On top of Oxfam's immediate distribution of drinking water, tarpaulins for shelter and hygiene kits to prevent outbreak of disease - reaching approximately 6000 people within 24 hours of the earthquake - teams on the ground have been continuing with distribution of essential supplies throughout the day reaching a further estimated 12,000 people.
We are to work with 20,000 households (100,000 people) for their urgent needs and home rebuilding over these 3 months.
Three local Indonesian partner organisations are supporting Oxfam's response through providing human resources for distributions of materials, support with mapping needs assessments, and sending water and sanitation expertise. Among NGOs currently working in the affected area, Oxfam has been appointed the lead agency on emergency shelter and non-food items under the coordination structure.
There has been torrential rain throughout the last 24 hours which not only poses challenges for aid distribution but very serious health threats for up to 200,000 homeless people. Hospitals are overwhelmed, some with as many as 5,000 people camped around them including many patients having to be treated outside. Oxfam has provided one electricity generator for Bantul Muhamidyah Hospital.
In a couple of days, Oxfam will continue to provide water and temporary sanitation facilities to the affected population.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Central Java near the city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia at 5:54 am local time Saturday 27 May. Oxfam’s initial assessment indicated that the bulk of the damage was in the area South/South East of Yogyakarta between the city and the sea where many houses constructed from mud and brick may have collapsed.
Public Donations
Oxfam Hong Kong appeals to the public for donations for relief and rehabilitation work in the affected areas. The fundraising target is HK$1 million. Please note that should there be any unused donations from this emergency appeal, Oxfam will use the fund towards another emergency effort, rehabilitation project or general anti-poverty work.
There are three ways to donate:
1. Donors can pay directly into Bank of China account 012-874-0-010515-7 or HSBC account 001-537000-012.
2. Cheques should be made payable to "Oxfam Hong Kong" (please write "Indonesian Earthquake" on the back) and sent to Oxfam Hong Kong, Free Post no. 20. Donations are tax-deductible with an official receipt. For enquiries, please call Oxfam Hong Kong at 2520-2525.
3. Make an online donation at Oxfam Hong Kong's website
