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Dominican Republic: Program in Constanza
International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor
US Department of Labor
International Labor Organization
IPEC
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Country Map
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Background
Constanza:
Produces 75% of national vegetable consumption
Children work in agriculture & suffer serious health problems
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Objectives
DoL funded program to:
Raise awareness and mobilize local organizations
Develop concrete initiatives to remove children
Develop income compensation projects
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Objectives
Specific aims:
Withdraw at least 250 children from high-risk work
Integrate them into school
Improve income of 150 families
Make program replicable
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Process
Project actions since 1999 launch:
Completion of study
Evaluation of children’s situation
3-month educational bridge course completed
School assistance provided
Establishment of study halls
Monitoring implemented
Awareness raising, workshops for children
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Problems & achievements
157 children removed to date and in school
350 children and 110 teachers attended workshops
Workshops also held for farmers and farm managers, and community leaders
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Problems & achievements
Network for Prevention & Elimination of Child Labor formed, grouping 27 community organizations
Loans made for collective projects
Child labor on community agenda
Families have more responsible attitude
Bridge Course established
Monitoring established
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Problems & achievements
Monitoring system reports on:
Absence Health Family violence Conduct & performance at school Homework & cleanliness
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Lessons learned
Success based on:
Trained personnel
Trained consultants in promotional team
Bridge course
Teaching guide
Monitoring system
Study halls
Awareness raising
Government and NGO involvement
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child LaborUS Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC
Lessons learned
Model is replicable:
Simple Flexible Minimal resources Joint efforts
IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor
US Department of Labor
International LaborOrganization
IPEC