PROPOSAL ORGANISATION NAME: CPPCR - Committee for Protection and Promotion of Child Rights (Burma) PROJECT TITLE: Comprehensive Protection Program for Children from Myanmar (Burma) BUDGET FOR 2013: 3,532,900 THB/ $117,763 USD
Project location: CPPCR is based in Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand. In Thailand CPPCR works in Tak province and works with communities in Mae Sot and Phoprah districts. In Eastern Myanmar, CPPCR works with partner organisations in Karen and KarenNi states and works in the Hpa-An district. Proposed period of activity CPPCR plans to commence the projects from 1 Jan 2013 and plans to complete these activities on 31 Dec 2015 Vision To protect intrinsic basic human rights of the children from Myanmar and support them to access the full benefits of these rights Mission The Committee for the Protection and Promotion of Child Rights (CPPCR) assists children of displaced parents and stateless children in the Thai-Myanmar border area to achieve their basic rights such as citizenship, health and education in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. CPPCR's commitment to children is reflected in the provision of birth documentation, child protection, child rights awareness campaigns and advocacy.
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Situational analysis Decades of conflict and instability in Myanmar has led to large numbers of people from Myanmar fleeing to neighbouring countries It is estimated that there are currently 3 – 4 million displaced people from Myanmar living in Thailand, 15 percent of them children. Mae Sot, a Thai town on the north western Thai-Myanmar border is a destination for migrants and displaced people from Myanmar due to its status as an export processing zone as it holds the promise of employment. It is estimated there are 150,000 people from Myanmar living in the Mae Sot area, many of whom are undocumented. For many children, their fortunes and thus their futures are tied to that of their parents, for others they have come or have been sent to Thailand alone to be breadwinners for the family or to chase their dream of an education and a better life. However, while Thailand may be seen as a promised land, children continue to face difficulties as they are denied their fundamental rights and conditions essential to their healthy growth and development, and left vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Despite some recent changes in Myanmar, many people displacedfrom Myanmar remain in Mae Sot with little prospect of return. Ongoing instability in the border regions from which people have fled as well as a lack of infrastructure and employment opportunities in Myanmar are all barriers to returning. It is believed that many of these displaced will remain in the Mae Sot area for the foreseeable future. Undocumented in Thailand, displaced people face many barriers in accessing services in Thailand for themselves and their children. The continuation of CPPCR services is vital for the ongoing protection of children in this environment.
The Committee for Protection and Promotion of Children’s Rights (CPPCR): Since 2002 CPPCR has been working with displaced communities in the Mae Sot area, and since 2007 in IDP areas of Eastern Myanmar. CPPCR’s initial focus was on the prevention of statelessness through birth registration for children born to displaced parents from Myanmar in the Mae Sot area. CPPCR has also sought to assist children from Myanmar to gain legal status while living in Thailand. CPPCR also works with Birth Registration Committees in Eastern Myanmar for the registration of children born stateless in these areas. Since beginning in 2002 under the Birth Registration program 20,661displaced children from Myanmar have had their information recorded with CPPCR. CPPCRs advocacy activities have contributed to displaced children from Myanmar being able to have their birth registered with the Thai authorities, which has significantly increased in recent years following legislative changes, with 87 percent of children born at Mae Tao Clinic in 2011 receiving birth certificates from the Thai authorities with the support of CPPCR. In IDP areas, Karen and Karenni birth registration committees are steadily increasing the number of births being registered, with the Karen Birth Registration Committee registering 4,522 births since 2007.
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CPPCR also works on education and awareness raising on children’s rights. This includes publications, community workshops, participatory activities for children and advocacy to other groups, the Thai authorities and in the near future plans to expand these activities to working with the Burmese authorities. CPPCR also has a strong role in local networks including the Coordination Team for Displaced Children’s Education and Protection (CTDCEP). Through this network CPPCR is currently working towards the implementation of a locally developed Child Protection Policy across migrant schools, boarding houses and CBOs to improve protection measures for children in these environments. CPPCR has been involved in helping to organize the participation of displaced children living in the Mae Sot area in the World’s Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child (WCPRC) since 2007 and in International Children’s Day (ICD) since 2002. Since 2009 CPPCR’s programs have expanded to coordinate the Child Protection Response System (CPRS) in conjunction with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and local partner organisations for the referral of child abuse cases in the community. This program has so far been successful in identifying and providing responses to cases and working with local CBOs, NGOs, and Thai services and authorities including hospitals, police and the legal system. In 2013 this program will be handed over from the IRC to CPPCR to coordinate, and CPPCR will lead their partner organisations in the continuation of the program. Today and into the future there is still a strong and ongoing need for these programs both in Mae Sot and in IDP areas of Eastern Myanmar to serve the populations who continue to live in these areas. Like many other CBOs on the border, CPPCR is facing a funding shortage as many donors shift their priority to inside Myanmar. However, it is expected that many people will not return to Myanmar in the near future and CPPCR’s services remain vital for the displaced population in the Mae Sot area as both prevention and response to child rights issues for displaced children.Due to their long term involvement in the displaced communities in Mae Sot, CPPCR has strong connections both in the community and with other CBOs, NGOs and the local authorities that facilitate their work and contribute to the success of their projects.
CPPCR Programs including Project Goals, Objectives and Activities: Birth registration CPPCR has been working for the prevention of statelessness for children born to displaced parents from Myanmar in Thailand since 2002 and in IDP areas of Eastern Myanmar since 2007. CPPCR works with the community, health services and the Thai authorities to facilitate the issuance of delivery documents and birth certificates, giving the child an identity and access to their rights and future opportunities they might otherwise be unable to.
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Goal 1 To increase the protection of displaced children from Myanmar in the Mae Sot area and children born in IDP areas of Eastern Myanmar through birth registration to protect children from statelessness Objective 1.1 All children born to Burmese parents in and around the Mae Sot area and IDP areas of Eastern Myanmar will have their birth registered to reduce statelessness and increase fulfilment of rights and access to services Activities • CPPCR will continue their birth registration activities with current partners in the Mae Sot area to facilitate the registration of all children born to Burmese parents with CPPCR and the Thai authorities •
CPPCR will partner with further organisations and key community representatives, including village heads and traditional birth attendants (TBAs), in the Mae Sot area to build their capacity in birth registration activities to expand the number of births in a wider area being registered with CPPCR or the Thai authorities
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CPPCR will continue to coordinate with and build the capacity of IDP birth registration committees in Eastern Myanmar through training, support and community education.
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CPPCR will continue to lead community education and advocate programs regarding the benefits of birth registration with people displaced from Myanmar
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CPPCR will continue to strengthen advocacy activities and relationships with the Thai authorities and services to continue to improve the birth registration system for Myanmardisplaced
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CPPCR will increase advocacy activities with the Myanmar authorities to recognise children born in Eastern Myanmar and Thailand
Child Protection Referral System (CPRS) Since 2009, CPPCR has been collaboratively working with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and exploitation by responding to cases through the CPRS as part of the IMPACT program in conjunction with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and CBO/NGO partners and the Thai authorities. Goal 2
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To continue to increase the protection of displaced children from Myanmar through the continuation of the Child Protection Response System (CPRS) Objective 2.1 All children born to Burmese parents living in the Mae Sot area will be supported by a comprehensive child protection system, including preventative education programs and responses through the CPRS Activities • CPPCR will take the lead in coordinating the Child Protection Response System (CPRS) when handed over from the IRC in 2013 •
CPPCR will continue to work collaboratively with existing partners in response, management and referral of cases within the CPRS
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CPPCR will strengthen and expand the existing child protection network to include all relevant stakeholders under the CPRS, including CBOs, NGOs and the Royal Thai Government (RTG) improve protection
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CPPCR will continue to support children to access basic services through the CPRS
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CPPCR will conduct monitoring and evaluation of sexual exploitation, abuse and discrimination of displaced children from Myanmar through the CPRS
Community Education and Awareness In order to promote the concept of Children’s Rights, CPPCR conducts education activities in the community on the 40 articles of the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child. CPPCR produces, publishes and distributes material as a means to communicate educational information to the displaced community on topics such as children’s rights, child protection and basic health information. Goal 3 To continue to increase the protection and promotion of children’s rights in displaced and IDP areas through community education and awareness campaigns and network activities
Objective 3.1 Comprehensive child protection responses will be developed collaboratively through working collaboratively with networks, CBOs, NGOs and the Thai and Burmese authorities Objective 3.2
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Children, parents, communities, organisations and the authorities will have a greater understanding of child protection issues and responses through education and advocacy campaigns Activities: • CPPCR will work collaboratively towards implementing a Child Protection Policy across migrant schools, boarding house and CBOs in the Mae Sot area •
CPPCR will continue education and advocacy campaigns on child protection and children’s rights issues with local communities, organisations and authorities
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CPPCR will publish educational materials on children’s rights and distribute these through activities in migrant schools, communities, CBOs and NGOs
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CPPCR will continue increase linkages and collaboration between CBOs, NGOs, and the RTG to improve protection for displaced children from Myanmar
CPPCR Beneficiaries and partners CPPCR program beneficiaries* Beneficiaries
Location
Ethnicity
Children born to Burmese parents who will receive birth registration assisted by the CPPCR Children born to Burmese parents who will receive birth registration assisted by CPPCR
Mae Sot, Diverse Tak, Thailand IDP area Karen of Eastern KarenNi Myanmar
Traditional birth attendants who will complete BR training
Mae Sot, Thailand and Eastern Myanmar Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand IDP area of Eastern Myanmar Tak
CBOs/NGOs participating in birth registration activities Birth Registration Committees
CBOs/NGOs and displaced
Number Female Male 375 413
Diverse
450 250 Total 700 30
450 250 Total 700 5
Diverse
12
Karen KarenNi
2
Diverse
40 CBOs/NGOs, 6
community knowledge on child protection and on available services through IEC publications
province & Eastern Myanmar
Displaced community knowledge on child protection and child trafficking issues through our one day discussion workshop
Tak province & Eastern Myanmar Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand
CBOs, NGOs, RTG, and school boarding houses participating in Child Protection Response System (CPRS) Children of Burmese parents who will Mae Sot, benefit from (CPRS) Tak, Thailand Children of Burmese parents who will Mae Sot, benefit from Child Protection Policy Tak, Thailand *Number of beneficiaries expected for year 1
Diverse
48 boarding schools and 20 local communities 30 30
Diverse
20 CBOs/NGOs 30 migrant school boarding houses
Diverse
250
200
Diverse
1500
1500
Ethnicity and gender: CPPCR does not target beneficiaries based on ethnicity, rather the ethnic composition of the program is influenced by the representation of ethnic groups within the identified geographic areas. It is anticipated that as in previous years, the majority of beneficiaries will be Karen, followed by Myanmar and other ethnic groups, as represented in CPPCR data. CPPCR programs are inclusive of male and females and focuses on the inclusion of women and girl childrenin targeting beneficiaries. Identification of beneficiaries Beneficiaries of CPPCR services are identified through a variety of methods including self identification, referral from individuals and organisations andobservation. Beneficiaries are aware of CPPCR services through targeted community education and service promotion. Organisations that work with and benefit from the work of CPPCR are identified through networking activities as well as self identification. Collaboration and community participation CPPCR works collaboratively with local communities to implement services and programs. CPPCR targets its responses based on data analysis, networking activities and information sharing with partners in order to reach those in need of services. CPPCR visits communities and seeks their input on program development and implementation and develops appropriate responses. This includes consultation with children, parents, community members, volunteers, schools, boarding houses, traditional birth attendants,
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village heads and local authorities. CPPCR also works collaboratively with other organisations including CBOs and NGOs develop appropriate responses.
CPPCR program management Monitoring and evaluation CPPCR collects and monitors data on its programs on an ongoing basis. Data is analysed quarterly by CPPCR staff and the findings are used to inform further program development. CPPCR reviews programs annually through a thorough assessment process with staff and partners and uses the outcome of the assessment to inform planning for the next year.Please see Appendix 1 for detailed CPPCR Monitoring Framework.
Staffing CPPCR aims to employ diverse staff, reflecting the environment in which they work. CPPCR is managed by a 10 member Executive Committee who are elected every 2 years at the CPPCR Conference. CPPCR’s 12 full time and 3 part time staff come from a variety of ethnic groups fromMyanmar including Myanmar, Karen, Pao and Mon, as well as Thai citizens and staff speak multiple languages. CPPCR also regularly hosts international volunteers. Gender inclusiveness in hiring and staffing structures ensure equality in recruitment and staffing. CPPCR also encourages the equal participation of both genders in meetings, workshops, management and members of our networks. See Appendix for Organisational Structure.
Funding: Budget for 2013: 3,532,900 THB/ $117,763 USD Please see Appendix 3 for 2013 budget
Current projects and donors: Project title: Child Protection Respond and Referral System – IMPACT Project Donor: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Years funded: 2010 - 2013 Amount funded in 2012: 2,034,333Thai Baht
Project title: Birth Registration Program, Community Education and Awareness Program Donor: Primate World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) Years funded: 2003 - 2012
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Amount funded in 2012:528,497.50 Thai Baht Project title: Child Protection Publication Donor: Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Years funded: 2009 -2012 Amount funded in 2012: 208,853 Baht
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Appendix 1 CPPCR Monitoring Framework: Ultimate Outcome: All children born of Burmese parents will have their birth registered. All children will have access to basic services and will be supported by comprehensive efficient and timely child protection system Intermediate Outcomes: Verifiable Indicators: Beneficiaries - Children born in Thailand will have their birth registered - Increase in proportion of Children and their parents by either Thai authorities at the District Office or CPPCR children of Burmese in Tak province migrants born in and around Mae Sot receiving a Thai Birth certificate or CPPCR Birth document
- Children born in IDP areas of Eastern Burma will have - Increase in proportion of Children and their parents children of IDP inside in IDP areas their birth registered with CPPCR or IDP BR Committees. Burma receiving Birth documents from Birth Registration Committees in IDP area - Increased number of - Recognition and acceptance of CPPCR certificate in children enrolled in Children and their parents Thailand and Burma Learning Centres and Thai in Tak province and Eastern Burma schools - Increased number of media mention about registration at CPPCR
All eligible children will - Children of migrant parents born at MTC, MSH, and other have a Thai Birth certificate Children and their parents in Tak province clinics as well as in the community will increase obtaining Thai birth certificates
- Number of capacity - All identified service providers will have knowledge and building activities delivered Migrant population in Tak province and IDP skills on birth registration, basic child protection and the to CBO staff population provision of child friendly services - Number of service providers attend capacity building
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- Number of collaboration - Increase linkages and collaboration between CBOs and meeting Children of Burmese NGOs and Thai authorities to improve the birth registration parents delivered on Thai policy soil - Number of - Increased advocacy in child protection locally, regionally consultations, conference and internationally
meetings, and Burmese children
Output 1. An increasing number of children born in Thailand of Number/proportion of Burmese parents will have their birth registered by Thai children born in Thailand authorities at the District Office. (MTC, referrals to MSH etc) whose birth is registered at the District Office 2. Increased registration of births inside Eastern Burma Number of children born in with BRCK, BRCKNI and CPPCR Burma whose birth is registered with CPPCR BRCK and BRCKNI
Children of Burmese parents delivered on Thai soil
Children of Burmese parents delivered on Thai soil
Burmese children born on Burma soil 3. Increasing reports of CPPCR birth/child documentation Recognition from schools Migrant population in Tak recognized by schools regarding CPPCR Birth province Certificates 4. IDP communities will have increased knowledge and Number/proportion of IDP Children, parents, staff awareness of birth registration. communities in a defined from CBOs in IDP areas, area that are aware of and and from Karenni, Karen receiving birth registration Registration Committees services. 5. Development of IEC materials about birth registration Number of IEC materials Children & parents CPPCR and child protection for migrant and Eastern Burma. taken/given out. & partner organizations in Tak province and Eastern IEC Material Logbook/Log Burma Sheet 6. Increased number of children participating and Number of children who Children & parents CPPCR developing awareness of issues that concern them. participated in M&E & partner organizations in processes Tak Number of children who participated in special events such as ICD, WCPRC, and etc.
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Appendix 2 Organisational Structure:
BR Program – Birth Registration Program CPRS Program – Child Protection Referral System CPPIM – Child Protection Policy Implementation and Monitoring
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Appendix 3 2013 Budget: Summary TOTAL Budget Category
THB
USD
1,224,000
40,800
b.FRINGE BENEFIT
84,500
2,817
c.TRAVEL
30,000
1,000
217,000
7,233
1,155,800
38,527
f.OTHER EXPENSES
340,800
10,760
g.Child Right Education and Outreach Activities
280,800
9,360
45,000
1,500
155,000
5,167
3,532,900
117,763
a.PERSONNEL
d.EQUIPMENT e. SUPPLIES AND ACTIVITIES
h.Networking and Collaboration Activities i.Monitoring Evaluation
Grant Total
Details 12 months period
a.
30 THB to $1 USD
Units
Unit Cost (THB)
Unit (Month/ day/item)
SUBITEM TOTAL (THB)
13
6,000
12
936,000
2
2,000
12
48,000
2
10,000
12
240,000
LINE ITEM SUBTOTAL (THB)
USD SUBTOTAL
1,224,000
40,800
84,500
2,817
30,000
1,000
PERSONNEL Salaries Staff Intern Thai/International Staff SUBTOTAL PERSONNEL:
b.
FRINGE BENEFITS Travel Document and Visa Visa Extension / Notification Work Permit Heath Insurance Staff Benefit
1
22,000
1
22,000
1
4,000
4
16,000
1
5,000
2
10,000
15
1,900
1
28,500
4
2,000
1
8,000
SUBTOTAL FRINGE BENEFITS: c.
TRAVEL Perdiem Networking With Thai CBO/NGO (Domestic) Perdiem Networking With Thai CBO/NGO (International) SUBTOTAL TRAVEL:
d.
1
5,000
2
10,000
1
20,000
1
20,000
EQUIPMENT
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Computer Camera Photocopy Photocopy IDP Printer/Copier Ink Filter, Documentation Fees Maintenance and Equipment Motorcycle Maintenance Motorcyce Registration and Insurance
3
20,000
1
60,000
2
6,000
1
12,000
1
1,500
12
18,000
1
3,000
4
12,000
1
20,000
1
20,000
1
3,000
6
18,000
1
4,000
12
48,000
2
1,000
12
24,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
SUBTOTAL EQUIPMENT: e.
BR Printing Cost BR Printing Cost ( IDP) Field Operating Cost/Data Collection IDP Honorarium for Field Worker Transportation for project activities Child Protection Case Cost (CPRS)
Transportation, Communication expenses for FPs from Partners ( 16 * 2,000 ) Car Rent Car Maintenance
1
8,000
3
24,000
1
5,000
1
5,000
1
20,000
1
20,000
4
10,000
2
80,000
6
2,000
2
24,000
1
13,400
12
160,800
1
26,000
12
312,000
1
32,000
12
384,000
1
10,833
12
130,000
1
4,000
4
16,000
SUBTOTAL SUPPLIES:
1,155,800
38,527
340,800
11,360
280,800
9,360
OTHER EXPENSES (ADMINISTRATIVE/OFFICE)
Office Maintenance Office Rent Water and Electric Sanitation Office Supply Phone and Internet Phone Card Hosting Visitor Audit Fee Film Development Transportation
1
1,500
12
18,000
1
7,500
12
90,000
1
2,500
12
30,000
1
500
12
6,000
1
4,000
12
48,000
1
2,000
12
24,000
13
300
12
46,800
1
500
12
6,000
1
30,000
1
30,000
1
500
6
3,000
13
250
12
39,000
SUBTOTAL OTHER: g
Child Right Education and Outreach Activities
g.1
InternationalChildren`s Day
g.2
IEC Publications Basic Health and Life Skills Booklets Advocacy Planner Book Child Rights Education Calendar Other Direct Cost (Distribution and Feedback)
g.3
7,233
SUPPLIES and ACTIVITIES Plastic Cover, Ink, File , ( IDP & Migrant )
f.
217,000
Birth Registration Day Held in Community SUBTOTAL OTHER:
1
10,000
1
10,000
600
109
1
65,200
1,200
76
1
90,800
600
58
1
34,900
1
6,500
2
34,900
1
5,000
9
45,000
14
h
Networking and Collaboration Activities CBO/NGO/ Thai/Community Networking Meeting Monthly Child Protection Meeting (CTDCEP, CRWG, etc) Community Event
1
3,000
6
18,000
1
1,000
12
12,000
1
15,000
1
15,000
SUBTOTAL OTHER: J
45,000
1,500
155,000
5,167
3,532,900
117,763
Monitoring Evaluation Program Management Meeting Committee Meeting Staff Meeting Honorarium Monitoring and Evaluation (CPRS) Monthly Child Protection Focal Points Meeting Committee Meeting ( IDP) IDP BR General Meeting IDP Monitoring and reporting SUBTOTAL OTHER: Grand Total
1
1,000
4
4,000
1
1,000
12
12,000
1
1,000
12
12,000
1
4,500
12
54,000
1
6,000
4
24,000
1
1,000
12
12,000
1
1,000
4
4,000
1
30,000
1
30,000
1
3,000
1
3,000
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