Indonesian tsunami: How you can help after devastating disaster

These are several NGOs and humanitarian agencies ready to help those affected by the tragedy in Indonesia.

A tsunami survivor sits on a pice of debris as she salvages items from the location of her house in Sumur, Indonesia on 24 December, 2018.

A tsunami survivor sits on a pice of debris as she salvages items from the location of her house in Sumur, Indonesia. Source: AAP

The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted has exceeded 370 as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands search for more victims.

More than 1000 people were injured when the tsunami struck, almost without warning, along the rim of the Sunda Strait late on Saturday.

Tsunami damage in Anyar, Indonesia.
Tsunami damage in Anyar, Indonesia. Source: AAP


More than 3000 coastal residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground, with a high-tide warning in place.




Details of how to donate to NGOs and non-profit organisations who plan to send emergency response teams to Indonesia are below.

  • Oxfam Australia

Oxfam is getting ready to respond to tsunami-affected communities where it plans to help the most vulnerable people access essential supplies.

"We know affected communities will need food and access to clean water," Oxfam Australia's Humanitarian Manager Meg Quartermaine said on Sunday.

Donate online.

  • Plan Australia

Plan International is currently conducting a rapid needs assessment of the emergency, with child protection and the needs of girls the highest priority.

Donate online.

  • World Vision

World Vision and partner organisations in Indonesia are monitoring, with plans to deploy an assessment team to the affected areas of Banten and Lampung.

Donate online.

  • Australian Red Cross

Red Cross teams are supporting people affected by the tsunami waves in Sunda Strait.

Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia – PMI) is providing first aid and distributing relief items. Ambulances and helicopters are on their way, together with water trucks.

Donate online.

  • CARE Australia

CARE is already on the ground in Indonesia, where the organisation has worked for over 50 years, and is closely monitoring the situation.

"CARE has an office and an existing water and sanitation project in schools in Serang Regency – the worst hit area," said Helen Vanwel, CARE Indonesia Country Director.

"We are prepared and able to assist with the delivery of hygiene kits if needed."

Donate online.


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