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In the face of natural disaster, the world rallies around Sumatra and begins efforts to provide relief. The eruption of Mount Sinabung has caused an outpouring of plans to aid Indonesia. The Republican Party, typically more reluctant to provide aid to countries after a natural disaster, is likely to take part in bipartisan efforts to assist Sumatra. Lobbying interests will certainly play a part in the activity of both American and foreign aid to Indonesia.
Representatives from the American Red Cross said today that they are drawing up plans for relief efforts, mostly obtaining their funds through donations, as well as through the assistance of other philanthropic societies.
In an interview today, members of the organization stated that their goals for restoring Sumatra include importing food and providing the country with naval support. The Red Cross is motivated partly by the strength of Indonesia’s textile industry, as aiding the nation could lead to favorable trading relationships in the future.
The American Red Cross views the situation in Indonesia as a top priority, as it is in the critical early stages. Therefore, proactive and preventative measures must be taken to anticipate aftershocks or the potential for future natural disasters in this area.
The Red Cross plans to work in conjunction with Amnesty International, who, when interviewed, declined to comment on their efforts to provide aid. However, AI did express their support for the American Red Cross and stressed that they fully believe that every human has the basic right to life, a stand which they plan to defend.
Whatever the plans of various lobbyist groups, it is the goal of the United States to provide aid to countries that are faced with a natural disaster and will continue these efforts until normalcy can be restored in Sumatra.
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