Residents in Mereudu Collaborate with Government in Post-Disaster Recovery Efforts
The spirit of mutual cooperation and togetherness is evident among residents of Dusun Pante Geulima, Desa Meunasah Lhok, Mereudu subdistrict, Pidie Jaya regency, in their efforts to expedite environmental recovery post-disaster.
Residents, alongside government elements, continue to conduct phased clean-ups in affected areas. This serves as the key to entering the post-disaster rehabilitation phase, now being intensified by the Task Force for Accelerating Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (Satgas PRR) following the Sumatra disaster.
The clean-up activity, held on Thursday, 2 April 2026, involves collaboration between the community and government through a community work programme facilitated by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). Additionally, support comes from expatriate residents who contribute donations to aid the recovery process.
Local resident Ahlul Fikri stated that this synergy is the main strength in accelerating village recovery. “Alhamdulillah, currently there are two forms of support running concurrently. First from the government through the community work programme, and second from donations by expatriate friends who are helping, including for hiring transport fleets,” he said.
He added that the active participation of the community is strong evidence that residents have high spirits to rise and restore the village to its original condition.
The community work programme not only accelerates environmental clean-up but also provides economic benefits to affected residents. Each worker receives a daily wage, helping to meet families’ basic needs amid ongoing recovery.
One resident, Halimah, admitted she is greatly helped by the activity. She, along with other residents, participated in cleaning public facilities such as the musala and environmental sanitation.
“Alhamdulillah, very helpful. Besides being able to join the cleaning, we also get income for daily needs and for children still in school,” said Halimah.
She also expressed hope that such activities can continue, so more residents can get involved and benefit.
Currently, dozens of residents are involved in the rotational clean-up activities, reflecting a spirit of togetherness and fairness in sharing work opportunities.
With the ongoing collaboration between the community, government, and donors, Pante Geulima residents are optimistic that the recovery process will proceed even faster. This spirit of togetherness becomes the primary asset to restore the village to a comfortable and habitable condition.