Help Rebuild Kampung Yaru Wora, Sumba Island — The Village That Built Alamayah

Today, a devastating fire swept through Kampung Yaru Wora in Sumba, destroying 28 houses in just 48 minutes. In less than an hour, families lost everything — their homes, belongings, food supplies, tools, and 10’s of generations of history. 100’s of people now stand with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.

This tragedy hits deeply. Kampung Yaru Wora is the village that built Alamayah. Many of our team were born and raised here. It is also the village that has welcomed almost every Alamayah guest over the years — including visits to Lexi’s house, a home that has opened its doors and educated countless of guests seeking a true connection to Sumbanese culture. That home, along with many others, is now gone.

From Alamayah, we are launching this fundraiser as a way to give back to the village that has given to us for years — with their hands, their hearts, their stories, and their unwavering generosity.

What Happened

A sudden fire tore through the village and spread rapidly through the traditional Sumbanese houses. The losses include:

• 28 homes completely destroyed

• Clothing, bedding, and tools lost

• Food reserves and livestock gone

• Children and elders displaced

• Families left without shelter, electricity, or essentials

How Your Donation Will Help

Every contribution goes directly toward emergency relief and rebuilding efforts, including:

• Food, clean drinking water, and daily essentials

• Temporary shelters, tarps, and building materials

• Clothing + bedding

• Basic necessities for children

• Support for rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods

Why This Matters

Kampung Yaru Wora isn’t just a village — it is part of our Alamayah family. Its people have always welcomed us and shared their culture and is one of the last truly traditional villages.

After losing so much in such a short time, they urgently need our help.

Together, we can support them in rebuilding their lives with dignity, tradition and culture.

How the funds will be used

This fundraiser has been created to support the families of Yaru Wora, Sumba, Indonesia, whose homes were destroyed by fire.

I am not raising these funds for myself. I am acting as a coordinator on behalf of the affected community.

All funds raised will be transferred to The Sumba Foundation and used exclusively for:

Emergency shelter and rebuilding materials

Basic household supplies

Community-led rebuilding efforts

Funds will be distributed directly in Indonesia, with transparency and updates shared with donors throughout the process.

Thank you for standing with Kampung Yaru Wora during this unimaginable loss.

— Dan & Jess and the Alamayah Family