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Indonesia
earthquake: Red Cross Red Crescent revised appeal focuses on relief
and recovery 7 June 2006 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has revised upwards its emergency appeal for the Indonesia earthquake from 12.8 million Swiss francs ($10.4 million USD/ €8.2 million) to 38 million Swiss francs ($31 million USD/€24 million). The funds will be used to support the Indonesian Red Cross in assisting the survivors of the disaster, which struck central Java on 27 May. The revised appeal includes the provision of ongoing medical care, food, drinking water, sanitation facilities and emergency shelter for an estimated 325,000 people over the next 12 months. It also covers rehabilitation and recovery activities such as psychosocial support, livelihoods, hygiene promotion and disaster preparedness. “Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but recent major disasters, like the Pakistan earthquake, have taught us that the earlier we start planning for it, the sooner survivors are able to rebuild their communities and return to normal life,” said Simon Missiri, Head of the International Federation’s Asia Pacific Department. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake, which struck near the ancient city of Yogyakarta, killed over 5,000 people and injured more than 34,000. At least 130,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. Since the disaster, the Indonesian Red Cross, with the support of the International Federation, has provided emergency shelter, food, hygiene items and sleeping mats to more than 40,000 people. A rapid assessment team from the International Federation is currently examining long-term recovery needs, while contingency planning continues for an eventual eruption of the nearby Mt Merapi volcano, which has seen significantly increased activity in recent days. “Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries on Earth and is often threatened by flooding, volcanic activity and earthquakes, so it’s important that we continue to build up the capacity of local Red Cross branches and volunteers to respond to catastrophes,” said Iyang Sukander, Secretary General of the Indonesian Red Cross. “Because of the threat of Mt Merapi, we were well positioned to respond to the Java earthquake and this experience has shown that preparedness makes all the difference when it comes to saving lives,” he concluded. The International Federation’s preliminary appeal, launched on 27 May, is already fully covered. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: In Indonesia: Gilles Lordet, Information Delegate Tel: + 62 811 618 414 In Geneva: Anna Nelson, Media Officer Tel. + 41 79 724 20 46 Media Service Duty Phone (Out of hours) Tel: + 41 79 416 38 81 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 183 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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