Synergy of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Filantra in Flood and Landslide Relief Distribution in Langkat Regency
Partner: Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH)
Industry: Telecommunications and digital services.
Objective: The INDOSAT SIGAP (Emergency Response Ready) Program for Flood and Landslide Disaster Relief in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, aims to help disaster-affected communities by providing basic necessity aid in the form of ready-to-eat meals, cleaning kits, bedding, hygiene kits, as well as Indosat and Three SIM cards. This assistance is intended to lighten the burden on communities affected by floods and landslides, support the fulfillment of urgent needs during the emergency response period, and help people maintain basic activities and communication amidst the emergency conditions caused by the disaster.
Challenges:
- The implementation of emergency response relief activities for flood and landslide disasters in North Sumatra Province faces various challenges, primarily due to disasters occurring almost simultaneously in several regions within a short period.
- High rainfall intensity and extreme weather conditions make it difficult for team mobilization and aid distribution to affected areas.
- Infrastructure damage, such as broken bridges in Langkat Regency and disrupted transportation access in several areas, poses obstacles to the distribution of logistical aid.
- Additionally, the wide coverage of the affected areas, the high number of refugees, and the condition of residents who depend on emergency aid require fast and directed coordination so that aid can reach the community in a timely manner and according to field needs.
Solutions: As an effort to respond to the emergency conditions caused by flood and landslide disasters in Langkat Regency, the activity solutions are focused on fulfilling the basic needs of affected communities and supporting the smooth handling of emergency responses, through:
- Distributing ready-to-eat meals to affected residents to support the fulfillment of food needs during the emergency response period.
- Providing drinking water, cleaning equipment, blankets, sleeping mats, and hygiene kits to help maintain the cleanliness, health, and comfort of affected residents.
- Handing over aid directly to local community representatives through coordination with village officials so that aid is distributed in an orderly and targeted manner.
- Providing Indosat and Three starter packs as communication support for affected residents in emergency conditions.
- Involving volunteers and local communities in the implementation of activities to support the smooth distribution of aid.
Impact of Activities: The implementation of the INDOSAT SIGAP Program provides direct benefits to affected communities and contributes to supporting post-disaster handling and early recovery efforts, including:
- Fulfillment of basic needs for affected communities, especially food and drinking water, during the emergency response period.
- Assisting efforts to maintain the cleanliness and health of residents through the provision of cleaning equipment and hygiene kits.
- Lightening the burden on affected communities due to house damage and limited access to basic needs.
- Supporting the temporary comfort of affected residents through the provision of blankets and sleeping mats.
- Assisting the communication needs of affected residents through the provision of Indosat and Three starter packs.
- Strengthening social concern and the spirit of togetherness between the company, volunteers, and the community in facing disaster impacts.
SDGs Relevance:
- SDGs 2: Zero Hunger, this program contributes through the distribution of food aid in the form of ready-to-eat meals and mineral water to communities affected by floods and landslides in Langkat Regency. This aid is intended to help meet the community’s basic food needs during the emergency response period, thereby supporting the availability of food intake and helping prevent hunger in disaster situations.
- SDGs 3: Good Health and Well-being, this program supports efforts to maintain the health and well-being of affected communities through the provision of hygiene kits, cleaning equipment, sleeping mats, and the distribution of Indosat and Three Starter Packs. This assistance helps the community maintain personal and environmental hygiene, as well as supports access to communication and information needed during emergency conditions and the post-disaster recovery period.
Real Steps of Care Amidst Disaster
The INDOSAT SIGAP Program for Flood and Landslide Disaster Relief in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, is an expression of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s concern in supporting affected communities through the provision of ready-to-eat meals, cleaning kits, sleeping mats, drinking water, and communication support. This aid is intended to help meet the basic needs of the community during the emergency response period.
The program implementation was carried out through a collaboration between Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Filantra, involving volunteers and local village officials to ensure aid was distributed in an orderly and targeted manner. This synergy reinforces a shared commitment to delivering coordinated humanitarian actions that are relevant to the community’s needs. Filantra continues to open collaboration opportunities for companies wishing to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian programs and post-disaster recovery