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This is the latest report from Charles Ham, the country director for HOPE worldwide – Indonesia.

Hope worldwide continues to serve the victims which is estimated up to 1.75 million people. 2,500 patients has been cared by Mobile Clinic that travels to remote areas. Patients received follow up treatments that were not done properly in the first days of disaster. many broken bones were not properly healed that needed extra care and follow up treatments.

The lady below broke her leg, but was only wrapped in cotton & cardboard.The medical team was able to rush her for chiropractic care.

Another older lady broke her upper leg, and has lost her will to survive. “Why do I need to live? ” she cried out “I am better dead than giving my family trouble”. She needs psycho-social support from the volunteers.

Two Child Centers have also served 1,500 children in Trimulyo Village, Jetis & Timbulharjo Village, Sewon. The CCs provide psycho social support for the children through play, art, music, etc. The volunteers also assisted the children prepare their school exams. In addition, 12,000 children will receive nutrition, hygiene kits & health promotion in the next few weeks as well.

In total, 60 tons of medicines, food, shelter , hygiene kits, water purification tablets, nutrition, clothings and toys is being distributed to the victims.