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West Sumatra Earthquake Relief
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia on Wednesday, September 30. About 16 hours later, another 6.8-magnitude earthquake followed just 140 miles southeast of Padang, in Jambi Province, West Sumatra, causing further damage and trauma to earthquake survivors.
The earthquake destroyed and damaged more than 110,000 buildings in Padang, including 13 hospitals, 183 community health center, and 37 village clinics. More than 700 people have been reported dead with about 300 still missing, and over 3,500 have been injured.
Give2Asia is working with its on-the-ground network in Indonesia to identify opportunities for donors to provide immediate relief assistance as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding.
[Download our most current Overview on Western Sumatra Earthquake Response]
When disasters strike, such as the 2004 tsunami, the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake and the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Give2Asia mobilizes as quickly as possible for emergency relief. Because Give2Asia’s focus is on supporting charitable groups based within the affected communities, donors also have the opportunity to support longer-term recovery efforts that are critical for survivors to carry on after the immediate relief effort. Give2Asia often works to support survivors for at least 3 to 5 years after the initial disaster.
Give2Asia has been working with charitable groups in Indonesia since we were founded in 2001. Through our networks and partnerships, Give2Asia is researching and identifying the needs of survivors and contacting partners who we’ve worked with during the 2004 tsunami and the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake. Based on our assessment, Give2Asia has identified the following relief efforts that are vital to the immediate relief efforts and will be identifying additional partners in the coming days. All our partners have been vetted and due diligence has been completed based on our grantmaking guidelines and requirements.
Partner: Muhammadiyah
Muhammadiyah is currently in the frontlines of the Padang relief effort. Teams have been mobilizing to assist with evacuations and to distribute medication for the survivors. Muhammadiyah is providing relief packages of food, clean water, medication, and clothes to affected families. The team is also distributing blankets, milk, and necessities for women. Muhammadiyah has set up community kitchens to help prepare food for the survivors.
Muhammadiyah has also sent a team of three doctors and five paramedics from Jakarta and the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) to provide survivors in Padang with medical assistance and medication, which is urgently needed.
Muhammadiyah is the second largest mass-based Muslim organization in Indonesia, with a membership of approximately 25 million. Its main function is to deliver social services at the community level. As an operator of health clinics and hospitals, schools, community centers, livelihood programs and other projects, it is one of the most credible and trusted community groups in Indonesia.
Partner: Putera Sampoerna Foundation
The Putera Sampoerna Foundation (Sampoerna) has established a temporary office in Koto Panjang Ikur Koto, Padang. Two doctors are providing immediate medical assistance for 2,000 earthquake survivors. Another rescue team of 20 volunteers is also distributing 500 blankets and 700 tarps for the families who have lost their homes. Sampoerna has also mobilized two ambulances, a mobile water filtration system and a mobile public kitchen to provide additional services for the survivors.
Partner: University of Indonesia
Three faculties of the University of Indonesia, including the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, and Faculty of Informational Technology, have sent teams of volunteers to Padang and Jambi provinces to provide ongoing assistance to the earthquake survivors by providing technical support. The Faculty of Medicine has sent 21 volunteer doctors to provide medical assistance and alumni members currently in Sumatra have joined the team to provide additional assistance.
Meanwhile, different faculties have sent various volunteers, including psychologists, engineers, and experts in earthquake-resistance buildings. The University of Indonesia is also providing relief assistance through the distribution of clothes, blankets, food, basic necessities, and medication.
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OUR PARTNERS IN INDONESIA
Give2Asia has been working with charitable groups in Indonesia since we were founded in 2001. Through our existing presence and partnerships, and in collaboration with The Asia Foundation and donors, Give2Asia is currently identifying the needs of survivors and contacting partners who we’ve worked with for the 2004 tsunami and the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake. Based on our assessment, Give2Asia has identified the following relief efforts that are vital to the immediate relief efforts and will be identifying additional partners in the coming days:
Partner: Muhammadiyah
Muhammadiyah is currently in the frontlines of the Padang relief effort. Teams have been mobilizing to assist with evacuations and to distribute medication for the survivors. Muhammadiyah is preparing relief packages of food, clean water, medication, and clothes, to distribute to affected families. The team is also preparing blankets, milk, and necessities for women. Muhammadiyah has set up community kitchens to help prepare food for the survivors.
Muhammadiyah has also sent a team of three doctors and five paramedics from Jakarta and the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) to provide survivors in Padang with medical assistance and medication.
Muhammadiyah is the second largest of Indonesia’s two mass-based Muslim organizations, with a membership of approximately 25 million. Its main function is to deliver social services at the community level. As an operator of health clinics and hospitals, schools, community centers, livelihood programs and other projects, it is one of the most credible and trusted community groups in Indonesia.
Partner: Putera Sampoerna Foundation
The Putera Sampoerna Foundation (Sampoerna) rescue team has established a temporary office in Koto Panjang Ikur Koto, Padang where two doctors are providing immediate medical assistance to earthquake survivors. At the same time, another team of 20 volunteers, two ambulances, a mobile water filtration system and a mobile public kitchen have been dispatched from Sampoerna to provide additional services.
Partner: University of Indonesia
Three faculties of the University of Indonesia, including the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, and Faculty of Informational Technology, are helping teams of volunteers in Padang and Jambi provinces provide ongoing assistance to the earthquake survivors by providing technical support.
The Faculty of Medicine also has sent two volunteer doctors to provide medical support for medical assistance to earthquake survivors. Alumni from the Faculty of Medicine that are currently in Sumatra are joining the team to provide additional assistance. Additional doctors and resources are being mobilized for the effort.
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For more information, please contact Gillian Yeoh at Give2Asia at 415-743-3371 or by email at gyeoh@give2asia.org. |
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