ECHO Visit

(Baca Versi Bahasa Indonesia)

On the last 2 days, February 19th – 20th 2008, Ezter Nemeth and Linda Rupidara representing dipecho, took a site visit to the 3 intervention area of ACF-DIPECHO program. This is the second time dipecho took a site visit. The first one was conducted on May 2007.On day 1, the destination is Cipinang Besar Utara. The group met head of Lurah CBU to discuss the progress of Satlinmas and emergency stock. Meeting with Kelurahan legislative discuss early warning system, evacuation route, composting activity, and participatory activity conducted in community.


On day 2, Wednesday February 20th 2008, the destination is Kampung Melayu. Meeting with Sister Lya from Santa Maria is the opening. Sister Lya explains the role of Santa Maria as temporary evacuation site for Kampung Melayu citizen. Activity was then continued to Kampung Pulo area. The group met women group of RT 10 which are now conducting composting program, FKPPubers discussing several ACF training they have attended. The visit was ended on Kelurahan Kampung Melayu office. In kelurahan office, not only vice of Lurah is there, principle of SD 01 (elementary school) and representative of Penjaringan were also there. Due to limited time, a visit to Penjaringan cannot take place. As return, representatives of Penjaringan were invited to come to Kampung Melayu and have a joint meeting.