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Emerging five years after the Indian Ocean Tsunami. |
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New lives, bright hopes
Half a decade has passed since the Indian Ocean tsunami destroyed the hopes and aspirations of countless numbers of people. Habitat for Humanity responded by joining hands with resilient families, committed volunteers and strong supporters to rebuild lives, homes and communities. To date, these joint efforts have benefited tens of thousands of families in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. People like: |
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Habitat homeowner Nurleli from Aceh, Indonesia. “I am happy to have my own house...Tibang village used to be all wooden houses. Now it is more organized; the villagers have similar houses. It is better now.”
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Il Salfiyar in Arugam Bay, Pottuvil, on Sri Lanka’s east coast. The tsunami swept away his family, his house and his livelihood. Now Il has remarried, has a new family and runs a grocery shop from his Habitat home. “Thanks be to God.” |
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Mary from Kanyakumari, India. Former construction laborer Mary joined a women’s training program organized by Habitat for Humanity and its partner, and qualified as a mason. “Earlier, I was assisting the men. Now, I am on par with the men.” |
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“Better now”: Nurleli with her son, Fatih Silmi, Tibang village, Aceh, Indonesia. |
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Ismaail Kulea from Phang Nga province, Thailand. Ismaail lost his fishing boat and equipment in the tsunami. His wooden home was damaged. Now the family home has been renovated. There is safe water from a tube-well and an outdoor toilet. “The condition of our old house was poor. The children were in no mood to study. Now, the children have space to play and study.” |
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But there is more to do. Habitat for Humanity continues to work with people whose lives were blighted on that December morning five years ago. In a new report, Emerging Stronger — Five Years After the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Habitat for Humanity shares how hope and homes were rebuilt in Indonesia’s devastated Aceh province, along India’s long eastern seaboard, in conflict-afflicted Sri Lanka and in tourist-friendly southern Thailand. The experiences of individual families, partners, donors and communities demonstrate the impact of solid housing and the value of partnerships. |
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