“We do not have to know the victims to understand the anguish of

a man who lost his wife, a mother who lost her son, a child who
has been orphaned or a family still searching for missing
members, hoping against hope that somehow somewhere they are
safe. We all have our own families, and we know what our families
mean to us.”

– Lee Hsien Loong

Prime Minister Singapore

Extending Hands, Connecting Hearts

Charity Reg No: 01748

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INTRODUCTION

Mercy Relief was established in May 2001 as a voluntary wing of Perdaus, to

respond to tragedies befalling mankind as a result of natural or man-made
disasters. The organisation’s aim was to promote a civil life of compassion, care
and volunteerism amongst man. Mercy Relief extends humanitarian services to
all regardless of race, culture or creed.

On 19th September 2003, Mercy Relief was officially launched as a charitable non-
governmental humanitarian Organisation (NGO) by then Deputy Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong. Mercy Relief was registered as a Company Limited by
Guarantee on 27 June 2003. The organisation was conferred the Institute of
Public Character (IPC) status on 1 December 2003. It was launched as a secular
organisation so that more people in Singapore can have the opportunity to be
involved in volunteerism and humanitarian work.

THE HANDS

The logo reflects peace, unity and mercy amongst man. The two hands depict
assistance rendered by a more privileged to one in need. The different colours of
the hands exemplifies Mercy Relief’s unconditional provision of humanitarian
assistance, regardless of race, culture and creed. The upward-pointing index
finger represents the numeral one and significantly our common origin - Mankind.

ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

A Board of Directors (BOD), comprising multi-racial corporate and social leaders,

oversees, advises and charts the direction of Mercy Relief.

Mr Abdullah Tarmugi - Speaker of Parliament

Advisor

Mr TK Udairam - CEO, Changi General Hospital

Chairman

Mr Chelva R Rajah - Sr Counsel, Tan Rajah & Cheah

Deputy Chairman

Dr Abdul Wahab - A/Prof, Nayang Technological University

Deputy Chairman

Mr Satwant Singh - Barrister, Sim Mong Teck & Partners

Company Secretary

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Immediate Past Chairman

Mr Zulkifli Baharudin - MD, Global Business Integrators Pte Ltd

Board members

Dr Fatimah Lateef - MP, Marine Parade GRC

Consultant, A&E, Singapore General
Hospital

Dr Ivy Ng - CEO, Kandang Kerbau Women’s and

Children’s Hospital

Sr Janet Wang - Canossian Sister, St Anthony’s

Canossian Convent

Ms Dawn Westerhout - Associate Director, KPMG

Mr Ong Bon Chai - Chairman, Singapore Soka Association

Dr AAhad M. Osman-Gani - A/Prof, Nanyang Technological University

Mr Jolyon Caplin - Lecturer, Singapore Polytechnic

Dr Kevin Chan - MD, Flinder’s Practice

Dr Mohd Mukhlis Bin Abu Bakar - Lecturer, Nanyang Technological

University

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HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROVIDE BEFORE INAUGURATION

Afghanistan

• Between Oct – Nov 2001, raised S$128,000 in aid of the Afghan refugees.

• In January 2002, partnered the Singapore International Foundation (SIF)

and SingHealth in a Joint-assessment Mission in preparation for the
Singapore-Afghan Medical Relief Mission.

• From March – May 2002, organised and led 5 medical relief missions,
comprising 18 doctors, nurses and logisticians to Spin Boldak to provide
medical healthcare to flood victims.

• In June 2002, conducted a food relief programme of 28,800 cans of meat to

flood victims in Spin Boldak, Zabul and Kandahar.

• In September 02, sent a shipment of blankets to the Spin Boldak Medical

Centre.

• Co-sponsored with Muslim Aid Australia (MAA) to pay the salaries of 2

medical General Practioners (Doctors) to work at the medical centre and
hospital in Spin Boldak and Kandahar respectively for a period of 1 years
(September 2002 – September 2003)

• Co-sponsored with Muslim Aid Australia (MAA) the operations costs of two
elementary schools for the child refugees in Spin Boldak during that same
period.

• In July 2003, provided and co-ordinated food relief programme in Northern

Afghan-Pakistan border near Sada, Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan. This
programme with in partnership with the Singapore Red Cross Society
(SRCS). 31,000 cans of corned mutton and fresh meat from the slaughter
of 22 cows (Qurban – EID Celebrations) were distributed. The total cost of
this programme which included the processing, canning, freight, livestock,
transport, slaughter and distribution was to S$100, 000/-.

Bangladesh

• In May 2001, adopted and maintained 7 orphans in Dhaka.

Cambodia

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• In June 2001, facilitated a youth expedition to Kampong Cham.

• From Nov – Dec 2001, raised more than S$18,000 for the Cambodian flood
victims.

• In December 2002, partnered the Singapore Soka Association (SSA) and

sent a team of 31 youths from MR, SSA and YEP/SIF on a 3 weeks
mission to refurbish the Aspeca Orphanage in Takeo, conduct early
childhood development & educational programmes, and mentoring
members from the Khmer Youth Association. This team was called “Riding
the Rapids”

• In June 2003, implemented short-to-medium term developmental projects

in Takeo and Kandal provinces. This included building wells and schools;
acquisition of rice fields, farming tools and animals; and improving of the
water sanitation systems. Costing some S$60,000 the aim of the projects
were to provide the locals with the means to sustain their livelihood.

Indonesia

• In September 2001, partnered Singapore Red Cross and deployed a doctor

and a nurse with the SRC medical team to Lampong to provide medical
screening and healthcare to villagers.

Iraq

• In March 2003, MR raised funds for a Food Aid Programme in the form of
meat and porridge to 500 hungry Iraqis who were victims of war in
Baghdad.

Palestine

• From May – Jun 2002, MR collaborated with the Yuan Meng Shih Temple
and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and raised
S$383,000 for the victims of the conflict.

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• In February 2003, S$200,000 was spent to donate an ambulance, an
ultrasound machine, medicines, hospital beds and wheelchairs to the El
Wafa hospital and rehabilitation centre in Gaza.

Sri Lanka

• On July 02 and July 03, Sent four volunteers to Colombo and Kandy
respectively to conduct early childhood development and educational
programmes.

Singapore

• .The Mercy First Aid (MFA) volunteer team provides free first aid coverage
for corporate and social events.

• During the SARS outbreak in Singapore in 2003, the MFA team supported
corporate and social organisations at their functions by attending to and
screening the participants and attendees

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HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROVIDE AFTER INAUGURATION
ON 19 SEPTEMBER 2003

Bangladesh

• In November 2004, conducted an assessment mission in the outskirts of

Daud Kandi which were devastated by floods . However, the location and
ground situation were not suitable for a follow-up at that point of time.

Cambodia

• From Nov - Dec 2003, partnered the SSA and deploy a youth expedition to
Takeo. MR’s project leader, Jyoji Numayama from the SSA, led a 30
members team called “Riding the Rapids II”. The project was to continue
the work done at the same orphanage. More repair, refurbishment and
installation work were carried out in and around the premises e.g. the
construction of a drainage system around the perimeter of the orphanage.
The 18-day expedition also included an educational programme and
cultural exchange for the orphans.

• In February 2004, built 2 schools in the provinces of Kampong Thom and

Kampong Cham. Both schools were officially opened on 19 Feb 2004 by
Mr Zulkifli Baharudin, Chairman of Mercy Relief and the Provincial
Governor of Kampong Cham, H.E. Cheang Om. New books and
stationeries were also distributed to more than 500 students.

• In March 2004, Mercy Relief received the Gold Community Service Award
from the Cambodian Prime Minister’s Office in recognition of Singaporeans’
contribution in helping the development of the Cambodian people.

• In October 2004, 24 youth volunteers built a high-temperature kiln, a

pottery house and kiln studio for a Handicraft Training Centre (Proleng
Khmer) in Siem Reap. The purpose was to equip the youths with relevant
pottery and weaving skills to provide them with better employment
opportunities.

• Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker for Parliament & Advisor to Mercy Relief

graced the opening ceremony. He was accompanied by Mr Lawrence
Anderson, Singapore’s Ambassador to Cambodia. Mr Chap Nhalyvoud,
Governor of Siem Reap witnessed the ceremony.

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• In January 2005, provided food relief to more than 600 poverty stricken
people whose crops were destroyed by the seasonal monsoon.

China

• In October 2003, a 4 member team, led by Dr Fatimah Lateef, a member of

MR’s Board of Directors, visited Zhaotong and Weixing counties to finalise
plans and arrangements to provide assistance in education and healthcare.

• Implemented an educational project called Project Books & Beds in

WeiXing County. This project funded students from poor villages to reside
in the school’s dormitories and continue their education. S$15,000 was
given as bursaries for 300 needy students to continue their education for 3
years.

• MR’s China coordinator, Dr Tan Lai Yong, a Singaporean medical

practitioner, based in Kunming, oversaw and monitored the progress of the
students who have received the bursaries.

• Distributed food rations such as rice, cooking oil, milk powder and biscuits
to poor students at 2 school dormitories in the mountainous region. The
team also purchased and distributed story books to the students.

• In October 2004, carried out an eye-care project in Xishuangbanna which is

located at the southern-most part of China. MR’s project leader, Dr Liow
Chee Hsiang, another China based Singaporean doctor, handled the
project.

• In November 2004, MR distributed medicine, quilts and school supplies

worth S$5,000 to a primary school in flood-hit Mingle Town, Jinggu County
- Yunnan. RMB$5,000 was paid as school fees to enable needy students
continue their education.

India

• In December 2003, partnered the Young Sikh Association youth

expeditions by providing 8 cartons of brand new winter-wear for the
impoverished in Punjab.

• In November 2004, deployed a mission to a coastal village on the

Sundarbands which was devastated by floods in September 2004. The

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 team distributed S$5,000 worth of warm clothing and food supplies to
orphans in the village of Ullon.

Indonesia

• In November 2003, provided relief supplies to victims of flash floods in

Bahorok, Sumatra. More than S$18,000 was spent in construction
materials to build homes and buying food, hygiene packs, blankets and
children treat packs for the victims.

• In February 2004, provided food relief (Qurban – EID Celebration) in the

form of fresh meat (200 sheep) to the flood victims in Bahorok. These
Acehnese were displaced by the political conflict in Aceh.

• In June 2004, sent 29 youths on a 15-day expedition to Medan. The team

built extensions to overcrowded dormitories of an orphanage, conducted
educational programs, and gave food to the orphans.

• In December 2004, sent 2 more expeditions comprising 60 youths to

Medan. They spent 18 days conducting English and IT classes at to 259
children in 4 orphanages. The team also refurbished facilities and rooms in
the orphanages. A team of doctors and dental nurses was also sent to
provide medical and dental check-up for the children.

Iran

• In January 2004, MR partnered the Inter-Religious Organisation (IRO), the

Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), the Singapore Catholic
Archdiocese, the Singapore Soka Association (SSA), and the Young Sikh
Association (YSA), and raised S$484,000 for the victims of an earthquake
which devastated Bam on 26 December 2003.

• With the donations raised, MR sent 2 containers of relief supplies

consisting 18,500 units of brand new clothes and winter-wear, food,
household items, personal hygiene packs and medicine to Bam .

• In April 2004, MR partnered the Catholic Medical Guild and SRCS and
carried out further assessment of the situation in Bam.

• Thereafter, 2 orphanages and 2 relief warehouses were constructed with

the remaining money from the donations received.

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Myanmar

• In October 2004, MR sent an assessment team to Yangon to verify projects

which were requested by the Ministry of Social Welfare. Through CEDS
(Myanmar), MR purchased sewing machines, computers, blankets,
mosquito nets and mosquito coils for 200 boys and girls in homes operated
by the local government.

Palestine

• From May – Jun 2002, MR collaborated with the Yuan Meng Shih Temple
and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and raised
S$383,000 for the victims of the conflict.

• In February 2003, S$200,000 was spent to donate an ambulance, an

ultrasound machine, medicines, hospital beds and wheelchairs to the El
Wafa hospital and rehabilitation centre in Gaza.

• In January 2004, MR provided an orthopaedic operation table, an

anaesthesia machine and lighting equipment worth S$140,000 for the
orthopaedic surgery room at the El Wafa hospital.

The Philippines

• In December 2004, MR sent a 27 strong youth team to Iloilo City. They built
a poultry farm (S$5,000) as part of the economic sustenance programme
for the squatter population.

• The team also visited Umiray village in Quezon province and donated
$10,000 worth of medicines and blankets to 1,200 victims of the
devastating typhoon..

Sri Lanka

• Between July2002 and July 2003, sent four volunteers to Colombo and
Kandy respectively to conduct early childhood development and
educational programmes.

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Thailand

• In November 2004, conducted an assessment at a Government Nursing

Home in Pakkred which housed abandoned disabled children.

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HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROVIDE AFTER 26 DECEMBER
2004

Cambodia

• In January 2005, provided food relief to more than 600 poverty stricken
people whose crops were destroyed by the seasonal monsoon.

Indonesia

• Responded to the 2004 Boxing Day Indian Ocean Tsunami and sent 17
Disaster Response Missions, comprising 120 volunteers, to Meulaboh,
Banda Aceh and Nias from between January – April 2005.

• Sent a total of 900 tonnes of relief supplies (est. $3 million) through the
Indonesian Ports of Belawan and Sibolga. The supplies comprised food,
water, medicine, body bags, clothes and blankets.

• Awarded 103 scholarships (worth S$50,000) to Acehnese undergraduates

to allow them to continue their education at the Universitas Sumatera Utara
(USU).

• 16,000 Play Packs (worth S$60,000) were distributed to the children in

Aceh.

• In January 2005, organised a Food Aid programme (Qurban – EID

Celebration) at the cost of S$165,000 in Medan for the poor, orphaned and
displaced people affected by the 2004 tsunami.

• In January 2005, established Singapore Liaison Offices (Posko Temasek)

in Medan and Meulaboh to manage & facilitate the movements of disaster
response teams and monitor Singapore projects in Banda Aceh, Meulaboh
and Nias.

• 50 kit-houses were built as temporary classrooms in Nias (worth

S$300,000), after it was devastated by major earthquake in March 2005.
The schools were officially opened in September 2005.

• Reconstructed 2 Muhammadiyah orphanages at the cost of S$600,000 in

Meulaboh. They were officially opened by Mr Abdullah Tarmugi, Speaker of
Parliament and Advisor to Mercy Relief on September 2005.

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• Contracted PT PAL Indonesia (A ship builder) to build 10 modern motorised
fishing vessels (worth almost S$2.3M) to help revive the fishing industry in
Aceh and Nias. These boat are capable of sailing further out to sea to
enable better catch for the fishermen.

• In April 05, brought Singapore's Inter-Religious leaders to Banda Aceh to

partake in the 100th Day Memorial Service of the 2004 Tsunami tragedy.

• In May 2005, organised a youth soccer tournament called Piala Singa

Muda in Meulaboh to coincide with the 100th day Memorial Service. The
theme of the tournament was “Aceh – Ke Hadapan” (Aceh Moving Ahead)

• In January 06, carried out a Food Aid Programme (Qurban – EID

Celebration) at the cost of S$94,500 to distribute food to the needy people
of Meulaboh.

• Between May – Jul 2006, sent 4 Disaster Response Teams to Central Java
to assist at evacuation centers near Mt Merapi for an impending volcanic
eruption.

• On 27 May 06, responded to the aftermath of an earthquake which struck

Jogjakarta. Medicine and relief supplies worth S$15,000 were distributed
to the survivors. S$5,000 was spent to upgrade the toilet and bath
facilities, store and kitchens in evacuation centres.

• In July 2006, sent a Disaster Response Team to West Java which was
stuck by an earthquake followed by a minor tsunami. Relief supplies
comprising tents, blankets and hygiene packs worth S$30,000 where
distributed to 300 families.

• In July 2006, facilitated and managed a community project by Neptune

Orient Line (NOL) which donated 2 containers each to KPPL, a women co-
operative and a community kindergarten in Meulaboh. NOL also sent 13
staff to position, paint and landscape the containers for use as sewing
workshops and kindergarten classrooms respectively.

• In December 2006, rebuilt a school in Yogjakarta and Central Java

respectively at the cost of S$75,000/- each. The schools were badly
damaged during the earthquake on 27 May 06. Payments for the
reconstruction work were made in progress installments, as a measure of
control, to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within expected
standards.

• In January 2007, a dispatched a Disaster Response Team to Aceh

Tamiang to assist the flood victims. The team provided medical assistance
and distributed water filters to the victims.

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Malaysia

• In December 2006, MR supported Mercy Malaysia (a Malaysian NGO and

not affiliated to Mercy Relief) in their effort to provide humanitarian relief
assistance to their own countrymen who were affected by floods which
submerged towns and villages in Kota Tinggi, Muar and Batu Pahat. MR
organised a convoy of 9 Land Rover 4 wheel drive vehicles to distribute
3000 hygiene kits and 100 water filters to the internally displaced people
who were seeking shelter at evacuation centres.

• MR also sent a 6 man team, from 24 – 29 December 2006, to work

alongside Mercy Malaysia staff to help distribute relief supplies to the
evacuation centres. The team also repacked and inventorised Mercy
Malaysia’s temporary warehouse in Muar Town so that relief supplies were
better managed and stored.

The Maldives

• In September 2005, MR distributed 2,000 Play Packs to children to help

restore normalcy to their lives in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day
tsunami. The Play Packs contained educational, recreational and hygiene
items.

Myanmar

• In October 2005, MR sent a team of 10 youths to Grace Home in Bego.

The team set-up a computer lab and formulated a syllabus in basic
computer skills to train 150 children.

Pakistan

• From Oct – Nov 2005, MR sent 5 Disaster Response Teams to

Muzaffarabad in the Northern West Frontier of Pakistan in response to the
earthquake which devastated parts of Pakistan and killed more than 74,000
on 8 October 2005.

• This disaster response was with the cooperation of the Singapore Red
Cross Society, SingHealth, the Parkway Group Healthcare, National

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 Healthcare Group, NVPC and SIF. In total, 48 volunteers, comprising
doctors, nurses, logisticians and generalists were deployed under the
“Team Singapore” banner.

• The teams attended to the medical needs of the quake survivors at a field
hospital operated by MR’s local partner, the Pakistani Islamic Medical
Association (PIMA), as well as the Abbas tertiary hospital, a Pakistani
Ministry of Health facility.

• In collaboration with the Singapore Pakistani Association, Ba’alwie Mosque,

Pakistani International Airlines, and the High Commission for the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan in Singapore, MR also sent and distributed S$222,000
worth of relief supplies to survivors in Muzaffarabad and Balakot. MR’s
partners in the relief distribution were the Pakistani Armed Forces, PIMA
and The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF).

• The relief supplies comprised winterised tents, blankets, medicine, sleeping

bags, medical equipment and food supplies.

• In July 2006, MR distributed 20,000 Play Packs to school children in

Muzaffarabad and Battal. These schools were looked after by TCF. This
distribution was made possible with the help of Mediacorp Radio and
Cargill Singapore who co-funded Project Playpacks respectively.

The Philippines

• In December 2006, MR sent 2 Disaster Response Teams to Albay which

was badly affected by Typhoon Reming and Utor. The teams provided
medical, psycho-social and reconstruction assistance. They also distributed
water filters to communities around in Albay Province..

Sri Lanka

• In January 05, conducted an assessment of relief projects in Galle which

was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Thereafter, in
partnership with the Singapore Soka Association, MR distributed more than
$5,000 NTUC food packs and daily necessities to the Internally Displaced
People (IDP) camps.

• In September 05, distributed 3,000 Play Packs to cater to the children’s

educational, recreational and psycho-socio needs.

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Singapore

• On 21 September 2006, organised an Observance for International Day of

Peace which is a day designated and recognised by the United Nations. It
was held at the Arts House to create an awareness of peace for humanity.
Tanglin Trust School, Mendaki and SOKA have pledged their support to
organise future observance ceremonies on an annual basis.

Thailand

• In January 05, conducted a food distribution (Qurban Food Aid) worth

S$46,600/- for the poverty stricken people plagued by drought and conflict
in Haadyai. More than 2,000 people benefited from the distribution that was
led by a member of MR’s Board of Directors.

• In December 06, another food distribution programme was conducted in

Southern Thailand for the poor villagers. Owing to the security instability in
the area, the distribution was handled by MR’s Thai partner, Dr Surin
Pitsuwan, who was Thailands former Minister of Foreign Affiars.

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MAJOR DISASTERS IN 2004/2005 HICH MERCY RELIEF RESPONDED

26 DECEMBER 2004 BOXING DAY TSUNAMI – ACEH, INDONESIA

Arial view of Meulaboh in Aceh – Before and After – it was devastated by 4 storey high waves

250 km of Acehnese coast destroyed Over 170,000 people perished in Indonesia

The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami devastated - Banda Aceh / Meulaboh / Sri Lanka / Maldives

Mercy Relief deployed :

- 11 Missions, comprising 51 medical personnel, 15 para-medics, 54 logisticians / generalists
- Treated over 20,000 patients
- Supplied over 100 tons of relief supplies
- Distributed 19,500 Play packs to childred to address their psycho-socio needs
- 3,000 volunteers help to pack and ship relief supplies in Singapore

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EARTHQUAKE ON NIAS ISLAND, INDONESIA - 28 MARCH 2005

Mercy Relief deployed :

- 2 Missions, comprising 8 medical personnel, 2 para-medics and 4 logisticians

- Treated over 4,000 patients
- Distributed 500 Play packs to children to address their psycho-socio needs

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 AIR CRASH IN MEDAN, INDONESIA - 5 SEPTEMBER 2005

A total of 118 passengers and crew perished in the crash.

The Governor of North Sumatera, Tengku Rizal, was one of those on board the ill fated aircraft

Mercy Relief deployed 2 para-medics and 2 logisticians to assist at the Adam Malik Hospital
where the deceased were brought to for identification and documentation

Provided 2 tons of dry ice to help maintain the cadavers and slow down the decomposition
process.
Polonia Airport

Crash path

Crash site just 40 meters outside of Medan’s Polonia International Airport

Victim identification and funeral arrangements at Adam Malik General Hospital

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 EARTHQUAKE - MUZAFFARABAD, PAKISTAN - 8 OCTOBER 2005

First Disaster Response Team arrived in Muzaffarabad on 11 October 05 and established

base camp in a school compound. The team’s medical personnel worked in a field hospital
together with local partner, the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) and Abbas
Tertiary Hospital.
- 5 Missions
- 32 Medical personnel
- 11 Logisticians
- Over 20,000 patients treated
- 1000 tents distributed to internally displaced people (IDP)
- 14 tons of relief supplies distributed

Devastation caused by the earthquake

Mercy Relief’s base camp Makeshift airfield in a school field

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An Internally Displaced People’s Camp Working in the field hospital

Operating on a broken lower limb Close up of an open head wound being

in field condition sutured without pain killers

Mountain rescue with the assistance of SCDF

of a victim who was malnourished and with both legs broken
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 MAJOR DISASTERS IN 2006 WHICH MERCY RELIEF RESPONDED

IMPENDING ERUPTION OF MOUNT MERAPI, JAVA, INDONESIA

In May 2006, a Medical Mission was deployed to Bantul District to assist in evacuation centres
there in the wake of an impending eruption of Mount Merapi. Mercy Relief was aware that
evacuation centres would be overcrowded, thus resulting in over used sanitation facilities and poor
water quality. These inadequacies would result in the spread of water borne diseases and general
deterioration of health in the centres

Mount Merapi in Central Java is a volcano and Villagers given medication for sore throats and
was spewing pyroclastic clouds and lava eyes caused by the pyroclastic ashes in the air

Medical volunteers attending to villagers’ medical needs and

teaching them hygiene techniques

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 EARTHQUAKE IN JOGJAKARTA AND CENTRAL JAVA

On 27 May 2006, Jogjakarta and Central Java was hit by an earthquake which caused
extensive damage. Meryc Relief deployed 2 Disaster Response Teams to provide
emergency medical assistance and distributed relief supplies.

We also upgraded sanitation facilities, stores and common kitchens in the evacuation
centres in order to meet demand by the internally displaced people.

Waiting to collect supplies ferried from

Singapore on a SAF C130 military aircraft

Medical volunteers attending to casualties

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 FLOODS IN JOHOR, WEST MALAYSIA

Heavy torrential rains in December 2006 caused massive flooding in several states in West
Malaysia. Worst hit was Johor and its surrounding areas.

On the request of our counterpart in Malaysia called Mercy Malaysia (not related to Mercy
Relief), Mercy Relief deployed a 6 men team to pack and distribute hygiene packs and
water filters to displaced villagers taking shelter in evacuation centres.

Working with Singapore 4-wheel drive vehicle owners, Mercy Relief deployed a convoy
of 9 4-wheel drive vehicles to plough through the flood waters to deliver the hygiene pack
and water filters to the evacuation centres.

Flood waters rising as high as roof tops in the lower parts of Kota Tinggi and Muar.
In other areas, the water was at waist level

In the evacuation
centres

Displacement severely affects children and the elderly. Having no drinking water available,
the elderly cannot take their medicines and children cannot have their milk and beverages.
Some consume contaminated water and suffer diarrhea and dysentery

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 Disaster Response team members packing hygiene pack and delivering them to
internally displaced people at evacuation centres

Convoy of 4-wheel drive vehicles ploughing through flood to get to the evacuation centres

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 LEBANON – AFTERMATH OF AN ARMED CONFLICT
Conflict in Lebanon
There are no winners amongst the civilian population
in an armed conflict
There are still an estimated 1 million
unexploded explosive devises which
remain uncleared. These are life
threatening, especially to children
who pick them up to play.
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ALBAY, PHILIPPINES – TYPHOONS UTOR AND REMING

- 2 Missions
- 6 Med. personnel, 2 Paramedics & 2 Logisticians
- Operated Mobile Clinic to serve over 1,000 patients
- Implemented Hygiene & Head Lice Programmes in evacuation centres
- Organised Christmas party for 700 children in evacuation centre
- Distributed school kits
- Re-roofed 3 classrooms in a school so that it can be used as an
evacuation centre

The typhoons wrecked destruction and caused thousands of people in the communities
to seek shelter at evacuation centres. These centres were overcrowded and sanitary
facilities were over used.

Mercy Relief implemented hugiene programmes to prevent diseases and paid for the re-
roofing of 3 classrooms so that the IDP can use them as shelters

Mercy Relief medical volunteers at work in the evacuation centres attending to the
medical needs of villagers

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The Department of Health, Centre for Health Development, Bicol, Legaspi City,
Philippines, awarded Mercy Relief with a Certificate of Commendation for our
medical assistance rendered in the aftermath of the disaster

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 FLOOD IN ACEH TAMIANG, INDONESIA

- Deployed 1 Disaster Mission

- 3 Med. personnel & a Logistician
- Attended to 250 patients in 3 villages
- Provided Primary Health Care
- Provided 40 water filters so that villagers can have drinking water

Devastation caused by torrential rains.

Many villages under water , isolated by
floods or washed away by the swollen
rivers.

Mercy Relief medical volunteers attending

to the medical needs of villagers

Demonstrating to villagers the use of water

filters which will filter dirty water and
make it drinkable. As a measure of safety,
the villagers are told to boil the filtered
water before consuming

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Various Existing Donation Facilities

MODES DESCRIPTION

Tele-MERCY 1900 - 911 1150 (for SGD50 donation)

1900 - 911 1110 (for SGD10 donation)

Cheque Cross to MERCY RELIEF

Send cheque to:
11 Keng Cheow Street
Riverside Piazza, #04-10
Singapore 059608

Credit Card Visit www.mercyrelief.org

ATM Transfer At any POSB / DBS ATM kiosk to

Mercy Relief’s DBS account:
054-900493-6

Internet Banking To Mercy Relief’s DBS account:

054-900493-6

Cash / Quick-Cheque deposits At any POSB / DBS Branch to

Mercy Relief’s DBS account:
MERCY RELIEF
054-900493-6

Inter-Bank GIRO Visit www.mercyrelief.org

or request through intouch@mercyrelief.org

INFORMATION

To be a volunteer with MR, or for more information on MR, please visit www.mercyrelief.org, or
call 6514 6320. For enquiry / feedback, please write to intouch@mercyrelief.org

MR is located at 11 Keng Cheow Street, Riverside Piazza, #04-10, S(059608)

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Company Registration

Mercy Relief Limited (Company limited by guarantee)

Company registration no. : 200306035Z
Dated : 5 July 2003

Institution of a Public Character

Approved as an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) by th Comptroller of Income

Tax, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore on 1 December 2005

Auditors

Helmi Talib & Co

Certified Public Accountants
20 Kramat Lane #05-05
United House
Singapore 228773
E-mail : helmi@helmitalib.com.sg

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