MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, PADANG — Muhammadiyah continues to strengthen coordination and solidarity among its volunteers in responding to disasters across Sumatra. In line with guidance from the President of Muhammadiyah Haedar Nashir, humanitarian efforts are carried out with empathy and solidarity for affected communities.
Emergency response coordination has been led by Lazismu and the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) since volunteers were deployed from multiple regions, including Central Java, West Java, East Java, Yogyakarta, and others. Through the One Muhammadiyah One Response framework, Lazismu supports operations by mobilizing funds under its Indonesia Siaga program.
Lazismu Central Board Director for Distribution and Utilization, Ardi Lutfi Kautsar, stated on Tuesday (16/12) that coordination with MDMC and stakeholders remains ongoing. He noted that Lazismu has allocated Rp3 billion in humanitarian assistance for disaster response in Sumatra.
The assistance supports emergency response efforts including health services, psychosocial support, logistics, clean water and sanitation, emergency school, and operations at humanitarian posts.
“MDMC teams from Sumatra and Java regions were mobilized to support disaster response operations,” Ardi said. “Including the establishment of 16 service posts across affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. These posts provide healthcare, psychosocial services, clean water, temporary shelter, emergency education, and food and non-food assistance.”
To date, Muhammadiyah has assisted 14.381 beneficiaries across 14 districts and cities in the three provinces. A total of 355 volunteers are involved, including the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) from 14 Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Hospitals, psychosocial teams from Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Universities, logistic teams, post-management units, and Muhammadiyah Search and Rescue personnel.
Indrayanto added that emergency response operations will continue until January 5, 2026, followed by a transition phase toward recovery through March 2026. Despite ongoing challenges such as heavy rain, power outages, limited internet access, and damaged roads, Muhammadiyah volunteers remain committed to reaching underserved areas. (Bintang Adrian)
