Indonesia
Caritas CR (CCR) has been operating in Indonesian Aceh since the beginning of 2005. Initially, it focused on the distribution of humanitarian assistance and reconstruction of damaged homes. Currently, activities are concentrated mainly on the restoration of livelihoods for farmers and fishermen, and on building the capacity of local organizations.
If and when necessary, Caritas CR assists during various disasters in other areas of Indonesia.
Sports are back again in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 school
In the capital of the western-most Indonesian province of Aceh, Banda Aceh on Sumatra island, it is heavily raining. This does not prevent students of the Islamic secondary school Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 to play a friendly volleyball match. Teachers cheer them on from the sidelines. According to the headmaster of the school, sporting events are an important part of school activities because they encourage a positive school spirit.
From Illegal Logger to Best Farmer in Aceh
A story about successful rice farmer and his change from an illegal logger to the best farmer in Aceh thanks to the support of a CCR project.
Caritas Czech Republic in Indonesia
Indonesia is a nation of change and growth, but it also a country where more than forty-nine percent of the population lives on less than two dollars a day (AusAID 2008).
