NGO Contact: Linda Poteat202-552-6526lpoteat@interaction.orgElizabeth Bellardo202.667.8227ebellardo@interaction.orgMedia Contact: Sue Pleming202-552-6561SPleming@interaction.orgTawana Jacobs202-552-6534tjacobs@interaction.orgIn Indonesia, concurrent disasters—volcano eruptions in central Java and an earthquake and tsunami off the southern coast of Sumatra—have affected tens of thousands of people. As of November 2nd, the volcanic eruptions in central Java had led to 70,143 internally displaced persons (IDPs), 42 deaths, and 103 people hospitalized with respiratory difficulties and burn injuries, according to the World Health Organization. On October 25th, a tsunami triggered by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake destroyed at least 27 villages in the remote Mentawai islands off the southern coast of Sumatra. The tsunami killed more than 450 people and displaced at least 15,000 people, according to the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). Storms have delayed relief supplies, including tents, food and medical kits.InterAction members are responding to the disasters in Indonesia by providing emergency health services, distributing temporary shelter kits, and promoting good hygiene practices.Please scroll down to see a list of InterAction members responding to this crisis.InterAction has developed guidelines on the most appropriate ways to help those affected by overseas disasters.For more information about appropriate disaster relief volunteering offers, visit the Center for International Disaster Information.Provide Your Organization's Response to this CrisisCountries: Indonesia Issue Area: Disaster Response, Humanitarian Action, Refugees, Displacement & Protection, Shelter/Housing, Water and SanitationAmerican Red Cross International Services's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-RED-CROSSDonation Address:American Red CrossP.O. Box 37243Washington, DC, 200013United StatesWebsite: http://www.redcross.orgThe American Red Cross is helping people in Indonesia affected by the tsunami and the volcanic eruption through a $50,000 contribution to the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies. To meet the immediate humanitarian needs from both disasters, the global Red Cross network, led by the Indonesian Red Cross, is providing food, relief items, shelter, water and sanitation services and emergency healthcare. The American Red Cross continues to work with our Red Cross partners to evaluate additional response options as needs arise.AmeriCares's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 800-486-4357Donation Address:AmeriCares88 Hamilton AvenueStamford, CT, 06902United StatesWebsite: http://americares.orgAmeriCares emergency relief team member is working from the disaster response hub in West Sumatra, assessing the needs, participating in OCHA-led cluster meetings and coordinating our response with local health authorities and NGOs. AmeriCares is working with our in-kind partners to procure medicines and medical supplies locally in order to expedite our delivery and distribution of medical assistance to the impacted communities. AmeriCares has responded to disasters in the region since 1995, including the 2004 tsunami that devastated Aceh and Sumatra. For more information, visit www.AmeriCares.orgBaptist World Alliance / Baptist World Aid's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 703-790 8980Donation Address:Baptist World Alliance405 N. Washington StreetFalls Church, VA, 22046United StatesWebsite: http://bwanet.org/bwaidBaptist World Aid is working with its regional body in Asia (APBF) to respond to needs in the Philippines, Myanmar, and Indonesia. In the Philippines emergency relief packages have been sent to affected families. In Myanmar a proposal for relief has been developed. The earthquake and tidal wave in the Mentawai Islands wiped out many villages where Baptist work was ongoing. Relief has been sent and assessments made. The response to the Mt. Merapi is still being determined.ChildFund International's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-776-6767Donation Address:ChildFund International2821 Emerywood Parkway PO Box 26484Richmond, VA, 23261-6484United StatesWebsite: http://www.childfund.org/ChildFund Indonesia is working to establish Child-Centered Spaces at the shelters already in place. The spaces protect the children's well-being by ensuring that basic survival and care needs are met, including food, shelter and potable water. In addition, the spaces provide structure that allows children to draw, play and tell stories, keeping them occupied and not feeling bad about the situation.Church World Service's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-297-1516Donation Address:Church World ServiceP.O.Box 968Elkhart, IN, 46515United StatesWebsite: http://www.churchworldservice.orgCWS has sent a total of 226 baby kits to the Mentawai Islands, and is also sending a warehouse-size tent to serve as a health center, on space provided by the Mentawai Christian Protestant Church. CWS continues to assess needs with other partners and ACT Alliance members. CWS remains on standby for the Mt. Merapi eruption.Direct Relief International's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 805-964-4767Donation Address:Direct Relief International27 S. La Patera LaneSanta Barbara, CA, 93117United StatesWebsite: http://www.directrelief.org/SupportUs.aspxDirect Relief International is providing critically needed medicines and medical supplies to partners in Indonesia who are treating people affected by the recent natural disasters.Food for the Hungry's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-248-6437Donation Address:1224 E Washington StPhoenix, AZ, 85034United StatesWebsite: http://www.fh.orgFood for the Hungry (FH) is supporting the operations of local partner Obor Berkat Indonesia (http://www.obi.or.id/)in their response to the Mentawai tsunami. So far FH is supporting Obor Berkat with transportation and logistics as well as providing basic shelter kits for families whose homes were destroyed or damaged. Additionally both FH and OB are stockpiling rice and other food-stuffs and necessities for those affected by the tsunami.Giving Children Hope's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 714-523-4454Donation Address:Giving Children Hope8332 Commonwealth Ave.Buena Park, CA, 90621United StatesWebsite: http://www.gchope.org/tsunami-in-indonesia.htmlTo address the crisis in Indonesia, Giving Children Hope is sending disaster relief materials to the region affected by the tsunami. GCHope President & CEO will be traveling to Indonesia next week to hand-carry relief materials, as well as further assess the biggest need of the affected communities.Habitat for Humanity International's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 800-422-4828Donation Address:Habitat for Humanity International270 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1300Atlanta, GA, 30303-1263United StatesWebsite: http://habitat.orgHabitat for Humanity is assessing impact on affordable housing in the affected areas, and will develop an appropriate response as needed and available resources become clearer.Oxfam America's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-776-9326Donation Address:Oxfam America226 Causeway Street 5th FloorBoston, MA, 02114United StatesWebsite: http://oxfamamerica.orgAn Oxfam partner organization is delivering hygiene kits to two camps in the volcano-affected area, aimed at benefiting 4,000 people.Plan USA's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 800-556-7918Donation Address:155 Plan WayWarwick, RI, 02886United StatesWebsite: http://www.planusa.orgPlan is implementing a 2-month emergency program to meet the emergency needs of over 20,000 people displaced by Mount Merapi's eruption. the relief program features the distribution og NFIs (blankets, ground mats, and hygiene kits), construction of 50 temporary latrines in relief camps, and the establishment of 20 temprary schools (for 2,000 children) and Child friendly Spaces for more than 1,300 children.Save the Children's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 800-728-3843Donation Address:54 Wilton RoadWestport, CT, 06880United StatesWebsite: http://savethechildren.orgSave the Children is providing much-needed aid to children and families forced to leave their homes as Indonesia's most active volcano, Mt. Merapi, continues its violent eruptions. Save the Children is distributing more then 7,100 hygiene kits to families who have sought refuge in temporary shelters. It has provided 12,000 face masks to children in schools in Boyolali District and another 6,000 face masks to evacuees in camps. The agency also is pulling additional supplies, including tarps, school tents and school kits, from its warehouse in Jakarta and shipping them to Yogyakarta.US Fund for UNICEF's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 1-800-FOR-KIDSDonation Address:US Fund for UNICEF125 Maiden Lane 10th FloorNew York, NY, 10038United StatesWebsite: http://www.unicefusa.orgUNICEF is working closely with the Government of Indonesia and partners to provide emergency assistance for children. UNICEF is sending jerry cans, household hygiene kits and water storage bladders to meet the needs of up to 4,500 displaced families.World Vision, United States's Response to the Crises in IndonesiaDonation Phone #: 888.562.4453Donation Address:Federal Way, WA, 98063United StatesWebsite: http://worldvision.orgAt Mount Merapi, World Vision is distributing 1,000 Family Kits containing toothpaste, toothbrushes, clothing and blankets, and 1,000 Child Kits containing baby soap, baby oil, powder, toothbrush, toothpaste and blankets. The aid agency is also opening up at least one mobile library for children and families who have been displaced. At Mentawai, World Vision's response team is providing tarps and water containers to survivors.