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Sumatra quake: Man amputates leg to free himself from rubble
By Tim O’Connor, Caritas Australia “I was just thinking I have to save my Adik (little brother)”, says Eman a construction worker with an incredible story of courage and survival in the wake of the recent Sumatran earthquake.
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Sumatra quake: Planning for the future
By Tim O’Connor, Caritas Australia Communications Officer in Padang “Our only plan when the earthquake happens is to go to a flat area”, said Banjung from the remote village of Ilalang Gadang. Cafod (Caritas England and Wales) and their local … Continue reading
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Sumatra quake: We are lucky – we are alive
By Conor O’Loughlin, Trócaire (Caritas Ireland) The traces of rice powder make-up that stain Elma Wati’s face hint to her life before the earthquake tore down her home. As if to distract from the horror around her she recalled how … Continue reading
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Sumatra Quake: Whatever necessary to survive
By Conor O’Loughlin, Trocaire (Caritas Ireland) This time last week, Ilham Zakirman was in school like any normal eight year old. Today he is begging on the road outside the ruins of his home. The quake struck just after 5pm … Continue reading
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Indonesian Earthquake: The will to live
By Tim O’Connor, Caritas Australia Communications Officer in Padang “We heard the noise, it was like a plane coming”, says Azwiran of the earthquake which shattered his tiny village of Palak Juha. The damage wrought by the earthquake is devastating … Continue reading
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