Muslim Charity provides Emergency Aid to victims of West Sumatra Earthquake, Indonesia

A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Indonesian city of Padang on Sept. 30, 2009, trapping thousands under debris. The quake struck the bustling port city of 900,000 people, toppling hundreds of buildings. The Indonesian Government declared a state of emergency on October 1st and appealed for assistance from the international community.

Muslim Charity immediately deployed its workers and provided urgently needed aid, food and equipment. The work undertaken by Muslim Charity on an immediate basis was as follows:

• Establishment of the Field Emergency Hospital
• Distribution of Ready Tin Packed Food and other things
• Providing and Maintaining of Water Purification Units
• Free Medicine Facilities
• Hygiene Kits for Men, Women and Children
• Water Purification Tablets

In addition to the above Muslim Charity set up medical clinics in the following areas: Tandikat, Kudu Ganting, V Koto Timur, Padang Sago, Sungai Limau, Pariaman Tengah, VI Lingkung, Kuranji and Bari.

Some photos of the Relief Efforts and Water Purification Units: