IOM Indonesia Tsunami Emergency Response Program Situation Report

22 - 28 March 2005 IOM International Organization for Migration TERP Headquarters Health Services JL. M.H.THAMRIN kav. 9 Gedung Surya lt.11 Clinic Construction Jakarta 10350 Indonesia At the request of the Ministry of Health (MOH), IOM will construct up to 51 satellite health clinics (SHCs) at temporary shelter sites across Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province and provide Tel: +62.21.3983.0991 technical expertise in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of health systems in five sub-districts Fax: +62.21.3983.3090 throughout Aceh Barat and Nagan Raya. IOM health, shelter and water and sanitation experts Email: [email protected] www.iom.int/tsunami are conducting preliminary SHC assessments in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). They are also initiating contacts with the district health offices across the province.

The Lambaro Siron site houses two clinics and a staff The Lambaro Siron satellite health clinic (SHC) nears completion. house. Photo by © IOM Yoko Ratnasari 2005. © IOM Yoko Ratnasari , 2005.

REINTEGRATION SUPPORT TO DISPLACED PERSONS Displaced Persons Assessment

More than half of the estimated 12,000 displaced persons in Medan have returned to Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) province, according to a recently completed assessment. In coordination with the Medan Aid Center (POSKO), OCHA, WFP, and IOM, the survey of more than 3,000 displaced people suggests an overall positive situation in terms of food and health, with many requesting employment, money, and other necessities to support their families. In the greater Medan area, the majority of displaced reside either with host families (both friends and relatives), or in two camps and two churches. Although the number of returns has slowed from the initial movement, more than 90 percent of those surveyed expressed a desire to return to Aceh province. Many of IOM Banda Aceh Jl. Sudirman No. 32. these prefer to wait until they have permanent shelter or possibilities for an income. A significant Banda Aceh, number of heads of families have already visited NAD Province to assess the situation. Nanggroe Aceh Darusalam Tel: 0651-43556 Fax: 0651-43554 Email: [email protected]; iomacehadminfi[email protected]

Page 1 TRANSPORT IOM Overland Truck Convoy Routes:

Jakarta - Banda Aceh Medan - Banda Aceh IOM International Medan - Meulaboh Organization for Migration Medan - Lhokseumawe - Bireun TERP Headquarters Medan-Nias JL. M.H.THAMRIN kav. 9 Gedung Surya lt.11 Medan-Sigli Jakarta 10350 Indonesia AID Quantity Status Arrived and distributed to over 20 Tsunami Tel: +62.21.3983.0991 Relief supplies received at Banda Aceh Airport, affected persons camps and host communities warehoused by IOM in its warehouses and then 12,221MT Fax: +62.21.3983.3090 throughout the Districts of Banda Aceh, Aceh further distributed by airlifts. Email: [email protected] Besar, Aceh Jaya and Pidie. www.iom.int/tsunami Relief supplies received at Medan Airport, warehoused by IOM in its warehouses and then 36,183MT Distributed by overland convoys to Banda Aceh further distributed by overland convoys.

Total Relief Supplies Received and 48,145MT Distributed

Relief supplies (food and non-food items.) 14,416MT Arrived in Banda Aceh and distributed in delivered by overland convoy from Medan to Tsunami affected persons camps and host Banda Aceh. communities in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar.

Relief supplies (see above) transported by 3,546MT Arrived and distributed in Meulaboh. overland convoys from Medan to Meulaboh.

Relief supplies (see above) transported by Arrived in Banda Aceh and distributed as overland truck convoy traveling a distance of 1,576MT requested by the consignees. 2,726 km from Jakarta to Banda Aceh.

Relief supplies (see above) transported by overland convoys from Medan to Biruen, Arrived and distributed at the destinations as 600MT Lhokseumawe, Sigli, Deli Serdang and Nias requested by the consignees. Island.

Relief supplies (see above) transported by Arrived in Meulaboh and distributed as overland truck convoy traveling a distance of 500MT requested by the consignees. 2,538 km from Jakarta to Meulaboh.

Humanitarian Relief items distributed for over 100 different organizations (Government Total overland deliveries 20,638MT of Indonesia, UN Agencies, international and national NGOs, intergovernmental and governmental organizations.).

In the past two months IOM logistics have transported relief items on behalf of the following organizations:

ACF, ADRA, Aid4Aceh, Ananda, Budha-Tzuchi, CARDI, IRC, CARE, CCF, Child-Fund Biruen, Civilian Society, CONCERN, CORDAID,CRS,DANONE, FHI, FKPPI, Forum LSM, FRC, German

IOM Banda Aceh Doctors, GKKI B.Aceh, GMKI, GOAL, HIPMI, Humanity first, ICMC, IMC, IRD, OXFAM, Jl. Sudirman No. 32. JRK, KMS, Leuser International, Lions Club, Mercy Corps, Mercy Relief, MERLIN, Metro TV, Banda Aceh, Muhammadiyah, Nurani Dunia, Obor Berkat Indonesia, OXFAM, Peacewinds Japan, Penang Nanggroe Aceh Darusalam for Human, Development, PKPU, PMI, PKS, PREMIERE URGENCE, PT Dairin, PT. Paiton Tel: 0651-43556 Fax: 0651-43554 Energy, Rotary Club, Samszen, Save the Children, Solidarites, SRSA, Tears Team, Tetra-Pak, Email: [email protected]; Tim Relawan, World Vision, Yayasan Buddha, YLI iomacehadminfi[email protected] And the following UN agencies: UNDP, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNJLC, UNOCHA, and WHO

Page 2 SHELTER PROGRAMME

On Wednesday, March 30, the Acting Governor of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD), Azwar Abu Bakar, will participate in a signing ceremony between IOM and local Acehnese contractors. The program will highlight the commitment by IOM to construct semi-permanent housing, which will IOM International be produced in Aceh, by the Acehnese, for the Achenese. Organization for Migration TERP Headquarters JL. M.H.THAMRIN kav. 9 COUNTER TRAFFICKING UNIT Gedung Surya lt.11 Jakarta 10350 IOM has been working with the Indonesian government, Indonesia UN agencies, INGOs, and national NGO counterparts, to raise awareness, build capacity, and provide direct Tel: +62.21.3983.0991 assistance to vulnerable displaced women and children Fax: +62.21.3983.3090 Email: [email protected] as part of a coordinated counter trafficking effort. IOM www.iom.int/tsunami launched a livelihood program in Lancang village, Jeunib sub district in Bireuen and has similar plans with Kembang Tanjung sub district in Pidie, and Leupung sub district in Aceh Besar. More than 140 women attended the program in Lancang Village. The livelihood initiative provides working tools, some cash to start their businesses, and vocational training where needed. IOM staff conducting interviews as part of the awareness raising activity in Counter Trafficking © IOM Stanley Sajouw, 2005.

In addition, the program is distributing relief goods, school items, and bicycles to several locations including Raudhatussakinah Pesantren, Tebing Phui, Aceh Besar; Leupung Camp, Aceh Besar; Dayah Pante Pesantren, Pagar Air, Aceh Besar; and Uswathun Khasanah orphanage in Geudung, Lhoksemawe.

Women participating in livelihood course in Lacang Village, Jeunib, Bireuen © IOM Stanley Sajouw, 2005

FUNDS RECEIVED

To date, IOM has received generous contributions for its Indonesia Emergency Response for Aceh Programme from the following countries: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States, in addition to private contributions.

IOM Banda Aceh Jl. Sudirman No. 32. For further information please contact: Banda Aceh, Anita SHARMA Paul DILLON Nanggroe Aceh Darusalam Information Officer Press Officer Tel: 0651-43556 IOM Jakarta OR IOM Banda Aceh Fax: 0651-43554 Tel: (62 21)3983 0991 (office) Tel: +62 815 1346 3252 Email: [email protected]; + 62 81 1947 505 (mobile) [email protected] iomacehadminfi[email protected] [email protected]

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