2024/25沙巴水灾回应结案汇报

12/31/2024

2024年6月

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Weathering the Storm Together: 7979 Stands with Sabah

On June 30, 2024, a flash flood caused by heavy rain hit Sabah, resulting in flooding in several areas, affected areas are Inanam of Kota Kinabalu, Menggatal, Tuaran to Donggongon, and most severely in Penampang. The flood's range was extensive, with water levels exceeding waist height. Many homes and vehicles were submerged, causing significant losses to the flood victims. On July 1, 7979 launched its disaster response plan, setting up an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, preparing cleaning equipment and supplies, recruiting volunteers, collecting disaster data, and establishing base operations—all of which proceeded swiftly. By July 2, the water had receded, hence power and water supply were gradually restored to some affected areas. Help requests began to pour in, and volunteers prepared to assist in the disaster zones.

Disaster Response Timeline:

July 3: The operation base was set up at the BCCM Penampang, where volunteers helped clean homes, churches, and kindergartens.
July 4: The operation base moved closer to the disaster area to the Penampang Grace Chapel to improve the efficiency of cleaning efforts.

July 5: With the help of an organization known as SPECS, church members, volunteers, political groups and fire department worked together to clean up the affected areas.
July 6: Maranatha Church became the new operation base. Piling up rubbish from damaged furniture was a serious problem. 7979 arranged for industrial waste bins at the base to facilitate garbage collection.

July 8: The cleaning work was 80% completed. Six overseas short-term mission team members from 7979 Holistic Care Station of Tanjung Aru Calvary Charismatic Centre Kota Kinabalu joined as volunteers, helping with the cleaning and placing of damaged furniture into the RORO bins. In addition to cleaning, volunteers with electrical repairing skills checked household sockets for faults, as flood-damaged electrical appliances could pose risks like electrical leakage and short circuits. One volunteer, an electrician, assisted with this task.

July 9: The focus of disaster response shifted to inspecting electrical appliances and sockets in affected households.
July 11: Disinfection work was carried out in the disaster zones, and after completion, the operation base was evacuated.

August 3: To assist children in coping with various emotional complications caused by the flood, 7979, in collaboration with Maranatha Church, Tabika Kemas Kg Inobong, the Sabah Methodist Church Relief and Disaster Response Team, and the Malaysia Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia (KK Branch), organized a children event for children aged 5 to 12 (divided into preschool and elementary school groups) known as "Rainbow After the Rain". The event featured fun games, singing and dancing, disaster prevention education, group counseling, and magic performances. The program included group counseling sessions, giving children the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences before and after the disaster.

"Remember to thank every teacher (volunteer) for me. I'm going home now!"
A child reminded a volunteer with a big smile before heading home.

Postscript of "Rainbow After the Rain" Children's Event
On the day of the "Rainbow After the Rain" event, a volunteer noticed a group of children playing near the venue and invited them to join the event. A simple invitation created an opportunity to serve the children. The children were initially shy and reserved during the activity. A while later during the event, the volunteer learned that they were stateless children living nearby. A week later, 7979 staff received a call from a volunteer of Penampang Grace Chapel, expressing the desire to visit the children. The staff quickly contacted local church and organization leaders and visited the children on August 13. The group hoped that this connection would not only help address the needs of these families but also provide timely assistance.

Primary school group.

Preschool group.

Total ClAeaning Services

homes

grocery store

church

learning centers

apartment hallways

Total Electrical Inspections

households

Voices from Volunteers

It was such a joyful thing Fanny (Penampang Grace Chapel)

I’m so glad I could participate in this flood cleaning operation. I was truly shocked when I saw those yellow mud covered homes when I entered the disaster area for the first time. If I had to clean an entire house by myself, it would be incredibly exhausting. I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to contribute to the disaster relief effort and help those in need. Although my body was tired, seeing the volunteers working quietly to clean the site made me feel happy. If I were in their shoes, facing the same issue, I would hope that others would help share the workload. It is truly a joyful thing.

I learned how to clean homes
Joel Voo (Penampang Grace Chapel)

Thanks to Pastor Eleven’s invitation to join this 7979 initiated disaster relief operation, I have learned how to clean a home more thoroughly and how to use cleaning tools such as the high-pressure water gun and wheelbarrow. Due to certain reasons, I wasn’t able to participate in the entire cleaning operation, but I really miss the days of working together with the volunteers and teachers. With their company, I was able to happily and quickly help disaster victims tidy up their homes. The most memorable part of this disaster relief was working together with everyone to dig out large amounts of mud from the drains. I also saw many cute cats there and couldn’t help but wonder: how did they survive the disaster?

The resilience and courage of the disaster victims are even more precious
Percy (Sabah Methodist Church Relief and Disaster Response Team)

My first experience participating in the post-flood relief efforts organized by 7979 Holistic Care & Relief Network made me deeply understand the responsibility of being a helper and the significance of volunteer service. As a volunteer coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating the work of various volunteer teams to ensure smooth execution. Additionally, working with 7979 taught me a lot about how to respond to disasters efficiently and comprehensively. They not only focused on the timely provision of materials but also cared deeply about the psychological well-being of disaster victims, and provided volunteers with ample training and care to ensure everyone received support both mentally and physically.

Expressing Love Beyond Words
Fionalisa Evelin Aldrin

From July 9 to 10, I had the opportunity to participate in post-flood relief work in the Penampang district. This relief operation, initiated by 7979, aimed to help disaster victims by cleaning mud, garbage, and removing furniture damaged by the flood. I was one of the few Indigenous volunteers, but the Chinese volunteers did not overlook me. I sensed the spirit of mutual tolerance and acceptance in them. Seeing the diligence of every staff member and volunteer, I understood the importance of love and action. Christians can express love beyond words to disaster victims through disaster relief activities, offering practical help.

conclusion

Nearly 100 volunteers from different regions, professions, and denominations were recruited for the relief efforts before and after the flood. Everyone worked together, regardless of background, to help in cleaning the homes of the victims, hoping they could quickly return to their normal routine. 7979 also expressed gratitude for the support and cooperation from various churches, organizations, businesses, and caring individuals, which enabled the disaster response to be carried out swiftly and smoothly in the affected zones.

This flood came quickly and receded just as fast, but it caused irreparable damage and harm to the victims. They said the severity of the flood was beyond their expectations. As a result, they faced the disaster unprepared, which made their response seem rushed and chaotic. Moreover, the flood served as a loud wake-up call to the local churches and organizations, urging them to gear up in disaster prevention and to be ready in advance. The current disaster response work has come to a pause, but that does not mean it is completely over. Whether it is institutions, teams, or individuals, everyone should prepare thoroughly for the next disaster by acquiring knowledge in disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as receiving related training.

风雨同舟，7979与沙巴同行

6月30日，沙巴发生闪电水灾导致多处地方淹水，包括亚庇夏南南、孟家达、打理卜至斗亚兰县，而最为严重的是兵南邦县，淹水范围极为庞大，水深过腰；许多房屋和交通工具都沦陷其中，灾民损失惨重。7979随即于7月1日启动应灾计划，设立指挥协调成员、准备清洗行动配备和器具、招募清洗志工、收集灾情及确定基地等事项如火如荼的同时进行。7月2日，水很快退却，各别灾区逐渐恢复电源和水源，陆续收到求助信息，志工们预备前往灾区协助。

应灾行动时间轴：

7月3日：以巴色会兵南邦堂为行动基地，动员志工清洗了房屋、教堂和幼儿园。
7月4日：行动基地转去更靠近灾区的兵南邦恩惠堂，以提升清洗工作的效率。
7月5日：在SPECS机构、教会会友和志工们的协助下，政治团体、消防局与志工联手清洗灾区。

7月6日：以Maranatha 教会作为新的行动基地。由于水灾破坏了家具，造成垃圾堆积问题。7979在行动基地，安排放置工业垃圾桶，便于收集垃圾。

7月8日：清洗工作完成80%。丹绒亚路加略山灵恩中心7979全人关怀站的6位来自海外的短期宣教队成员，加入志工行列，帮忙清洗现场，以及将损坏的家具放进工业垃圾桶。除了清洗工作，灾后往往有不少电器可能出现问题，甚至可能引发漏电和短路危险。因此需要具有电工技能的志工帮忙检查帮忙检查了家庭的插座是否有故障。当天有一名志工是电工，他协助检查电器。

7月9日：应灾工作重点转向检测受灾家庭的电器和插座。
7月11日：为灾区进行消毒工作，结束后撤离基地。

8月3日：为了舒缓和协助排解经历水灾孩童们种种复杂的情绪，7979与Maranatha 教会、Tabika Kemas Kg Inobong、沙巴卫理救援赈灾小组、马来西亚博爱辅导中心（亚庇分会），为5至12岁的孩童（分为幼儿组和小学组）举办“雨后彩虹”童乐会。活动节目精彩，包括团康游戏、唱跳、学习防减灾、团体辅导和魔术表演等。大会特别安排团体辅导，让孩童们有机会诉说经历灾前和灾后的感受和想法。

“记得帮我和每一位老师（志工）说谢谢，我回家咯！”
一名孩童回家前，满脸笑容地提醒志工。

“雨后彩虹”童乐会后记

“雨后彩虹”童乐会进行当天，一位志工发现一群小朋友在场地附近玩耍，于是便邀请他们一起参与。一个简单的邀请动作，制造了服务孩子的契机。孩子们在活动中畏畏缩缩和十分拘谨。经了解后，志工得知他们是住在附近的无国籍孩子。一星期后，7979同工收到来自兵南邦恩惠堂志工的电话，表示希望能够前往探望孩子。于是，他们很快联系当地教会及相关机构的负责人，并于8月13日一同前往探望对方。一行人希望透过这次的连接不但能够看见和关注这些家庭的需要，并能够给予及时的援助。

小学组

幼儿组

总清洗服务

房屋

杂货店

教堂

学习中心

公寓走廊

总电工检查

家庭

志工有话要说

那是一件多么幸福的事 Fanny（兵南邦恩惠堂）

我很庆幸自己有份参与这次清洗灾场的工作。第一次走进灾区，看见屋内遭黄泥覆盖的场景，触目心惊。倘若只靠一己之力做这需要用上大量的体力来清洗整个家，那是多么累人。感恩，这次我有机会为水灾出一份力，去服务和帮助当中有需要的人。虽然身体疲累，但是看见志工们默默付出，清理场地，我也能感到幸福。换位思考，我若面对相同问题，也希望有人一起分担工作，那是一件多么幸福的事。

我学会清洗住家邬敬恩（兵南邦恩惠堂）

感谢玉忆传道邀请我参与7979推动的赈灾活动。经过这段时间，我学会如何把住家洗得比较干净，以及学习使用清洗工具，例如鸡公车和高压水枪。由于一些原因我未能全程参与清洗行动。但是我想念与志工姐姐和老师一起做事的日子。有她们的陪伴，我可以很开心且很快地帮忙灾民整理房子。这次赈灾，让我印象最深刻的事件是与大家分工合作，从沟渠中挖出大量的泥土。我在那里见到不少很可爱的猫咪，我不禁思考：它们如何渡过这场灾难？

灾民的韧性与勇气，更显珍贵
Percy（沙巴卫理救援赈灾事工）

初次参与7979全人关怀救助网络发起的水灾灾后救援，我深刻体会作为帮助者的责任与志愿服务的意义。作为志工协调员，我负责协调各志工团队的工作，以确保他们顺利执行工作。此外，与7979的合作让我学到了很多关于如何高效、全面应对灾难的经验。他们不仅注重物资的及时援助，还非常关心灾民的心理辅导，并给予志工充分的培训与关怀，确保所有人都能在身心两方面得到支持。

表达超越言辞的爱
FIONALISA EVELIN ALDRIN

在7月9日至10日，我有机会参与在兵南邦县地区的灾后救援工作。这是由7979发起的救援行动，旨在帮灾民清理泥土、垃圾，以及搬走因水灾而损坏的家具。我是少数的原住民志工，华裔志工却没忽略我，他们使我感受到大家彼此包容和接纳的精神。看到每位工作人员和志愿者的勤奋，我明白了爱与行动的重要性。基督徒可以透过赈灾活动这平台，以实际行动向灾民表达超越言辞的爱。

注：本文是用ChatGPT翻译，并经过编辑审核与修改。

总结

此次水灾前后共招募了将近100位来自各地，不同职业、宗派教会的志工一同救灾。大家不分你我，齐心协力的为灾民们清洗家园，只愿灾民尽早恢复日常生活。7979也不忘记感谢来自各地教会、机构、商家和热心人士在各方面的支持及配搭，让应灾的行动能够快速并顺利的在灾区展开。

这次水灾来匆匆，“退”也匆匆，却造成灾民们不能磨灭的损失和伤害。他们说这次水灾严重程度，超出了他们的预想。因此，他们在毫无准备的情况下应对水灾更显得仓促与慌乱。此外，水灾犹如给当地教会和机构传来一阵大大的响铃声，让他们正视要做好防灾的准备，防患于未然。目前回应灾难工作告一段落，并不意味完全结束。无论是机构、团队和人民，应该要在下一次灾难来临前为自己、家人和社区做好万全的准备，例如学习防灾减灾知识，以及接受相关的培训。

鸣谢名单

沙巴卫理救援赈灾小组
马来西亚基督教巴色会兵南邦堂
兵南邦恩惠堂
Maranatha Church
梦想中心
Tadika Kemas
马来西亚博爱辅导中心（亚庇分会）
CT TOYS SDN BHD
惠恩风景墓园
Boboi Fried Chicken
Syarikat Lui Kim Chock Sdn. Bhd
罗贝虹
数位匿名赞助者

水灾再袭

应灾行动时间轴

​鸣谢名单

农历年末的突发危机——7979如何应对沙巴灾情

应灾行动时间轴

总清洗服务

鸣谢名单

Weathering the Storm Together: 7979 Stands with Sabah

Disaster Response Timeline:

Total ClAeaning Services

homes

grocery store

church

learning centers

apartment hallways

Total Electrical Inspections

households

Voices from Volunteers

It was such a joyful thing Fanny (Penampang Grace Chapel)

I learned how to clean homes Joel Voo (Penampang Grace Chapel)

The resilience and courage of the disaster victims are even more preciousPercy (Sabah Methodist Church Relief and Disaster Response Team)

Expressing Love Beyond WordsFionalisa Evelin Aldrin

conclusion

风雨同舟，7979与沙巴同行

应灾行动时间轴：

“雨后彩虹”童乐会后记

总清洗服务

总电工检查

志工有话要说

那是一件多么幸福的事 Fanny（兵南邦恩惠堂）

我学会清洗住家 邬敬恩（兵南邦恩惠堂）

灾民的韧性与勇气，更显珍贵Percy（沙巴卫理救援赈灾事工）

表达超越言辞的爱FIONALISA EVELIN ALDRIN

总结

鸣谢名单

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鸣谢名单

I learned how to clean homes
Joel Voo (Penampang Grace Chapel)

The resilience and courage of the disaster victims are even more precious
Percy (Sabah Methodist Church Relief and Disaster Response Team)

Expressing Love Beyond Words
Fionalisa Evelin Aldrin

我学会清洗住家邬敬恩（兵南邦恩惠堂）

灾民的韧性与勇气，更显珍贵
Percy（沙巴卫理救援赈灾事工）

表达超越言辞的爱
FIONALISA EVELIN ALDRIN

筹募总数