At noon on November 21, 2022, a powerful 5.6-magnitude quake hit the Cianjur region in West Java at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), causing buildings to collapse while school classes were underway. The local Government has announced an emergency response period of 30 days, starting Nov 21 to December 21, 2022. The quake took more than 113 lives, officials reported and has made more than 7,000 people live in evacuation centers or with their relatives and families in a safer location.

A day after the quake, Government, volunteers, and rescuers focused on rescuing victims trapped in collapsed houses and buildings.

IDEP Foundation is currently coordinating and networking with our local partners to identify the most urgent needs of the affected communities. During emergency relief, IDEP supports the affected communities by providing for their basic needs, especially during the first 30 days after the disaster. With previous experiences in earthquake-safe house reconstruction, capacity building, and awareness-raising campaigns, IDEP will work with schools and local communities to address skill gaps and ensure communities live in a safe environment and can prepare for the disaster.