Photos by Palang Merah Indonesia & Singapore Red Cross
The Singapore Red Cross is working closely with the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia) to bring crucial aid to the survivors of the Mount Merapi eruptions.
The Indonesian Red Cross has over 400 volunteers assisting thousands of displaced people near Mount Merapi, providing them with food, clean water, blankets as well as operating mobile clinics and field kitchens. Shelter, health facilities, clean water and sanitation will remain priorities over the coming weeks.
Director of Operations and Head of International Services Lim Theam Poh visited the Indonesian Red Cross between 14 and 16 November, to better understand the relief efforts and distribution. He reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to the next phase of recovery, which entails the creation of livelihood projects and the reconstruction of houses, with the aim of restoring normalcy and livelihoods for the survivors of the twin disasters.
Call to donor community: Please donate generously
Donors who wish to make a donation towards the Indonesia twin disaster relief effort may do so via cash or cheque donations at the Red Cross House at 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486 on weekdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Cheques can be made to the 'Singapore Red Cross Society' and mailed to the above address. Donors are requested to indicate their contact details and 'Indonesia Relief' on the back of the cheque.
As the funds collected are for international relief and assistance, the donation will not qualify for double tax deduction. The Singapore Red Cross advocates cash donations to enable the effective and efficient delivery of relief aid by its sister National Societies.