Hasan Bisri: Strengthening Resilience in Pandeglang District

Hasan Bisri, Acting Head of BPBD Pandeglang stated that the Pandeglang District Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has taken several steps related to Anticipatory Action. First, they conducted socialization through social media and several radio stations. Second, they provided socialization and education to the head of the sub-district. Third, they conveyed information in official meetings […]

Building Resilience: Anticipatory Action Project in East Nusa Tenggara

ADRA is taking significant strides in making a positive impact on the communities of East Nusa Tenggara with the implementation of the Anticipatory Action Project! Anticipatory Action is a proactive approach that focuses on pre-emptively responding to potential disasters and climate-related threats, reducing their impact and safeguarding lives and livelihoods. Recently, ADRA organized a Focus […]

Focus Group Discussion on the Development of Emergency Preparedness SOP in Pandeglang District

ADRA facilitates the development of guidelines and protocols for Emergency Preparedness SOP in Pandeglang Regency. The activities that will be carried out to develop guidelines and emergency preparedness protocols are coordination and consultation meetings as well as continuous focus group discussions (FGD). There were 34 participants attending the Focus Group Discussion from 15 organizations. “There […]

School Students and Teachers Engage in Disaster Preparedness Workshop and Earthquake Drill

In a dedicated effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of its students and teachers, ADRA was invited by Perguruan Advent 01 Jakarta for a comprehensive disaster preparedness workshop and earthquake drill. The goal was to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond effectively during emergencies, particularly earthquakes. By engaging both students […]

Joint Meeting of Stakeholders to Share Experiences Related to the Response to Handling the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is still not over to this day. The Government’s efforts to suppress the transmission of the virus are continuing. It can be seen from promotive and preventive efforts, the importance of multi-sector cooperation, strengthening regional capacity in managing health care in the region, strengthening regulations and information systems, including increasing community participation […]

House Retrofitting for the Rustam family

Takandeang village, Tapalang sub-district, located on the Trans Sulawesi Poros road, is a village approximately 34 kilometres from Mamuju City, West Sulawesi. Being far from the city causes limitations, the progress of modernisation is not evenly accessible to the local village community. It is where 48-year-old Rustam and his family live. He lives a simple […]

Covid-19: Psychological First Aid and Mental Health

Through PULIH Bersama Project, ADRA will strengthen community resilience by providing local communities, including marginalized people, with psychosocial support and mental health referrals; and increasing understanding on livelihood support for those who have been severely impacted by the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic. Therefore, to build and encourage the involvement of the community and […]

Training for Masonry, Local Labor, and Assessor

Previous Next Training for Masonry, Local Labor, and Assessor is one of the Expanding Safe Project Programs led by ADRA Indonesia, Teddy Boen, and Kerk In Actie. This activity is expected to create Builders, Local Workers, and Appraisers who can understand and apply how to repair and build Earthquake Resistant Houses with Ferrocement Wrapping Technology […]

House Retrofitting in North Pakuli Village, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi

After completing the retrofitting of 15 houses in Pakuli Utara Village, ADRA Indonesia continued the retrofitting with ferrocement wraps for 5 houses. Within 1 week from December 1, 2020, to December 8, 2020, the 5 houses have been strengthened. With 1 mason, 1 laborer, and assistance by the homeowner, this method of retrofitting was completed […]

ADRA Indonesia and Pujiono Center launch the LLDPP Program

ADRA Indonesia, in collaboration with Pujiono Center, recently launched a new program entitled LLDPP (locally lead Disaster Preparedness and Protection through strong institutions, capable staff, and continuous learning throughout three provinces in Indonesia). The launch took place at the Novotel Hotel Yogyakarta, 9-10 September 2020. Clinton Rappell, Country Director of ADRA Indonesia, opened the activity. […]

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