Interactive Resource
and Training Centers
MERCY Malaysia
The 26 December earthquake and tsunami caused heavy loss of life
and great destruction in Aceh, Indonesia and were followed by
another strong earthquake in March near Nias island. Risk stems
from lack of awareness. More..
Eco-Village Program
Sarvodaya , Srilanka
Sri Lanka’s coastal areas were the hardest-hit during the
Indian Ocean Tsunami. The worst-affected by the disaster were
the poorest of the poor who live closest to the shore. The impact
of the disaster also evinced the level of vulnerability of the
coastal community. This also brought to the forefront the lack
of empowerment within the community. More..
SWAYAM - Micro Credit Program
SEEDS, India
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal,
experienced the devastating wrath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami
both in terms of human loss and damage to structures likes jetties
and boats. The economic sector suffered the maximum as fishing,
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