Aceh students get aid from Denmark

SURABAYA: Acehnese students at the Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS), whose families were affected by the tsunami disaster, have received a boost from the people of Allerod city in Denmark.

"The Allerod government, led by Mayor Eva Nejstgaard collected the money from Allerod's citizenry and then donated it to the Surabaya Rotary Club for distribution to the students," said President of South Surabaya Rotary Club, Wimphry Sywignjo.

The donations were dispersed on Friday to 17 students, each of whom received scholarships valued at Rp 3.6 million (US$360) a year. -- JP