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| Palang Merah Indonesia | |
|---|---|
| Name | Palang Merah Indonesia |
| Native name | Palang Merah Indonesia |
| Abbreviation | PMI |
| Formation | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Jakarta |
| Region served | Indonesia |
| Leader title | Chairman |
Palang Merah Indonesia is Indonesia's national humanitarian society, established in the aftermath of World War II and the Indonesian National Revolution, providing blood donation services, disaster relief, and community health programs across the Indonesian archipelago. It operates alongside international organizations such as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, coordinates with national institutions including the Ministry of Health (Indonesia), and partners with non-governmental organizations like International Committee of the Red Cross and UNICEF. PMI's activities span from urban centers like Jakarta and Surabaya to remote regions such as Papua (province) and the Maluku Islands, engaging volunteers, professionals, and youth networks.
PMI traces roots to initiatives during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies and the proclamation of Indonesian independence following Sukarno's role in the Indonesian National Revolution. Early development involved figures associated with the Indonesian National Party and interactions with colonial-era institutions including the Netherlands Red Cross. During periods such as the Indonesian mass killings of 1965–66 and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, PMI coordinated with actors like the United Nations and the World Health Organization to deliver relief in provinces including Aceh and Banda Aceh. Over decades PMI adapted to legal frameworks like the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia and collaborations with agencies such as the National Disaster Management Authority (Indonesia).
PMI's governance links national leadership in Jakarta with provincial and district units across regions including West Java, East Nusa Tenggara, and Kalimantan. Leadership appointments have involved public figures affiliated with parties like the Golkar and interactions with ministries including the Ministry of Social Affairs (Indonesia). Operational structure incorporates volunteer brigades comparable to organizations such as the St John Ambulance and professional staffs trained similarly to personnel in the World Health Organization workforce. Strategic planning aligns with frameworks used by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and regional bodies like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
PMI's mission emphasizes humanitarian principles shaped by precedents from the Geneva Conventions and the founding ideals of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Core activities include first aid training akin to programs by the American Red Cross, public health campaigns modeled after UNICEF initiatives, and community resilience projects similar to those of the Asian Development Bank. PMI conducts vaccination campaigns in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (Indonesia), supports maternal and child health efforts linked to World Health Organization guidelines, and engages in water and sanitation programs reflecting United Nations Children's Fund strategies.
PMI administers national blood donation and transfusion services interacting with hospitals such as Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital and regulatory bodies like the Ministry of Health (Indonesia). The blood program follows standards similar to those promulgated by the World Health Organization and partners with international blood safety initiatives including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies blood network. PMI organizes mobile donor drives in cities like Medan, Makassar, and Denpasar, and collaborates with research centers such as the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology on blood-borne pathogen screening and quality assurance.
PMI responds to emergencies including tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods affecting areas like Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi. Major responses have paralleled international efforts during events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami and the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami, coordinating with the National Disaster Management Authority (Indonesia), United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and military units such as the Indonesian National Armed Forces. PMI deploys search and rescue teams, emergency medical units, and logistics operations comparable to those of Médecins Sans Frontières and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
PMI operates training centers offering courses in first aid, emergency medical response, and disaster risk reduction, modeled after curricula used by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and regional organizations such as the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. Youth engagement includes the Indonesian Red Cross Youth comparable to youth programs in the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides movements, partnering with educational institutions like Universitas Indonesia and vocational schools across provinces including Banten and Lampung.
PMI maintains formal recognition from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and collaborates with the International Committee of the Red Cross, UNICEF, World Health Organization, and agencies within the United Nations system. Bilateral partnerships have included cooperation with national societies such as the British Red Cross, Japanese Red Cross Society, and American Red Cross on capacity building, blood safety, and disaster preparedness. Regional engagement extends to forums under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and collaboration with multilateral development banks like the Asian Development Bank.
Category:Organizations based in Indonesia Category:Humanitarian aid organizations