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OBI Trains Disaster Response Team in West Java

Jawaban.com ·

Obor Berkat Indonesia (OBI) conducted a three-day intensive training for 40 staff and facilitators in Lembang, West Java, from August 31 to September 2, 2026. The program prepares participants for the Indonesia Disaster Relief Team (IDRT) to handle high-risk disaster scenarios. Speakers included UN OCHA analyst Titi Moektijasih and BNPB director Wing Prasetyo Ardi, who emphasized leadership, coordination, and impartial aid. The curriculum covered rapid needs assessment, emergency shelter construction, and first aid. The training aims to ensure teams can operate effectively under pressure and collaborate with various stakeholders during emergencies. The outlet notes that preparedness requires mental readiness and integrity before deployment.

Translated from Bahasa Indonesia by SermonWave (machine translation). Original: Jawaban.com (Indonesia), September 8, 2026, by CBN Indonesia. Original language: Bahasa Indonesia.

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