indonesian_open media release tsunami appeal no 2

[Wittman, Leonie]

Teman-teman yang baik

Ida Palaloi has asked me to forward the following media release.

Leonie

 

 

MEDIA RELEASE 



The Indonesian Consul General in Sydney, Mr. Wardana was pleased by the
response to the tsunami disaster from the Australian people and
government who made an overwhelming contribution to nations affected by
the tragedy, including Indonesia. He said he deeply appreciated the
generosity of Australians and welcomed the willingness of local
authorities in Sydney to assist the relief effort in Indonesia. He also
paid tribute to the response from the Indonesian community, who
collected donations through the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal Committee. 



Since the establishment of the ITA Committee on 29 December 2004, it has
raised a total of A$ 64,121.85 (as of 20 January 2005). Ms. Siti Sofia
Sudarma, the coordinator of the committee, said she is expecting more
donations from upcoming events, and at the end of January 2005 the first
disbursement of money will go to charity organizations in Indonesia to
help the people affected by the tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra as
they rebuild in the wake of the disaster. 



Indonesia was the worst nation hit by the tsunami. The death toll has
reached more than 166,320 in the provinces of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
and North Sumatra and it may be some time before more definite numbers
are known. To assist those in dire circumstances, the Consulate General
of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian community in Sydney have
formed a committee; the Indonesia Tsunami Appeal comprised of a
cross-section of community representatives, including students, business
people, teachers and the broader community on the whole. 



The committee's term of reference is to raise funds to assist victims of
tsunami disaster in Indonesia; and will operate for the following three
months. To facilitate donations, a trust account has been opened by the
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sydney. The details of
the trust account are as follows: 

 

Account Name: Indonesia Tsunami Appeal 

Account Number: 06-2198 10420345 (Commonwealth Bank) 

 

*        Please fax a deposit slip (with address & details) to the
Committee on 02 9349 6854, by mail or email, so an official receipt
could be sent to donors. 


Committee Contact details are as follows: 

Ms. Siti Sofia Sudarma (Coordinator)

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sydney

236-238 Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW 2035, AUSTRALIA

Phone: (02) 9344 9933. Direct: (02) 8347 6809

Fax. (02) 9349 6854

Email: committee at indonesiatsunamiappeal.com 



Website: www.indonesiatsunamiappeal.com 



Please note that the Committee also gratefully accepts any offers of
donations in-kind, especially medicine, baby food and milk, bottled
water, cotton, generators, tents, mosquito nets. 



Donations will be acknowledged and a receipt issued. A public accountant
will be invited to audit the trust to ensure the monies are channeled
responsibly and in a transparent manner. 



Coming up events: 



Benefit concert. "Waves to Awareness: When we have to ask Why." The
Indonesia Tsunami Appeal Committee proudly presents a benefit concert
that will be held at Paddington Town Hall Friday 21st January 2005.
Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm organized by the Indonesian
Students Association. In addition to being a benefit concert to raise
funds for the Acehnese and North Sumatran victims of the Tsunami
disaster, Waves to Awareness also presents an opportunity for
reflection, remembrance, hope and healing through music, dance and
spoken word. Entertainment on the night will include Sista Native, Suara
Indonesia Dancers, Rhythm Hunters, Tommee and the Neighbourhood, and
many more accompanied by a 14 piece Contemporary Indonesian Orchestra
and choir. There will also be visual presentation by Indonesian film
students. 



As a thank you to the people who have donated so generously, Garuda
Airlines has also donated one return ticket to Bali as a raffle prize,
which includes accommodation from Garuda Orient Holidays. Don't miss
this opportunity to show your support for the victims of the Asian
Tsunami disaster. The event is supported by City of Sydney Council.
Tickets $10, VIP $ 100. BYO cushion. Candles for sale on the night. For
tickets and information please contact Andri Hendrawan 0438 988 882 or
Anita Meiruntu 0415 680 868. For media enquiries or interviews please
contact Anita 0415 680 868 



Corporate Australia Cares 



The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sydney, the
Indonesian Community leaders of Sydney, the Indonesian Community
Council, Australian Indonesian Business Council and supported by the
Australian Chinese Charity Foundation are hosting a corporate gathering
to fundraise for the victims of the Tsunami. 



All donations from this event shall be going Indonesia through Care
Australia. The function will be held as follows: 



Date : 9th February 2005

Time : 12:00 pm for 12:30pm. Finish 2:00 pm

Venue : Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Cost : $ 100 per luncheon ticket

RSVP : 31st January 2005

Contact : Yoen Yahya on 02 8347 6809 



In addition to the types of sponsorship indicated, the Committee also
welcomes silent donations. 



 

 

 

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