Lesson Learned from Post-Disaster Psychosocial Support for Children in Palu, Central Sulawesi—Indonesia
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Published:2024-08-01
Issue:4
Volume:19
Page:678-690
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ISSN:1883-8030
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Container-title:Journal of Disaster Research
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language:en
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Short-container-title:JDR
Author:
Sokang Yasinta Astin12ORCID, Omega Petrayuna Dian1ORCID, Novianty Anita1ORCID, Garey Evans1ORCID, Dawan Anil3ORCID, Hutapea Rully D.3, Siantoro Ayu3ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Krida Wacana Christian University, Jl. Tanjung Duren Raya No.4, Grogol Petamburan, Jakarta Barat, DKI Jakarta 11470, Indonesia 2. Research Center for Health Psychology, Krida Wacana Christian University, Jakarta, Indonesia 3. Wahana Visi Indonesia, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Abstract
In the aftermath of the devastating Palu disaster in September 2018, communities, especially children, suffered deep psychological trauma. At the request of faith leaders, local NGO Wahana Visi Indonesia (WVI), in partnership with Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), conducted a psychosocial support training program for volunteers, including Qur’an recitation teachers and Sunday school teachers in Palu. These trained volunteers then initiated a psychosocial support initiative for children in the area. Years later, WVI and UKRIDA conducted a reflective study of the program, collecting data from 40 volunteers through focus group discussions and surveys. The study identified key themes, including the effectiveness of the training, reflections on program implementation, lessons learned, and recommendations for future programs. The study underscores the importance of multi-stakeholder involvement, particularly that of faith-based organizations, in providing psychosocial support in disaster-affected areas. Given the recurring threat of disasters in the region, the study advocates for transparent collaboration among various social stakeholders. To build community resilience, disaster management strategies need to be widely disseminated, and the need for continuous training to strengthen community preparedness is emphasized. In addition, the development of culturally sensitive training modules tailored to the community’s language, age, and religious background is essential. Such a comprehensive commitment will ensure the community’s ability to deal effectively with future disasters. Detailed findings are discussed further in this paper.
Funder
Krida Wacana Christian University World Vision Foundation Wahana Visi Indonesia
Publisher
Fuji Technology Press Ltd.
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