Indonesia
Due to its unique geography and geology, Indonesia is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, landslides, cyclones and volcanic eruptions. With a large and dense population, human-induced disasters such as fires, forest fires, pollution and environmental degradation also pose large threats.
The devastation caused by the 2004 tsunami has left hundreds of thousands of Indonesians struggling to rebuild. The official statistic of 17% under the poverty-line is an underestimate as a larger portion of the population is still in desperate need of food, water, and shelter.
Indonesian Earthquake Relief
A strong earthquake which measured from 5.9 to 6.2 on the Richter scale rocked Yogyakarta, Indonesia and its surrounding areas in May 2006. Zakat Foundation and its partner PKPU constructed an operational post for humanitarian service in Bantul to evacuate victims trapped under rubble of buildings and distribute medicines, hot foods, tents and medical services. continue reading »
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Vital Stats
| Population: | 245, 452, 800 |
| Infant Mortality Rate: | 35 deaths / 1000 births |
| Life Expectancy: | 70 years |
| Major Diseases: | High risk bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, Typhoid Fever, Dengue Fever, Malaria, chikungunya. H5N1 type avian flu poses minimal risk to humans |
| Religions: |
Muslim - 88% Roman Catholic - 5% Hindu - 3% Buddhist - 1% |
| Literacy Rate: | 88 % |
| Unemployment Rate: | 12 % |
| Poverty Rate: | 17 % |
| Natural Hazards: | Severe flooding; severe drought; tsunamis; earthquakes; volcanic activity; forest fires |