CIANJUR, WEST JAVA – PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics collaborated with Dompet Dhuafa to assist Cianjur Earthquake sufferers. PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics donated 1,250 basic food packages, 150 hygiene kit distribution packages, 150 infant kit packages, and ready-to-eat food to 13,200 people through Dompet Dhuafa, as well as health services to 2,000 people. The distribution area includes the afflicted areas of Warungkondang, Pacet, and Cugenang districts.
Previously known, on November 21, 2022, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake at a depth of 10 kilometres hit Cianjur. There were 114,683 people displaced, 26,856 buildings lightly damaged, 16,059 houses moderately damaged, 13,633 houses seriously damaged, 635 people died, and 5 individuals are still missing, according to data dated December 21, 2022.
The main shock of 5.6 M was felt and impacted Cianjur City with an intensity scale of V-VI MMI (Modified Mercalli Insensity); Garut and Sukabumi IV-V MMI; Cimahi, Lembang, Bandung City, Cikalong Wetan, Rangkasbitung, Bogor and Bayah with intensity scale III MMI; South Tangerang, Jakarta and Depok with an intensity scale of II-III MMI.
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“When we hear about the earthquake, we are devastated and concerned, and we want to help the people of Cianjur get through this tough period. I’m thrilled that we’re collaborating with the Dompet Dhuafa team and can help the locals,” said Pierre Domps, ADM’s General Manager of Animal Nutrition Indonesia.
Dompet Dhuafa through Disaster Management Center (DMC) Dompet Dhuafa unit has guaranteed that aid is delivered on time. This is inextricably linked to the large and well-trained role of DMC Dompet Dhuafa volunteers, who ensure that help is provided entirely and on target.
Haryo Mojopahit as Chief Executive of DMC Dompet Dhuafa also expressed his gratitude to PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics for trusting Dompet Dhuafa to distribute humanitarian aid to the survivors of the Cianjur Earthquake.
“We positively welcome the attitude of concern from corporations, especially PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics, which has donated aid to victims of the Cianjur Earthquake.. We are also grateful for this encouragement of kindness for the affected communities,” said DMC Dompet Dhuafa Chief Executive Haryo Mojopahit.
Employees of PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics who visited the impacted areas also aided in the delivery of this assistance. Although the day began with heavy rain and then continued with the burning heat of the sun, the PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics employees and DCM Dompet Dhuafa Volunteers were ecstatic to be giving relief.
As aid was handed one by one, smiles began to appear on the faces of the recipients. The presence of wonderful friends who cared about Cianjur’s health extremely benefited them.
Ati Suryati (45), a resident of Neglasari Village and a beneficiary of PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics, expressed gratitude to the donors and Dompet Dhuafa for their willingness to visit the affected areas and assist the survivors.
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It’s difficult for Ati to think what would happen if she didn’t have wonderful friends who cared and were prepared to invest their time and energy into helping those in need.
“I didn’t expect such a big earthquake that afternoon, and the children scattered to save them, but it was unfortunate that my first child did not make it out of the fallen building, and he got minor head injuries as a result.”
“Thank you very much, God. After the earthquake, we cleaned up little by little, even though it had rained, the tent was still cold, and the support kept coming. Thank you, Dompet Dhuafa and PT ADM Indonesia Trading & Logistics, for assisting us with our daily requirements.” Ati conclude. (DMC Dompet Dhuafa/Fajar)