Indonesia to Send Special Aid for Women, Children Affected by NTT Earthquake
Indonesia will send special aid by Hercules aircraft to women and children affected by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara on August 24.
Indonesia's Minister for Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, announced that the government will provide special aid to women and children affected by the earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). This aid will be delivered on Monday, August 24, 2026, using a Hercules aircraft. The assistance will be distributed alongside other development partners and will be flown directly to NTT to meet the specific needs of these vulnerable groups.
Arifah stated that the aid will address the unique requirements of women and children, including psychological support for the children affected by the disaster. She also highlighted that some children are becoming bored in the trauma tents, necessitating collective assistance rather than relying on a single ministry. The minister mentioned that the earthquake's impact varies across different regencies in NTT, with East Manggarai experiencing the most severe consequences.
Some disaster zones are challenging to reach via land, leading to the use of aircraft for aid delivery.
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