[SEALNet PC16-SR] Project Proposal

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SEALNET PROJECT CAMBODIA 2016 - SIEM REAP

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THE ACT OF EMPOWERING FROM WITHIN

Locat ion: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Time: Monday August 8th, 2016 to Sunday August 21st, 2016 CONTACT US Our project description on SEALNet website: http://www.sealnetonline.org/current-projects/pc16sr/ Project leaders: Van Do (University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU '17) - [email protected] Sourn Ketekoun (Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia’ 16) - [email protected]



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Open letter Dear Sir/Madame,

On behalf of the SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 – Siem Reap, I would like first to extend our warmest welcome and thank you for your interest in our project.

As modern day slavery, human trafficking is a serious violation of human rights. In Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a hub of both internal and cross-border trafficking. The fact that victims of human trafficking in Cambodia originate from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand or Malaysia makes it far from an internal issue to be a regional phenomenon. Our stand is that prevention is when one does not wait for someone else or other external forces to act on a cause, but when an action is taken because of their own belief in the cause and in their own capacities to do something about it. SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap (PC16 - SR) with the theme of “Human Trafficking and The Act of Empowering From Within” envisions to empower the at-risk children of trafficking to become future leaders of their vulnerable communities and strengthen the capacity of youth leaders in contribution to Siem Reap. Under two pillars of SEALNet—leadership and service, the project aims at two target groups, which are the local youth (mentees) and the at-risk children of human trafficking. In that spirit, we strongly believe that the project will create a broad impact on only community but also project members. Therefore, we would like to cordially invite your organization to play the role of sponsor for SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap. Your assistance and your resources will be the vital contribution to the project’s success. We look forward to hearing from you and talking to you further about this project. Sincerely, Van Do, Co-leader of SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap



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About SEALNet The Southeast Asian Service Leadership Network (SEALNet) has the mission of

bringing service and promoting the spirit of service leadership among Southeast Asian

communities in the United States and abroad. We strive to accomplish this by building and

nurturing a community of service leaders who are committed to serve, equipped to lead,

enterprising in action, and plugged into a network of like-hearted individuals who are

passionate about social development.

SEALNet was founded at Stanford University in 2004. In 2006, SEALNet became a

501(c)(3) organization with a board of directors who oversees the organization and chapters

at various universities. SEALNet has chapters at Stanford University and Massachusetts

Institute of Technology in the United States and a chapter at National University of

Singapore. In 2008, SEALNet registered a branch in Singapore as a Company Limited by

Guarantee. By the end of the 2015 project cycle, SEALNet's all-volunteer community has

organized over 50 projects across nine of the 10 ASEAN countries. There are over 1000

members of SEALNet (high school students, college students and mentor professionals)

from around the world.



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"Cambodia shared a deeply conflicted history with Vietnam. Despite efforts, I hardly make sense of the wars, or even invasion, in the borders or the discrimination between the Vietnamese immigrants and original Cambodians in Tonle Sap River. What I can make more sense of is the mutual obstacle to (human) development that both Vietnam and Cambodia are sharing—cross-border human trafficking, mostly happening with women and children. Without co-operation can the issue be fought. This fact moves me in a way when I came to juxtapose my position in the society. With the ASEAN Economic Community just around the corner, Southeast Asian youths are much more privileged with added access to cross-border resources. Most of the victims of trafficking are as young as I and Koun, but they are made more vulnerable to the trade of humans, by this coming 'economic community'. Development should not—at any cost—leave anyone behind. Other people deserve opportunities as much as I do. At the best of my own privilege and capacity, I want to take action to close the gap."

- Van Do (Vietnam), co-leader of Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap

"Involved in several SEALNet projects, I am inspired and encouraged by the passionate commitment and impacts that the projects have transcended to all the participants.

What inspired and encouraged me to step up and become a project leader is the fact that I look up to my mentor, who had successfully led SEALNet Project Cambodia 2013. The project left a lot of impacts on the participants, especially the mentees who established and actively involved with SEALNet Club Cambodia. Reflecting on every single SEALNet project, I then ask myself the question, ‘Can I recreate those moments and hands-on experience to other people?’. I never will if I do not take the opportunity to challenge myself to the next level."

- Sourn Ketekoun (Cambodia), co-leader of Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap

(Photo: Van Do on the leftmost, Ketekoun on the rightmost)



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Table of Contents

Contents Page 1 Executive Summary 4 2 Community Problem 5 3 Stakeholders 6 Beneficiaries 6 Implementers 6 Financiers 7 4 Objectives 8 For the at-risk children 8 For the project mentees 8 For the project members 8 5 Approaches 9 Leadership Component 9 Service Component 11 Sustainability Component 13 6 Appendix 14 Appendix A: Tentative Budget 14 Appendix B: Tentative Timeline 15 Appendix C: Sponsorship Plan 16



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Executive Summary Human trafficking is addressed as modern day slavery - it involves the movement of men, women and/or children by means of deception, coercion or threat for the purposes of exploitation. Persons who suffer from many forms of exploitation, although rescued, might never be able to escape the reoccurring trauma in their minds. Governments, organizations, civil societies and activists around the world are actively involved in the process to end this crime—prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation. That being said, it does not mean that we cannot do anything to ease the pain. Instead, we have to do even more. Simply, because we can. Rescue and rehabilitation require much longer time to take effects and garner results, while prevention is an effort that aims at leaving no one at stake of experiencing the most inhumane, disdainful act of exploitation. Our stand is that prevention is when one does not wait for someone else or other external forces to act on a cause, but when an action is taken because of their own belief in the cause and in their own capacities to do something about it. Hence, SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap (PC16 - SR) envisions to empower the at-risk children of trafficking to become future leaders of their vulnerable communities and strengthen the capacity of youth leaders in contribution to Siem Reap. Under two pillars of SEALNet—leadership and service, the project aims at two target groups: the local youth (mentees) and the at-risk children of human trafficking in Siem Reap.

In the leadership component, we hope to bring together the passionate youth in Siem Reap to underscore their role and spark their interest in community services and intensively train them with necessary skills to realize their full potential and their community-based initiatives.

In the service component, a comprehensive curriculum of human trafficking in the local context is tailored to mentees and the children at risk of human trafficking, so that they gain capacity to protect not only themselves but also their community.

During this journey, the project participants will come to internalize the central theme, ‘The Act o f Empowering From Within’ .



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Community Problem Cambodia experiences significant internal and cross-border trafficking, and is a country of destination for trafficked persons (UN ACT, 2015). The Global Slavery Index 2015 indicates that Cambodia is ranked 14th in the world for modern slavery. An estimate of 1% Cambodian population is enslaved. Within Cambodia, trafficking victims are predominantly women and girls for the purposes of sexual exploitation, as well as for domestic labor. Around 75% of the victims of sex trafficking within Cambodia were children, and the age of the victims has decreased over the years (ECPAT Cambodia). The situation is made more complicated by the fact that many young girls are not forced into the sex trade by criminals, but by family members. According to the United Nations Action for Cooperation against Trafficking in Persons, casual factors that contribute to human trafficking patterns within Cambodia and beyond its borders, and make populations vulnerable to traffickers, include: uneven economic development; discrimination and gender inequality; and increased tourism. The annual report of the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism indicates that in the first nine months of 2015, a massive number of 1.5 million visitors have come to Siem Reap. The tourism sector is one of the biggest contributors to the economic development of Cambodia, but this also causes downside effect for the children living in high-tourism areas. Predators who exploit children often seek tourist-related services that offer lodging, transport, anonymity and access to children (UNODC, 2012). We believe that everyone deserves to hope for a better education and deserves to live a better life. We believe that no one should be deprived of the right to life after they are rescued from death. We believe that no one should be experiencing the worst form of human exploitation. Above all, we believe that everyone is capable of realizing their potentials and leading a better future. We are on a mission of bringing the potential out from within.



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Stakeholders 1. Beneficiaries

The proposed project aims to help three groups of beneficiaries. These can be divided into

direct and indirect beneficiaries for a more comprehensive understanding.

Direc t bene f i c iar ies are those who receive services and leadership training from PC16 - SR.

We have three types of direct beneficiaries:

1. At-risk children are the children aged 12 to 19 that are vulnerable to human

trafficking of all forms and are living or working in close proximity to (potential)

traffickers in a rural village in Siem Reap.

2. Project mentees are passionate youth (high school, pre-college, or college students) in

Siem Reap, who have strong interest in social development in general and the

willingness to learn about project management and human trafficking issue.

3. Project members are university students from all over the world who carry out human

trafficking awareness-raising services and leadership trainings to the at-risk children and

project mentees.

Within the scope of this project, we aim to assist approximately 50 at-risk children, 20

project mentees and 25 project members. Overall, we will reach 95 direct beneficiaries with

the proposed proposal.

Indirec t bene f i c iar ies are those who attend awareness-raising mini-concert, workshops,

and/or trainings and therefore benefit via increased knowledge and skills to recognize and

report alleged cases of human trafficking. PC16 - SR organizes community-based awareness-



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raising activities with three groups of people: villagers, youth community and tourist

community in Siem Reap. The project targets approximately 500 indirect beneficiaries.

2. Implementers

SEALNet PC16 - SR members are the primary implementers, responsible for initiating,

planning, executing and evaluating the project. In addition to SEALNet PC16 - SR, we are

looking for interested partner NGOs that will collaborate in the implementation. For

example, PC16-SR members and another youth-led organization could co-organize an

awareness-raising mini-concert that targets youth and community members. Some

workshops and trainings will be conducted by an NGO that has expertise in the prevention

of human trafficking in Siem Reap.

This partnership among NGOs working in the field enables PC16 - SR and partner NGOs

to strengthen the messages and impacts on anti-human trafficking activism in Siem Reap.

3. Financiers

Previous SEALNet projects were funded by SEALNet alumni and within their circles, many

of whom held important positions in social enterprises or private institutions. The generous

financial support enabled those projects to accomplish their goals. Another project on the

prevention of human trafficking that Van Do is running in the border areas of Vietnam-

China received a grant from Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, a U.S. President

Barrack Obama's signature program. We hope we are lucky enough to receive the same

support and are able to implement our activities.



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Objectives For the loca l community :

1. Provide educational, social and emotional support and equip with technical skills to

prevent human trafficking.

2. Develop a strong sense of sympathy and internalize the importance of

reintegration and discrimination towards trafficking survivors.

3. Develop a leadership and community engagement mindset.

For the pro j e c t mentees :

1. Enhance the awareness of the local situation of human trafficking, its risks and

preventions of themselves and others from the traffickers.

2. Better leverage the situation through empowerment about their social

responsibilities and strengths.

3. Gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to implement basic initiatives.

For the pro j e c t members :

1. Identify their weaknesses and strengths and learn from people from different

backgrounds.

2. Critically question their role in the communities and to be empowered to

contribute more to their communities.

3. Establish strong and meaningful connection with every project member.



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Approaches

1. Leadership Component

Proposed themes

Themes Expected outcomes ‘The Act of

Empowering from Within’

§ Understanding the definition of ‘Empowerment’ § Knowing the role and take action in ‘Community focus’ § Ready to be open up for constructive criticism.

Understand Yourself

§ Understand yourself and your type of personality § Understand your needs § Realize your potentials

Understand the Needs of the Community

§ Understand the meaning of Poverty § Understand the indifferences of Privilege and less Privilege § Understand community-based needs.

Project Management for Service Leaders

§ What is project management? § What is service leadership? § What makes SEALNet projects different? § Who and how to become project leaders?

Project Pitch! § Practical activities work best § Understand the concept and able to deliver § Improve the public speaking or interaction

Component Beneficiary Method

Leadership component

At-risk children Enhancement of self-esteem Project mentees Personal and professional development Project members Personal and professional growth

Servi ce component

At-risk children Awareness-raising and capacity building Project mentees Interactive acquisition and community engagement Project members Expertise and community intervention



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2. Service Component

Proposed themes

Themes Expected outcomes

Our future, our dreams, our rights

§ Understand that we all have dreams § Introduce the idea that pursuing our dreams can lead us to take

risks § Understand that taking risks can sometimes put us in danger

Asking the right questions

§ Understand how to identify and minimise risks § Identify the common tactics that traffickers can use to recruit

people § Identify ways to protect ourselves

Myths & Facts

For example: Myth 1: Human trafficking is just sex trafficking. Myth 2: Human trafficking only occurs in illegal industries such as drug trafficking and the sex trade. Myth 3: Only women are trafficked for sex. Myth 4: Human trafficking always involves moment of the victim, usually across borders.

What is human trafficking?

§ Understand that human trafficking is a process § Identify the components of human trafficking in different

scenarios § Understand the local relevance of human trafficking. § Who are the tra f f i ckers? § Who is at r i sk?

Are we part of the problem?

§ Define 'end user' - someone who knowingly or unknowingly pays for the products/services produced through exploitation

§ Understand that end-users provide profits for traffickers and an incentive for them to traffic people

§ Consider the possibility that anyone can be an end-user even without realising it

Discrimination & Stigma

§ Identify the stigma and discrimination that trafficking victims often face



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§ Consider how it would feel to be discriminated against after being trafficked

§ Understand that people do not choose to be trafficked § Identify ways to be supportive of trafficking survivors

Gender Inequality § Identify the stereotypes of women and girls in the society § Understand the importance of gender discrimination as one of the

causes to the issue

3. Sustainability

For the project members and the mentees, they are encouraged to make use of the lessons learnt

from the project and extend their commitment to future service projects in their

communities.

For the community and the local region, it is important to be heighten the awareness of human

trafficking, especially its risks and its preventative methods. Also, the stigma and prejudices

for survivors of human trafficking should be alleviated so that more inclusive spaces and

authentic dialogues are created or strengthened.



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Appendix A: Tentative Budget Projec t Name: SEALNet Project Cambodia 2016 - Siem Reap Projec t Durat ion: August 8 - August 21, 2016 Locat ion: Siem Reap, Cambodia Organizat ion: Southeast Asian Leadership Service Network (SEALNet) Number o f Part i c ipants : 45

Item Cost per unit (USD)

Quantity per day (Average) Days Total

Notes

Accommodation

Project Members $15.00 13 15 $2,925.00

Guest Speakers $15.00 1 5 $75.00

Food (3-meal courses)

Project Members $8.00 25 14 $2,800.00

Project Mentees $2.00 20 14 $560.00

Farewell Meal $200.00 1 1 $200.00

Snack $50.00 1 1 $50.00 Local transportation $80.00 1 9 $720.00

Stationary for Workshops $100.00 1 1 $100.00

Siem Reap Adventure $20.00 22 1 $440.00 T-Shirts $3.00 50 1 $150.00 Fund Raising Capital $500.00 1 1 $500.00 Mini Concert $500.00 1 1 $500.00

$9,020.00 Without

cushion of 10%



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Appendix B: Tentative Timeline

Day Session Activity

1 Morning The Act of Empowering From Within

Afternoon Our future, our dreams, our rights Asking the right questions

2 Morning Understand yourself Afternoon Myths and Facts: What is human trafficking?

3 Morning Understand the needs of the community Afternoon Are we part of the problem?

4 Morning Project Management for Service Leaders Afternoon Discrimination & Stigma against Survivors of Trafficking

5 Morning Project Pitch! Afternoon Gender Inequality

6 Challenge and Community Service 7 Siem Reap Adventure

8 Morning Community service with at-risk children Afternoon Brainstorming for the public awareness-raising event

9 Morning Community service with at-risk children Afternoon Preparation for the public awareness-raising event




13 Mini Concert: Public Awareness-raising Event

14 Farewell



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Appendix C: Sponsorship Plan In-cash sponsors :

Sponsor package Number of available packages Sponsorship value Gold 1 5000 Silver 1 2500

Bronze Unlimited 1000

In-kind sponsors :

Benefits of sponsorships in-kind will be negotiated individually with the organizing committee.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFIT

Index Benefit Gold Silver Bronze

A- Recognitions

1 The sponsor will appear in all promotional material of the project

As the Gold

sponsor

As the Silver

sponsor

As the Bronze sponsor

B- Brand promotion

1 Logo of the sponsor will appear in the backdrop in the mini exhibition concert

x x x

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Logo and the name of the sponsor will appear in all other promotional materials including:

-‐ Press releases -‐ Information package -‐ Invitations

x x x

3 The sponsor will have standing banner at the location of the project

7 banners 4 banners 2 banners

4 Mention of the sponsor in all media publications (including print and web medias)

x x x

5 Mention of the sponsor in online forums and social media posts regarding the project

As the Gold

sponsor

As the Silver

sponsor




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6 Invitation to participate in the mini exhibition concert of the project

As the Gold

sponsor

As the Silver

sponsor


7 Sponsor will have the rights to run an advertisement piece at the start of the event

10 minutes

5 minutes 3 minutes

C- Involvement with the project

1 The sponsor will have a dedicated activity during the project

x x

2 The sponsor will be able to have a dedicated speech at the press release

x

3 The sponsor will be able to have a dedicated speech at the mini exhibition concert

x

4 The sponsor will be mentioned by the MC with words of appreciation at the beginning and the end of the mini exhibition concert

x x x

D- Other benefits

1 The sponsor will receive a thank you letter with a project report attached

x x x

2 The sponsor will have access to the list of participating students and parents

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