Surviving the Landslide, Holding on to Hope

Tukka, Tapanuli Tengah, December 18 That morning, around seven o’clock, I was carrying out my usual activities at home. Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside. My neighbors and I rushed out to see what had happened. In front of my house, one of our neighbor’s homes had already collapsed due to a landslide. Without […]

Registration and Identification of Affected Families in Underserved Areas

Initial assistance has been provided; however, to date there has been no visible government program specifically addressing the needs of children. In several locations, children have been observed asking for assistance along the roadside, particularly from vehicles transporting aid to the affected areas. The ADRA team, together with local volunteers, conducted a visit to areas […]

Emergency Conditions in Aceh Tamiang: Basic Needs Remain Unmet

ADRA Indonesia di Aceh

Aceh Tamiang, December 15 Conditions in Aceh Tamiang remain concerning. Field findings indicate that many basic needs of the affected communities have not yet been met, particularly in the areas of health services, child protection, and essential infrastructure. Limited health screening services conducted for older persons revealed that average blood pressure levels were significantly high, […]

In the Midst of Flash Flooding in Tukka, Ibu Maria Chose to Stay and Serve

Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra —In the midst of displacement caused by flash flooding triggered by Cyclone Selayar in Tukka Sub-district, Central Tapanuli Regency, loss and grief are deeply felt. The floodwaters arrived with devastating force, destroying homes and livelihoods and leaving profound sorrow behind. Some families were even forced to endure the loss of loved […]

Humanitarian Response in Tukka Sub-district: ADRA Community Kitchen Supports Displaced Families in Hutanabolon

Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra —Following the impact of a cyclone that struck Central Tapanuli Regency, Tukka Sub-district has been identified as one of the significantly affected areas. Approximately 2,900 households were reported to be affected and displaced due to environmental damage and disrupted livelihoods. One of the main displacement sites is located in Hutanabolon Village, […]

ADRA Indonesia Deploys Emergency Response Team to Sumatra, Activates NEMP, and Begins Rapid Needs Assessment in Sibolga

ADRA Indonesia has officially activated its National Emergency Management Plan (NEMP) following Cyclone “Senyar,” which struck several areas across Sumatra. As part of the rapid response, ADRA has deployed two Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, Mildred and Bellatrix, to begin a Rapid Needs Assessment in the Sibolga–Central Tapanuli area. Both staff arrived on the morning […]

Türkiye and Syria Earthquake: ADRA Assists Thousands of the Affected People

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is stepping up emergency response efforts to assist victims of the powerful earthquake that struck southern Türkiye and north-west Syria just before sunrise on Monday, February 6. According to UN reports, the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and more than 140 aftershocks devastated the region near Nurdagl and Gaziantep, injuring […]

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