Lombok Earthquake Disaster Relief
In 2018, a series of powerful earthquakes struck Lombok Island, with magnitudes ranging from 5.9 to 7.0 between late July and mid-August. The quakes caused widespread devastation — more than 500 people lost their lives, over 1,800 were injured, and nearly 186,000 homes were destroyed. Families across the island were left without shelter, medical care, and basic necessities, facing immense hardship in the aftermath of the disaster.
Supported by funds raised through Earth Company, Bumi Sehat mobilized to provide emergency relief. A total of US$46,000 was contributed to the response, enabling the team to deliver essential medical services, food, and supplies to survivors. True to its mission, Bumi Sehat focused on the most vulnerable — mothers, children, and the elderly — ensuring that they received care, comfort, and dignity during this time of loss and upheaval.
Through these efforts, Bumi Sehat brought not only vital assistance but also hope to the people of Lombok. The relief work demonstrated the power of compassion and solidarity in the face of disaster, showing families that they were not alone in rebuilding their lives.
At a Glance
Ibu Robin Lim is a Filipino–American midwife, mother, grandmother, and founder of Yayasan Bumi Sehat, a nonprofit organization that provides free maternity care for pregnant women, mothers and their babies, plus healthcare for all those in need.
Born in the Philippines in 1956, Robin decided to become a midwife in 1991, when her sister and niece tragically died during childbirth. She qualified as a midwife in the United States and Indonesia, and founded the Bumi Sehat Foundation International in Bali, Indonesia. To date, she has birthed over 9,000 babies and is known by locals and international fans alike as “Ibu Robin” (Mother Robin). Bumi Sehat (which translates to “healthy mother earth”) operates clinics in Bali, Sumatra Island Aceh, Papua and the Philippines, as well as temporary clinics in disaster areas around the world such as Haiti and Nepal. Through the foundation, Robin trains and inspires more than 6,000 midwives and nurses per year, and over 300,000 people have benefitted from Bumi Sehat’s services to date.
Supporting the Most Vulnerable
With the fund, Bumi Sehat delivered emergency relief to earthquake survivors in Lombok to provide essential medical services, food, and supplies. Prioritizing mothers, children, and the elderly, the team ensured that families received compassionate and dignified care during the crisis. This support offered not only immediate relief but also a sense of safety and hope as communities began the long process of recovery.
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