CARE Indonesia continues to enhance its efforts in disaster and emergency preparedness. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) South Sulawesi to reinforce emergency response preparedness (11/07). This collaboration includes the provision of hygiene kits, storage, and distribution to community groups — including women in need — in disaster-prone areas.

The 140 hygiene kits were handed over to PMI South Sulawesi as well as logistic maintenance fund. Each kit includes a bucket, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, detergent, sanitary pads, a jerry can, and a dipper. These kits will be distributed during emergency situations, based on the needs of affected communities particularly women and children.