Flooding in Southeastern Archipelago

Southeastern Archipelago Flood Relief

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Overcoming in Southeastern Archipelago

A devastating storm hit Indonesia's southeastern islands unannounced, flooding the rivers and breaking dams. The storm hit three main islands where Mustard Seed schools are located. Over 100 deaths have been reported. Villages were severely flooded, homes and buildings destroyed, including several of Mustard Seed's village schools. There has never been a disaster of this magnitude before, leaving them shocked and immobilized.

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Casualties

Latest update: April 12th, 2021

Source: Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management

174 people killed.
48 people are still missing.
129 people injured.
13,226 refugees (7,212 people are on the Island of Promise where MSI hub school and village schools are located).
2,332 homes & public buildings are destroyed.

Prayer Requests

Pray for wisdom for the leaders and the community; for clarity of action.
Pray for the teacher’s safety and ability to keep calm and take action to alleviate the fear around them.
Pray for strength and peace for the communities where Mustard Seed’s village schools have been damaged or destroyed by the storm.
Pray for the safety of our student's families affected by the disasters.
Pray for sufficient provisions of food at the refugees' camp.

A Flood, A Tropical Cyclone, and A Good God

May 27, 2021

“Mustard Seed field worker, Mrs. Wilson, shares how a tropical cyclone hit the island, causing tsunami-like waves and killed hundreds of people.”...

How Is the Flood Disaster Relief Going?

Apr 21, 2021

“We give thanks to every donor who has helped our teachers and students affected by the disaster in Indonesia's Southeastern Archipelago. Your...

Schools and Student’s Homes Shattered

Apr 13, 2021

“Mustard Seed’s village schools and student’s homes on the Island of Promise have been ravaged by the hurricane and heavy floods. Some have suffered...

A Flood of Hope

Apr 11, 2021

“Although floods and storms have severely damaged many areas of the Southeastern Archipelago, hope arises within the stricken communities." ***...

Update! Disaster in Indonesia

Apr 7, 2021

“A three-day rampage of tropical cyclones in the southeastern part of Indonesia has left 8400 people without homes. Most of them are from the Island...