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Financial Accountability
Food for the Hungry is accountable before God and man to use the gifts we receive in the best way possible to help impoverished people and communities around the world.
More than 91 percent of total income, including commodities, goes to field programs – we work diligently to be efficient with the resources God has provided. As such, we ship goods using matching grants from governments and corporations, and cooperate with other organizations in pooling resources for the purpose of gaining efficiencies. In addition, we are a charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (EFCA) and abide by all of its strict accounting standards.
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indonesia earthquake relief
August 29, 2006 Relief Update
Months after the May 27 earthquake that rocked the Indonesian provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java, people in the affected communities are picking up the pieces of their shattered lives. Much has been accomplished since Food for the Hungry came into the devastated areas to bring emergency help as well as promote sustainable development.
In partnership with various organizations, Food for the Hungry has distributed hygiene kits, shelter kits, household items and other supplies worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In recent weeks Food for the Hungry has transitioned its relief work towards longer-term activities aimed at fostering economic growth. These programs include the facilitation of training on environmental sanitation and personal hygiene and the rehabilitation of 38 wells that provide drinking water to thousands of people.
Food for the Hungry is constructing ten public latrines in urban areas where the lack of adequate sanitation facilities remains a big challenge. Ten transitional shelters have been built and construction tools have been distributed to encourage quake victims to clean and rebuild their homes at their own pace.
The team of Food for the Hungry relief responders who were initially dispatched to Java have since returned to their development work in Aceh. The Acehnese staff of Food for the Hungry were key to the swift response of Food for the Hungry and instrumental in building relational bridges between Indonesian groups divided by decades of conflict.
The relief unit of Food for the Hungry thanks all supporters who make possible the demonstration of God’s love in Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.
To participate in our development efforts in Central Java, you can make a donation on our website.
July 13, 2006 Relief Update
Food for the Hungry continues to bring help to over 2 million homeless
Food for the Hungry relief workers are still on the ground in Jogyakarta and surrounding areas to help those displaced from the earthquake that struck the area on May 27. According to the latest government reports, 5,752 people died, 37,339 were injured, and 354,344 houses were completely destroyed as a result of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake. A total of 2,310,607 people are homeless.
Continual efforts are being made to procure and distribute items needed by the communities, including tarps, lanterns, mats, blankets, tents, kerosene stoves and cooking kits.
There is still much need for additional funding to provide supplies and care for those left homeless from the quake, specifically for public latrines and water wells to provide clean water to the Jogyakarta and surrounding communities.
To help our continued efforts in Central Java, you can make a donation on our website. Thank you for your continued faithfulness in reaching out and showing care and concern for the suffering and poor.
July 5 Relief Update
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Food for the Hungry relief workers have been on the ground since the Central Java earthquake struck on May 27, helping the victims pick up the pieces of their lives and bring a sense of hope in the midst of the destruction.
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Immediate response
In response to the earthquake, Food for the Hungry relief workers distributed basic emergency shelter items to people in the affected districts of Bantul, Klaten, Gunung Kidul, and Sleman. A total of 4,480 tarpaulins, 3,530 lanterns, 84 hygiene kits, 792 cooking kits, 1,298 family tents, and 756 kerosene cookers were provided to individuals and families identified by the government as being the most in need of outside assistance.
Partnering with communities
Food for the Hungry seeks to walk with community leaders, churches, and families. In the village of Canan, Food for the Hungry has partnered with GPDI Fajar Pengharapan (Ray of Hope Pentacostal Church) in the district of Klaten. This congregation is facilitating the recovery efforts of the village of Canan and other neighboring villages in the sub-district of Wedi. By working with the congregation, Food for the Hungry plans to assist in the following ways:
- Distribution of Non-Food Items
- Construction of Transitional Shelters
- Construction of Public Latrines and Wells
Over 92% of the homes in Canan were either completely destroyed or damaged to such an extent that they are uninhabitable. Emergency shelter items have been distributed in this community but additional items are also being requested.
Non-Food Item Distributions:
In addition to emergency shelter, other resources are needed to help the victims. A major obstacle to family life is the absence of stoves, pots, and pans. Without these items the families are forced to eat at public soup kitchens even though they are receiving food rations from the government of Indonesia. As a result, Food for the Hungry will be distributing cooking kits. In order to assist with rubble removal, Food for the Hungry has purchased shovels, hoes, wheelbarrows, crowbars, and cement buckets. Additional tools will be purchased early next week. These tools will be used by the families to clear their land in preparation for the construction of transitional shelters.
Transitional Shelters:
A model transitional shelter has been constructed by The Ray of Hope Pentecostal Church of Margorejo. After visiting this structure and viewing the plans, Food for the Hungry has agreed to fund the construction of 20 such structures. The 4 meter by 6 meter wooden homes will be built for the most vulnerable community members—elderly, children, widows, and injured. FHI is currently seeking additional funding for the construction of homes for the others prior to the arrival of the rainy season in September.
Public Latrines and Wells:
An obvious need in the area is public latrines and wells. In order to encourage sanitary practices and provide families with privacy, Food for the Hungry plans to fund the construction of 40 public latrines, the rehabilitation of 40 water wells, and the boring of 20 new water wells. In addition, 1,000 people will receive hygiene education.
How can you aid the earthquake victims?
- Pray for the comfort and encouragement of the families that endured this disaster, especially those that lost family members.
- Pray for strength for our staff members as they work tirelessly to walk alongside community members and help the victims of the earthquake.
- Give now to help provide much needed supplies to the area impacted by the earthquake.
June 22 Relief Update
Relief and development efforts in Yogyakarta in full swing
More than 5,700 people have died and nearly 1.5 million people have been left homeless by the May 27 earthquake that rocked Yogyakarta and Central Java, according to the latest official report.
Within hours after the quake, Food for the Hungry staff arrived in Yogyakarta to assess the situation and provide immediate assistance to the survivors. Food for the Hungry Indonesia has distributed emergency shelter materials and other nonfood items to people in the affected districts of Bantul, Klaten, Gunung Kidul, and Sleman. To date, 4,480 tarpaulins, 3,530 lanterns, 84 hygiene kits, 792 cooking kits, 1,298 family tents, and 756 kerosene cookers have been distributed, benefiting more than 15,000 people.
In the village of Canan, where 92 percent of the homes were either completely destroyed or damaged, Food for the Hungry is teaming up with churches, community leaders and families to respond to their immediate and long-term needs. Emergency shelter items have been distributed in this community, but additional items are being requested.
At a recently held coordination meeting, leaders of Canan and the neighboring villages shared their concerns. Food for the Hungry responded to the opportunity and has started coordinating recovery efforts through a local congregation called GPDI Fajar Pengharapan (Ray of Hope Pentecostal Church).
Development efforts
The recovery work will be implemented through (a) continued distribution of nonfood items, (b) construction of transitional shelters and (c) construction of public latrines and wells.
Now that the communities have a temporary place to stay, families are eager to return to “normal” life. A major obstacle to family life is the absence of stoves, pots and pans. Without these items the families are forced to eat at public soup kitchens even though they are receiving food rations from the government of Indonesia. Food for the Hungry is helping these families by distributing cooking kits.
Clearing their properties of rocks and rubble is a high priority with the villagers. To assist the people in this area, Food for the Hungry has purchased shovels, hoes, wheelbarrows, crowbars, and cement buckets. These tools will be used by the families to clear their land in preparation for the construction of transitional shelters.
A model transitional shelter has been constructed by the Ray of Hope Pentecostal Church of Margorejo. After visiting this structure and viewing the plans, Food for the Hungry has agreed to fund the construction of 20 such structures. These wooden homes will be built for the most vulnerable community members such as the elderly, widows and injured.
To promote health and sanitation in the villages, Food for the Hungry is working on funding the construction of 40 public latrines. Also in the pipeline are the rehabilitation of 40 wells and the boring of 20 new water wells. In addition 1,000 people will receive hygiene education.
June 8 Relief Update
Phoenix, AZ, June 8, 2006 - Local, international aid continues to pour in Yogyakarta
Food for the Hungry continues to respond actively to the needs of the survivors of the May 27 earthquake in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The work is being done by Food for the Hungry in collaboration with other relief and development agencies.
Food for the Hungry works with local and international organizations in distributing non-food items to 18 sub-districts in Bantul, which is the most affected district. These items include tarpaulins, lanterns, cooking kits, hygiene kits, kerosene stoves, shelter construction materials, rice, and kerosene. Medical supplies have also been distributed through Food for the Hungry’s partnership with an Indonesian organization.
Currently, five Meulaboh staff members of Food for the Hungry are on the ground to serve the people of Yogyakarta. Two of them are Acehenese who lived through the tsunami and now care for their fellow Indonesians.
Demere Seyoum, Food for the Hungry Indonesia country director, observed:
"The disaster has claimed the lives of many, but in terms of the pace at which things are changing, at least physically, it is amazing! If I give you just one example, there are more than 600 doctors treating people, sometimes door-to-door. Ambulances are everywhere."
Seyoum said help and assistance are not coming from NGOs only, but also from individuals and private companies from different parts of the country.
June 1 Relief Update
PHOENIX, AZ, June 1, 2006 - Food for the Hungry has been on the ground in Jogyakarta and surrounding areas impacted by the earthquake since May 27, when Central Java was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. We are distributing emergency shelter materials, family packs, hygiene kits, and other emergency supplies. In addition, a large Food for the Hungry medical team strengthens the response of the local hospitals and village clinics in helping with the high numbers of sick and wounded.
As always, the goal of the work of Food for the Hungry is to work with and through the local churches so that when we leave the work continues and the church can build and strengthen the new relationships developed. We are working in Muslim areas that months ago literally ran Christians out of their villages with rocks, but as a result of the earthquake, today they say, “we are ready to accept help from Christians!” God is opening doors for the body of Christ to express to our Muslim friends His compassionate love. Our prayer is that stereotypes will be broken and walls come down for greater friendship and understanding between Christians and Muslims so that Christ’s love can flow freely to these hurting communities even beyond this disaster. Please continue to pray for those left homeless by the earthquake and for families suffering from loss of loved ones.  Click here to help us reach out and help the victims of the Central Java earthquake.
Food for the Hungry delivers shelter materials to Indonesian earthquake victims:
Second Emergency Response Team en route as FH relief response deepens
PHOENIX, AZ, May 29, 2006 – Food for the Hungry was on the ground within two days in the earthquake damaged city of Yogyakarta, located on the Indonesian island of Java approximately 250 miles east of the nations capital, Jakarta. Initial assessments have confirmed international media reports indicating a death toll of over 4,000. In and around the village of Bantul, 80% of the homes have either been destroyed or damaged to the point they are not fit to enter. The survivors from Bantul are without shelter and women, children, along with the men of the village are vulnerable as they have no protection from the elements. Currently, Food for the Hungry is distributing emergency shelter material and other supplies to the survivors. We are accomplishing this task in cooperation with a number of organizations, both international and local as the needs mount and so far, out-pace the resources.
As the Food for the Hungry team in Yogyakarta looks into the immediate future, it is expected that sanitation and clean water needs will intensify and therefore we are preparing an appropriate response in the water/sanitation sector in the days to come.
In addition, a second team from Food for the Hungry is currently on its way from Aceh and will arrive within the next 12 hours to continue and deepen the program response.
Please continue to pray for those impacted by this devastating earthquake – that they will have the necessary shelter, food, water and supplies during this difficult time.
Food for the Hungry responds to help victims of earthquake in Java, Indonesia
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 PHOENIX, AZ, May 27, 2006 – Food for the Hungry’s Emergency Response Team in Indonesia has been dispatched to respond to yesterday’s 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Java, Indonesia.
Reports indicate more than 3,000 people are dead with thousands of others injured and left homeless, with the likelihood that numbers may continue to rise as rescue workers remove rubble and debris from collapsed buildings and homes.
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The powerful earthquake, which struck around Yogyakarta, on the main island of Java, is the third major tremor to strike Indonesia in 18 months, with the worst being the quake on December 26, 2004 and the resulting tsunami. Especially hard-hit was the town of Bantul and the surrounding area, accounting for many of the deaths.
In addition to the ERT dispatched to the region, Food for the Hungry is working with relief partners to respond to the victims of the quake.
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