Category Archive 'Indonesia'

24.07.06

Earthquake Relief Sent to Central Java

News, Indonesia

An earthquake struck the city of Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 27, 2006, causing massive damage to buildings.  The death toll stands at over 6,000 and as many as 650,000 have been displaced.  World Hope International is partnering with the Wesleyan Bible College in mearby Magelang, which sustained only minor damage, providing emergency shelter for victims.  About one million people live in the affected area.  As many as 200,000 people have been left homeless and are in desperate need of help.  Relief funds may be sent through World Hope International offices in the U.S. (http://www.worldhope.org), Canada (http://www.worldhope.ca), or Australia (http://www.worldhope.org.au/


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