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Our vision is to free Indonesian children from trafficking, abuse, and exploitation

Visi kami adalah membebaskan anak Indonesia dari perdagangan manusia, kekerasan, dan eksploitasi

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Join our journey to end child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. You can help us achieve our vision through your time.

Bergabunglah dengan kami menghentikan perdagangan, eksploitasi dan kekerasan terhadap anak.

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Increasing community awareness of child trafficking, child exploitation, and sexual violence against children.

Meningkatkan kesadaran perdagangan anak dan kekerasan seksual terhadap anak-anak.

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Prevention

Pencegahan

Rescuing children from trafficking, exploitation, and sexual abuse. 

Menyelamatkan korban perdagangan anak dan anak-anak dari kekerasan seksual.

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Rescue

Pembebasan

Providing a safe haven, including counseling, education, and life skills, for victims of child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. 

Menyediakan tempat yang aman, termasuk konseling, pendidikan, dan keterampilan hidup, untuk para korban perdagangan anak dan anak-anak korban kekerasan seksual.

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Recovery

Pemulihan

2020 has been a hard year to say the least. Deaths, political squabbling and soaring COVID-19 cases have continuously dominated our daily news coverage. Yet even with the grim news, heartening stories have emerged. Amongst the difficulty, the solidarity and selflessness displayed by many volunteers, who despite challenging conditions have kept working, is a reassuring reminder of the good in society.

This week, in honour of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Rumah Faye will be looking at the significance of volunteers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.


**The Importance of volunteers:**

The importance that volunteers have in creating and maintain social good cannot be overemphasized.  Whether done on a large scale, through international organisations such as the Red Cross, or on a local grassroots level, volunteers make an impact in communities where money and resources are spread unfortunately thin.

For Rumah Faye volunteer Ranggi Aprilianzah, volunteering is a great way to make a difference. “I think volunteering is very important in Indonesia,” said Mr. Aprilianzah. “In traditional Indonesian society, volunteering has always been really important. Through volunteering we can help other people and contribute to a better society and even if we have no money, we can use our knowledge and time to make a difference.”

Based in Jakarta, Mr Aprilianzah has been volunteering for two years. He says he was drawn to volunteering whilst in University. “I took a class on social welfare and we discussed a lot about how volunteering affects our society so that’s why I became interested in joining Rumah Faye. Whilst the pandemic is a huge issue, after working at Rumah Faye I am increasingly concerned about the prevalence of child trafficking. The pandemic has made this problem worse.”


**The effect of COVID-19:**

Across the globe in 2020, volunteers have worked hard to fill in the gaps left by the government. In Wuhan, volunteer drivers stepped in when public transportation was suspended. In Australia, distilleries which had made gin, switched to making hand sanitiser. In Norway, a group of COVID-19 survivors helped run services which would have otherwise exposed those who were not immune to greater risk. 

For Indonesia, this same selfless trend can be seen. In October, Education and culture minister Nadiem Makarim said at least 15,000 people had signed up to volunteer in COVID-19 mitigation efforts since April. On top of this, informal initiatives have also been created. A group of data scientists and health experts called the ‘Guard Against Covid-19,’ banded together to try gather data for the government. In addition, the Indonesian Scout Movement (Pramuka) had more than 4,500 of its volunteers help the government implement some of it’s COVID-19 handling. 

For Mr Aprilianzah, the importance of volunteering has only increased during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Volunteering will continue to be really important during the pandemic,” he said. “Across Indonesia, people are in lockdown and they cannot access many things they need such as health facilities. During lockdowns it also becomes easier for people to exploit them and take away their human rights.”

There are a few things people can do to keep the vital work that volunteer organisations do going. For one, volunteer organisations rely heavily on personal donations. Even small cash donations can help provide facemasks or hand sanitiser for volunteers. 

The public can help by becoming a volunteer too. Whilst volunteers on the field are always needed, many volunteering jobs can be done online or over the phone too. 

For Mr Aprilianzah, the payoffs of being a volunteer are worth it. “My advice for volunteers is that you should be prepared to put in a lot of work, be committed and think about why you want to join. But increasingly in Indonesia, where there is a lot of social problems, we will continue to need volunteers to solve them.”

Author: Max Lowe

Editor: Mellysa Anastasya

Translator: Faye Simanjuntak


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A tough year: Volunteering during 2020

Child trafficking is the process of recruiting, transferring or holding, and accepting children for exploitative purposes. This can happen within a country (across provincial or regional borders) or across national borders, taking many forms. 

Perpetrators of child trafficking utilize threats or coercion, along with seduction, kidnapping, trickery, abuse of power/vulnerability, and financial benefits towards a legal guardian to gain control over a child. Regardless of the methods, the goal of exploiting a child in another place falls under the definition of child trafficking.

According to the Online Information System for the Protection of Women and Children (SIMFONI PPA), from January 1 to August 18, 2020, there were 4.833 cases of child abuse in Indonesia, recorded at the time the COVID-19 pandemic began to break out globally. 1.962 of them were victims of sexual violence against children, 50 were victims of child exploitation, and 61 were victims of child trafficking. Not only that, the Commissioner for Trafficking and Exploitation of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the financial stability of many families, causing an increase in child labor practices. In a KPAI survey done during the pandemic, it was found that there was an increase of the worst forms of child labor, especially in child prostitution (31.6%) and scavenger children (15.8%).

Which children are most vulnerable to child trafficking? 

- Children who have been sexually exploited
- Children living on the street
- Children looking for work
- Children from villages who struggle financially in bigger cities
- Children who are addicted to alcohol and/or narcotics
- Victims of domestic violence
- Child victims of sexual violence (including, but not limited to: rape, molestation)
- Children who come from poor family backgrounds
- Children who receive very limited or no education
- Children who dropped out of school
- Children without birth documents or certificates

As we know, child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse are very serious issues. Children are vulnerable, especially in a pandemic which has caused unprecedented financial and social instability. 

Is there a proper solution to fight this problem? Of course, the answer is not only that the government needs to be more assertive in their implementation. It also requires cooperation in all aspects of Indonesian society.

The legislation in Indonesia that regulates trafficking, exploitation, and abuse against children is sufficient. So, what is missing? The implementation of these laws. There have been many laws that are ready to punish the perpetrators fairly, but it is often the execution of justice that we need to question.

Apart from the government, our community also plays a big role! There is a negative stigma that the victim is someone who is “dirty” or  “worthless”, which we have a responsibility to stop. Sometimes, we focus too much on the perpetrator and forget the physical and mental condition of the victim. The community has an important role to support and help victims. Social sanctions should be aimed at perpetrators, not survivors.

So, after educating ourselves about the issue of violence against children, let's work together to protect children in Indonesia and around the world from crimes against children. Even a small step for you can mean a lot to victims and survivors. We can start by not judging victims, and continuing to fight for legal justice for Indonesian victims.
 
Author: Larasati Marutika

Editor: Mellysa Anastasya

Translator: Faye Simanjuntak

Menurut pengertiannya, perdagangan anak adalah proses perekrutan, pemindahtanganan atau penampungan, dan penerimaan anak untuk tujuan eksploitasi. Baik yang masih berada di dalam wilayah suatu negara ataupun lintas batas negara, kendati tidak digunakan cara-cara yang dirumuskan.

Cara-cara yang dirumuskan tersebut diantaranya menggunakan ancaman, paksaan, atau bentuk-bentuk lain seperti bujuk rayu, penculikan, tipu muslihat, penyalahgunaan kekuasaan/posisi rentan, memberi/menerima pembayaran/keuntungan untuk mendapatkan persetujuan dari seseorang yang memegang kendali atas seorang anak. [Namun, dalam kejahatan perdagangan anak, berbagai cara tersebut tidaklah relevan dan bukan unsur yang penting.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsUpFJxaUUyCXXc0S4rYweow6GZOBYyr/view?usp=sharing)

[Berdasarkan Sistem Informasi Online Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak (SIMFONI PPA)](https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/08/24/11030421/kementerian-pppa-hingga-18-agustus-ada-4833-kasus-kekerasan-pada-anak) pada 1 Januari hingga 18 Agustus 2020, ada 4.833 kasus kekerasan anak Indonesia yang tercatat pada saat pandemi COVID-19 mulai merebak secara global. Sebanyak 1.962 diantaranya menjadi korban kekerasan seksual, 50 anak korban eksploitasi, serta 61 anak korban perdagangan. Tidak hanya itu, menurut Komisioner Bidang Trafficking dan Eksploitasi Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI), pandemi COVID-19 berdampak pada perekonomian keluarga yang menyebabkan peningkatan praktik pekerja anak. [Dalam survei KPAI selama pandemi, terjadi peningkatan jumlah dan perluasan bentuk pekerjaan terburuk bagi anak, terutama pada anak yang dilacurkan (31,6%) dan anak pemulung (15,8%).](https://tirto.id/survei-kpai-dampak-pandemi-pelacuran-anak-meningkat-316-persen-f7oV)
	
Siapa sajakah anak yang rentan menjadi korban perdagangan?

- Anak yang dilacurkan
- Anak yang hidup di jalan
- Anak yang ingin mencari pekerjaan
- Anak dari rantau yang kemudian hidup miskin saat di kota
- Anak yang kecanduan minuman keras dan atau narkotika
- Anak korban kekerasan dalam rumah tangga
- Anak yang menjadi korban kekerasan seksual/perkosaan
- Anak yang berasal dari latar belakang keluarga miskin
- Anak yang mendapat pendidikan sangat terbatas atau tidak mendapat pendidikan sama sekali
- Anak yang putus sekolah
- Anak yang dilahirkan dari hubungan di luar nikah (anak yang tidak memiliki dokumen atau akta kelahiran)

Seperti yang kita ketahui bahwa perdagangan, eksploitasi, dan kekerasan pada anak sangat serius dan rentan terjadi. Terlebih di situasi pandemi yang mengakibatkan peningkatan jumlah kasus pada isu ini. Namun, adakah solusi yang tepat dalam memerangi masalah ini? Tentu jawabannya bukan hanya diperlukan ketegasan pemerintah, tapi juga perlu kerja sama seluruh aspek masyarakat Indonesia.

Hukum di Indonesia yang mengatur perdagangan, eksploitasi, serta kekerasan pada anak sudah sangat cukup. Lalu, apa yang kurang? Perwujudan dari hukum tersebut. Sudah banyak Undang-Undang yang siap menghukum para pelaku dengan adil, tetapi acapkali pengeksekusian keadilan tersebut yang justru perlu kita pertanyakan.

Selain pemerintah, masyarakat pun memegang andil besar. Stigma buruk bahwa korban adalah seseorang yang “kotor” atau menganggap bahwa korban tidak berharga perlu dihapuskan. Selama ini kita terlalu fokus dengan pelaku hingga melupakan kondisi korban secara fisik maupun mental. Masyarakat memiliki peran untuk mendukung serta membantu korban. Sanksi sosial seharusnya ditujukan kepada pelaku bukan penyintas. 

Maka setelah mengedukasi diri mengenai isu kekerasan pada anak, mari bersama-sama bersinergi menjaga anak-anak di Indonesia maupun seluruh dunia dari kejahatan pada anak. Bantuan sekecil apapun sangat berarti bagi para korban dan penyintas. Dapat dimulai dengan tidak menghakimi mereka, dan terus memperjuangkan serta mengawasi keadilan hukum di Indonesia

Penulis: Larasati Marutika

Penyunting: Mellysa Anastasya

Penerjemah: Faye Simanjuntak

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Synergizing to Combat Child Trafficking during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Bersinergi Memerangi Perdagangan Anak dikala Pandemi

*(Written in December 2020)*

My name is Sali. In 2017, I graduated with a B.A. in Arts from a university of Bandung. Upon graduation, I moved to Batam. 

Since I was a child, I was taught the importance of sharing with others, whether it be at home or at school. After all, sharing can be as simple as giving used clothes that are still suitable for fire victims. I think it's easy for anyone to learn to share.

When I graduated from middle school, I chose to continue my studies at an SMK (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan, or vocational schools), where I joined the school's Paskibra team. There, our coaches organized a social service activity every year. Whenever I participated, I found a unique joy in seeing the smiles from the people we served. From that point on, I began frequently looking for information about the world of volunteering. 

When I graduated, one of the correctional institutions in Bandung opened a volunteer program. Although it was intimidating, this was the first time I tried to independently register as a volunteer. However, I had to let the opportunity go to move out of town. 

I first heard about Rumah Faye in 2019, where I occasionally participated in online sharing sessions that the Rumah Faye team held because we could not do face-to-face activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To my surprise, I was able to grow more involved in Rumah Faye’s activities. Finally, in November 2020, I was able to contribute directly by joining as an apprentice staff at Rumah Faye to teach in a safe house. Some of the activities I do are teaching basic skills, English, and Mathematics.

At first, I was afraid that I could not attract the interest of the children there. However, just like teaching in schools, each child is different and we can find numerous ways to entertain them. Sometimes, I give them small games to help hone their reasoning and problem-solving skills. Like all other children, they are very excited when they enter skill-based subjects, because there they can freely express their creative ideas. In fact, it is not uncommon for them to teach each other about things they already know, such as how to plant using hydroponics. 

While doing activities as a volunteer, I have learned many new things. I have learnt sincerity, patience, and to be grateful for the blessings I have received so far. In addition, being a volunteer whose job is to help victims of violence - especially children - has provided me with a lot of understanding on the characteristics and traits of children which is very useful for my work in the future. 

Let's open our eyes and ears. There are numerous cases of violence against children that is happening around us. Sometimes, we are so busy with our own business that we forget that we are social beings living side by side with other people. Volunteers do not just provide material assistance. Above that, volunteers devote their hearts and minds to one goal: to see the victims rise up and become new people. The smile and confidence that each victim can get back is something that cannot be bought with any amount of material. Happy International Volunteer Day. 

**Let’s all be volunteers!**

Author : Sali Ginting

Editor : Mellysa Anastasya

Translator : Faye Simanjuntak


*(Ditulis pada bulan Desember 2020)*

Nama saya Sali. Seorang lulusan jurusan seni tahun 2017 dari salah satu universitas di Bandung dan saat ini berdomisili di Batam. Sedari kecil, saya sudah diajarkan pentingnya berbagi dengan sesama, dari lingkup terkecil yaitu rumah, lingkungan sekitar, hingga sekolah. Sesederhana memberikan baju bekas yang masih layak pakai kepada korban kebakaran. Menurut saya itu adalah langkah mudah bagi siapapun untuk belajar berbagi. 

Ketika lulus SMP, saya memilih melanjutkan studi saya di SMK dan bergabung dengan tim Paskibra sekolah. Saat itu, setiap tahunnya akan diadakan kegiatan bakti sosial oleh pelatih kami. Ketika mengikuti kegiatan bakti sosial itulah, saya merasakan ada kebahagiaan tersendiri ketika melihat senyum di wajah orang yang menerima bantuan tersebut. Sejak saat itu, saya sering mencari info tentang dunia relawan. Ketika lulus kuliah, salah satu lembaga pemasyarakatan di Bandung membuka program relawan dan itulah pertama kalinya saya mencoba mandiri mendaftar sebagai relawan. Namun karena terbentur satu dan lain hal yang membuat saya harus pindah ke luar kota, akhirnya kesempatan tersebut saya lepaskan.

Pertama kali mendengar Rumah Faye sejak tahun 2019 dan bergabung di bulan Agustus, saya sesekali mengikuti sharing session yang tim Rumah Faye adakan karena kegiatan tatap muka belum bisa kami lakukan akibat terhalang pandemic COVID-19. Akhirnya pada November 2020, saya dapat berkontribusi langsung dengan cara bergabung menjadi staf magang di Rumah Faye dan mengajar di rumah aman. Beberapa kegiatan yang saya lakukan yaitu mengajarkan tentang keterampilan, Bahasa Inggris, dan Matematika dasar. Pada awalnya saya merasa takut, jikalau apa yang saya ajarkan kurang dapat menarik minat anak-anak disana. Namun sama halnya seperti mengajar di sekolah, ada beragam sifat anak yang dihadapi dan itu menjadi tantangan tersendiri. Terkadang saya memberikan games-games kecil untuk membantu mereka mengasah nalar dan kemampuan mereka dalam memecahkan masalah. Seperti anak pada umumnya, mereka sangat bersemangat ketika memasuki mata pelajaran keterampilan, karena disitu mereka dapat bebas mengeluarkan ide-ide kreatif yang mereka miliki. Bahkan tidak jarang sayalah yang mereka ajarkan terkait beberapa hal yang sudah lebih dahulu mereka ketahui, contohnya seperti cara menanam dengan metode hidroponik.

Selama menjalani kegiatan sebagai relawan, banyak hal baru yang saya dapatkan, terutama dalam hal keikhlasan, kesabaran, dan mensyukuri berkat yang selama ini saya terima. Selain itu, menjadi relawan yang bertugas untuk membantu korban kekerasan -terutama anak-anak- memberikan banyak pemahaman tentang karakteristik dan sifat-sifat anak yang sangat berguna untuk bekal di masa mendatang. Mari buka mata dan telinga. Ada banyak kasus kekerasan yang terjadi sekitar kita. Terkadang, kita terlalu sibuk dengan urusan kita sendiri sampai kita lupa bahwa kita adalah makhluk sosial yang hidup berdampingan dengan orang lain. Relawan bukan hanya sekedar memberikan bantuan materil. Lebih dari itu, relawan mencurahkan seluruh hati dan pikirannya hanya untuk satu tujuan yaitu melihat korban dapat bangkit dan menjadi manusia baru. Karena senyuman dan kepercayaan diri yang kembali diraih oleh korban adalah suatu hal yang tidak akan bisa dibeli dengan sebanyak apapun materi. 

**Ayo, jadi relawan!**

Penulis : Sali Ginting

Penyunting : Mellysa Anastasya

Penerjemah : Faye Simanjuntak


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Volunteer Stories : Ida Salina Juli Cristina Yustika Beru Ginting

Cerita Relawan : Ida Salina Juli Cristina Yustika Beru Ginting

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Atika

Humanizing humans is extremely important, and that's exactly what Rumah Faye does. Thank you Rumah Faye!

Memanusiakan manusia itu penting, itu yang aku dapat di Rumah Faye, terima kasih Rumah Faye!

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Charista

Before I worked at Rumah Faye, I only felt sympathetic to the victims of trafficking I saw on TV. Now, I'm able to help them immediately at Rumah Faye. 

Sebelumnya saya hanya sedih melihat kasus anak di layar televisi, dan sekarang saya dapat menolong dan membantu mereka di Rumah Faye.

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Farisa

When I feel my life is overwhelmed with problems and then I see their problems, I feel that my problems don't even compare. I have to do something.

Disaat saya merasakan hidup ini berantakan dengan masalah-masalah di sekitar saya, tetapi saat saya mengetahui masalah mereka, saya masih merasa masalah saya tidak ada apa apa ya daripada masalah mereka.