STAFF from Lancashire charity Al-Imdaad UK are currently in Indonesia delivering support to thousands of children.

Teams are on the ground delivering aid in rural Central and West Java, where no support has reached local people for months.

They have visited the most rural areas of Indonesia, where donations are most in need.

The charity has funded nine Madresah schools in the most isolated areas, bringing education to thousands of children.

Blackburn-based Hafez Abdussamad Mulla, Al-Imdaad UK country director , said: "It's amazing being with Indonesian children, the fact they appreciate it means a lot.

"It's a fantastic, amazing feeling, to be here and to witness donations being delivered.

"In the UK we don't appreciate what we've been given.

"These students live off the minimum.

"Our team in Indonesia make a big difference.

"We work in 65 countries around the world, and our team of professionals are delivering your donations."

Java is Indonesia's largest and most populous island.

The three most populated provinces, West Java, Central Java and East Java, contain 60 percent of Indonesia's total poor.

Primary school enrolment rates in Indonesia are less than 60 per cent in poor districts, compared to more well-off districts that have universal enrolment, and both primary and secondary enrolment rates are low compared to other countries in the region.

Mr Mulla urged people to donate to the project.

He said; "This is all through your kindness. An orphan sponsorship is very cheap.

"We urge you to take part and support these children."

To donate towards the charity's work in Indonesia, visit: http://www.alimdaad.co.uk/projectspage.html