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BRS Watunas "Mulya Jaya" Quick Disaster Response
BOGOR (January 7th 2020) - The Center for Social Rehabilitation of Ex-Woman with Disabilities (BRS Watunas) "Mulya Jaya" in Jakarta deployed a rapid response team to provide Psychosocial Support Services and logistical assistance in the form of wearable clothing, instant noodles, milk, baby diapers, water packaging, snacks, and stationery for flood and landslide victims in Citiwul Village, Sukamulih Village, Sukajaya District, Bogor Regency.
This area is one of 10 villages in Sukajaya District that was hit by landslides and floods on January 1, 2020. According to the data collected, 4,146 residents evacuated to village offices, elementary schools, prayer rooms, mosques, Islamic boarding schools and residents' houses.
While at the location, the BRS Watunas "Mulya Jaya" team in Jakarta consisting of social workers and social counselors collaborated with the Bogor District Disaster Preparedness Cadets (Tagana) in providing Psychosocial Support Services to refugees, both children and adults.
The activities carried out are in the form of playing quizzes, guessing directions, singing together, and other outdoor games. The victims were very happy with this activity in their area.
Parents feel happy with this activity. "Why don't you take care of this activity every day. We are happy to be able to play with the children," said one parent of the child who was playing.
With this activity, it is hoped that it can ease the trauma and burden of the victims through the post-disaster period.