- 1998: Airlift I , Indonesia

The Asian economic crisis that started in 1997 wrought havoc on the Indonesian economy.  A large portion of its population slipped into poverty and a healthcare crisis ensued.  In September, 1998 when a FedEx DC-10 touched down in Jakarta.  The shipment valued at $1.3 million (wholesale value) was distributed to four hospitals indifferent parts of the country.  The donated medicines and medical supplies were specifically requested by the hospitals.  A complete list of donated items were carefully coordinated with the recipient hospitals and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. Uplift International also worked with The World Health Organization (WHO) on the importation of the shipment.