BEATS is a small charity, with no employees, only volunteers. It maintains a close and personal relationship between its supporters and projects, so that groups and individuals are able to choose to support people and projects to which they can relate.
Myanmar Earthquake
28th March 2025
BEATS has sent £2,500 from general funds to assist the victims of this devastating earthquake; Elmer from YSI (who is known personally to BEATS trustees and who is very capable in disaster situations) will be in Myanmar from the 5th April to assist with disaster relief and the distribution of essential supplies. Please use the 'Donate Now' button to give via Wonderful.org towards this £2,500 in order to help BEATS provide financial support for Elmer and team as they work to relieve suffering; and please pray for protection for everyone in this challenging situation.
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BEATS primarily operates in Indonesia, collaborating with five organisations. We partner with GBI Church in Ambon (E Indonesia) to aid earthquake victims through home rebuilding, child sponsorship and a start-up business loan program. Additionally in Sumatra (NW Indonesia) we work alongside YSI, which conducts disaster preparedness and runs micro enterprise schemes as well as YACAN and YASAH who operate Children's Homes. YASERA helps communities with disaster preparedness along with health and development programmes in various locations in Indonesia.
Sarah Page visited all the projects during a month-long visit during February and March. Ian Phillips accompanied her for the first 2 weeks, when they visited the Sumatra based projects. They had constructive discussions with the various team leaders and also met many of the people who are currently receiving support, or have been supported in the past. Sarah then went on to visit BEATS' partners in Ambon and Bali to view the various projects being undertaken in those places. She went on 12 planes, 4 boats, and many car and motorbike journeys, and wants to express her thanks to those who prayed faithfully for her during her trip.
The photo shows Sarah and Ian on Nias Island with Destin, a young midwife who has a vision to set up the first midwifery clinic on the island. BEATS have so far provided funding for the land seen behind, more funds will be required to bring this exciting project to fruition.
The Leunufna family (Dad, Mum, their 3 children aged 9,7 & 3) live in a house built on a steep slope. They were very afraid when the earthquake happened, the house was badly damaged and the foundations moved (see photo). The new house is nearly complete, work is being completed in the kitchen & bathroom area on the lower level.
For information on how BEATS has already helped in Ambon see the information on our Ambon page.
