ReliefWeb, 13 Mar 2007
ACT Appeal Indonesia: Jakarta Floods - ASID71
Source: Action by Churches Together International (ACT)
Appeal Target: US$ 240,851
Geneva, 13 March 2007
Dear Colleagues,
Following several days of torrential rains in the first week of February 2007, the worst
floods in living memory hit the Indonesian capital Jakarta, leaving much of the city
under water and paralyzed for several days. More than 280,000 people were seriously
affected and around 60,000 were displaced by the floods. Many of the worst affected
areas are among the poorest in Jakarta as the land is insecure and prone to flooding
-- only those who can not afford housing iin a better location live along the river banks
in low-income and squatter settlements. One month later, the work continues,
hampered by continuing heavy rainfall, and many houses that remain intact are
covered by thick mud. With the heavily polluted water and a recent outbreak of
dengue fever, there is a continued concern about the spread of more diseases.
In the crisis phase, US$50,000 rapid response funding was sent to ACT members
Church World Service (CWS) Indonesia, Yakkum Emergency Unit (YEU) and
Yayasan Tanggul Bencana Indonesia (YTBI) to provide immediate relief assistance.
The portion of the funds sent to CWS is now considered as an advance contribution to
this appeal. CWS assisted YTBI by supporting their public kitchen in Jatinegara (East
Jakarta). They also conducted a joint assessment in Matraman (Central Jakarta) and
CWS distributed 100 blankets and two tents to set up four public kitchens in the IDP
post in Koinonia Church Jatinegara, which is run by YTBI partner Students of
Theology College / Sekolah Tinggi Teologi (STT). YEU also provided medical
assistance through two mobile health clinic teams, also working with YTBI and their
implementing partner churches. In addition, a team from David McAntony Gibson
foundation (DMGF) Canada provided on-the-job training to the medical teams in the
use of water filters which are now available for use in future disasters. YEU and YTBI
closed their operations at the end of February.
With support from this appeal, CWS Indonesia will continue its assistance to 5,596 of
the worst affected households in 3 Kelurahan (urban villages) with its implementing
partners Yayasan Rumah Kita (Cipinang - East Jakarta), Yayasan Annur Muhayam
(Bukit Duri -- South Jakarta), and Citra Bhayangkari (Karet Tengsin -- Central Jakarta).
Activities include provision of drinking water, food and non food items, first aid, and
key provision of clean water and sanitation to flood survivors. In addition, some work
will be integrated to raise affected communities and CWS partners' preparedness in
the event of future floods.
Project Completion Date: CWS Indonesia- 30 June 2007
Reporting Schedule
CWSI |
Final narrative & financial
reports |
Audit |
Reports due ACT CO |
31 August 2007 |
30 Sept 2007 |
Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested
|
US$ |
Total Appeal Target(s) |
240,851 |
Less: Pledges/Contr. Recd. |
0 |
Balance Requested from ACT Allience |
240,851 |
Please kindly send your contributions to either of the following ACT bank accounts:
US dollar
Account Number - 240-432629.60A
IBAN No: CH46 0024 0240 4326 2960A
Euro
Euro Bank Account Number - 240-432629.50Z
IBAN No: CH84 0024 0240 4326 2950Z
Account Name: ACT - Action by Churches Together
UBS AG
8, rue du Rhône
P.O. Box 2600
1211 Geneva 4, SWITZERLAND
Swift address: UBSW CHZH12A
Please also inform the Finance Officer Jessie Kgoroeadira (jkg@act-intl.org) and the
Programme Officer Michael Hyden (mhy@act-intl.org), Elsa Moreno
(elm@act-intl.org), Michelle Yonetani (myo@act-intl.org) of all pledges/contributions
and transfers, including funds sent direct to the implementers, now that the Pledge
Form is no longer attached to the Appeal.
We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU,
USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in
advance for your kind cooperation.
For further information please contact:
Director, John Nduna (phone +41 22 791 6033 or mobile phone + 41 79 203 6055) or
ACT Program Officer, Michelle Yonetani (phone +41 22 791 6035 or mobile phone +41
79 285 2916) ACT Web Site address: http://www.act-intl.org
Jessie Kgoroeadira
Acting Director, ACT Co-ordinating Office
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