Reports

Plan and the Tsunami: Overview of immediate and medium-term responses On 26 December 2004, an unprecedented disaster struck coastal communities all round the Indian Ocean. The earthquake off Sumatra and resulting tsunami killed over 177,000 people, left…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY To provide the foundation for a targeted humanitarian response for the recovery and rehabilitation of Nias and Simeulue, following the dual 9.0 and 8.7 earthquakes, IOM conducted a needs andaspirations assessment covering 20 and 5 sub-districts respectively. This…

Overall perspective In recent days, the world has paused to commemorate the passing of six-months since the devastating earthquake and tsunami destroyed so many lives. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, galvanized by the courage and steadfastness of…

From humanitarian aid to development Experience of previous disasters shows that any gap between the relief effort and the start of reconstruction activities can cost lives and livelihoods. It is essential to ensure that swift and quality humanitarian aid is…

Location: Aceh, Indonesia Nature of Disaster: Tsunami Date of report: June 30, 2005 Reporting period : June 15- June 30 Oxfam is currently present in 6 locations in Aceh, with 585 staff (528 national + 57 international): - Banda…

Dès l'annonce du séisme qui a eu lieu le 26 décembre 2004 dans l'Océan indien, la Délégation à l'Action humanitaire a réagi en convoquant un premier Groupe opérationnel d'aide humanitaire d'urgence, le jour même à midi.…

AUSTRALIA'S RESPONSE TO THE INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI ON BOXING DAY LAST YEAR WAS TIMELY, GENEROUS AND EFFECTIVE. THE DISASTER HAD AN IMMEDIATE AND PROFOUND EFFECT ON THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY. AT ALL LEVELS THERE WAS A CLEAR REALISATION OF THE…

Organization Project ACDI/VOCA Economic recovery through community action ACTED Emergency assistance to shelter and water and sanitation systems rehabilitation in Kec. Lahewa, Kab. Nias ACTED Support to recovery of fishery economic activity in Kec. Samatiga, Kab. Aceh Barat Action Contre la Faim Water and Sanitation Action Contre la Faim Food…

New Zealand Red Cross has committed 13 aid workers to relief efforts in the six months since the Boxing Day tsunami and will progressively step up its contribution throughout a rehabilitation phase expected to span 10 years, Director General…

Overview of Response On December 26th 2004, World Vision launched a rapid relief program across the countries worst hit by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Over the past six-months, World Vision, through an integrated humanitarian response, has strived to meet…