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Where is Indonesia?

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia, situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and made up of over 17,000 islands.

Our impact

Overview

Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation and South-East Asia's biggest economy. Ethnically, it is highly diverse, with more than 300 local languages. Progress has been made in reducing poverty, but vast inequalities remain.

Indonesia is frequently hit by natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, landslides and cyclones. In 2020, Indonesia’s national poverty rate increased and the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups, including low-income workers, migrant workers, refugees, women, children and people with disabilities.

Post tsunami reconstruction work in Indonesia, 2005

Our work in Indonesia

Tearfund has been working in Indonesia since 2017, when we responded to the disasters caused by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. We formed collaborative partnerships with international and local charities and organisations and started our own programmes within the country.

Tearfund Indonesia provided access to clean water and adequate sanitation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, we are protecting vulnerable communities from the impact of disasters. Our disaster risk reduction work involves building flood and earthquake resistant shelters, as well as putting response plans in place for future disasters.

In 2020, we supported people affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We supported the Ministry of Social Affairs in distributing cash assistance and hygiene kits to undocumented migrant workers, who are victims of  human trafficking, after returning to Indonesia.

Provision of clean water in the aftermath of an Indonesian earthquake

Please pray for Indonesia

    •  Ask that Tearfund Indonesia will have more opportunities to partner with churches and grow our church and community transformation work.
    • Pray for continued good working relationships with other local organisations as we seek to reach those most in need. 

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