Indonesia earthquake: How you can help


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Indonesian authorities are expecting the death toll to climb into the thousands as a result of an earthquake that struck Sulawesi island in Indonesia on Friday. 


The 7.5 magnitude quake also triggered a tsunami that ripped apart the coastline of the city of Palu. 


The death toll currently stands at more than 800 people, as emergency services continue to search for survivors. Rescuers are struggling to access some remote communities and are working with limited equipment.


Details of how to donate to Australian NGOs and non-profit organisations who plan to send emergency response teams to Indonesia are below. 


Palu earthquake survivor

  • CARE Australia



CARE Australia is dedicated to ending poverty and achieving social justice. The charity focuses on women and girls, fighting for equal rights and opportunities.


Donate online.



  • CARITAS



The Catholic Agency for Aid and Development, Caritas began in Australia in 1964. Australian supporters who would like to help Caritas Australia respond to the emergency in the region should give to the Asia Emergency Appeal.


Donate online.




  • Oxfam Australia



Oxfam is preparing to provide a team on the ground helping the most vulnerable people access clean drinking water, portable toilets, sanitation facilities and other essential supplies.


Donate online.



  • Red Cross Australia



Red Cross provides humanitarian support to people and communities in need. Director of International programs Peter Walton said the Red Cross will mount a “significant relief operation” in Indonesia following the disaster.


Staff are helping mobilise ambulance crews, first aid responders, search and rescue teams and medical teams.


Donate online.


A handout photo made available by the Indonesian Presidential Palace showing Indonesian President Joko Widodo (C) looking at a ruined house

  • Save the Children



Save the Children is one of Australia’s largest aid and development agencies dedicated to helping children. Save the Children is on the ground responding with emergency assistance to the millions of vulnerable children who will be affected by the disaster.


Donate online.



  • UNICEF Australia



UNICEF is the United Nations children’s organisation working in some of the toughest places in the world.


The organisation will prepare supplies for families, especially for those in vulnerable communities. UNICEF is already preparing to help reunite children with their families, feed the youngest and most vulnerable, provide clean water and comfort traumatised children.


Donate online.


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