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NewsAirlift delivers shelter for Indonesia quake survivors
UNHCR flies tents to Balikpapan for distribution to survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left 80,000 out of their homes.
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Indonesian Earthquake and Tsunami
Please help us meet the most urgent needs for people who have been affected by this disaster.
The Government of Indonesia accepted UNHCR`s offer of support and we already delivered 435 emergency tents for families made homeless by the disaster. More family tents and core relief items are on their way to assist the most vulnerable families, in support of the emergency response led by Indonesian authorities.
$95
will provide shelter for a person who has lost everything
$465
is enough to buy an emergency tent for an entire family
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