On Sunday the 29th of July 2018, the small island of Lombok was hit by a M6.4 earthquake, causing a number of deaths and large-scale damage. Read More
Preparing for a Volcanic Eruption
If you are stuck in an area that is at risk of a volcanic eruption, there are some basic things you can do to stay safeRead More
MEDIA RELEASE – THOUSANDS DISPLACED IN POTENTIAL VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Mount Agung, located in the north-east of Bali, Indonesia has in the past week increased in seismic activity, indicating a potential eruption. As of the 23rd of September, 2017, the Indonesian Government have raised the warning level for the island to level 4, the highest warning level available. Read More
Working for A World Without Need
A team member holds one of the Lifestraw filters that can provide a family of 5 with clean water for up to 3 years
The most annoying thing about traveling on a HWCI Aid Trip to Indonesia was the reaction of friends and colleagues when I told them where I was going: “Oh, you’re going to Bali?” people would enthuse “Enjoy your nice holiday!” Despite my protestations that I was going there to work, many people found the idea that I was travelling to Bali to do anything other than laze on a beach and drink Bintang completely unbelievable. Read More