Ministry of Social Affairs Presents to Provide Social Assistance for Residents Affected by Landslide Disaster in Ciambar, Sukabumi

SUKABUMI (2 May 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Disability Center "Phala Martha" in Sukabumi sent an Emergency Response Team to provide Social Logistics Assistance for residents affected by landslides in Awi Lega Village, Ginanjar Village, Ciambar District, Sukabumi Regency.

As directed by the Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, that the Ministry of Social Affairs would respond to any emergency conditions, the "Phala Martha" team led by the Coordinator of the Social Assessment and Advocacy Section, Umar Khaerudin, together with social workers and social extension agents went to directly see the disaster location and provide social assistance to residents affected by landslides. The aid was handed over at the sub-district post and received by the Head of Ginanjar Village.

"We represent the Disability Center “Phala Martha” to express our sorrow for the landslide that befell the residents of Ciambar," said Umar. "On this occasion, we assist in the form of rice, instant noodles, toiletries, milk, and medicine for the affected residents," he added.

The Head of Ginanjar Village, Iwan Ridwan, expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Social Affairs through the Disability Center “Phala Martha” who was present to visit Ciambar residents who were affected by landslides. "The assistance that has been given, we will convey to the residents who are the victims of landslides," said Iwan.

"Landslides that occurred in Kami Village on Saturday afternoon (1/5/2021), killed a 5- year-old child named Abdul Kholik died, Mrs. Atik (35 years) was seriously injured and Maman (40 years) was slightly injured,” said Iwan.

"A landslide from a 30-meter long cliff with a height of 100 meters in the rice field area caused the house in the felling to be damaged. Landslide material damaged 3 houses consisting of 2 heavily damaged houses and 1 lightly damaged house. Apart from that, motorbikes, rice fields, and 120 cattle ducks were also buried under the landslide material,” he concluded.