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Volunteer Project Booklet Indonesia 2015
1. Communication2. Country 3. Culture4. Project Background 5. Project Aims6. Project Activities 7. Project Details8. Budget9. Monitoring and Evaluation 10. Health 11. Money 12. Visas13. Packing List 14. Where to Find More
Information 15. Last Minute Checklist
1. CommunicationWhile on project your first point of contact is your project coordinators:• [email protected]
• Niamh O’Connor +447730352871
• Finlay Raffle +447754079989
• The Indonesia Project 2015 Facebook Group
You should use the mobile phone and credit provided by SVA to contact one of your coordinators once a week. This is the responsibility of the communications representative(s).
From 5th -19th August you should contact Niamh with any updates or problems.
From 20th August- 2nd September you should contact Finlay with any updates or problems.
You may be able to arrange to skype with your coordinators if required. The SVA skype account name is ‘studentvolunteersabroad’.
In case of an emergency, or in case coordinators cannot be reached, Lindsey Sumerling (President), Lorna Chung (Vice President) or Cali Anderson (Secretary) can be reached either by email or phone throughout the duration of your project.
Lindsey:
[email protected]• +447415606670
Lorna:
• +447712240318
Cali:
• +447528384682
NGO
Name of NGO Indonesia International Workcamp (IIWC)
Name of Main Contact Mr Itsnani ‘Sany’ Mardlotillah and Lina Apriyani
Address PKBI Building, 1st Floor, Jl. Jembawan Raya No.8, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
Phone +6224-7603503Lina/ Local staff of Bandung (+6281 321 870 631)
Email Charity E-mail: iiwc1 at yahoo.comSany E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
EMBASSIES
Indonesian Embassy38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HWTel. (020) 7499 7661Fax. (020) 7491 4993http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/
British EmbassyJakarta, Jl Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia
Tel: (+62) (21) 2356 5200Fax: (+62) (21) 2356 5351E-mail: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 16:00, Friday, 07:45 – 12:45Consular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:30 – 12:00
2. Country The project is based in two camps (Cikapundung and Batu Lonceng) which are located just to the north of the city of Bandung on the island of Java. Java is the most populous island on Earth and contains the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta.
History
By the 1st century AD, small kingdoms, little more than collections of villages subservient to petty chieftains, evolved in Java. The constant hot temperature, plentiful rainfall and volcanic soil was ideal for wet-field rice cultivation. The Hindu-Buddhist kingdom of Sriwijaya rose in Sumatra during the 7th century AD. It was the first major Indonesian commercial sea power able to control much of the trade in Southeast Asia by virtue of being located on the Strait of Melaka. Merchants from Arabia, Persia and India brought goods to the coastal cities in exchange for goods from China and local products.
The first Islamic inscriptions found in Indonesia date from the 11th century but Islam really first took hold in northern Sumatra, where Arab traders had settled by the 13th century. From the 15th and 16th centuries, Indonesian rulers made Islam the state religion. The faith gradually spread throughout the archipelago, and Indonesia is today the world's largest Islamic nation.
Indonesia's abundant spices first brought Portuguese merchants to the key trading port of Malacca in 1511. Prized for their flavour, spices such as cloves, nutmeg and mace were also believed to cure everything from the plague to venereal disease, and were literally worth their weight in gold. The Dutch eventually wrested control of the spice trade from Portuguese, and the tenacious Dutch East India Company (known by initials VOC) established a spice monopoly which lasted well into the 18th century. During the 19th century, the Dutch began sugar and coffee cultivation on Java, which was soon providing three-fourths of the world supply of coffee.
By the turn of the 20th century, nationalist stirring, brought about by nearly three centuries of oppressive colonial rule, began to challenge the Dutch presence in Indonesia. A four-year guerrilla war led by nationalists against the Dutch on Java after World War II, along with successful diplomatic manoeuvrings abroad, helped bring about independence. The Republic of Indonesia, officially proclaimed on August 17th, 1945, gained sovereignty four years later.
During the first two decades of independence, the republic was dominated by the charismatic figure of Sukarno [First President of Indonesia], one of the early nationalists who had been imprisoned by the Dutch. General Soeharto eased Sukarno from power in 1967 and remained President until 1998. Indonesia's economy was sustained throughout the 1970's, almost exclusively by oil export.
Most Indonesians remained poor and in 1997 Indonesia was hit by a financial crisis. As a result the economy contracted. Indonesia was hit by riots and Suharto resigned in May 1998. Democracy returned to Indonesia with elections, which were held in 1999.
Following the 1998 resignation of Soeharto, on 30 August 1999, the people of East Timor voted overwhelmingly for independence in an UN-sponsored referendum. About 99% of the eligible population participated; more than three quarters chose independence despite months of attacks by the Indonesian military and its militia. After the result was announced, elements of the Indonesian military and its militia retaliated by killing approximately 2,000 East Timorese, displacing two-thirds of the population, raping hundreds of women and girls, and destroying much of the country's infrastructure. In October 1999, the Indonesian parliament (MPR) revoked the decree that annexed East Timor, and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) assumed responsibility for governing East Timor until it officially became an independent state in May 2002.
At the beginning of the 21st century the Indonesian economy began to recover and by 2007 it was growing by as much as 6% a year. Even in 2009 when most of the world was mired in recession the Indonesian economy still grew. There is every reason to be optimistic about the future of Indonesia.
Geography
Indonesia has a population of around 250 million people (fourth most populous country in the world) with its main cities being Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan and Semarang. The country consists of over 17,000 individual islands and has a coastline of around 34,000 miles. Sumatra is the largest island that is entirely in Indonesia (Borneo and New Guinea are larger but are shared between Indonesia and other countries) and the highest point in the country is the mountain Puncak Jaya which stands at about 16,500 feet.
The topography of Indonesia's islands varies but it consists mainly of coastal lowlands. Some of Indonesia's larger islands (Sumatra and Java for example) have large interior mountains, many of which are volcanic - Java for example has 50 active volcanoes.
Java
Java is Indonesia's fifth-largest island. Its 130 million people make up 65% of Indonesia's entire population, and makes Java the most populated island in the world. Covering an area of 127,569 sq. km (7% of Indonesia's area) and with a population density of 940 people/sq. km, Java is the world's most crowded major island as well.
Java is divided into four provinces: West Java, Central Java, East Java and Banten. The main ethnic group in Java is Javanese, except for the West Java region where most people are Sundanese.
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest of the island of Java. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre and the most populous city not only in Indonesia but in Southeast Asia as a whole.
Although the city is known for its heavy traffic and high level of pollution it is filled with an exciting nightlife and vibrant shopping areas. The city is also the centre and melting pot of Indonesian culture.
WHAT`S THE PROBLEM?
1. Level of pollution in the Cikapundung River - Cikapundung is one of the dirtiest rivers in the world, polluted by waste that has been dumped carelessly. When the rainy season comes this spreads the waste, causing harm for both the community who live there (impact on health), the river itself and the villages ability to attract tourists. Therefore there is a need for the local people to increase their awareness of the environment. In Batu Lonceng, which is the sister project of Cikapundung river rehabilitation, there is a continued focus on increasing environmental awareness amongst the people as the IIWC state that there is a lack of understanding towards the importance of keeping the river clean.
2. The need to preserve Sundanese culture - IIWC in partnership with Kabuyutan Sri Sunda, a new local partner that focuses on preserving the Sundanese culture, have verified the need to preserve the Sundanese culture which appears to be fading away. This project has been initiated to support Batu Lonceng Village in becoming a popular village that is appealing for tourists. This will benefit the whole community for two reasons. Firstly, the Sundanese culture will be preserved and its legacy will remain in the generations to come. Secondly, it will attract tourists that will bring in custom and money. (The Sundanese are an ethnic group native to the western part of the Indonesian island of Java. They number approximately 40 million, and are the second most populous of all the nation's ethnicities. The Sundanese are predominantly Muslim.)
3. The need for local people to volunteer with IIWC - Through the raising of awareness about the environment and culture the IIWC hope to promote itself and voluntary work generally. The more people willing to volunteer themselves to these causes, the more sustainable the IIWC’s work can become and the more likely people will start to listen and positively change. Moreover, the more local people who become involved in this organisation the more likely people will legitimise and take seriously the IIWC. This will benefit the people who choose to volunteer as it is a rewarding experience that can also be attractive to employers and also the local community as this increase in voluntary action should help the community in leading a greener lifestyle.
CLIMATE
The main variable of Indonesia's climate is not temperature or air pressure, but rainfall. Split by the equator, Indonesia has an almost entirely tropical climate, with the coastal plains averaging 28°C, the inland and mountain areas averaging 26°C, and the higher mountain regions, 23°C. The area's relative humidity is quite high, and ranges between 70 and 90 percent.
The extreme variations in rainfall are linked with the monsoons. Generally speaking, there is a dry season (June to September), and a rainy season (December to March). Western Sumatra, Java, Bali, the interiors of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya are the most predictably damp regions of Indonesia, with rainfall measuring more than 2,000 millimetres per year.
While on project, there may be extreme changes in weather. It may be very warm but there can be substantial rainstorms and the temperature can drop down to 17-20°C. All volunteers should bring appropriate clothing to account for this e.g. rain coat.
Examples of Attractions in Java
1. Borobudur Temple - One of the main attractions on the island of Java is the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java. It is a 9th century Mahayana Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It remains a pilgrimage destination and is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
2. Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta – Known as Independence Mosque, Istiqlal Mosque was constructed in the 1970s to commemorate Indonesian independence. It is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and is located beside many other major landmarks of the city such as Merdeka Square and Jakarta Cathedral.
3. Bandung – As the third most populous city in Indonesia and the capital of West Java, Bandung is a popular tourist destination. It has one of the best centres for shopping in the country and has a wide variety of cheap and delicious cuisine. There are a number of impressive tourist destinations nearby such as Tangkuban Perahu (an enormous dormant volcano crater about 30km north of the city) and Kawah Putih (a stunning crater lake about 50km south of the city).
Examples of Attractions in Indonesia
1. Komodo National Park – Located in the centre of the Indonesian archipelego, the volcanic islands of the Komodo National Park are home to around 5,700 Komodo Dragons. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only place
in the world where Komodo Dragons (the largest lizard in the world) live in the wild.
2. Mount Bromo – Gunung Bromo is an active volcano and located in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park of East Java. The top of the volcano has been blown off and the crater inside constantly belches white smoke. The area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Indonesia.
3. Bali - With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, Bali is one of the world's most popular island destinations. Kuta is located on the south of the island and is one of the main tourist towns with beautiful sandy beaches, great shopping outlets and enjoyable night life. For a more cultural experience, then Ubud in the central-south of the island is recommended with its artisan shops, beautiful architecture and sacred monkey forest.
3. Culture RULES OF ETIQUETTE
Try to avoid using your left hand for general things i.e. don't touch anyone with it and don't eat with it as it is considered the hand you use to wipe yourself in the bathroom.
Remember to remove your shoes or sandals at the door to a house, and don't show the soles of your feet to anyone.
Use your right thumb to point at things - pointing with the index finger is considered rude.
Always bend slightly when meeting or greeting an Indonesian older than you or in a position of authority. You can also shake with your right hand.
Try to cover up any tattoos so they are not on show and remove all piercings (ear piercings are acceptable).
DRESS CODE
Indonesia is only a moderate Muslim country but still remains conservative and traditional in its values. For example, it is considered shameful and impolite for women to walk around in skimpy clothing and even in cosmopolitan cities like Jakarta you should try and refrain from wearing short shorts, miniskirts or halter tops. You should wear clothes that keep your body covered and when entering places of worship e.g. a mosque, females should have a shawl in order to cover their hair. Also as you will be planting trees and cleaning a river, you will undoubtedly get dirt and filth on your clothes so dress suitably.
ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
You are expected to remember that for the duration of the project you are representatives of Student Volunteers Abroad, The University of Glasgow, Scotland and to a wider extent, the Western World. Please remember where you are and be sensible whilst on project. Leave the late night parties until after project! If you smoke, then you should try and limit the number of cigarettes you have on project and avoid smoking in front of children.
PHOTOGRAPHY
If photographing local people, always ask their permission first and ask permission before taking photos inside religious buildings or temples. You can ask permission with the word boleh meaning may I? SVA are keen on volunteers taking photos of themselves carrying out work on project to show what they did while they were away so it would be good for you to get images of yourselves in your SVA t-shirts while on project.
FOOD
Indonesian staple food is rice and is the equivalent to bread or potatoes in the UK. As you will be in Indonesia for a month, you will need to adjust yourself to eating rice at the majority of mealtimes.
Some of the most popular types of cuisine are: Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay), Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice), Bakso (Meatballs), Mie Ayam (Chicken Noodle), and Gado-gado (Salad).
MUSLIM TIMES FOR PRAYER
Muslims pray five formal prayers each day. You will hear the call to prayers (Azan) five times a day from the megaphone or loud speaker of the mosque. This will be more of an issue at Batu Lonceng Camp because the campsite is located near a mosque and so you will definitely hear the five daily calls to prayer. Muslims observe the formal prayers at the following times:
Fajr (pre-dawn): This prayer starts off the day with the remembrance of God; it is performed before sunrise. Azan between 03.30 – 05.00 am.
Dhuhr (noon): After the day's work has begun, one breaks shortly after noon to again remember God and seek his guidance. Azan between 11.45 am – 12.15 pm.
'Asr (afternoon): In the late afternoon, people are usually busy wrapping up the day's work, getting kids home from school, etc. It is an important time to take a few minutes to remember God and the greater meaning of our lives. Azan between 3.00 – 3.30 pm.
Maghrib (sunset): Just after the sun goes down, Muslims remember God again as the day begins to come to a close. Azan between 5.40 – 6.15 pm.
'Isha (evening): Before retiring for the night, Muslims again take time to remember God's presence, guidance, mercy, and forgiveness. Azan between 6.50 – 7.15 pm.
N.B. There is more information online regarding Indonesian history, geography and cultural practices but this is a useful website for some of the basic facts: http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/aboutIndonesia/indonesia.html
4. Background to Indonesia International Workcamp (IIWC) Indonesia International Work Camp, commonly known as IIWC, is a non-profit non-governmental organization headquartered in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. IIWC
organizes various international voluntary projects and cooperates with a number of partners in the local, national, and international community.
The History of IIWC:
In 1999, an international work camp was first held in Indonesia by the IPPA Central Java, precisely in Mijen, Semarang, in collaboration with NICE (Never-ending International Workcamps Exchange) Japan, a non-profit non-governmental organization that organizes workcamps and other voluntary projects based in Japan. Then in 2000 IPPA Central Java was invited by NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) to participate in the 3rd Training and Networking and the 2nd General Assembly, at which IIWC was officially established and registered as a full member of NVDA. Over time, IIWC continued to organize international work camp activities with different themes and locations, with the number of participants growing significantly every year.
Between 2001 and 2004, IIWC was privileged to be given a mandate as Vice President of External Relations of NVDA. Then in 2004 IIWC was registered as an associate member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Services (CCIVS) of UNESCO. At the same time IIWC also served as the Secretary General of NVDA for the period 2006 to 2008. IIWC assumed the presidency of NVDA between 2008 and 2010.
IIWC currently organises dozens of short and long term voluntary projects across Indonesia that focus on everything from aiding street children and children with disabilities to improving education, healthcare, the environment and preserving Indonesian culture and heritage.
5. Project aims
OVERAL GOAL OF THE PROJECT
MAIN AIMS
To support the preservation of the local environment and culture.
Project activitiesIn order to achieve the main aims of the two projects, IIWC have listed a number of activities that you guys will carry out while at the Cikapundung and Batu Lonceng camps.
Cikapundung Project:
Cleaning the Cikapundung River Carrying out urban planting (i.e. planting trees and plants in the urban centre) Organising green activities within the local community as well as at local
university Hold classes with the local children about the importance of the environment and
river conservation Engage the local community in environmental issues as well as urban planting
Batu Lonceng Project:
Making organic decomposer Building organic greenhouse and planting organic vegetables Clean the village alongside local people to engage them with the importance of
caring for the environment Make local school and university visits in order to carry out cultural exchange and
engage young people in environmental issues Carry out activities with people and children in the local community
6. Project details
To support the preservation of
Sundanese culture
To exchange culture between participants, local people, and local
students
To support the local leader to promote Batu
Lonceng as a tourist friendly village through
cultural appeal
To encourage local people to volunteer for
the IIWC.
Meet university and school students and explain the benefits
of volunteering
Physically work alongside locals to spread the word of
the IIWC's presence
To promote environmental
awareness amongst the local people
To educate local children about
environmental issues in schools/youth groups
To support the Cikapundung River
cleaning project, make organic decomposer
and plant seeds
Specific Objectives
Dates: 5th August – 2nd September 2015 Group Representatives: Anna Ferns and Ruth Lamb. These two group
representatives will act as the main point of contact between volunteers and the NGO while on project and should any issues/problems arise, will be responsible for contacting the SVA board.
Arrival: Volunteers will fly from the UK to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Island of Java. IIWC would recommend getting the train from Jakarta (Gambir Train Station) to Bandung Train Station which is called the Argo Parahyangan route and will take around 3 hours. Volunteers can either take a bus or a taxi to get from the airport to Gambir Train Station. The taxi would cost around 150,000 IDR whereas the bus would cost around 40,000 IDR. The buses leave every 15-30 minutes from Damri bus stop at the airport. When at Gambir Train Station, you can only purchase a train ticket at the station itself but it is possible for the tickets to be sold out depending on how many people are wanting to travel that day. You can check the schedule and prices of the train at www.tiket.com. On arriving at Bandung Train Station, volunteers should find the North Gate and wait at the information centre. You will be picked up by IIWC camp leaders or local volunteers who should be wearing bright red IIWC t-shirts. Volunteers and project coordinators will arrange with IIWC closer to the project date the exact time of arrival in Bandung.
Accommodation: For both the Cikapundung Project (two weeks) and the Batu Lonceng Project (two weeks), you will be staying in a privately rented house within the local community. It will be relatively basic but have a living room, kitchen and shared toilet and bathroom. The toilet will not have a flush and there are no beds in the house so volunteers will have to bring their own camping/roll mat and sleeping bags. The volunteers will be split into three daily teams: cooking, washing and cleaning. The cooking team will prepare the meals, the washing team will wash dishes, and the cleaning team will clean the rooms in the accommodation. These teams will be rotated so all volunteers share the effort. In terms of internet, volunteers should be able to access tethered Wi-Fi from the Camp Leader or other Indonesia volunteers.
Access to water on project: As the project accommodation will contain a shared toilet and bathroom there should be water on-site to clean with. In terms of drinking water, mineral water is paid for within the food budget and tea and coffee are also provided in the camps. However, we would advise volunteers to take extra money for water in case they find the provided amount inadequate or water-purification tablets for emergency situations.
Food: You will cook yourselves on project in the kitchen of the rented accommodation. Food will be bought with the NGO leaders at the local daily and weekly markets. Meals will be covered by the project food budget, to cover 3 meals a day for the 4 weeks the on project. The basic diet will consist of rice, fruit, vegetables and some meat. Again, however, we would advise you to take extra money in case of emergencies. If you are a vegetarian, then you should inform IIWC before you go on project so they can make arrangements for this.
Local Amenities: Cikapundung Camp Project is in a more urbanised area and so there are a variety of amenities adjacent to the campsite such as a mini market, traditional market, internet café, and several shops. Batu Lonceng Camp Project is more rural though and so the closest mini market is about 15 minute by motorcycle. Things such as internet cafes and traditional markets are a substantial distance from the campsite.
7. Budget
The total budget for the 4 week project in Indonesia is £4200.
From this £4200, £2000 will be paid to Xchange Scotland (£250 per volunteer) for their help in organising the project and supporting the SVA volunteers while in the UK.
This leaves £2200 remaining that will be paid to IIWC (Indonesia International Workcamp). The two projects - Cikapundung Project and Batu Lonceng Project - each require 185 euros [£134 roughly] per volunteer for the two weeks. So for the four weeks you are away, IIWC require 370 euros [£268 roughly]. As there are 8 volunteers, this will amount to a total project cost of 2,960 euros [£2,142 roughly]. This constitutes basically the entire £2200.
The NGO has provided us with a basic breakdown of how the 185 euros [£134 roughly] per volunteer for each project will be spent. This breakdown of the 185 euros is exactly the same for both two week projects (Cikapundung Project and Batu Lonceng Project) so you only have to double the amounts below to make the 370 euro cost per volunteer for the overall four weeks.
Breakdown of Money Details Cost
IIWC Management Fee and Sub-projects at Cikapundung and Batu Lonceng Camps
The management fee for IIWC covers the training and recruitment of IIWC camp leaders as well as project evaluations and camp monitoring carried out by IIWC. The sub-projects at the two camps consist of constructing community facilities such as a library and organic greenhouse. Greater detail is given below.
100 euros (£73 roughly)
Food and Accommodation Budget
Covers accommodation, 3 meals per day (plus fruit and snacks) and mineral water.
30 euros (£22 roughly)
Camp Materials Pays for all materials used by the volunteers while on project.
25 euros (£19 roughly)
Project Travel Costs for volunteers and IIWC Leader
Covers the transportation for the IIWC leaders and all travel expenses for volunteers during the project from their collection at the meeting point in Bandung until their departure day. Does no cover
30 euros (£22 roughly)
free-time or free-day travel.
As can be seen from the table, for each two week project, 185 euros (straight conversion about £134/added up from table £136) is required for each volunteers. This is then doubled to 370 euros to cover you for the two projects. Any extra money that is fundraised the volunteers can decide with the NGO possible ways for this to be used.
Mentioned in the budget breakdown table above are Sub-Projects that IIWC are undertaking at both the Cikapundung Camp and Batu Lonceng Camp. The aim of these is to create and construct sustainable and beneficial facilities for the local communities. A proportion of the money that has been fundraised will be spent on these sub-projects. At the Cikapundung Project they are looking to build a community library and at the Batu Lonceng Project they are looking to build a community library as well as an organic greenhouse. The proposed budgets for both are as follows:
Cikapundung Project – Community Library:
Information Amount in Rp Rough Amount in £
Cupboard 500,000 24Books 1,000,000 48.50Book Shelter 2,000,000 97Educational Games and Posters 1,500,000 72.50Wall Paint 750,000 36.50TOTAL AMOUNT 5,750,000 278.50
Batu Lonceng Project – Community Library:
Information Amount in Rp Rough Amount in £
Cupboard 500,000 24Books 1,000,000 48.50Book Shelter 1,500,000 73Educational Games and Posters 1,750,000 85Wall Paint 800,000 39TOTAL AMOUNT 5,550,000 269.50
Batu Lonceng Project – Organic Greenhouse:
Information Amount in Rp Rough Amount in £
Bamboos 1,000,000 48.50Wire 75,000 3.50UV Plastic 400,000 19.50Polybag 100,000 5Paranet 200,000 10Plastic Drums 200,000 10Seeds 300,000 14.50TOTAL AMOUNT 2,275,000 111
If applicable, a portion of money over fundraised will go towards offsetting the carbon emissions produced by volunteers through their travel to and from project.
8. Monitoring and evaluation on project
Needs assessment – why have main aims been chosen and who will benefit?
To Increase environmental awareness: this need has been established by the NGO who after doing some weekend volunteering projects around the river, realised the detrimental impact the lack of awareness shown by the community was having on the environment and the river. Cikapundung is one of the dirtiest rivers in the world, polluted by waste that has been dumped carelessly. When the rainy season comes this spreads the waste, causing harm for both the community who live there, the river itself and the villages’ ability to attract tourists. Therefore there is a need for the local people to increase their awareness of the environment. In Batu Lonceng, which is the sister project of Cikapundung river rehabilitation, there is a continued focus on increasing environmental awareness amongst the people as the IIWC, in cooperation with Ekolink Bandung (a local Bandung NGO) have stated that there is a lack of understanding towards the importance of keeping the river clean. The volunteers will lead by example in being environmentally friendly by making organic decomposer from cow’s dungs, planting trees and talking to young people. The libraries that shall be built with the fundraised money, shall also educate the younger generation in living in a greener way. The entire community will benefit from this, particularly young people who can be the most active in encouraging behaviour change within families, and also teachers/community leaders as they will have the info/skills to act as positive role models within the community.
To support the preservation of Sundanese culture: this need has been established by the IIWC in partnership with Kabuyutan Sri Sunda, an NGO that focuses on preserving the Sundanese culture due to its demise in society. This project has been initiated to support Batu Lonceng Village in becoming popular and appealing for tourists. This will benefit the whole community for two reasons. Firstly, the Sudanese culture will be preserved and its legacy will remain for generations to come. Secondly, it will attract tourists that will bring in custom and money.
To encourage local people to volunteer for the IIWC: through the raising of awareness about the environment and culture the IIWC hopes to promote itself as an organisation and voluntary work generally. The more people willing to volunteer themselves to these causes, the more sustainable the IIWC’s work can become and the more likely people will start to listen and positively change. Moreover, the more local people who become involved in this organisation the more likely people will legitimise and take serioulsy the IIWC. This will benefit the people who choose to volunteer as it is a rewarding experience that will empower them to make transformative action, it can be attractive to employers and for the local community generally this increase in voluntary action should help in keeping the river clean causing less harm to their environment. It also allows for cultural exchange to take place which is essential in an ever more globalized world.
Impact assessment – how and how often does this need to be carried out?
Impact Assessment will be discussed at volunteers’ weekly meetings in Indonesia and progress will be recorded in the minutes, but the major assessments will take place during the mid-project meeting with NGO and again at the project debrief with NGO.
To increase environmental awareness: the promotion of environmental awareness will be measured by the number of students/local people/children that the volunteers will speak to about the environment. While it is difficult to measure, the volunteers could assess this by their observations of the local people who they have been in contact with (before/after reflection?). This could also be measured by asking the IIWC how many children have used the libraries. By inviting the local people to come and take part with the work, as well as people making use of the libraries, this should indicate an increased awareness.
To support the preservation of Sundanese Culture: While this cannot be measured on a short term basis, by encouraging and supporting the local people to continue the Sundanese legacy, this could be measurable through the number of visitors to Batu Lonceng on cultural visits on a longer term basis (communication post project).
To encourage local people to volunteer for the IIWC: short term: this will be measured by the number of local people who volunteer during the 4 week project. Long-term: An overall increase in the number of Indonesian volunteers who have joined and are working alongside IIWC. The promotion of the NGO could also be measured by the amount of financial donations received.
Most aims will need to be measured on a long term basis.
On project – what do you need to do?
Weekly group meetings with minutes, and weekly contact with either project co-ordinator or president on a pre-arranged date each week.
End of project report due no later than 2 weeks after volunteers return from project/travelling. This should be emailed to Lindsey Sumerling: [email protected] all M and E guidance refer to the M and E appendix.
It will be the responsibility of the Group Representatives to make sure this is sent to the executive board of SVA, but everyone in the group should have an equal input. During your time on project the group should hold weekly meetings (these do not have to be formal- they can just be at dinner one night a week) and take note of anything significant which has occurred throughout the week as well as how the project is progressing and how you are all finding the experience. These minutes will help write your report and also must be submitted to SVA at the end of your time on project as part of the final project report which you will present to the SVA board at the AGM shortly after you return (this will be in term time). These should be recorded in the project booklet given to the Group representatives at the pre-departure meeting. Monitoring and evaluation is a vital part of both SVA and the NGOs in order for them to continue to be as successful as they are. It is therefore important to be as honest and objective as possible (this can be surprisingly hard) when it comes to the evaluative aspects of the project.
9. HealthWe advise all to go to their Doctors as they will give you the best advice possible.
On Project - Hospital and medical facilities will be close by at the Cikapundung Camp Project however as the Batu Lonceng Camp Project is slightly more isolated, the closest hospital and medical facility is about a 30 minute car or motorcycle ride away.
Immunisations that are/may be needed for travel in Indonesia - Hepatitis A; Tetanus; Typhoid, Cholera; Hepatitis B; Japanese Encephalitis; Rabies; vaccination for yellow fever and certificate(pre-exposure). It is assumed that all volunteers are in-date with Diphtheria and Tuberculosis vaccines, which are normally given in childhood. Please ensure this is the case.
Malaria - In addition to any vaccinations, you will also require anti-malarial drugs. Malaria is a serious and sometimes-fatal disease transmitted by mosquitoes. You cannot be vaccinated against malaria. There is a range of options available but always ask your nurse or doctor for suitable anti-malarials for travel to Indonesia. Take medication as required and adopt a routine where you do not forget to take it. Some of the drugs require you to start taking them before departure, so please get these in plenty of time. Insect repellent containing over 10% DEET should repel mosquitoes effectively. Impregnating cotton garments with 30ml of DEET in 250ml of water makes them repellent. This is something you can do, if you wish, to for example, a cotton sleeping bag liner. Furthermore, Avon Skin So Soft (a moisturiser) also helps keep the mozzies at bay. While DEET is still recommended, using Skin So Soft as well as a moisturiser while on project will help keep insect bites to a minimum.
Take precautions against mosquito bites by covering up with clothing such as long sleeves and long trousers especially after sunset. Use insect repellent on exposed skin and sleep under a mosquito net. We recommend using a BOX MOSQUITO NET - these are the easiest to hang etc. (Remember to bring pins to hang up your net & it will be easier if you buy this before you leave)
If you get any of the following symptoms or feel unwell, please let someone know promptly:
• Sequential chills, fever and sweating
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Muscle pain
• Anaemia
• Stools, bloody
Diarrhoea - Simple things like a change of water, food or climate can cause mild diarrhoea. Milk and milk products are a risk if un-pasteurised and can spread infections such as E.Coli and brucellosis. Water should always be treated when there is doubt about its cleanliness and food should be thoroughly cooked. Dehydration is the main danger with any diarrhoea. Under all circumstances fluid replacement (at least equal to the volume being lost) is essential. Good choices include weak black tea with a little sugar; soda water; or soft drink allowed to go flat and diluted 50% with clean water. With severe diarrhoea, a re-hydration solution is preferable to replace minerals and salts lost. In an emergency, dissolve six teaspoons of sugar and a half-teaspoon of salt in a litre of boiled or bottled water.
Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) - Microscopic flukes that infect freshwater snails found in rivers and lakes transmit this disease. It is present in the lakes and rivers. The flukes enter through the skin and attach to your bladder or intestine. The first symptom may be a general unwell feeling, or a tingling or light rash around the area where it entered. Weeks later a high fever may develop. Once the disease is established, it may cause abdominal pain and blood in urine. However, it can take months before symptoms arise
and if untreated, damage to internal organs is irreversible. The best prevention is to avoid swimming in the lake.
After returning to the UK, you will need to get a blood test 10-12 weeks after your last contact with the water. A couple of volunteers from last year’s group were infected with Schistosomiasis - it is not pleasant. Take precautions and make sure you get tested if you do swim. It is not advisable to buy any medication in Malawi as it might not be of the same standard, and it is only effective 10-12 weeks after contamination.
FINALLY, if you take medication then make sure to bring more than what you would normally require for the time period just to be safe!!!
http://www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-%28east%29/indonesia.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malaria/pages/introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea/pages/introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/schistosomiasis/Pages/Introduction.aspx
10. Money The rupiah (Rp) is the official currency of Indonesia. Issued and controlled by the
Bank of Indonesia, the ISO 4217 currency code for the Indonesian rupiah is IDR. Some places may accept US dollars.
Money will be in coins and notes. You MUST check your notes when leaving the bank and when receiving change,
most Indonesians will not accept slightly damaged notes (even the slightest tear), if the bank or a restaurant etc. give you one ask to change it for a different one!
It is cheaper to exchange money in Bali than in the UK. However you may want to get a small amount in the UK so that when you get off your flight you can get something to eat/pay for buses/trains.
Convenience stores such as Indomaret, Alfarmaret, Circle K, 7 Eleven are available everywhere in Java and Bali Island.
ATM with Master Card, and VISA are available everywhere in main islands (Java, Bali, Lombok, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and main cities in Papua).
100 IDR- 0.01 GBP
500 IDR- 0.03 GBP
1,000 IDR- 0.05GBP
5,000 IDR- 0.26 GBP
10,000 IDR- 0.53 GBP
20,000 IDR- 1.04 GBP
50,000 IDR- 2.59 GBP
100,000 IDR- 5.18 GBP
1000000 IDR- 51.81 GBP
(The maximum you can take out of an ATM is roughly a couple of million IDR)
Price list example:
1 Package of Bread (10 slices) = 10,000 IDR
1 Liter or Milk = 12,500 IDR
1 Kilogram of Eggs = 17,500 IDR
Instant Noodle = 1,500-2,000 IDR
1 Simple Mobile Phone & 1 SIM Card = 150,000 IDR
1 Internet Stick/USB Modem = 100,000-300,000 IDR
500 ml of Mineral Water = 3,000 IDR
1 Dozen Bananas = 12,000 IDR
1 Kilo of Mangoes = 12,000-18,000 IDR
1 Plate of Nasi Goreng = 8,000-12,000 IDR
1 Bowl of Meatballs = 8,000-10,000 IDR
ATM - If you put a non-Indonesian card in an ATM, it will automatically ask you if you want instructions in Indonesian or English: Fees & Charges. If you take money out of your account by ATM, beware of the charges. A foreign exchange fee can be up to $8 and a withdrawal fee can be the same: so you may pay $20 for a $50 withdrawal. So check with your bank before you go. This often means taking out quite a lot at once can save you money.
REMEMBER TO CONTACT YOUR BANK BEFORE YOU GO TO INDONESIA AND LET THEM KNOW THE DATES YOU SHALL BE AWAY!
11. Indonesian Visas
To say more than 30 days, you can apply for VISA Index 211 valid for 60 days and extendable in any of Immigration offices in Indonesia. 211 Visa is non-working visa, for tourism, family, social and cultural visit. Long and Middle Term volunteers are supposed to apply for this visa.
FEES & TAXES
Visa On Arrival - A VOA will cost you USD $35.00. If you have U.S. dollars that's fine, but you can also pay in A$ or Euros, or by credit card. There is no way to change currency at the airport before you pay for your visa.
Departure Tax - There is an Rp 200,000 departure tax payable only in Rupiah at the airport when you leave. So always ensure that you have Rp 200,000 per person put aside as soon as you can, rather than leave it until you get to the airport.
Indonesian visas only last for 30 days, so you will have to renew it at some point if you plan on travelling. About a week before your first 30 days runs out, simply head to a travel or visa agent and they will sort you out. You can also go to the immigration office yourself, but many people find the process time-consuming and frustrating due to wait times and confusing and complicated paperwork processes (talk to your NGO about this and they will be able to help you in finding out where the nearest place for doing this is).
The fee for a tourist visa extension is anywhere from 600,000 Rp to 800,000 Rp with an agent or 250,000 Rp if you go directly to the immigration office yourself. You must give your passport to the agent or the officials at the immigration office and they will do all the paperwork and procure the extension stamp for you, usually within 5-6 working days with an agent or the same day at the immigration office. Once your 60 days is up, you must leave the country.
12. Packing List
We recommend taking a big rucksack, so you can travel easier at the end but it’s not essential.
Things to bring between everybody:
(There is no need to bring 11 hairdryers for example but negotiate between you all and work out who will bring what)
· Hairdryer· Straighteners· Skype headset· Guidebooks· IPOD speakers· Pack of cards· Sewing Kit
Essential items everyone should bring:
· Passport· Plane tickets (you will most likely need the bank card you booked with)
· Money – American dollars/Bank Card/Credit Card/Travellers cheques. Please tell your bank that you are going abroad before you leave otherwise they may block your card. · Vaccination certificates if applicable· Disclosure form· Insurance documents· This project booklet· Mosquito Net
Toiletries:
· First aid kit (everyone should bring their own basic one i.e. any personal medication, paracetamol, ibuprofen, immodium, plasters, antiseptic wipes, rehydration sachets, laxatives, bandages, sterile scissors, sterile meddles, syringes etc.)· Anti-malarials – take these as recommended· Mosquito repellent with deet· Bring what toiletries you think you will need but you will be able to buy things in Indonesia.· Key toiletries include – face/baby wipes, tissues, dry shampoo, moisturiser, sun tan lotion/aftersun, anti-bacterial hand gel, nail clippers, lip balm with SPF, razors.· Plus anything you would usually use at home.· Towel (travel towel would be best)· Sanitary towels and tampons· Make sure you buy lots of water purification tablets/purification drops (you can buy these online on eBay and also in camping shops). You should either boil, purify or buy bottled water.
Gadgets:
· An old unlocked phone so you can just buy an Indonesian sim (you can get phones there but it is much less hassle to just bring an old one) plus charger plus your usual sim in case you need any numbers from home.· Ipod· Alarm clock· Universal Plug
Accessories:
· Daytime bag with zips and pockets · A watch· A head torch· A sleeping bag and camping/roll mat to sleep on.
Shoes:
· Flip flops· Trainers · Sandals
Clothes
Remember this is a Muslim country so it is important you are respectful. (In the big cities e.g. Bali, clothing is not as important). You should also have clothes for normal holiday time, like dresses and shorts for travelling and weekends.
· Loose comfortable clothing· Hoodies and cardigans – it can get really cold at night. · One pair of jeans· Girls – ensure your knees and upper arms are covered. Long skirts, maxi dresses, basic tops, blouses cardigans· PJs· Underwear· A lightweight waterproof jacket
Extras
· Padlock· Diary· Sunglasses· Books (you guys can book swap so do not bring out loads, a couple of people of last year also brought out their kindles which was great)· Batteries· Camera (Big memory card for LOTS of photos)· Chargers· Notebook and pens · Money belt
13. Where to find more information
Foreign Commonwealth Office website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
SVA website: www.studentvolunteersabroad.org
IIWC website: https://iiwcindonesia.wordpress.com/
Lonely Planet website: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/
Embassy website: http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/
14. Last minute checklist!
Get insurance and take a copy of your policy with you. Notify your bank that you will be out of the country and tell them where you
are going. Make sure to have some IDR to use when you arrive in Indonesia. Research and plan the details of your onward travel. Exchange emergency contact information with each other, i.e. make a sheet
with all of your next of kin’s info and take it with you. Print-out photo copies of your passport and flight details and leave copies
with someone at home. Make sure to tell each other about any medical issues/symptoms etc.
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