Indonesia

The tsunami of December, 2004 wreaked a terrible toll in human lives as well as property. In response to this disaster, AmeriCares launched three airlifts of medicines and supplies in January 2005, and established offices in Jakarta as well as Banda Aceh-one of the worst hit areas. Today, the offices oversee several projects funded with over $9 million to improve the livelihood and healthcare infrastructure, including equipping a network of 37 satellite health clinics-the first of which opened in May 2005 in collaboration with local partners. These centers will evaluate patients' needs, treat simple conditions and provide referrals to larger facilities when necessary.

Other projects of major importance to the economic and physical well-being of the tsunami-affected communities are the Lampulo Wholesale Market, Ambulances for local health centers (called Puskesmas), Equipment for the Lamreh Health Clinic, and Malaria prevention and treatment programs both in the areas of Aceh and Nias.
 
In 2006 an earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck the island of Java; the AmeriCares Indonesia office was able to respond immediately with needed fresh water, tarpaulins, basic medicines, and lamps for the stricken communities of Bantul, Yogayakarta, and Klaten. Air shipments of food and supplies continued throughout May, 2006.

Today, AmeriCares Indonesia is working in partnership with a variety of non-governmental organizations to address some of the most pressing issues of the recovery effort, including health care, malaria control, water supply, education as well as livelihood and sanitation needs, representing more than ten million dollars in aid.