A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, before dawn on 15 August. More than 2,100 aftershocks have followed, causing ongoing fear and uncertainty for children and families.
Your workplace donation will help Save the Children deliver urgent support to communities affected by this devastating disaster.
The Impact So Far:
70 people have lost their lives
1,184 people have been injured
40,216+ people have been displaced from their homes
691,804 children live across the seven affected districts
Many of the affected communities are in remote and hard-to-reach areas, and the number of people impacted continues to rise as assessments continue.
What Children Are Facing
- Hundreds of schools have been damaged, disrupting children's education and daily routines.
- Families have been displaced, increasing the risk of children becoming separated from their caregivers.
- Ongoing aftershocks are causing fear, stress and anxiety among children.
- Families urgently need access to safe shelter, clean water, sanitation, healthcare and protection services.
"Earthquakes can have a devastating impact on children in an instant, and the aftershocks mean that instant hasn't ended."
How Save the Children Is Responding
- Working alongside local partner Yayasan CIS Timor, Save the Children is:
- Conducting rapid needs assessments in affected communities
- Providing emergency health, nutrition, water, sanitation and shelter support
- Delivering psychosocial support for children and families
- Establishing child-friendly spaces where children can feel safe and supported
- Supporting continuity of education so children can keep learning during the crisis
The Difference Your Donation Can Make:
$105 can provide a one-month food kit for a family of four
$150 can provide hygiene kits for two families
$500 can help reunite a child separated from their family during the emergency
Every donation helps deliver life-saving support to children and families affected by the earthquake.
Donate today to help protect children, support families and provide urgent relief where it is needed most.
