Indonesia

Caritas CR (CCR) has been operating in Indonesian Aceh since the beginning of 2005. Initially, it focused on the distribution of humanitarian assistance and reconstruction of damaged homes. Following activities were concentrated mainly on the restoration of livelihoods for farmers and fishermen, and on building the capacity of local organizations.

Caritas CR also assisted during various disasters in other areas of Indonesia.

June 21, 2012 Indonesia

Visit of Technical Assistance team

From the beginning of 2012, the KINA / KING cooperatives have been working towards getting patchouli oil from Aceh internationally recognized under the name: “Nilam Aceh”. The KINA/KING cooperatives are part of the Nilam Aceh Forum for Geographical Indication (GI).

April 14, 2012 Indonesia

Reaching out to buyers: Field Visit to Jakarta

Patchouli growers in Aceh face a number of challenges, one of the main ones being the unstable price paid on the local level. When patchouli is being planted, middlemen regularly announce a high price. This encourages a large number of growers to plant patchouli.

April 13, 2012 Indonesia

Archbishop Graubner and director of Caritas CR Haičman visit Indonesia

Jan Graubner, archbishop of Olomouc representing the activities of Caritas Czech Republic during the Czech Bishops’ Conference, together with Oldřich Haičman, director of Caritas Czech Republic, are currently on their mission in Indonesia visiting the ongoing projects there. Read Oldřich Haičman’s observations about their trip:

April 12, 2012 Indonesia

Ondřej Cakl about the earthquake in Sumatra

With the consent of the editors of idnes.cz and the author of the original article, we bring you an interview with Ondřej Cakl, co-worker of Caritas CR who’s currently on the island of Sumatra and witnessed an 8.7-magnitude earthquake which hit the Indonesian coast. This interview was conducted via email on 12 April 2012.

February 16, 2012 Indonesia

Sports are back again in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 school

In the capital of the western-most Indonesian province of Aceh, Banda Aceh on Sumatra island, it is heavily raining. This does not prevent students of the Islamic secondary school Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 2 to play a friendly volleyball match. Teachers cheer them on from the sidelines. According to the headmaster of the school, sporting events are an important part of school activities because they encourage a positive school spirit.

February 14, 2012 Indonesia

Quality Control Training

Nilam is an aromatic herb. As a cash crop it is well suited to Aceh’s climate, has a long track record with Acehnese growers and produces a high value essential oil when distilled.