Abstract
The fulfilment of child rights in Indonesia has been implemented by various parties including Community Social Organization (CSO). This study discusses the effectiveness of international fund in the implementation of child’s rights. Article 4 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) stated that state party will fulfil the rights of the child through international cooperation. CSOs with headquarters located in Medan, who manage the international funds in conducting children programs are acting as informants to this research. Depth interviews and Focus Group discussions were used as tools to obtain relevant information. The study figured out that CSOs had cooperation in implementation the child rights in Sumatera Utara Province. They cooperated with international agencies namely IOM, ACT-Japan and Catholic Relief Service. CSOs also manage to access international funds through (a) call for proposals and (b) establishing intensive communications with donor agencies. As conclusion, the use of international fund is proven to be effective based on (1) able to implement CSOs vision and mission, (2) CSOs are able to achieve program output, for example: palm oil company raise it awareness on child right and the impact to the children to access their education right especially in palm plantation area which is usually located in remote and isolated area.
Highlights
The study discussed on the efforts made by the Community Social Organization (CSO) in accessing international funds to implement child rights
These three CSOs are involved as informants in research on the effectiveness of international funds to fulfil child rights
CSO as a community group with a goal to build a community has an important role as an agent that fulfils the rights of children in Indonesia
Summary
The study discussed on the efforts made by the Community Social Organization (CSO) in accessing international funds to implement child rights. The discussion will draw the effectiveness of the use of international funds to fulfil the child rights. The concept of child rights in this study is referred to Convention of the Child Rights (CRC). There are 4 categories of child rights as stated in CRC namely; the right to survival which includes the right to preserve and sustain life and the right to the highest standard of health and the best possible care. Right to development which included right to education and right to attain a standard of living by physical, mental, spiritual, moral and social development. Right of participation is the right to express opinion in all matters affecting the child. Right of participation is the right to express opinion in all matters affecting the child. [1]
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