1. Dominican Republic: Program in Constanza International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC

2. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Country Map

3. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Background Constanza: Produces 75% of national vegetable consumption Children work in agriculture & suffer serious health problems

4. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Objectives DoL funded program to: Raise awareness and mobilize local organizations Develop concrete initiatives to remove children Develop income compensation projects

5. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization 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

6. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization 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

7. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization 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

8. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization 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

9. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Problems & achievements Monitoring system reports on: Absence Health Family violence Conduct & performance at school Homework & cleanliness

10. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization 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

11. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC Lessons learned Model is replicable: Simple Flexible Minimal resources Joint efforts

12. IPEC – International Program on the Elimination of Child Labor US Department of Labor International Labor Organization IPEC