The officials supplying food items at a centre set up by QC in Indonesia.
DOHA: Qatar Charity has announced to begin the second phase of relief campaign for the earthquake victims in Lombok, Indonesia soon.
Under the campaign about 1,000 displaced families will receive food and clothing. Second phase of relief campaign is expected to start in a few days, at the cost of QR200,000 and about 500 families will get clothing as well as food will be distributed to another 500 affected families.
The total number of beneficiaries will be 1,000 families, who were forced to move into temporary camps after their houses being destroyed by the earthquake.
Qatar Charity carried out the first phase of the relief campaign in Lombok, Indonesia mid-August. The campaign included the provision of staple food and meat to 18,000 affected families, benefiting 10,000 people and covering their needs for one week. After the earthquake, drinking water from wells becomes unsafe, therefore Qatar Charity has provided machines to filter 2,000 litres water per day for safe drinking water. QC has also ensured to reach out to those affected in remote areas and provide humanitarian assistance.
During phase 1, QC’s relief team included 20 volunteers, who were keen and determined to provide psychological support to the displaced families and arrange visits to those who were physically injured. The team also organised entertaining programs for the affected children, which included recreational games and folk songs.
A woman from the affected villages, Darissa said that what is important now for the displaced families is to find a decent shelter as life in camps can be dauntingly challenging.
“We thank the good people of Qatar for their relentless support and kind generosity for standing with us during these difficult times,” said Janbi Ismail, whose house was destroyed due to the tremors of the earthquake in Northern Lombok.
Qatar Charity has launched several development projects on the island of Lombok from 2012 to 2016. The projects included drilling 270 water well, handing over 32 residential apartments to low-income families and improving the sanitary system in the area.
