Dompet Dhuafa sends 9 tons of aid to earthquake victims in NTT

Dompet Dhuafa has initiated a significant humanitarian response, sending nine tons of essential aid to communities affected by the recent earthquake in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Indonesia. This initial shipment comprises vital supplies such as food and hygiene kits, crucial for immediate relief efforts.

The aid is being distributed through a dual-channel approach, with three tons traveling by sea and six tons by land, ensuring wider reach across the affected areas. This rapid response aims to address the urgent needs of the survivors who have been displaced and impacted by the disaster.

Dompet Dhuafa has set an ambitious target of delivering a total of 81 tons of humanitarian assistance to NTT in a phased manner. According to Ahmad Juwaini, Chairman of the Dompet Dhuafa Foundation, the organization's response began on the very first day of the disaster. "Dompet Dhuafa responded immediately on the first day, sending aid, which can be called the first rapid reaction aid we sent to handle emergency situations," Ahmad stated during a press conference.

Juwaini elaborated that the initial phase of disaster management focused on life-saving operations, including rescuing individuals trapped in collapsed buildings. Subsequently, the focus shifted to providing food, healthcare services, temporary shelter, and other basic necessities. Dompet Dhuafa is also paying close attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in the evacuation centers, particularly infants and women, ensuring that essential items like sanitary pads are included in the aid distribution.

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Dompet Dhuafa responded immediately on the first day, sending aid, which can be called the first rapid reaction aid we sent to handle emergency situations.