About ASB Indonesia and the Philippines
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), or the Worker’s Samaritan Federation, is a German relief and social welfare organisation engaged in many social service provisions, including civil protection, rescue service, and social welfare service. ASB works through more than 200 branch offices in Germany and services in more than 20 countries abroad.
In 2006, ASB started working in Indonesia following the earthquake in Yogyakarta and Central Java in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs. In 2014, ASB began its initial program in the Philippines through mutual partnerships with local organisations following Typhoon Haiyan in late 2013.
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March 19, 2024
Lessons Learned from Emergency Response to Demak Regency Floods [Part 5 of Journey Story of Demak Flood Response]
From the humanitarian response to the flood in Demak Regency...
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Flood Response in Wonorejo Village [Part 4 of Journey Story of Demak Flood Response]
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March 14, 2024
The Eye of an Advocate: How Supron Leads Lampung’s Disability Inclusive Disaster-Preparedness Efforts
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March 12, 2024
Beyond the Waves: How a Tsunami Turned Susi into Disability Inclusive Disaster-Preparedness Advocate
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March 1, 2024
Flood Disaster Response in Karanganyar [Part 3 of Journey Story of Demak Flood Response]
The Karanganyar-Mijen road serves as the border between Kara...
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February 28, 2024
Asrofi and Flood Management in Karanganyar, Demak [Part 2 of Journey Story of Demak Flood Response]
The sun had risen a bit when the Emergency Response Team fro...
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Disaster preparedness is a long-term investment. When disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.
