Until September Last year, I had lived in the Gili islands for 3 years, working as a diving instructor and the place is like my second home. I became friends with a lot of locals, who all welcomed me in like I was a part of there family. So far I have unfortunately lost 2 friends and 3 other are still missing. Most roads in and out of the Northern Regency have collapsed from the eathquake and Landslides, so many people are still without aid. Houses and complete villages have been totally wiped out and more damage continues as the earthquakes keep happening, all between 6.2-7.0 on the ricter scale.
My close friends Victor Cidomo Ramos, Greg Pow, Jill van Ottelen, Brendan Muir and John Heike, who all still live there, are on the ground trying to get aid where people need it most. I have the bank details for all and have been deviding money between them. So far I have managed to send over approximately $1500, which has bought massive amounts of food and water. I have created a crowd funding page, whhich has a further $2000, but that amount is not available for another 5 weeks. It is linked to my Paypal account, so if people choose to use that it does go straight to me, after they take there 5% fee.
People can use this link: https://www.mycause.com.au/…/183003/rebuild-the-gili-islands
However if possible, I beg from the bottom of my heart, that people send money direct to me via bank transfer, or via my paypal link. And I can get the money where it needs to be, within a matter of days, rather than weeks. John Heike has gone to buy medical supplies today, which they reckon is going to cost in excess of 50,000,000 ($5,000). So if you can spare any change that you have, myself and the people of Indonesia would be forever greatful.
My bank details are: BSB 086 217 & account number 14 164 0714
For overseas bank transfers: Bank: National Australia Bank BIC/SWIFT code: NATAAU3303M BSB: 086 217 Account: 14 164 0714
Beneficiary name and address: 11 Jamaican Road, Safety Bay, Western Australia, 6169
My Pay pal link is: www.paypal.me/stewart986 or you can use my email: jstewart0288@gmail.com
https://www.mycause.com.au/…/183003/rebuild-the-gili-islands
I know this is a big ask, but I hope you all understand and help those in need
Best of luck cleaning Gili Island. Pia o Mixon