aggregated in a verifiable way?

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Mitigation

Result

1. Tools and guidelines are provided in the Operational Manual. 2. Country Teams have access to extra support from the Girl Power Desk. 3. The strict reporting cycle will provide the GPD with timely information on the progress of activities in programme countries. 4. The Annual Budget and Annual Activity Plan are structured in the same way as the Report templates, in order to maintain consistency in the structure of the programme and division of terms as output, outcome and impact. 5. Adjustment of the overall Girl Power monitoring protocol to reduce the challenges from high levels of detail 6. Face to face annual reporting sessions with country teams rather than additional templates. 7. Bring forward the Girl Power MTE to address gaps in baseline information and align with adjusted monitoring protocol

Consistency in annual budgets and programme structure. Timely information on progress of activities in programme countries. Adjustment of monitoring protocol not yet formalised.

CRA members no longer comply with MFSII regulations (including the threshold criteria), particularly the Code Wijffels and the 25% own contribution criterion.

1. All CRA members have signed the Partnership Agreement and the Addendum to the Partnership Agreement. 2. All CRA members are regularly (at least once a year) monitored on their financial administration, through periodic internal (GPD) and external operational and financial audits. 3. The GPD provides all CRA members with relevant templates and guidelines to comply with the Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulations.

All mitigation measures implemented; all CRA members comply with MFSII criteria.

Not receiving reports on time (from the programme countries).

1. The GPD provides clear timelines on reporting and templates. 2. Technical support and guidance to partners on financial reporting 3. Quarterly tracking of submission of reports (peer pressure). 4. CRA members can propose an adjusted planning through the Child Rights Alliance Complaints procedure

Reports were generally submitted on time but respecting deadlines remains a point of attention.

No common language, leaving too much room for interpretation and deviation regarding the Girl Power programme.

1. All correspondence, planning and reporting documents and other written documents are in UK English. 2. All parties involved use the same terminology (organisational manual is leading). 3. Whenever doubt regarding terms and definitions, contact your Country Team or the GPD

All mitigation measures implemented; no serious misinterpretations at CRA-level. Achieving uniform communication at the level of local partner organisations will take prolonged effort in 2013.

Risk Due to the numerous local partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; involved and complex division and transference of funds, the CRA might risk improper use of funds.

Mitigation 1. CRA members are responsible for the relationship management with their own local partners. All local partners have to comply with the minimal critical standards though. 2. If a case of fraud or corruption is suspected, the GPD is informed as soon as possible and the Fraud and Corruption procedure is put to practice.

Result Sanction, fraud and corruption policies are embedded in partner contracts and relationships, corrective measures are planned and implemented where necessary.

To minimise the occurrence of the above risks, the Child Rights Alliance has formulated specific Minimal Critical Standards applicable to all implementing organisations.

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5. Financial report of the Child Rights Alliance

Income Income received according the approved Activity Plan 2012. Interest Total interest incurred for the Alliance.

5.1. Accounting Principles

2011

2012

PTD

General The financial statements of the Child Rights Alliance are the result of the combined accounts of the programme of the six Alliance members. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Annex 4, Financial Regulations of the MFSII Grant Decision and VFI model C (Richtlijn 650).

Plan Nederland

160

Child Helpline

Defence for Children - ECPAT

Free Press Unlimited

Foreign currencies Budgets and contractual agreements are drawn up in euros and converted at the exchange rates prevailing at the inception of the obligation. Transactions in foreign currencies are converted at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the transaction. Project spending at Plan Nederland in U.S. dollars is converted to the Plan International delivered monthly exchange rate applicable at the time of transfer.

Int. Child Development Initiatives

Women Win

113

199

Project fundings Project fundings are related to the contractual commitments per project and included in the statements as the contributions are paid to third parties. Contributions that have not been paid to third parties are represented as to be justified (per project) by the implementing organization. Contractual commitments are recorded in financial years for Plan Nederland and in calendar years for the other alliance members, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Overhead (costs for control and administration) In line with Annex 4, Financial Regulations to the MFSII Grant Decision by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overhead has been set at a maximum of 9% of the subsidy grant received. The Child Rights Alliance considers the overhead as coverage for operating costs and as a primary tool to measure efficiency. A maximum of 2% has been set, on top of, for the coordination costs of the alliance. These contributions have been used to set up and maintain the Girl Power Desk, including a coordinator, a financial officer and PME-support for the benefit of the whole alliance.

5.2 Combined Income and Expenditure Statement For the year ended 31 December 2012

amounts in € x 1.000 2012 Actual

2012 Budget

Reserve per 1 January 2012

3.804

Income MFSII

8.095

113

Interest Co-funding Plan

927

928

12.939

9.033

Programme expenditure MFS II

9.660

11.772

Programme expenditure Co-funding

1.827

870

927

12.357

12.765

582

-3.732

Total Income

Overhead and Alliance costs Interest spend Total Expenditures Excess of Income over Expenditure

Total interest incurred

Plan Nederland made its interest incurred on MFSII funding available to the Girl Power programme as a whole. All Alliance members were invited to propose projects or activities. The Dutch Steering Committee agreed on criteria for selection. The following projects will be funded by the interest incurred in 2013 Total projects value €179K. Plan expects the remaining €19K to be received in Q1 2013. Defence for Children - ECPAT Strengthening GP interventions at individual level in Liberia

Budget: €60K Implementation Jan - Jun 2013 Child Helpline M&E workshop for 10 Girl Power partners

Budget: €24K Implementation December 2013 Data management training for CWIN by Madadgaar

Budget: €16K Implementation December 2012 - February 2013 Women Win Building CSO’s capacity to introduce sports and life skills training for girls Budget: €25K Implementation Jan - Apr 2013 International Child Development Initiatives Training on Child and Youth Development Budget: €55K Implementation Jan - Mar 2013 Co-Funding Plan The total budget of the Child Rights Alliance in the 10 countries over a 5-year period is €57 mio. The MFSII subsidy will finance €52 Mio from the period January 2012 until 2015. Plan Nederland will provide co-financing of €5 Mio for that period. In 2011 Plan raised €900K from corporate and private sponsors for the programme and in 2012 €927K. Programme expenditure In paragraph 5.8 programme expenditures are specified per alliance member, per country and per intervention strategy. Plan has spent here total co-funding €1.8 mio in 2012 on the programme. Free Press Unlimited has justified its annual commitments as expenditures. Overhead and Alliance costs (control and administration) and Ratios Overhead and Alliance costs are specified in paragraph 5.5.

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5.3. Combined statement of changes in fund balances

5.4. Combined statement of financial position

Per 1 January 2013

The table below shows the liquidity position per Alliance member on the MFS II account, excluding cofunding from Plan.

Fund balances

amounts in € x 1.000 2012

2011

Programme liabilities MFS II

866

1.710

Allocated Co-Financing Plan

900

708

199

400

1.204

3.804

Pre Financed received by Alliance member Interest to be spent Designated funds Result as per 31 December 2012

For the year ended 31 December 2012 MFSII Account

Plan Nederland

Child Helpline

DCIECPAT NL

ICDI

Women Win

Free Press Unlimited

Opening balance

2.045

105

103

531

Income

8.095

765

719

747

296

572

10.238

912

825

898

430

1.103

3.099

179

5.840

718

665

714

Interest Plan to member Interest received Subtotal

Programme liabilities MFSII Total liabilities as per 30 June 2012 for Plan Nederland are €1.6 mio as stated in the Year End Report 2011-2012. For all Alliance members separately the liabilities are progressively: Project liabilities ended 31 December 2011 New project liabilities in 2012 Plan Nederland Child Helpline Defence for Children - ECPAT Free Press Unlimited International Child Development Initiatives Women Win Total liabilities Payments on liabilities in 2012 Plan Nederland Defence for Children - ECPAT Child Helpline Free Press Unlimited

Disbursement Alliance CRA

1.710 7.100 64 413 1.356 452

amounts in € x 1.000

Disbursement interest Plan to member Programme expenditures Overhead costs Subtotal Closing balance MFSII account

374

1.350

612

9.731

801

730

781

409

1.357

508

111

117

-254

159 11.254 8.279 413 48 1.001

International Child Development Initiatives

480

Women Win

167

Total payments

10.388

Total liabilities

866

In accordance with the financial regulations commitments are each year formally extended in writing for a maximum of one year.

5.5. Expenditure allocation For the year ended 31 December 2012 Expenditure MFS II (excluding co-funding Plan)

amounts in € x 1.000

Programme Management

Transfers Publicity and communication costs Staff costs

Programme Transfers

Control and Administration

Total 2012

8.101

30 1.409

584

1.993

Housing costs

125

Office costs

160

237

1.559

8.101

870

10.530

Depreciation and interest

Allocated Co-financing Plan Income from own fundraising already allocated to the programme and spent. Total value allocated to the programme in 2012 is €1,8 mio.

Total

Pre financed – Alliance member Funds received above budget not yet spent and/or committed.

% Control and administration (including 2% alliance costs)

% Spending rate

91,74%

% Direct Programme management costs

14,81% 8,26%

Interest to be allocated All interest income will be spent within the programme. Designated funds Programme funds allocated to programmes but not yet committed through obligations. 5. Financial report of the CRA 94

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5.7. Remuneration of key management

Programme management and programme transfers Transfers and programme management costs are all expenditures spent on programme activities financed through MFSII contribution, excluding co-funding Plan.

Gross salary of employees from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012.

Control and administration. Costs of the Girl Power Desk (2% coordination costs) are part of Control and administration. Costs per cost category are staff and office costs increased with depreciation, publicity and housing as a percentage. This cost allocation method is in accordance with annual accounts guideline 650 made by the “Raad voor de Jaarverslaggeving” Council for Annual Reporting.

Plan Nederland

Child Helpline

DCI -ECPAT

ICDI

Position

Director

Type of contract

full time

2012

78.350

84.012

59.359

5.657

6.540

4.608

7.531

Period Remuneration: Gross annual salary

93.472

5.6. Own Contribution

Holiday allowance

For the year ended 31 December 2012 Alliance Income

Amounts in € x 1.000 2012

2011

Total

Income MFSII Child Rights Alliance

8.095

10.640

18.735

Plan Nederland

47.892

44.993

92.885

Child Helpline

1.925

1.719

3.644

Defence for Children - ECPAT

2.892

3.050

5.942

Free Press Unlimited

13.495

11.077

24.572

International Child Development Initiatives

1.397

1.404

2.801

Women Win

1.620

1.428

3.048

69.221

63.671

132.892

Total organizational income Income to be excluded from the own contribution calculation: Interest incurred from all MFS2 income (including other alliances)

144

237

Income MFSII subsidy other alliances than the CRA

7.211

7.016

14.227

Other non MFSII subsidies or income from MFA

3.853

1.701

5.554

158

1.020

1.157

2.177

Total income not identified as own contribution

12.315

10.038

22.353

Net income for calculation of own contribution

56.906

53.633

110.539

Available income for calculation of own contribution

48.812

42.994

91.806

Own contribution assigned to other MFSII alliances

2.916

2.833

5.749

45.896

40.161

86.057

81%

75%

78%

Income or contributions from alliance partners outside MFSII Financing indirectly coming from MFA (excl. income from multilateral entities)

Available net own contribution for the MFSII Child Rights Alliance % own contribution for the Child Rights Alliance => 25%

7.478 Year-end allowance Variable income Position Type of contract Period Remuneration:

100.950

84.007

98.083

63.967

Free Press Unlimited

Women Win

Progr. Director

Operations Director

Director

Founder

full time

32 hours

2012

Gross annual salary

75.090

68.984

72.000

55.620

Holiday allowance

6.007

5.519

5.760

4.450

77.760

60.070

Year-end allowance Variable income

81.097

74.503

In accordance with the Financial Regulations, all Alliance members adhere to the “Code Wijffels” threshold for remuneration of staff of € 126.975,31 for 36 hours per week.

* The overview above presents a specification of the own contribution by the Child Rights Alliance. The total income meets the 25% income threshold criteria.

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5.8 Explanation of programme expenditures Expenditures per Country – Alliance member Amounts in € x 1.000

163

627

146

152

291

370

231

Global Program

1.263

1.253

1.232

2.495

Partner countries

Ghana

967

1.179

806

1.773

Non partner countries

133

150

870

1.085

518

1.388

1.252

980

652

1.904

775

953

555

1.330

West Africa

West Africa Partner countries Ghana

PTD

2011

Total Budget

393

Total 2012 Actual

Budget

393

Women Win Budget

Actual

588

ICDI

Actual

Budget

527

Period 2012

Budget

Actual

Free Press Unl.

Budget

DCI-ECPAT

Actual

CHI

Budget

Global Program

Plan Nederland

Expenditures per partner, per country including co funding Plan Nederland

Actual

Period 2012

Amounts in € x 1.000

Actual

Expenditures per partner, per country including co funding Plan Nederland

For the year ended 31 December 2012

496

Non partner countries Liberia

574

545

Sierra Leone

952

674

148

150

Liberia Sierra Leone East-Southern Africa

East-Southern Africa Partner countries

Partner countries

Ethiopia

639

817

Ethiopia

Zambia

987

801

101

Zambia

1.203

952

576

1.779

Asia

Partner countries

Bangladesh

447

570

Bangladesh

170

154

715

833

568

1.283

Pakistan

724

492

Pakistan

109

106

885

598

376

1.261

Non partner countries

923

350

246

1.098

1.282

475

1.573

Non partner countries Nepal

586

Nepal

Latin America

Partner countries

973

1.188

533

1.506

1.487

1.469

429

1.916

Total

714

695

374

390

11.488

11.772

6.720

18.208

697

961

186

140

Bolivia

Nicaragua

1.038

1.044

273

251

Nicaragua

Total

7.667

8.042

732

649

651

666

1.350

1.330

Partner

5.028

5.312

252

192

337

342

821

768

Partner

354

330

213

228

7.005

7.172

3.843

10.848

Non Partner

2.639

2.730

480

457

314

324

529

562

Non Partner

360

365

161

162

4.483

4.600

2.877

7.360

Total

7.667

8.042

732

649

651

666

1.350

1.330

Total

714

695

374

390

11.488

11.772

6.720

18.208

% Partner

66%

34%

30%

52%

51%

61%

58%

% Partner

50%

47%

57%

58%

61%

57%

60%

% Non Partner

34%

66%

70%

48%

49%

39%

42%

% Non Partner

50%

53%

43%

42%

39%

43%

40%

Bolivia

The summary provides an overview of expenditures, based on the conditional obligation per year, per Alliance member to determine the 60% threshold to be spent in partner countries in 2015. Plan Nederland has financially committed itself to the Girl Power programme for €5 mio in 5 years. Under spending is mainly determined by delays in implementation of programmes by Plan. Details on delays in Nepal and Bolivia are provided in chapter 1. In Nepal, programme planning has been adjusted. In Bolivia, intensified monitoring and programme management is undertaken to identify and address bottlenecks. In Sierra Leone, Liberia and Pakistan, after the initial startup challenges we faced in 2011, implementation has been successful in 2012.

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Budget

Total Actual

Nicaragua

Bolivia

Nepal

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Zambia

Ethiopia

Budget

108

118

1.061

935

835

1.060

935

1.241

1.216

691

2.310

4.918

47%

Management relationships with Southern Partners

341

1.250

147

839

1.091

368

653

838

1.091

1.224

1.198

683

1.206

4.849

25%

Capacity support to Southern Partners

193

457

606

497

604

457

606

849

831

474

954

3.364

28%

Creation/promotion of grassroots organisations

288

486

290

342

287

486

581

569

324

577

2.302

25%

Linking and networking among Southern Partners (incl. the CSC)

132

Linking and networking among Southern Partners (incl. the Country Steering Committees)

133

492

221

307

135

492

560

549

313

356

2.221

16%

Research and learning (on issues of girl’s rights and empowerment)

Research and learning (on issues of girls’ rights and empowerment)

192

311

187

193

311

349

342

195

235

1.384

17%

Alignment and coordination (with other NGOs, donors etc. to enhance complementarities)

113

Alignment and coordination (with other NGOs, donors etc. to enhance complementarities)

2.668

2.928

2.970

3.921

4.804

4.705

2.680

5.638

19.038

30%

Subtotal

745

176

279

304

185

133

268

158

426

151

145

2.970

3.921

Actuals

Sierra Leone

Liberia

Expenditures including Co-Funding Plan Nederland

Ghana

PTD exhaustion

Total

Budget

Total

Budget

2015

Budget

2014

Budget

2013

Actuals

2012

Amounts in € x 1.000

Budget

2011

Expenditures per Country – per intended result per as per 31 December 2012

Actuals

Expenditures including COfunding Plan Nederland

Amounts in € x 1.000

Global

Expenditures per Year – per intended result as per 31 December 2012.

Output CRA Management relationships with Southern Partners

Subtotal Output SPs

Output CRA

Output SPs

Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level)

1.066

1.321

4.009

2.960

3.004

2.942

1.678

5.075

11.905

43%

Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level)

230

129

102

701

369

445

157

407

506

349

615

4.010

2.960

Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

764

716

2.098

1.934

1.859

1.821

1.039

2.862

7.369

39%

233

329

313

134

293

240

303

2.097

1.934

Influencing of national/district/ local governments by partners (institutional level)

219

652

1.235

1.125

1.247

1.221

696

1.454

4.941

29%

Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level)

121

188

310

264

1.236

1.125

Strengthening of civil society (organisations) by partners (civil society level)

549

739

889

1.334

1.454

1.424

812

1.438

5.763

25%

Influencing of national/ district/local governments by partners (institutional level) Strengthening of civil society (organisations) by partners (civil society level)

159

165

128

123

888

1.334

Increased coordination and learning among partners (level of CSC)

190

146

308

584

745

328

1.126

912

1.032

489

516

853

816

1.051

8.452

7.851

Total spent 2012

1.329

921

607

1.430

1.097

1.165

757

674

1.279

967

1.196

11.422

11.772

Total remitted 2012

1.263

965

870

1.252

776

1.204

720

881

1.098

1.313

1.146

11.488

-66

263

-177

-322

-37

207

-181

345

-48

Increased coordination and learning among partners (level of Country Steering Committee)

190

173

169

686

13%

300

283

146

308

414

406

231

446

1.642

27%

Subtotal

2.911

3.768

8.452

7.851

8.151

7.983

4.553

11.363

32.306

35%

Total spent

5.579

6.696

11.422

11.772

12.955

12.688

7.233

17.001

51.344

33%

Total remitted

6.720

11.488

18.208

PME Southern Partners (4% of total CSC budget)

Total pre financed Southern Partner

1.141

1.207

Subtotal

PME Southern Partners

The Alliance 2012 programme budget was approved and confirmed by the Ministry in writing 23rd December 2011. The revised budget as presented here influences the cash flow and expenditures which were subsequently adjusted and approved by the Ministry on 19th January 2012.

Pre financed Southern Partner 2012

The overall under-spend is explained to a large extent by the fact that actual roll-out of learning agenda’s in the countries has recently started and will only be reflected in the 2013 reports. Over-spend of Southern partners notably on service delivery and sensitization at community level indicates catching up of delays in implementation occurred in 2011.

5. Financial report of the CRA 100

5. Financial report of the CRA 101

6. Annexes 5. Financial report of the CRA 103

Annexes

I. Country Cases II. Child Rights Alliance Annual Plan 2012

Annexes 105

Annex I. Country Cases

Annexes 107

Asia 16 days Campaign on the day for violence against women

Bangladesh

Country

Sharing of capacity development: Initiative for the Expertise Wheel Country

Bangladesh

CRA member

All

Country partner

Country Steering Committee

Level

Civil society

Theme

All

The Expertise Wheel is a GP Programme initiative led by the Country Steering Committee in Bangladesh, developed to extend relevant expertise support from alliance member to member. Each of the Bangladesh Girl Power Alliance members has its unique expertise, for example: Rupantar has expertise on Theatre for Development, NN and BNNRC have expertise on media campaigning and media sensitization, BNWLA has proficiency on legal support, Aparajeo Bangladesh on shelter homes and NUK on self-defence training. The Expertise Wheel promotes the sharing of support from expert organisation to other organisations among the members. In 2012 the Expertise Wheel resulted in: • A Training of Trainers on Theatre for Development. Partner organisation Rupantar designed and facilitated this training. Partner organisation staff and their associated local CSOs were capacitated to develop Theatre for Development local groups at sub-districts and Zones. • NUK provided technical support and resource persons to other BGPA member organisations for designing and conducting self-defence training for girls and young women. • NN provided technical support to implement journalist sensitization workshops. • BNWLA designed a ‘Citizen Report Card’. This is an initiative for collection of citizens’ perception on access to public services, particularly those related to protection from gender-based violence. BNWLA conducted training on the ‘Citizen Report Card’ for all member organisations, and coordinated its piloting in all working districts. Life skills training to help prevent child marriage Country

Bangladesh

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ICDI

Country partner

SDS Shariatpur

Level

Individual

Theme

Protection against violence

Shariatpur Development Society (SDS) observed the Sixteen Days of Activism for Violence Against Women Campaign, which began on the International Day for Violence Against Women and ended on the International Human Rights day. SDS arranged an opening rally, a discussion meeting, a mobile van rally, banner hanging, a court yard meeting and an art competition as part of this campaign. Various likeminded NGOs, National Children’s Tasks force (NCTF), Department of Social Welfare and Department of Women’s and Children’s Affairs, girls clubs, school, colleges, CBOs and CSOs all expressed their solidarity in the campaign activities. The campaign started with a rally inaugurated by the chief officer of upazilla (sub-district) administration. A total of 30 vans participated in the rally, all decorated with colourful posters, leaflets and banners. The rally started from the upazilla office and travelled through all six subdistrict of Shariatpur. In order to pressure government to strengthen the Domestic Violence Protection Law, a human chain was organised in all upazillas of Shariatpur. Students, teachers, CBOs, CSOs and people from the community all participated. After the formation of the human chain, a petition with all the participants’ agreement was submitted to Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Follow-up activities in the subsequent days were conducted for further awareness raising, ending with a discussion meeting at the upazilla office on how to address human rights violations in communities.

Nepal Establishment of the Integrated Adolescent Girls’ Network Country

Nepal

CRA member

Plan Netherlands

CRA member

All

Country partner

Plan Bangladesh partner

Country partner

Country Steering Committee

Level

Individual

Level

Individual level

Theme

Protection against violence

Theme

Political participation, empowerment

Training on life-skills was designed for girls and young women to increase their awareness, knowledge and skills for better protection from gender-based-violence. This training included mainly communication, negotiation, decision making and problem solving skills. Life-skills training is one of the key components in reaching 42.500 girls and young women with the GP programme. Around 6.000 girls and young women have already been reached in 2012 by Plan Bangladesh. The immediate outcome of this training aimed at enhancing awareness and level of psychological confidence for self-protection. A training recipient who lives in Horizon (untouched) Colony, Dhaka City stated, ‘I feel proud that I received lifeskills knowledge, I think I will be able to solve small problems in my daily life’. Another girl who received the training was soon able to apply the skills directly in her own situation. When her father decided she had to marry even though she was still a minor, the girl – from Hatibandha in Lalmonirhat district – tried to identify ways in her community for stopping the marriage as her father would not listen to her. She decided to communicate with the Union Parishad Chairman and College Principal where she studied to tell about her situation and seek protection. The Union Parishad Chairman and College Principal (both) intervened on her behalf, the marriage was stopped and the girl was able to continue her studies.

Annexes

Bangladesh

CRA member

In each of the GP programme countries girls’ panels were set up to provide feedback and input to programme implementation and discuss how the programme is affecting girls’ lives. This was done differently in each of the countries, depending on the context. In Nepal 16 girls from the Girl Panels – selected from the panels at district level - came together for a two day meeting before the Annual Reflection Meeting of the Country Steering Committee. During this meeting they formed the Integrated Adolescent Girls’ Network. They set as their objectives to identify problems and issues of adolescence; to think about the right direction/strategy, and to advocate for child-friendly programmes and projects in the context of the Girl Power Programme. The girls brainstormed on defining a common vision of Nepal for girls in 20 years’ time: “Adolescent boys and girls will be treated equally; both adolescent boys and girls will be participating in an active way. Traditional beliefs and bad cultural practices will gradually decrease. An adolescent will be educated and will receive employment within the country. Therefore, the trafficking situation and migration abroad will go down. The state will begin serious efforts to promote rights of adolescents from different geographical regions, so that the adolescents will be educated and feel part of their society. Discrimination, abuse and exploitation of adolescents will gradually disappear as the government effectively enforces the law”. The Girls Network formed different committees on research, training, coordination, economic and local issues and also on engaging men and boys in the programme.

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After their own meeting The Girls Network had discussions with representatives of the Girl Power Country Steering Committee on main issues regarding adolescence in Nepal: access to education, poverty, child marriage, impact of menstruation, hard work, discrimination, sexual exploitation in the home by family members and visitors, and trafficking of girls to neighbouring countries. The girls expressed their concern that their initiative would fade away after some time and they wanted to take action and get recognition within the programme. This was taken forward at the CSC meeting. The CSC will take the lead and come up with a plan of action 2013-2015 to continue with The Girls Network as part of the GP programme.

Pakistan

Consultation programme of Child Care Homes in Chitwan

Bedari organised theatre performances against early marriages in different villages/ communities of District Multan and Vehari with performances given by volunteers. Before these events, communities were mobilised to come and see the performances. Throughout the performances they were informed on the consequences of early marriage. The events were considered successful as they conveyed a difficult message for Pakistan rural communities in a very light, simple and funny manner. People showed appreciation for this way of awareness-raising and it was found effective for educating and sensitizing illiterate and conservative communities. Bedari welcomed other organisations to make use of their theatre performers in reaching the most rural communities. Feedback provided after the Theatre Performances gave an impression of the audience response: “We gained knowledge about negative impacts of early marriages and enjoyed a lot from this performance”, said Mr Ghous, age 47 years, Multan “This is very good method for giving awareness to people like us, who are uneducated”, said a woman, 52 years, Vehari. “Awareness-raising about other issues related to women and girls should also be given through theatre as it is very nice medium of communication”, a girl, 17 years, Vehari. “Early marriage is very common in south Punjab; you have done a great job by giving awareness through theatre on this issue”, said a boy, age 18, Multan.

Country

Nepal

CRA member

CHI

Country partner

CWIN

Level

Civil society

Theme

Protection against violence

A two day consultation programme for managers and wardens of child care homes of Makwanpur, Chitwan and Nawalparasi was organised by CWIN Nepal, CNET Nepal and CHI in December 2012. The meeting was attended by 37 representatives from 22 child care homes. The main objective was to impart information regarding the government’s new policies on child care homes. The programme included presentation sessions on alternative care, the present situation of child care homes and various issues associated with child care homes, accompanied by discussions on obstacles frequently encountered by participants. The participants found it useful to learn from each other’s experiences, problems and challenges encountered in the child care homes.

Theatre for development performances Country

Pakistan

CRA member

ICDI

Country partner

Bedari

Level

Socio-cultural

Theme

Protection against violence

Tomato production to increase women’s economic empowerment Country

Nepal

Pakistan

Plan

Country partner

Plan Nepal

CRA member

CHI

Level

Individual

Country partner

LHRLA/Madadgaar helpline

Theme

Economic participation

Level

Individual

Theme

Protection against violence

Project results also contributed to the local market and economy. Before, Sindhuli district imported most of its vegetables from the Terai districts (plain area). Now, vegetables can be produced locally, and including tomatoes, amount to 25% of the total vegetable demand in the district headquarter. The new techniques have brought additional advantages. First, the harvesting cycle has extended from June to November when there is no opportunity of importing tomatoes from other areas. Second, the intervention is manageable by small farmers with a very small piece of land. Third, it does not require additional labour force for cultivation and harvesting. Finally, a household of two to three family members can manage two to three tunnels without having to make a large investment. This activity can be replicated and scaled up in other areas, especially for marginalised families as this is a high value crop with huge market potential. A member of the Janajagaran Women’s Cooperative and a resource farmer at Bhimeswar Village Ms Kamala Shrestha was happy seeing her tomato crop develop. She is a new farmer, but gaining confidence and economic benefits from her enterprise. She commented “I will send my daughter to a private boarding school in the coming season if I’m able to get an income of above 450 USD from my tomato crop.”

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Country

CRA member

This Project was introduced in 2011 as a pilot programme in five Village Development Committees for 37 families. One of the farmers from Palpa district was invited as a resource person to train 37 farmers in practical cultivation techniques, including plastic tunnel construction and tomato plantation. The techniques taught resulted in a good crop and each of the farmers was able to generate a minimum income of 300 US dollars in a period of six months. Inspired by the results and positive responses of the farmers, Plan Nepal supported scaling-up this activity and included an additional 40 families in the seven pocket areas in 2012. Now 77 farmers are producing tomatoes. Three farmers have scaled up this activity and added one tunnel each with their own investment.

Annexes

Realising the international helpline number 1098

In South East Asia there is an international initiative to have the same child helpline number in eight South Asian countries. This is a toll free 4 digit number that should be easy to remember for all children in the region. In each of the countries government and telecom agencies have agreed to assign this number and make it available for a child helpline(s). In Pakistan, Madadgaar is the NGO which has obtained this four digit unified code for the helpline. The number is operational throughout Pakistan. LHRLA reached this achievement in coordination with Plan International, Pakistan. They lobbied with the government institutions including the Ministry of Human Rights and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to have the number allotted. Madadgaar had previously used a different system, which was proving too costly for the callers. The number was allotted on 2nd July 2012 and will be used throughout the rest of the GP Programme period and beyond. Benefits of installation of ‘1098’: • Cost effective for the victims/ survivors as well as the organisation • Situational advantage for clients • Easy to remember • Harmonisation of helpline number with other South Asian nations • Accessibility

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West-Africa

Liberia Addressing traditional Sande societies & Female Genital Mutilation

Ghana

Country

Establishing Rights of Children Clubs (ROCs) for theatre for development & child rights Country

Ghana

CRA member

Plan

Country partner

CAPECS

Level

Individual

Theme

Socio-political participation, (post-)primary education, protection against violence

Rights Clubs of Children (ROC) aim to promote child rights on topics such as education, health, and the right to engage more with adults in their communities. As the clubs are recognised at community level, their members participate in community meetings and undertake service projects in their schools and communities. Service projects may include organising scholarships for underprivileged children, providing children with educational materials, and work to address specific cultural barriers to children attending Junior High School. The ROCs are expected to become rallying points where children meet to discuss issues, practice child-to-child education, and persuade their peers to come back or stay in school. The formation of ROCs presented a challenge due to their popularity; large numbers of school pupils showed interest in belonging to a ROC. Virtually every child in school expressed interest and registered to belong to the ROC in their community. Clubs function better if the member numbers are in the range 30 to 40, preferably 36. Some communities registered nearly 200 children all eager to belong to the community ROC. The project is still designing a mechanism with the support of club patrons to screen the members of each ROC to manageable sizes. In an effort to deal with similar difficulties in the future, the project will give quotas to each class within the lower and upper primaries to nominate representatives to belong to the ROC. Community workshop on child protection and gender equality Country

Ghana

CRA member

DCI-ECPAT NL

Country partner

DCI-Ghana

Level

Socio-cultural

Theme

Protection against violence

A training workshop was organised for community leaders in the Kumasi metropolis as part of capacity building for communities on gender equality and child protection. Twenty-nine community leaders selected from the ten project communities in the Kumasi metropolis, including unit committee members, chiefs, queen mothers, religious leaders and assembly members, participated in the training. The enthusiasm, constructive discussions and cooperation of the participants accounted for the success of the training. Leaders called for the regular holding of such forums to discuss issues of gender equality and child protection. They also advocated for by-laws by the local government to deal with child delinquency which is becoming rampant in the communities. An outcome of this meeting was that religious leaders from the Muslim community promised to use the knowledge gained by moving from one mosque to the other to educate their members on the effects of forced/early marriages/betrothal which is predominant in their communities.

Liberia

CRA member

DCI-ECPAT NL

Country partner

DCI Liberia

Level

Institutional

Theme

(Post-) primary education, Protection against violence

In 2012 it was reported that 110 school-going girls and young women aged 5-32 years voluntarily abandoned their various schools and educational institutions to participate in the traditional Sande Society, where Female Genital Mutilation is practiced. DCI-Liberia reported this issue at meetings of the National & County Gender Based Violence Task Force Coordination; the County Development Steering Committee headed and chaired by the County Superintendent; the Child Protection Network headed and chaired by the Ministry of Gender & Development, and the Juvenile Justice Working Group headed and chaired by the Ministry of Justice. DCI-Liberia in collaboration with the Gender-Based Violence Task Force also engaged with the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Education on this issue, which resulted in a pronouncement by the government through the Ministry of Internal Affairs mandating that all traditional Sande and/or Poro societies (the Poro is meant for boys) be opened from June to August, and should remain closed from September to May. The government also requested relevant government line ministries to observe and commemorate February 6 as a day of initiating a global campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation. The day should be used to initiate programmes that will increase campaigns to stop FGM. Gender-based-violence training for traditional leaders Country

Liberia

CRA member

DCI-ECPAT NL

Country partner

DCI Liberia

Level

Socio-cultural

Theme

Protection against violence

DCI-Liberia provided training on gender-based-violence and gender issues to traditional leaders, Child Welfare Committees, men and boys, and various categories of community leaders to create a pro-active attitude of community members in cases of violence and abuse. In this way protection mechanisms become self-sustainable and communities are enabled to take ownership of the protection of girls and young women. Some of the traditional leaders showed a willingness to put aside their macho attitudes and participate in some of these sessions and discussions. They may still be opposed to some of the issues discussed, but some of their colleagues are influencing their attitudes and convincing them of the importance of the addressing the issues. During training on gender-based-violence issues in Ngehima community Foya district, Mr Joseph Ndorbor a Parent Teacher Association chairman and traditional leader stated: “As we saw it, our ancestors’ tradition did not give all these rights to women and children. Our mothers were almost like slaves to our fathers and girls were trained and kept at home to be married. Based on the workshops and trainings we attended, I now actually regret such traditions. I’m happy and I will do everything in my ability to send my two daughters to school up to post-secondary level before marriage”. The continuous holding of meetings with community members to sensitize them about the need to protect girls and young women, combined with training girls and young women on their rights, is gradually taking root in communities. Girls and young women are beginning understand issues of violations, speak out for their rights and report cases of violence against them. Formation of Expert Panels Country

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Liberia

CRA member

All

Country partner

Country Steering Committee

Level

Civil society

Theme

Protection against violence Annexes 113

Expert and girls’ panels were formed and trained to facilitate the measurement of programme progress and achievements. Similar panels have been established in all project counties. The expert panel generates information on the changes that occur in the lives of girls and young women involved in the GP programme by asking the panels’ (changing) opinions regularly on selected subject matters relevant for GP interventions, such as rights, gender relations in society, and the roles of civil society and the State. The information/opinions generated by the Expert Panels are fed into the Project Monitoring & Evaluation system. Expert Panel information from different panels is used to compare similarities and differences between areas (districts, countries).

Sierra Leone

East & Southern Africa Ethiopia Establishing linkage with national and regional government institutions to enhance alliance building Country

Ethiopia

CRA member

All

Country partner

CSC

Level

Institutional

Theme

All

Train the trainer of the GOAL Curriculum Country

Sierra Leone

CRA member

Women Win

Country partner

One Family People

Level

Civil society

Theme

Protection against violence and socio-political empowerment

In Sierra Leone, Women Win ran its first and very successful Goal Programme ‘Train the Trainer’ (TtT) workshop with potential programme partners. Despite the lack of resources (sparse electricity, equipment), staff delved deep into the structure of the Goal curriculum outlining how to establish a Goal programme in the community, engage stakeholders, recruit girls, create safe spaces and administer baseline surveys. The participants provided unique insights on how the Goal curriculum could be adapted to the Sierra Leonean context. They also shared many of their best practices and engaged with programme partners in activities which also served to improve their facilitation skills. The TtT model first develops a cadre of skilled community-based trainers, who in turn train others in their community in how to use the Goal curriculum. The Women Win TtT model maximises sustainability and brings much-needed expertise and professional development prospects to those who have the most influence within their communities. Capacity-building and training also have an intrinsic multiplier effect. When information, knowledge and skills are bolstered by sound, practical and easy-to-use tools (curriculum), and by suitable methodological inputs (such as training of trainers) a multiplier effect is automatically entrenched in the proposed action. Women Win recommends the use of the TtT model because once developed, it is a powerful instrument for sustainability and help replication of the programme. Stopping Female Genital Mutilation with help of traditional societies Country

Sierra Leone

CRA member

DCI-ECPAT SL

Country partner

DCI Sierra Leone

Level

Socio-cultural

Theme

Protection against violence

Female genital mutilation and early (child) / forced marriage of girls are entrenched traditional practices, particularly in the rural areas of Sierra Leone including Moyamba. Many girls are denied formal education as a result of these practices and this contributes to their low status and subsequent lifelong marginalisation. In this respect, one of the issues that the defence for girls’ project is fighting is Female Genital Mutilation of girls, addressing both the health and social implications. DCI-SL thus lobbied with the paramount chief of Kaiyamba chiefdom, Moyamba to bring all leaders of the Bondo secret society together. These leaders are called soweis who perform the FGM initiation. In this meeting, the soweis were sensitised and DCI-SL tried to convince them to ban child FGM. In their response, they set up a committee of Sowei headed by the paramount chief. The main task of this committee is to monitor FGM initiations and ensure that no girl is involved. In instances where they discover that a girl has been conscripted and is awaiting initiation, they can stop the process and rescue the girl. Through this, many girls are being saved from being cut. DCI-SL plans to extend this to other chiefdoms in Moyamba district in 2013.

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The Country Steering Committee developed an action plan to support Girl Power Programme implementation mainly at national and regional level. In line with expertise and level of interaction with government institutions, partner organisations FAWE and ACPF were assigned to establish linkage with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs (MoWCYA). With this commitment, Plan Ethiopia scanned existing alliances on girls’ education and protection thematic areas in the country. Following this, the Ministry of Education was invited by Plan Ethiopia to join and participate in a girls’ education forum which also included UNICEF, the Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs, CSOs and universities. The forum focused on promoting girls education. In a similar way, Plan Ethiopia signed a partnership with MoWCYA to promote the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to wider publics, protection of violence against girls and young women and promote the UN children’s day and African Child day celebrations. Following partnership agreements with MoE and MoWCYA, Plan Ethiopia supported the national girls’ education forum and UN child day event respectively. Currently, Plan Ethiopia is working with the MoE to revise national girls’ education strategy, promoting gender responsive pedagogy and promoting anti-sexual conduct for higher level educations. Establishment of a new legal aid services centre in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice Country

Ethiopia

CRA member

Plan Ethiopia

Country partner

African Child Protection Forum

Level

Individual, institutional

Theme

Protection against violence

Plan Ethiopia has established a new legal aid services centre in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. This was a considerable achievement in the Ethiopian context. Although Ethiopia is one of the few countries in Africa with a Constitution that explicitly asserts a right to legal aid at public expense without restrictions, application is far from desirable owing to several reasons including limited knowledge of such provision by rights’ holders. This initiative is therefore a unique opportunity for the realisation of children’s rights. The Centre for provision of legal aid services fully commenced on 26 November 2012. Since its opening, the Children’s Legal Protection Center (CLPC) has handled a total of 144 cases, benefiting 217 children. The types of cases were mostly related to custody issues, maintenance of children, paternity, rape, succession, neglect and issues related to property claims. The centre provided services ranging from legal advice to lodging applications to courts, writing letters to different organisations for assistance and court representation. An additional media campaign was aimed at empowering girls, young women, boys and their families and the general public with information on accessing the justice system to effectively assert their protection rights.

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Latin America

Zambia Career orientation talks with girls Country

Zambia

CRA member

Plan

Country partner

Plan Zambia

Level

Individual, socio-cultural

Theme

Economic participation

In an effort to encourage economic and personal empowerment of girls and build the confidence that they can be as successful as men, seven career talks were organised in different communities. The talks were facilitated by the Ministry of Education where female role models from the Ministry gave motivation talks to girls reflecting how they have achieved their goals in life, amidst difficulties women face in Zambian society. The career talks discussed pathways for girls to become economically and socially empowered and to raise money for their schooling. The talks also focused on available local economic opportunities or vocational skills that girls can pursue in the event of dropping out of school, encouraging engagement in income generation activities rather than dependence on a male partner. The interactive discussions helped girls to open up and discuss various issues affecting them. The reasons for dropping out of school mentioned by the girls include peer pressure, lack of support from parents, early pregnancies and early marriages. Both teachers and girls appreciated the talks as they are both affected by the high dropout rates. These talks have motivated girls in the schools to be more focussed on their education and participate in various activities taking place in their own communities. Introduction of SMS and internet counselling Country

Zambia

CRA member

CHI

Country partner

CHIN

Level

Individual

Theme

Protection against violence

CHIN introduced SMS and internet counselling to their child helpline activities to reach children with specific needs such as physical disabilities. The programme seeks to make the childline services accessible to all children, hence the introduction of SMS and Internet counselling for children who cannot speak on the phone for one reason or another. The service of SMS is a free service supported by all the mobile network providers in Zambia (AIRTEL, MTN and ZAMTEL). This is a great achievement for CHIN as it shows that service providers and government have recognised the fact that this is a service needed for all children 24 hours a day.

Bolivia Kids News programme PICA Country

Bolivia

CRA member

FPU

Country partner

Nicobis

Level

Individual

Theme

Socio-political participation

On 29 March 2012, SP Nicobis organised a festive launch event to introduce their Kids News programme PICA to the world. Over 200 people attended the launch, including representatives of the Ministry of Education, the Dutch Embassy, donor organisations, potential advertisers such as Sony and Telefonica, and members of the Bolivian CRA. Several of the participating organisations expressed their willingness to support the programme. Special guests were children featuring in PICA’s reports on achievements and special projects of children and a girl (16) who provides sign language for the hearing-impaired on the weekly broadcasts. The event was presented by PICA hosts. The event was successful because it showed the objectives and attractiveness of the programme to its stakeholders and potential sponsors. The experience could be useful might be useful for other Alliance members as it is an efficient means of raising awareness on programme objectives and activities. Quotes from attending youth: Girl: “I never watched the news, until PICA. It’s the only news programme I watch now, because it’s easy to understand and fun to watch. It’s my way of informing myself about the world and my country.” Boy: “PICA gives me the feeling that together, we can change the world.” Girl: “Generally, I think young people are not taken seriously on TV. But PICA is different, it shows us and the rest of the world what we can do, and much more.” Quote from programme director of ATB, broadcasting channel: “PICA is undoubtedly relevant for our young fellow Bolivians. But that’s not the only reason we want to broadcast it: It is also unique, well made and fun to watch.”

Nicaragua Building self-esteem and rights awareness through sports Country

Nicaragua

CRA member

Women Win

Country partner

Central American Women’s Fund (Fondo Centroamericano de Mujeres)

Level

Individual

Theme

Protection against violence

FCAM implements the GOAL Programme which consists of training in sports activities and life skills relating to women’s rights. FCAM mobilised a core group of young women to participate in the GOAL sessions and athletic activities. This has built and increased participant self-esteem, decision making abilities and understanding and questioning of gender roles and stereotypes. Advances made in individual empowerment, lead to a stronger team identity where young women recognise themselves clearly as part of a group that promote and defends young women’s rights. The team members take pride in the work they are doing. The building of a collective identity has improved participants’ team work skills and led to greater involvement in community-based activities (campaigns) promoting young women’s rights. A group of well-organised young women who are learning, playing sports and enjoying themselves, has also been a motivational factor for other young women interested in playing sports. Implementing partners have been contacted by young women in surrounding communities who are interested in forming their own sports groups and participating in the GOAL sessions.

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Empowering children to research Country

Nicaragua

CRA member

ICDI

Country partner

La Amistad

Level

Individual

Theme

Socio-political participation

In February 2012, ICDI facilitated a workshop for La Amistad staff focussing on participatory research with children, which is rooted in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The workshop was informed by the ICDI project ‘Children’s Research Group’ and built on La Amistad’s expertise in giving children the lead in developing and producing media messages and short films about issues of concern to them. Topics addressed in the workshop included rationale for children as researchers; challenges and obstacles; experiences from other children in research initiatives in Nicaragua (supported by CESEMA and Save the Children); approaches; eight steps in the research process, and ethical issues for facilitators and child researchers. ICDI also participated in a meeting involving La Amistad and CESEMA, to exchange good practices with regard to the involvement of children as researchers and in which 25 girls and boys between 9 and 18 years took part and shared their experiences and opinions. These initiatives demonstrated that with the right support and opportunities, children can communicate powerfully their own concerns and opinions as well as give voice to a larger group of children in their communities.

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Girl Power Child Rights Alliance Annual Plan 2012

Annual Plan 2012 page 4

Annual Plan 2012 page 5

Content

Introduction

The “start-up phase” of the Girl Power programme took more time than originally planned. Particularly in the first six

months of 2011 most activities carried out under the programme were related to formulation and design rather than

to actual implementation of the country programmes. The reasons for this include the time needed for the decision-

1.2. Organisational results

making process concerning the implementation of the final budget decisions of the Ministry received on 19th January

II.

2011 in an adjusted programme, which was submitted to the Ministry on 1st March 2011.

Activity planning

1.1. Program results Financial planning

Annexes

15 The vision of the Child Rights Alliance is that, in 2015, strong and sustainable national Child Rights Alliances will be active in the ten programme countries. To this end, the partners of the Dutch alliance members have formed Country Steering Committees (CSC) in each programme country. This necessary but time-consuming process of the further building and strengthening of relationships between partners of the Dutch Alliance members was an additional cause for the longer duration of the “start-up phase”. Consequently, certain implementation activities, initially planned for 2011, will be carried out in 2012. Clearly, this is also reflected in the financial planning for 2012. In this document, the Child Rights Alliance presents the general activity planning and financial planning for 2012. The planning follows the structure of the Girl Power Monitoring Protocol.

Activity planning

1.1.

Programme results

The Girl Power Monitoring Protocol includes a programme and an organisational part. The following section presents the general activity planning for 2012 and includes activities carried over from 2011.

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Girl Power Results Framework

Box 5. Support by CRA to partner organisations, resulting in increased capabilities in southern partners (box 4) . Building meaningful partnerships amongst our southern partners proofs to be a promising but time-consuming process.

Gender equality in society

It is expected that some partnerships, established in 2011, will not survive the year 2012. Moreover, other partnership building initiatives initiated in 2011 will only lead to real partnerships in the course of 2012. In 2012 partnership re-

Box 6: Outputs by partner organisations • Media messages to provide information to girls and young women on gender equality and women rights (radio, TV, etc) • Girls and young women reached for gender equality through training and workshops • Girls and young women reached through sports events • Girls and young woman reached by protection systems • Promoted girls-friendly non violent attitudes and practices in community • CBOs promoting the rights of girls and young women • Communities reached through sports events • Media messages to provide information to communities women on gender equality and women rights (radio, TV, etc) • Communities reached for gender equality through training and workshops • Lobby, advocacy, research on laws and policies related to girls empowerment, gender equality, child rights, women rights • Capacity building of governmental professionals on the rights of girls and young women • Dialogue between civil society and government in formal dialogue meetings • Joint action for advocacy of girls rights by building multi-level coalitions and networks are developed and implemented • Capacity building of professionals in civil society on the rights of girls and young women • Monitoring activities targeted at keeping track of government responsiveness to girls and gender issues • Programmes for post-primary education and employment for girls in place and operational

shuffles are expected in Bolivia, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, but may also occur in some other program countries. These

Empowered girls and young women Box 1 • Protection against violence • (Post-primary) Education • Economic participation • Political participation Box 2 • Socio-cultural • Institutional • Individual

Box 3 Civil society acts as an agent in development for gender equality

will not have consequences for the country portfolio of Dutch CRA members. All country programmes will be established and running by the end of 2011. Progress reporting will hence take place

Girls and Young Woman

Using district panels to assess efects of GP partners’ capability on CS [answers to key questions CIVICUS]

as scheduled, although monitoring activities by CRA members need to be intensified to correct some implementation delays that have occurred. Particularly, support to Country Steering Committee in building synergies between partners and the implementation of the country learning agendas is needed. In 2012 all country programmes will be strengthened through gender training and PME training. Particular attention will be given to the establishment of the Girls’ Panels as instruments for self-monitoring and participation of beneficiaries in program design, implementation and evaluation. Some countries will need extra support because of their inclusion in de “joint evaluation exercise” activities carried out by the SGE in 2012. CRA programme countries involved in the activities of the SGE are Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Liberia. In these countries Girl Power will take part in the baseline for MDG 3, Civil Society Development, and the 5Cs.

Box 4: Increased capacity of partner organisations Projects that increase gender equality

• To commit and act • To produce results for increased gender equality • To relate with other agents in development • To adapt to new circumstances and renew ways of operation • To maintain coherence

In 2012 all CRA-members will provide support to their specific partner organisations in the countries they are working International lobby and advocacy

Not Applicable

Box 5: Support by CRA to partnerorganisations (CRA outputs)

Table: Child Rights Alliance member involvement in Girl Power program countries Plan

Using 5C assessment tool, enriched with plus GP specific indicators (involvement CSC)

Direct financial support to partner programs for girls and young women

in under the Girl Power programme. Not all CRA members have programs in all 10 programme countries.

MFS-II Funding to CRA for Girl Power

Bangladesh Bolivia Ethiopia Ghana Liberia Nepal Nicaragua Pakistan Sierra Leone Zambia Cross Country

X X X X X X X X X X X

CHI

FPU X X X X X X X X X X X

ICDI X X X X X X X X X X

DCIECPAT X

X X X X X X

X X X

WW X X X X X X X X X

In 2012 all Southern partners will have been assessed and tailor made capacity building programs will be developed and started up by the Dutch CRA members, individually or jointly. Support will consist of training activities (PME, gender, research, data collection, advocacy, lobby, a.o.). Training will be delivered through workshops, on the job coaching, dissemination of research findings, and the creation of spaces to share information and experiences such as peer reviews and seminars. Relevant training material will be made available and adapted to suit local needs and program objectives. CRA member organisations will coordinate and harmonise their support and develop activities to share their own experiences and have joint learning. In 2012, several lectures and research activities will be jointly carried out (lectures in the Kinderrechtenhuis in Leiden). All relevant research will be systematically shared and used to increase synergies and build joint perspectives and ways of working. Collection and analysis of cross-country data will provide important input for further developing joint lobby and advocacy activities.

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As the implementation of the Girl Power country programmes fully takes off in 2012, linking and networking activities among Southern partners will be intensified. However, coordinated by CSCs, the established learning agendas at

A6. Alignment and coordination Harmonisation meetings with other alliances

# of alliances with which agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s have been reached on harmonisation

disseminated between all 10 country programmes, involving at least 76 organisations, including 4 Dutch CRA members.

Harmonisation meetings with RNE's/bilateral agencies

# of RNE’s/bi-lateral agencies with which agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s have been reached on harmonisation

During 2012, activities will be carried out to enhance alignment, coordination and complementarity. It is expected

Harmonisation meetings with mulit-lateral agencies

# of multilateral agencies with which agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s have been reached on harmonisation

Implementation of harmonisation with other alliances

# of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s with other alliances under implementation

Implementation of harmonisation with RNE's/bi-lateral agencies

# of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s with RNE’s/bi-lateral agencies under implementation

Implementation of harmonisation with multi- # of harmonisation agreements, contracts and/or MoU’s with lateral agencies multilateral agencies under implementation

country level will provide important mechanisms to strengthen interaction between programme partners and feed the learning process within the CRA. As part of this mechanism, 23 studies will be started in 2012. Research results will be

that in 2012 a total of 44 harmonisation agreements will be operational, including agreements with RNE, and other bi-lateral and multi-lateral organisations.

Compilation of activities planned in 2012 (box 5 and box 4) A1.Management of relationships with partners (including PME by alliance members) Identify partners

# of new partners identified in 2012

Assess and approve partner project proposals

# of new partner project proposals assessed and approved

Partner project monitoring (including field visits and financial and narrative reporting)

# of partner projects monitored

# of partner organisations assessed

Deliver capacity development support

# of partner organisations supported with capacity development

In 2012 services delivered under the Girl Power programme will particularly focus on socio political empowerment and protection against violence. Media awareness raising campaigns, gender training and other empowering activities will reach more than 2.5 million individuals. Protective services to girls and young women will reach more than 180.000 individuals. Educational and socio-economic services will reach approximately 63.000 individuals but this number is

A2. Technical and financial capacity support to partners Assess partners' organisational capacity

Box 6: Outputs by partner organisations

104 80

expected to increase significantly in later years. Activities that focus on communities will reach more than 82.000 communities, whilst at the same time government institutions at local and national level will be targeted by capacity building activities and lobby and advocacy. It is

A3. Creation and promotion of grassroots organizations Identify grasroot organisations

# of grassroot organisations identified

1.024

Deliver capacity development support to grassroot organisations

# of grassroot organisations supported with capacity development

1.051

estimated that more than 2.000 government institutions in 10 countries will be reached in 2012. As mentioned earlier, southern partners will engage in learning and research activities. All countries have established learning agenda’s that will be implemented carefully and monitored by the CRA.

A4. Support linking and networking among partners (including the Country Steering Committees) Country programme monitoring (including field visits and narrative reports)

# of country programmes monitored

Facilitate and participate in CSC meetings

# of Country Steering Committee meetings facilitated, organised and/or participated in

Facilitate and participate in meetings aimed at linking and networking among partners

# of meetings aimed at supporting linking and networking among partners facilitated, organised and/or participated in

B.1 Services delivered by sp’s to young girls and women (individual level)

A5. Research and learning (on issues of girl’s rights and empowerment) Conduct research on issues of girls' and young womens' rights

# of studies initiated by CRA members

Dissemination of learnings on issues of girls' and young women's rights (including lectures, workshops, publications, launches)

# of dissemination events (including lectures, workshops, publications, launches) by CRA members

Implementation of learning agenda

# of organisations (CRA and others) involved in study and discussion of learning questions

Compilation of activities planned in 2012 (box 6)

Deliver protective services to girls and young women (in- # girls and young women reached by proteccludes helplines, media campaigns to prevent violence, tive services delivered by partners community referral systems etc) Deliver (post-primary) educational services to girls and young women (includes vocational trainings, curriculum development, etc)

# girls and young women reached by educational services

Deliver services promoting empowerment and sociopolitical participation (includes: gender awareness trainings, media campaigns directed at girls/young women, sport programmes)

# girls and young women reached by sociopolitical services

Deliver socio-economic services (includes: saving and loans groups, business skills training, etc)

# of girls and young women reached by socioeconomic services

181.659 (2.593.039 reached if mass media activity is included) 41.945

297.999

20.918

B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Deliver sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

# of communities (urban/rural) being reached by sensitization actions/campaigns

82.742

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B.3 Influencing national/district/local governments by partners (institutional level) Deliver capacity building to public institutions (capacity building of professionals at the police, justice, health, education etc.)

# of public institutions (local/national) whose employees have been reached by capacity building activities

344

Deliver lobby and advocacy activities/campaigns to influ- # of public institutions (local/national) which ence law and policy making have been reached by lobby and advocacy

2.036

# of civil society organizations reached (including CBO and child and youth orgs)

Deliver networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations

# of civil society networks reached by linking and networking activities

On 19th January 2011 the CRA received confirmation of the final budget for the Girl Power programme. An adjusted programme proposal was submitted on 1st March 2011. The “start-up phase” of the Girl Power programme took longer than originally planned. As mentioned above, particularly in the first six months of 2011, most activities were related to adjusting the country programmes rather than to actual implementation. Additionally, the process of building

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level) Deliver capacity building to civil society organisations

Financial planning

partnerships between organisations in programme countries was time-consuming. The CRA chose for an integrated 1.584

programme approach with intensive cooperation between Southern partners from the very outset of the country programmes. As a result, a substantial number of activities originally planned for 2011 will be executed in 2012. This

122

B.5 Increased coordination and learning among partners (level of CSCs)

is clearly reflected in the financial planning. The CRA expects to spend in 2011 71% of the planned budget for 2011. As a result, the CRA will have at the end of

Conduct research on issues of girls' and young women’s rights by CSCs

# of studies initiated by CSCs

Implement learning agenda's by CSCs

# of learning agenda's operationalized by CSCs

Monitor projects by partners

# of projects monitored

Develop annual plans by partners

# of annual plans developed

Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual financial and narrative reports by partners

# of partners reporting according to agreed schedules

2011 € 3.731.000 reserve for the Girl Power programme. This includes € 2.775.000 MFSII funding from the Ministry, € 900.000 own contribution from Plan Nederland and € 56.000 interest incurred in 2011. With all country programmes established and running by the end of 2011, the CRA expects to spend these reserves in the course of the first months of 2012.

B.6 PME by partners

1.2.

Organisational results

For 2012, the CRA expects in 2012 a total programme activity spending of € 11.771.000. This is 15% more than originally budgeted. Estimated cost of overhead is € 765.000; estimated cost of coordination € 162.000. The total estimated cost of the Girl Power programme in 2012 is € 12.764.000. Of these, 5,74% represent human resources (€ 732.654). The financial planning for the Girl Power programme 2012 as presented below provides an overview of the financial resources needed to realise the activities per output as outlined in the previous sections of this document. This planning includes activities carried over from 2011.

The activities planned in 2012 to ensure adequate quality of the Child Rights Alliance and further develop its effective and efficient operations for equal rights and opportunities for girls and young women, are monitored by the organisational

The CRA will submit the adjusted financial planning for 2012 – 2015 for the Girl Power programme to the Ministry

monitoring protocol which includes threshold criteria set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

of Foreign Affairs on 1st December 2011 latest.

Main activities planned for 2012 to ensure quality and progress on the seven organisational outputs are the following: • Internal organisational audits of all six Dutch member organizations. These audits will be follow-ups of the internal audits carried out in 2011 and make use of the information generated by the 4 CRA quarterly financial reports, 2 biannual financial and narrative progress reports, and one Child Rights Alliance annual financial and narrative progress report. The audits will assess efficiency, implementation of a quality system, expenditure of the programme budget, compliance with the Child Rights Alliance partnership policy, harmonisation and complementarity and learning capacity. • Annual partner survey for 74 partner organisations • Satisfaction survey for 10 Country Steering Committees. • Roll-out of the CRA communication strategy, including 2 bi-annual updates of the Child Rights Alliance operational manual. • Terms of References for all relevant consultation and decision making bodies within the Child Rights Alliance will be updated. • Mapping exercise with 5 other alliances engaged in the development of child protection systems at country level, in order to increase harmonisation and complementarity • Further develop the CRA’s strategy paper • Operationalize the Memorandum of Understanding between 11 Dutch alliances active in the field of child and youth rights (the Child and Youth Rights Initiative) The majority of these activities will be initiated and coordinated by the Girl Power Desk (GPD). The Girl Power Desk is the operational team installed under the Dutch Steering Committee (DSC) of the Child Rights Alliance.

Girl Power program Activity Plan - Financial Forecast 2012 Amounts in € x 1.000 Expected activities

Global Program

Ghana

Liberia

Sierra Leone

Ethiopia

Zambia

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Nepal

Bolivia

Nicaragua Total

Original

Diff.

Ouput Child Rights Alliance:

Forecast

Implementation of country programmes and cross-country component

2012

vs 2012

A.1 Management of relationships with partners (including PME by alliance members)

275

935

970

-4%

115

257

141

1.091

984

11%

122

151

148

606

673

-10%

134

486

460

492

444

11%

128

311

277

12%

774

257

354

336

223

543

304

186

332

241

372

3.921

Ethiopia

Zambia

Bangladesh

Identify partners Assess and approve partner project proposals Partner project monitoring (including field visits and financial and narrative reporting) A.2 Capacity support to partners Assess partners’ organisational capacity Deliver capacity development support A.3 Creation and promotion of grassroots organisations Identify grasroot organisations Deliver capacity development support to grassroot organisations A.4 Linking and networking among partners (incl. the Country Steering Committees) Country programme monitoring (including field visits and narrative reports) Facilitate and participate in CSC meetings and other meetings aimed at linking and networking among partners A.5 Research and learning (on girls’ rights and empowerment) Conduct research on isues of girls’ and young womens’ rights Dissemination of learnings on issues of girls’ and young women’s rights Implementation of learning agenda A.6 Alignment and coordination (with NGOs, donors etc) Harmonisation meetings with other alliances Harmonisation meetings with RNE’s/bi-lateral agencies Harmonisation meetings with mulit-lateral agencies Implementation of harmonisation with other alliances Implementation of harmonisation with RNE’s/bi-lateral agencies Implementation of harmonisation with multi-lateral agencies Sub Total Expected activities

Global Program

Ghana

Liberia

Sierra Leone

Pakistan

Nepal

Bolivia

Nicaragua Total

3.807 Original

Ouput Partners:

Forecast

Implementation of country programmes and cross-country component

2.012

B.1 Services delivered by partners to young girls and women (individual level) Deliver protective services to girls and young women

2.381

3% Diff. Forecast

vs 2012 24%

184

198

384

254

127

203

273

370

226

665

2.960

208

302

224

102

327

254

293

1.934

1.474

31%

B.3 Influencing national/district/local governments by partners (institutional level) Deliver capacity building to public institutions Deliver lobby and advocacy activities/campaigns to influence law and policy making

224

214

126

1.125

988

14%

B.4 Strengthening of civil society (orgs) by partners (civil society level)

112

169

126

142

152

102

121

269

1.334

1.153

16%

190

137

38%

308

328

-6%

Deliver (post-primary) educational services to girls and young women Deliver services promoting empowerment and socio-political participation Deliver socio-economic services B.2 Sensitization of communities (men and women) by partners (socio-cultural level) Deliver sensitization activities/campaigns to (adult) community members and public leaders

Deliver capacity building to civil society organisations Deliver networking ‘services’ to civil society organisations B.5 Increased coordination and learning among partners (level of CSCs) Conduct research on issues of girls’ and young womens’ rights by CSCs Implement learning agenda’s by CSCs B.6 PME southern partners Monitor projects by partners Develop annual plans by partners Develop quarterly, bi-annual and annual financial and narrative reports by partners Sub Total

Total Expected Programme Activity costs 2012

479

922

730

645

730

409

529

412

951

945

1.096

7.850

6.461

21%

1.254

1.179

1.084

980

953

952

833

598

1.282

1.187

1.469

11.771

10.269

15%

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Financial Planning

Annual Plan 2012 page 15

Planning 2012

Original

Diff.

Forecast

Forecast vs 2012

Expected Costs Overhead 2012

765

958

Expected Costs Coördination 2012

162

208

-22%

-100%

12.764

11.435

Interest to be allocated

Total Expenditures 2012 Financial Planning

Planning

Original

2012 Expected Reserve MFS II contribution 2011 Expected Reserve own contribution 2011 Interest incurred 2011 *) Reserve Expected interest 2012 Requested Contribution MoFa 2012 Own Contribution 2012

Total income Total 2012

2.775

Forecast

-20%

List of abbreviations CHI

Child Helpline International

CRA

Child Rights Alliance

CSC

Country Steering Committee

DCI-ECPAT

Defence for Children – ECPAT Nederland

DSC

Dutch Steering Committee (of the Child Rights Alliance)

FPU

Free Press Unlimited

-100%

GPD

Girl Power Desk

Diff. Forecast vs 2012

Annex I

-100%

GPP

Girl Power Programme

-100%

ICDI

International Child Development Initiatives

3.731

-100%

MoU

Memorandum of Understanding

NGO

Non-governmental Organisation

PME

Planning Monitoring and Evaluation

RBA

Rights Based Approach

RNE

Royal Netherlands’ Embassy

SGE

Stichting Gezamenlijke Evaluaties (Foundation Joint Evaluations)

ToR

Terms of Reference

Women Win

900

-100%

8.095

10.419

-22%

928

1.016

80%

9.033

11.435

-13%

12.764

11.435

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