About
On Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 a series of deadly tsunamis struck Indonesia’s Sunda Strait, killing at least 429 people with 1,500 people either injured or missing. Bright Funds has established the Indonesian Sunda Strait Tsunami Disaster Response and Recovery Fund, comprised of pre-vetted nonprofits providing disaster response in Indonesia. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund, you can help provide short-term and long-term response and recovery to multiple organization initiatives. Our Fund approach is informed by expert and local recommendations, based on up to date information from disaster philanthropy and nongovernmental organization networks. The Fund's strategy is similarly dynamic and responsive: as information on local communities needs becomes available, we will update the organizations in this Fund, directing donations towards specific organizations doing work in the areas most affected. We have initially selected organizations that are on the ground assisting with immediate relief needs, including rescue efforts, medical assistance, and providing access to clean water, food and shelter. Our approach is primarily informed by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
Your Donation Supports
![Catholic Relief Services, Inc.](https://www.guidestar.org/ViewEdoc.aspx?eDocId=10125201&approved=True)
Catholic Relief Services, Inc.
Catholic Relief Services has mobilized a team to reach the families affected by this new disaster. Along with local partners, CRS will identify the greatest needs for providing emergency relief and assistance. Catholic Relief Services would work with partners - including other members of Caritas, the Catholic charitable network - “to help people cope and recover.”
![International Medical Corps](https://brightfunds-production.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/organization/logo/80237/Qq_2Quht_400x400.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA6GXYAUIMYKLP46IA%2F20250213%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250213T101423Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=292deb32188e03c48647230cbd40b3fbbf7894589443da317e858388fa802835)
International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is already working with a local aid organization to assess the most urgent needs (which, based on initial reports, include medical supplies, temporary shelters, food, household items and clean water) and stands ready to support the government of Indonesia to provide relief to the women, men and children affected by this disaster.
![Oxfam-America Inc.](https://brightfunds-production.s3.amazonaws.com/production/uploads/organization/logo/18/oxfam.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA6GXYAUIMYKLP46IA%2F20250213%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20250213T101423Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=4e841663ef35cb45ec984f16eac9189f2f1e8eed51db3b5766edb822d3d0941d)
Oxfam-America Inc.
Oxfam is working with the Government of Indonesia and with local partners to reach people affected by the tsunamis with critical aid, helping to provide clean water, build toilets, and distribute hygiene kits that include blankets and soap.