Indonesia

URGENT: Earthquake and Cyclone Slam Indonesia

April 11, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook parts of the East Java province, destroying more than 179 buildings and 3,000 homes! This comes just days after Cyclone Seroja pummeled areas across the island-nation and surrounding countries, causing torrential rains, floods and landslides, and killing more than 150 people. Power cuts and blocked roads have hindered rescue efforts, especially as many of worst-affected areas are remote.

Islamic Relief staff on the ground report that there is an urgent need for water, food, and other nonfood essential items. Your donation right now can help deliver this critical aid to these families that need your compassion now. Feel their pain, and please give.

Focus on Indonesia

Indonesians are a population of survivors: From disastrous earthquake and tsunamis to tragic levels of poverty and suffering, the people of Indonesia have had to struggle against enormous odds. Nearly every single Indonesian knows someone who has been killed by natural disaster or can recount their own harrowing experience surviving one. As recently as early 2021, Indonesians, yet again, had to face an earthquake.

And as coronavirus gripped the world in 2020, millions across Indonesia have been left impoverished because of conditions related to the pandemic, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). The country’s poverty rate is now above 10%.

With all this considered, one thing remains clear: The people of Indonesia are resilient and, with the support of donors like you, families in need there can access opportunities to break the chains of poverty and move toward success.

Islamic Relief’s Dedication to Indonesia

Islamic Relief efforts in Indonesia began in 2000; the Jakarta office opened in 2003 to implement long-term relief and development. Islamic Relief affiliates continue to work on rehabilitation projects in response to natural disasters that have hit the area, in addition to orphan support and food aid distribution.

Here’s just a sampling of recent efforts for families in need across Indonesia:

• Constructing quality temporary and permanent classrooms to give children access to education
• Providing urgent food aid to displaced families
• Restoring livelihoods for survivors of natural disasters