Unlike many others in this ongoing struggle, Yanti escaped with her life. Thousands are dead. Large portions of the city of Ambon are destroyed. Much of the population has fled, transformed overnight into refugees trying to survive in isolated and dangerous locations, often without access to food or shelter. You won t hear much about the suffering and death in Maluku on the evening news.
Newspapers are largely silent.
There are no heart-rending photos of suffering or orphaned children or of dead bodies in the street, though both are common. Many workers with ministry connections to the region are unable to speak out for fear of reprisals against national believers. Some believe the situation to be another Kosovo. Mission to the World is releasing money even in advance of receiving your generous Minuteman donations . This quick response will speed immediate aid of food, tarps, and clothing, even perhaps more long-term assistance, as your funds are received.