By LiCAS.news
INDONESIA – Caritas Indonesia is shifting its focus to recovery efforts following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Lewotobi in November in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.
The eruption caused significant devastation, killing nine people, damaging homes and schools, and displacing tens of thousands from eight villages.
With the emergency response period ending on Dec 31, 2024, Caritas Indonesia announced its commitment to helping survivors rebuild their lives and communities.
“In response to the current situation, Caritas Indonesia, PSE-Caritas Diocese of Larantuka, and PSE-Caritas Diocese of Maumere, supported by their respective dioceses, are committed to continuing to the recovery phase after the end of the emergency response period at the end of this year,” the organization said.
The recovery programs aim to address immediate and long-term needs, including ensuring food security, restoring livelihoods, improving health services, and preparing communities to mitigate future disasters.
“Short-term assistance programs will be created to accelerate the recovery process for survivors to return to their respective homes and recover through meeting food needs, strengthening livelihoods and the economy, health, and preparedness in mitigating the risk of future disasters,” Caritas Indonesia said.
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