As Plan’s commitment to the communities and children in India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka reaches the halfway stage, 2 years after the disaster, this report scrutinizes goals achieved, and the factors responsible for their achievement: the psychosocial
At the end of December 2004, Plan joined people from neighbouring communities, local governmental and voluntary organizations, and the international community to respond to the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. It seems appropriate now both to reflect on
Clearly, in terms of disasters, the South-East Asia Region has been particularly hard-hit in the recent past. The earthquake and tsunami of 26 December 2004, which affected more than six countries of this part of the world, was one of the worst natural
The tsunami left an overwhelming path of destruction in its wake. More than 230,000 people lost their lives, some 400,000homes wee reduced to rubble, and the livelihoods of as many as five million people were thrown into jeopardy. The earthquake and waves
Office of the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery
This report assesses American Red Cross' activities to three of the major hurricanes that struck US in the last years, particularly focusing on the issue of responding to individual needs, in order to rebuild their communities, as a fundamental part of
This report conveys the overarching themes of the Witt Associates’ assessment. It highlights areas where action is needed and provides some recommendations on how the business sector can help improve relief operations and reconstruction programs and
Countries affected by the December 26, 2004 tsunami are preparing to start the reconstruction of their devastated coastal zones and rebuilding and improving coastal livelihoods after an initial period of humanitarian relief. UNEP has contributed to this process through the provision of technical advice in dealing with immediate threats such as hazardous waste
This resource pack contains guidelines for planning post-disaster management. Its content draws attention to multiple aspects such as: what points to consider in rebuilding after a disaster; using hazard, risk & vulnerability assessment, and capacity assessment in planning for rebuilding; engaging the community; paying attention to women’s and gender issues in responding after the Tsunami crisis; disability Sensitive Planning for rehabilitation/reconstruction; community early warning systems; and understanding concepts on hazards, disasters and vulnerability.
