As we all might have known, one of the best surf spots in the world, the island of Mentawai was swept off by a tsunami on October 25, 2010.

[Update 11/4/10] GNFI local team in Mentawai reported so far 450 died, 66 missing, 499 lightly and heavily injured, and 15,000 refugees.

It’s reported that food supplies is enough for 3 months ahead, however, severe weather and challenging geographical locations (in West Sumatra rain storm in the aftermath of tsunami is almost non-stop) have make it very difficult and dangerous to deliver the supplies to Mentawai.

Few days ago, a ship that boarded 26 crew was struck and flipped over by a storm. So did a ship of National Electricity Company that carried lighting supplies.

Although activities to Mentawai are being delayed, they will resume soon. GNFI local team in Mentawai is working closely with other humanitarian organizations in this aftermath recovery efforts.

If you would like to join our team for Mentawai, please contact Willy Suryawan at cell phone 081 8789 5995 235 or email [email protected].

GNFI also welcome your monetary donations for Mentawai through these accounts:

For donations within Indonesia
Rekening bank BNI 0174 625 809
a/n Sri Nuryani Wahyuningrum (Nie’)
Cell phone:  0888 690 6265

For donations from outside Indonesia
Paypal account, email [email protected] (Ian)

To help us better allocate the funds, please make sure to send your confirmation of your donations by either SMS or email to the above cell phone number/email in this format:
GNFI Mentawai Amount

We look forward to your kind hearts!

May God bless Indonesia and us all!

Reports: Willy Suryawan (GNFI Padang)

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