In partnership with the Nagekeo District Chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), the clean water distribution is planned for 60 days and is expected to meet the basic water needs of approximately 1,000 survivors each day.

Yayasan CARE Peduli (YCP / CARE Indonesia), in partnership with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Nagekeo District Chapter and in coordination with the Nagekeo District Government as well as the Indonesia Humanitarian Coordination Platform (IHCP), has continued the humanitarian response for communities affected by the earthquake, delivering 15,000 liters of clean water daily to evacuation centers across Nagekeo District.

The clean water distribution began on August 24, 2026 and is planned to continue for 60 days, with a target of delivering up to 900,000 liters of clean water. This clean water supply is projected to meet the basic water needs of around 1,000 people each day, based on the minimum emergency water requirement of approximately 15 liters per person per day.

At the same time, 215 CARE Packages for Emergency, supported by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK), are being transported in stages by air. The packages are expected to arrive and begin distribution no later than August 28, 2026, reaching affected families in Mbay and other impacted areas across Nagekeo District.

CEO of Yayasan CARE Peduli (CARE Indonesia), Dr. Abdul Wahib Situmorang, said the response has been designed around the comprehensive needs of affected families, with particular attention to women, children, older people, and groups facing greater barriers to accessing assistance.

“Clean water is an urgent need that cannot wait. Starting August 24, 2026, CARE Indonesia, together with PMI Nagekeo, is providing 15,000 liters of clean water every day for 60 days. This is projected to meet the basic water needs of approximately 1,000 survivors each day, for drinking, cooking, personal hygiene, and caring for family members, particularly amid the ongoing dry season,” Abdul said.

For the time being, Abdul explained that clean water will be delivered to water storage tanks at evacuation centers to ensure easy access for families who continue to spend the night at these sites due to aftershocks and concerns about the safety of their homes.

In addition to clean water and emergency relief packages, according to Abdul, CARE Indonesia is preparing 800 hygiene and personal protection packages (dignity kits) and 800 blankets, with distribution targeted to begin within the next 15 days.

Abdul explained that, unlike the CARE Package for Emergency, which addresses a broader range of household needs, the dignity kit focuses specifically on personal hygiene and protection. Each kit includes items such as bathing soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, laundry soap, sanitary pads, underwear, a collapsible water container, a comb, a flashlight, and a whistle.

Abdul also explained that during the same week, CARE Indonesia and IHCP will also conduct a joint assessment, combining a rapid needs assessment and a rapid gender assessment. These assessments will directly capture the experiences and needs of affected families, including women and children, while identifying urgent needs, barriers to accessing assistance, protection risks, and local market conditions.

“A humanitarian response is not simply about delivering goods. We need to listen directly to affected families to ensure that subsequent assistance is targeted, safe to access, and responsive to their different needs. The voices of women, children, and groups that are often less visible during emergencies must be part of decision-making,” Abdul said.

Abdul further emphasized that CARE Indonesia will continue coordinating closely with the Nagekeo District Government, PMI, IHCP, and other relevant partners. The type and scale of assistance in the next phase will be adjusted based on verified assessment findings and evolving needs on the ground, including potential support for protection services and safe spaces for women and children.

Kristianus Pantaleon Jogo, Head of the PMI Nagekeo District Chapter, said clean water has already been distributed to evacuation tents in Lape Urban Village, Mbay 2 Urban Village, and Aeramo Village in Aesesa Subdistrict, Nagekeo District. The distribution will take place daily for the next 60 days, with PMI also working to extend access to clean water to other evacuation sites across Nagekeo.

“Clean water is among the most urgent needs at several evacuation sites, particularly during the dry season. CARE Indonesia’s support is helping ensure that water distribution can take place on a regular schedule and reach evacuation points coordinated with the local government. PMI Nagekeo will ensure that distribution is carried out safely, orderly, and in line with survivors’ needs,” he said.

About the CARE Package for Emergency
The CARE Package for Emergency is designed to help families meet their basic needs during the emergency response period. Each package includes:

• Hygiene and personal care items, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, underwear, sanitary pads, and other hygiene supplies;

• Solar-powered lighting equipment for families living in areas with limited access to electricity;

• Water storage and filtration supplies, including buckets, water containers, filter cloths, and a collapsible funnel;

• Cooking utensils, including a knife, glasses, frying pan, steamer, stove, and plates; and

• Emergency shelter supplies, such as tarpaulins, mosquito nets, sarongs, and jarit cloth.