Basic Human Services

Objective: Improving the Quality of Basic Human Services

Overview

To improve the availability and quality of key human services throughout Indonesia, the U.S. government is providing $311 million over five years (2004-2008). The program will improve the health of local communities through support for maternal and child health, disease surveillance and control, food and nutrition and access to safe drinking water through better watershed management and water treatment.

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Press Releases

Jakarta | Wednesday, September 19, 2007
U.S. to Provide Additional Funds to Help Victims of Earthquakes on Sumatra

| Monday, February 12, 2007
U.S. to Provide Additional Funds to Help Flood Victims

The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide an additional US$100,000 to support efforts to improve hygiene, provide safe water and protect the health of affected people in flood-ravaged Jakarta and the surrounding communities.

Jakarta | Monday, February 05, 2007
U.S. to Provide Emergency Assistance to Jakarta and Surrounding Area Flood Victims

Jakarta | Friday, January 26, 2007
U.S. Ambassador Presents Protective Gear to Aid in the Battle against Avian Influenza

jakarta | Thursday, September 21, 2006
The U.S. and Indonesia to Collaborate on Water Utility Financing

Jakarta | Thursday, September 14, 2006
The U.S. Provides an Additional $3.2 million to Indonesia for Avian Influenza Prevention

Jakarta | Friday, June 09, 2006
Ambassador Pascoe Applauds Indonesia’s Successful Family Planning

United States Ambassador B. Lynn Pascoe applauded Indonesia for the success of the family planning program and called upon national and local governments to renew the country’s commitment to family planning as a means of securing a healthier and more prosperous future for Indonesians.

Jakarta, Indonesia | Saturday, May 27, 2006
U. S. Government Provides US$100,000 in Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Yogyakarta and Central Java

Today, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided US$100,000 to support emergency efforts in response to the devastating earthquake which struck Yogyakarta and Central Java. This contribution comes in addition to a recent U.S. Government contribution of US$100,000 to assist people who were evacuated from recent volcanic eruptions of Mt. Merapi.

Yogyakarta | Thursday, May 18, 2006
U. S. Government Assists in Mount Merapi Emergency Response

Today, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided an additional US$50,000 to support emergency efforts in response to volcanic activity at Mount Merapi. With this addition, total U.S. Government assistance for emergency interventions in response to Mount Merapi stands at US$100,000.

Surabaya | Tuesday, April 25, 2006
USAID/BKKBN Family Planning Conference in East Java Celebrates Quality Achievements

On April 25, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Indonesia hosted 500 participants representing local governments and NGOs from 21 provinces and more than 110 districts for the Third Quality Conference on family planning and reproductive health in Indonesia.

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Students of Public Junior High School 10 in Padang, West Sumatra demonstrate new point of use water treatment technology being introduced by USAID’s Aman Tirta Program.