Indonesia, YBI/Bless Indonesia Today

transforming lives in Indonesia

YBI/Bless Indonesia Today (YBI/BIT) is an Indonesian interdenominational Christian foundation with a burden to share the love of God through practical care.

The genesis of the medical and clean water programs of Bless Indonesia Today (BIT) was the response of YBI/BIT leadership to the suffering of thousands of internally displaced people (IDPs) who had fled religious persecution. They had sought refuge in North Sulawesi after thousands had died in Maluku and Central Sulawesi.

Practical care was offered by YBI/BIT personnel who mobilised international assistance. Funds were raised to pay for medical teams. One of the nurses, Australian Esther Scarborough, later returned with her husband Peter, to join YBI/BIT’s ministry among internally displaced people. Esther pioneered the School of Health Care Workers so that trained health workers could provide support for IDPs once they had returned to their home villages, particularly in North Maluku. Peter has supervised the drilling of wells to provide clean water as well as managing the medical program.

Training of medical personnel is a high priority. Regional clinics see up to 1,000 patients per month.

Our staff regularly lead short term teams to partner with YBI in Maluku. 
Read the report of their 2007 visit and look at the photo gallery.

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CNEC Partners International involves Australians in Extraordinary Partnerships with national Christian ministries. Together we share and demonstrate God’s love in Christ  - a love which transforms individuals and their communities.