World Vision Tsunami Response - Two Years On
Source: World Vision International
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Two years after the South Asia Tsunami hit the coastlines of 12 countries, rehabilitation efforts have gathered pace, and communities are steering their futures with new livelihood opportunities, permanent homes, improved infrastructure and reduced vulnerability to future disasters.
More than 2,200 World Vision staff have worked alongside tsunami-affected communities to implement an integrated recovery program in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand.
Since December 2004, World Vision has expended USD213 million on reconstruction, health, education, child-focused programs, livelihood recovery, advocacy, protection and emergency-preparedness interventions.
As rehabilitation efforts have advanced, new challenges have arisen. This report examines the accomplishments and issues faced during the past year, and the innovative projects that are bringing hope to tsunami-affected communities.
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