Foundations distribute aid to earthquake victims in Flores, NTT

The Yayasan Berbagi Bahagia foundation, in collaboration with Sharing Happiness, has delivered its first phase of humanitarian aid to communities affected by the recent earthquake on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara. The distribution took place on Monday, August 17, 2026, following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the region on Saturday, August 15.

This initial aid package focuses on meeting the most urgent basic needs of the affected population. It includes 30 sacks of rice, 20 trays of eggs, 5 boxes of cooking oil, 10 boxes of instant noodles, and 10 boxes of bottled water. The distribution occurred in the Danga area of Aesesa District, Nagekeo Regency, including a site designated for a communal kitchen.

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From the conditions we see in the field, the community's needs are still very large, especially for food and basic logistics. Therefore, we will continue the response by adjusting the aid to the needs of the survivors and refugees.

According to Idjal, the Field Coordinator for Yayasan Berbagi Bahagia, 547 individuals received assistance in this first phase. He noted that the needs on the ground remain substantial, particularly for food and basic necessities. "From the conditions we see in the field, the community's needs are still very large, especially for food and basic logistics. Therefore, we will continue the response by adjusting the aid to the needs of the survivors and refugees," Idjal stated.

Subsequent aid efforts will be directed towards providing ready-to-eat meals, logistical support, and essential items for infants and women. The foundations plan to extend their reach to other affected regencies, including Sikka (Maumere), Nagekeo, Manggarai, and East Manggarai. Idjal added that aid distribution will be phased, adapting to the evolving conditions and needs in each area. "We hope this assistance can help the community get through the emergency period. We also invite our #TemanBerbagi to continue to support this humanitarian response together, as there are still community needs that we must help with in the next distribution," he said.

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We hope this assistance can help the community get through the emergency period. We also invite our #TemanBerbagi to continue to support this humanitarian response together, as there are still community needs that we must help with in the next distribution.