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Indonesian Red Cross delivers aid to earthquake victims in NTT via land and sea

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is distributing humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) using both land and sea routes.
  • Aid includes cash donations and supplies like drinking water, with Danone Indonesia contributing Rp1 billion and 53,000 bottles of water.
  • PMI collaborates with partners like Kalla Lines and Danone Indonesia, leveraging their networks to ensure aid meets identified community needs.

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is actively delivering humanitarian aid to communities affected by earthquakes in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). The organization is utilizing both land and sea routes to ensure aid reaches those in need.

In Manggarai, aid is being distributed via land, while a "Kapal Kemanusiaan" (Humanitarian Ship) is being used for coastal areas. This initiative is a collaboration between PMI and Kalla Lines. Previously, water supplies were delivered to affected residents in Langke Rembong District, Manggarai Regency.

Collaboration across sectors is needed to ensure the basic needs of disaster-affected communities are met.

— Jusuf KallaChairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI)

Danone Indonesia has provided significant support, donating Rp1 billion and approximately 53,000 bottles of drinking water, along with other nutritional products. This contribution is part of Danone's ongoing commitment to disaster relief, marking their sixth such donation to PMI during times of crisis.

Currently, the aid is mostly in cash, and this is not the first time for Danone Indonesia, but it is the sixth time. Every time there is a disaster, Danone Indonesia is always present to donate.

— Jusuf KallaChairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI)

PMI Chairman Jusuf Kalla emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration to meet the basic needs of disaster victims. He noted that Danone Indonesia's consistent support has been crucial. "Currently, the aid is mostly in cash, and this is not the first time for Danone Indonesia, but it is the sixth time. Every time there is a disaster, Danone Indonesia is always present to donate," Kalla stated.

CEO of Danone Indonesia, Laurent Boissier, highlighted PMI's extensive experience, network, and humanitarian capabilities in identifying and addressing the needs of affected populations. PMI is coordinating with local governments to adapt aid distribution based on the evolving needs of the earthquake survivors.

PMI has extensive experience, networks, and humanitarian capabilities, including in identifying the needs of affected communities.

— Laurent BoissierCEO of Danone Indonesia
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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