[Kanal Media Unpad] Universitas Padjadjaran has deployed 17 members of the Padjadjaran Rescue Communication Forum (FKPR) to support emergency response efforts for flash floods and landslides that struck Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The departure ceremony took place at the courtyard of the Unpad Rectorate Building, Jatinangor Campus, on Monday, 1st December 2025.
“This reflects Unpad’s concern for the disasters that occurred in the Sumatra region. We are coordinating closely with IKA, both those based in Bandung and in Sumatra,” said the Head of the Center for Student Creativity Development, Dr. Mohamad Nurzaman, S.Si., M.Si.
Also present during the departure ceremony were the Director of Research, Downstreaming, and Community Engagement Prof. dr. Nur Atik, M.Kes., Ph.D., the Head of the Unpad Center for Disaster Research Dr.sc. Yoga Andriana Sendjaja, M.Sc, and the Deputy Secretary General of the Unpad Alumni Association (IKA Unpad), Taufik Ismail Gurbadi.
The volunteer team consists of seven members of Unpad Search and Rescue Unit (SAR Unpad), three members of Mahatva Nature Enthusiast Student Association, three members of the Student Regiment Battalion II Unpad, and four representatives from IKA Unpad. On-site, the volunteers will operate under three primary missions: search operations, medical response, and the establishment of a centralized Unpad command post in the affected regions. Unpad has also deployed one ambulance and logistics supplies to support humanitarian operations.
Dr.sc. Yoga Andriana Sendjaja stated that the deployment of volunteers reflects the commitment of Unpad’s academic community to directly support affected residents. He emphasized that most of the personnel have been well trained and prepared to handle emergency situations.
“Since the purpose is to help, our volunteers must maintain their stamina and health. We must ensure that once they are on-site, they remain strong and capable,” said Yoga.
Meanwhile, Taufik Ismail Gurbadi stated that IKA Unpad’s involvement is part of a continuous commitment to contribute through humanitarian actions across the country.
“Our foremost hope is to support our brothers and sisters currently facing disaster. At the same time, this demonstrates that Unpad’s academic community stands united and ready to provide aid wherever needed,” said Taufik.
One of the volunteers, Kakan, expressed his hopes that the team’s presence will help strengthen connections with alumni, students, and families in the affected areas. He said that the volunteers will ensure communication and coordination to keep affected individuals safe and supported.
“We will focus on search and rescue according to each volunteer’s expertise, while working in coordinated and structured command,” said Kakan, who also serves as Head of the Disaster Division of IKA Unpad.
Unpad, together with IKA Unpad and the Student Executive Board (BEM Kema Unpad), has also opened donation channels to support relief efforts. Donations may be sent to BNI account number 9881957133000018 under the name “UNPAD Peduli Sesama.” Contributions may also be made through IKA Unpad and BEM Kema Unpad donation campaigns at Bank BJB account number 0148858799100 (IKA Unpad), or Bank BNI account number 1980328233 (BEM Kema Unpad).
Donors are encouraged to add the number “1” at the end of the transfer amount to facilitate financial record tracking, for example: Rp1.000.001. For further information, the public may contact IKA Unpad Public Communication Office at 0811-999-8111.*
