At the end of November 2025, the skies over Aceh seemed unwilling to rest. Heavy rain fell relentlessly, rivers overflowed, and saturated hillsides finally gave way. Flash floods and landslides struck several regions, including Pidie Jaya, Bireuen, North Aceh, East Aceh, Langsa, and Aceh Tamiang. Amid fear, loss, and uncertainty, a call for humanity emerged—calling us to serve as Scouting volunteers.

The First Step: November 28, 2025

This humanitarian journey officially began on November 28, 2025, when the Aceh Head Quar(Kwartir Daerah Aceh) established a Disaster Response Post as a coordination center. Together with fellow Scout volunteers from various backgrounds, we took part in fundraising activities, reaching out to the public, engaging communities, and spreading calls for solidarity through social networks.

Every donation collected carried more than material value—it carried hope. Hope for warm meals, dry clothes, clean water, and medicine for those affected. Through this process, we learned that solidarity is born from empathy, and empathy grows when people care for one another.

Serving at the Disaster Post: Quiet Dedication

In the days that followed, our time was largely spent at the Aceh Scout Disaster Response Post. Our responsibilities ranged from:

• Recording incoming donations
• Sorting and packing relief supplies
• Preparing logistics for distribution
• Coordinating with volunteers and partner institutions

The disaster post became a living classroom. Fatigue was inevitable, but the spirit of service kept us moving. Surrounded by boxes of aid and long distribution lists, we witnessed collaboration across ages and backgrounds—united by a single mission: to help those in need.

Reaching the Affected Areas

The next phase brought us directly to the disaster zones, each carrying its own story of loss.

In Pidie Jaya and Bireuen, flash floods left homes buried in mud and families struggling to rebuild their lives.
In North Aceh and East Aceh, landslides made access difficult, testing the patience and resilience of volunteers.
Meanwhile, in Langsa and Aceh Tamiang, prolonged flooding forced residents to remain in evacuation shelters with limited resources.

We distributed aid directly to the affected communities—food supplies, clean water, clothing, and children’s necessities. Despite the hardship they endured, the smiles and gratitude of the survivors became our greatest source of strength. At that moment, we realized that volunteering is not only about delivering aid, but also about being present, listening, and offering emotional support.

Closing the Mission: January 5, 2026

The humanitarian efforts continued until January 5, 2026. While we understood that our actions could not erase all suffering, we knew we had fulfilled our duty to stand with the community during their most difficult times. This journey deepened our understanding of the Scout values—especially service, resilience, courage, and loyalty.

The hydrometeorological disaster in Aceh may be recorded as a natural event, but for us as volunteers, it became a powerful reminder of humanity and compassion. Even amid destruction and loss, hope will always exist—as long as there are hands willing to help and hearts willing to care.