Indonesian Scholarship & Relief Assistance of North America

Nov 15, 2010 10:11 AM

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian community in the US city of Houston and environs, supported by the local Indonesian consulate general, organized a charity bazaar to raise funds for victims of natural disasters at home.

The bazaar to help victims of the Wasior flash flood, the Mentawai earthquake and tsunami, and the Mt Merapi eruptions in Central Java was held on the premises of the Indonesian consulate general on Saturday (Nov 13), according to Indonesian Consul General in Houston Al Busyra Basnur in an e-mailed message to ANTARA News Monday.

The event attracted around 1,000 people, both Indonesians and Americans, especially those grouped in "Friends of Indonesia."

The bazaar managed to collect donations amounting to US$20,204 which would be sent to Indonesia.

Consul General Al Busyra Basnur in his opening remarks expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Indonesian community in Houston and surrounding areas for their concern and efforts to help disaster victims in Indonesia.

"Every person participating in this charity bazaar - every woman, man, youngster and child - is a hero, a humanitarian hero," Al Busyra Basnur said.

Meanwhile, Paul Wahyudin, chairman of the bazaar organizing committee, said that he was very proud that diverse Indonesian community in Houston could unite to help those affected by natural disasters in Indonesia.

The Indonesian community in Houston comprise, among others, members of ICMI (Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Assocation), Islamic Family Academy (IFA), IMSA (Indonesian Muslim Society in America), ISRANA (Indonesian Scholarship and Relief Assistance of North America), HIBA (Houston Indonesian Buddhist Association), BKKIH (Indonesian Christians in Houston), Minang people, Pasundan people, and mixed-couples.

The goods on offer to visitors to the bazaar included a wide range of ndonesian foods, beverages, handicraft articles and garments.

Visitors were entertained with `angklung` (bamboo percussion instrument)music , and were also invited to visit an Indonesian Cultural Center in the Indonesian Consulate General building.
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Nov 9, 2010 5:11 PM

Indonesian government continued to record the number of victims of the tsunami disaster in Mentawai District, and Mount Merapi erupted. The number of victims continues to grow. This statement was conveyed by the Special Staff of the President Division of Disaster and Social Assistance, Andi Arief, told AFP on Sunday (31/10/2010). According to him until 10:00 am, Sunday morning, the Regional Disaster Management Agency Sumbar back launch of new data.

"Data from 10:00 am BPBD West Sumatra, Mentawai tsunami that killed 449 people," he said.

While the number of victims lost in the Mentawai there is 107 people, 270 people were seriously injured and slightly injured 142 people. The number of displaced persons reached 14,983 inhabitants.

Tsunami destruction

courtesy of Telegraph UK

Meanwhile, for the victims of the eruption of Mount Merapi, also have an added data. Update this latest data is as at 09.00 am. "The victim died a total of 141 people," said Andi. Currently, 83 patients undergoing treatment under treatment at Sardjito Hospital.

Meanwhile, the number of refugees in Sleman reached 18,929 people. This number increased after the eruption early on Saturday. In Magelang, there are 25,354 displaced persons, in Klaten 3,500 people, and in Boyolali 3970 people

merapi

courtesy of National Geographic

Disaster Map

map

courtesy of ISRANA

Nov 9, 2010 4:11 PM

November 2010 - FundRaising Flyer

fund raising

Apr 13, 2008 7:37 PM

In collaboration with the Indonesian Community of Houston organization (Komindo), Israna will conduct a fundraising event during the celebration of the Indonesian National Patriotic Day on May 24th, 2008 at the Indonesian Consulate General building in Houston. Attandees can donate to ISRANA by going to the ISRANA booth or participating in the auction or raffle events.

Please join us in this fun filled event. You will be able to enjoy a diverse variety of Indonesian food, desserts, and music.

Mar 21, 2008 11:26 AM

We at ISRANA want to thank you for your donations as we are now able to provide sholarships to 35 needy children in Indonesia. Although the number is relatively small, this is a great accomplishment considering 2 years ago we were only able to provide scholarships to 8 children. Your donations have been able to alleviate the hardship of these children and their family.

ISRANA scholarship program also would not have been possible without the participation and hardwork of our Trustees in Indonesia who have provided their free time and patience.

Again, thank you and please provide your generous support so that we can help more children next year.

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