Field Stories and Community Health Updates

August 25, 2026

Through our grantmaking partnership with Yayasan Lentera Kesehatan Nusantara (YLKN), we fund TANGGUH NTT, an initiative supporting early recovery and strengthening community resilience in health following the Flores earthquake.

The program combines essential emergency assistance for vulnerable households with community-based health and psychosocial support. It aims to address priority needs among 2,000 vulnerable households while strengthening the capacity of communities to identify health needs and connect people with appropriate services.

A core component is capacity-building for community cadres and local trainers across seven sub-districts in Nagekeo Regency. The program targets the training of 10 district trainers and 100 community cadres in community preparedness, early identification of health needs and vulnerabilities, risk communication, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and basic psychosocial support.

The program also supports referral and follow-up pathways, supportive supervision, and coordination with local health services and other stakeholders.

By combining immediate relief with investment in local capacity, TANGGUH NTT aims to strengthen community-based health support, improve referral and continuity of care, and contribute to greater preparedness for future emergencies.