Towards a new Phase - Last meal in Public Kitchen

Over a month after the disaster, the Local Government in Klaten finally have their systems in order, and are distributing the promised “living costs” allowance of Rp 90,000 (approx $13 Australian) per household.

Fortunately, just about every household in Bicak and Ngunut received this assistance. For although the local government are doing their best, the scale of the problem has meant that some communities are still waiting.

Following the distribution of this assistance, the Bicak and Ngunut community decided to close the public kitchen.

All funds will now go towards rebuilding, since that is where there is the greatest need.

Cooking rice for the whole community - literally! All 475 people from Bicak and 345 from Ngunut.

Plates of rice neatly stacked, almost ready to be eaten and enjoyed.