The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), continues its humanitarian support for communities affected by flash floods in Aceh. Following the delivery process and coordination with local partners, assistance in the form of dignity kits and other essential items has been received and directly distributed to residents in several affected areas in North Aceh.
The aid distribution took place on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, through Yayasan Geutanyoe Aceh to five affected gampong (villages or village-level administrative units), namely:
Documentation: Aid distribution in Pulo Seuke, Baktiya Sub-district, North Aceh Regency
Documentation: Aid distribution in Alue Gedong, Baktiya Sub-district, North Aceh Regency
Documentation: Aid distribution in Cot Ulayad, Baktiya Sub-district, North Aceh Regency
Documentation: Aid distribution in Ulee Glee, Tanah Jambo Aye Sub-district, North Aceh Regency
Documentation: Aid distribution in Matang Seuke Pulot, Tanah Jambo Aye Sub-district, North Aceh Regency
Humanitarian Field Staff of Yayasan Geutanyoe Aceh, Bukhari Sulaiman, explained that the distributed assistance included dignity kits or hygiene supplies for children, adolescents, and adults—both women and men—as well as adult diapers, baby diapers, and various other supporting items tailored to urgent needs in the field. In addition to dignity kits, the aid distributed consisted of:
- Dignity Kits: 850 packages
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Kits: 100 packages
- Education Kits for Children: 480 packages
- Baby diapers and adult diapers: 1,000 pieces
- Qur’ans: 500 copies
The distribution was carried out in collaboration with the field partner Yayasan Geutanyoe to ensure that the assistance reached the intended beneficiaries accurately, safely, and effectively.
This aid distribution is part of the Faculty of Psychology UGM’s commitment to being present and accompanying communities in disaster-affected areas. Beyond supporting the fulfillment of specific basic needs—particularly those related to hygiene and the dignity of survivors—CPMH UGM’s programs are also directed toward strengthening psychosocial recovery through collaboration with local volunteers and partner networks in Aceh.
Going forward, CPMH UGM will continue its recovery efforts through evidence-based approaches, including strengthening volunteer capacity and cross-agency coordination, to ensure that psychosocial support can be sustained over the long term.
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Penulis: Raden Roro Anisa Anggi Dinda