Posted on October 2, 2018
JAKARTA (October 2, 2018) —The death toll from the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi grew to 1,234 today as rescuers fought to reach the worst-affected areas.
CARE will focus its planned response mainly in the Donggala area, north of Palu city – the more difficult area to reach, closest to the quake’s epicenter and the least likely to receive needed assistance.
“Our goal is to get to those survivors to provide life-saving drinking water, shelter and proper sanitation,” explained Helen Vanwel, CARE’s country director in Indonesia. “Still, access to these areas is Read More “CARE Responds to Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia”
Posted on August 9, 2018
Stamford, Conn. – August 7, 2018 – Americares is responding to the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Lombok Sunday evening, toppling buildings, destroying roads and sending powerful aftershocks throughout the island. Indonesian officials are reporting more than 100 people have died, and more than 200 are injured. As many as 20,000 people are currently displaced and thousands more crowd outdoor areas as aftershocks continue throughout the region.
“Medical care is often one of the most urgent needs following a disaster of this magnitude,” said Americares Director of Emergency Response Brian Scheel. “Our emergency response experts are headed Read More “Americares Responds to Indonesia Earthquake”
Posted on July 24, 2018
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23, 2018 – Global Impact has been recognized by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement as a recipient of their 2018 Board Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership of nonprofit Boards of Directors in the Greater Washington area, including the role boards play in building and sustaining successful organizations. Read More “Global Impact Honored with 2018 Board Leadership Award”