Tsunami Recovery in Five Coastal Villages, India

Three years after Indian Ocean nations were lashed by massive tsunamis, somber ceremonies were held Wednesday December 27, 2007 to recall those lost in one of the worst natural catastrophes in modern times. In India, where more than 16,000 people died, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, hundreds of survivors, mostly poor fishermen and their families, held a procession in Nagapattinam district in southern Tamil Nadu state, where more than 6,000 people died. Many houses still need to be rebuilt.

In June 2007, the family of Joseph PLP is still in despair of funding to get home rebuilt.

This is same spot than picture 2, five months later! With little money received and a shear will, Joseph has started building his new home for his family. He lives with wife and 3 children in a temporary shelter. He needs US$1,500 to put a roof and make the home habitable.

Health assistance to children can save lives and help them attend school more efficiently. More funds are needed to help them.