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Cyclone Response in Malaka, East Nusa Tengara (NTT)

The tropical cyclone seed has formed since Saturday, April 3rd 2021, 08:00 AM local time, created heavy rain and strong wind. Monday midnight, the seed has grown become cyclone, called cyclone Seroja, created whirlwind, heavy rain causing flash flood, landslide massive flooding and destroyed hundreds of houses, trees collapsed and landslide block villages in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).  Most […]

Mrs. Mulyati – West Sulawesi Earthquake survivor

The first earthquake that occurred at the afternoon made us really panic and left house in hurry. My neighbours did the same. That earthquake was strong enough but caused no damage. Our head of the village reminded us to be careful because of the aftershocks and tsunamis that could occur at any time because our […]

Shelter kits for Hamma’s Family

Hamma Juma is one of the IDPs in Mamuju, West Sulawesi. He is a farmer who lives in Botteng Utara Village with his wife and three children. His house was in damage due to the earthquake that happened in 15th January 2021. He is also the head of sub village called Salukalo. Hamma was very […]

Distribution of Multipurpose Non-Cash assistance for earthquake survivors in West Sulawesi

ADRA in collaboration with PT Pos Indonesia distributed multipurpose non-cash assistance to 380 families who survived the earthquake in Botteng village, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi on Saturday, March 13, 2021. This non-cash distribution of funds is part of ADRA’s response to helping earthquake survivors in West Sulawesi. On that occasion, the Regent of Mamuju was […]

Shelter kits distribution

On Friday, 29 January 2021, ADRA Indonesia distributed relief items to 500 families of victims of the earthquake in Galung village, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi. The shelter’s package consists of 3 sheets of 4×6 tarpaulin, 1/2 kg nails, 1 pcs hammer, and 30-meter rope. Most of the residents’ houses in this village were severely damaged […]

Mr. Rajab’s story, A survivor of West Sulawesi’s earthquake

Pak Rajab is one of the earthquake survivors in Takandaeng Village, Tapalang sub-district, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi province. Pak Rajab has a wife and five children. When the earthquake first struck with 5.9 SR on January 14, 2021, at 2:35 pm (Indonesian Central Time), they managed to save themselves by leaving their house. Frightened by […]

Rapid Needs Assessment

A day after the main 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck West Sulawesi, ADRA immediately deployed its emergency response team, Pak Ayang, and Pak Jimmy, to conduct a rapid needs assessment. ADRA decided to deploy its team from Palu, Central Sulawesi. A Rapid needs assessment is crucial in this stage to know the survivors’ needs. After 12 […]

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 […]

Long-beans, watermelon, and tomato

During the aftermath of the earthquake and liquefaction that hit Jonooge Village, Central Sulawesi, Mr. Seno struggled to provide for his family. Like everyone else in Jonooge village, he could only work odd jobs to survive. He didn’t know how long he had to stay like this. The natural disaster left them with almost nothing. […]

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. […]