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from the Chairperson The Role of NGOs Iraq Mongolia Indonesia East Timor Sierra Leone Afghanistan Iran Activities in Japan Major Activities in FY2003 Organizational Time Line Organizational Structure Financial Statement for FY2003 PWJ English Top |
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of Indonesia It is said that there are over ten thousand NGOs active in Indonesia, each tackling social problems such as unemployment, low school enrollment rates, environmental concerns, or human rights issues. Ever since the 1997 Asian economic crisis and the country's shift toward democratization, these NGOs have intensified their activities, continuing to empower local residents to gain self-reliance.  PWJ's projects
in Indonesia indirectly support Indonesian people by assisting such local NGOs.
PWJ works as partner and advisor to these NGOs in developing various of their
capacities, including needs assessment, program design, communication and coordination
with relevant organizations, and financial management. Local NGOs, which are close
to the local community, have the ability to give voice to the needs and opinions
of residents. The cooperation between such local NGOs and PWJ brings about activities
that respect the residents' needs and independence. Through such collaboration,
in 2003, PWJ involved itself in the promotion of children's rights, community
empowerment, and spread of eco- friendly farming. A new assistance
program for Aceh refugees in the Municipality of Boyolali in Central Java Province
startedin April 2003. These are people who once moved from Boyolali to the Municipality
of West Aceh, but later returned fleeing the armed dispute over the independence
of the Special Municipality of Aceh. With such displaced people, PWJ conducts
income generation programs for those wishing to re-settle in Boyolali.Also in FY2003, PWJ performed an intermediate evaluation of its Indonesian projects. This analysis revealed room for improvement in project implementation and administration of the field office. Concrete measures to strengthen the framework for self-help, enhance collaboration with local NGOs, and ensure better monitoring were drawn up. Based on these measures, PWJ hopes to further develop its activities in FY2004. |
