Summary
India's south-east coast, especially the state of Tamil Nadu, was the worst affected area on the mainland.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Tsunami survivors are coming to terms with the aftermath of the disaster, and the focus is shifting to rehabilitation. The government is working out support packages and procedures for administering them. NGOs are carrying out needs assessment surveys. As needs and resource gaps become clearer in the weeks to come, GiveInida will assess rehabilitation projects such as rebuilding schools, constructing homes, livelihood support, setting up homes for the destitute, comprehensive care for orphans.
How will this project solve this problem?
This fund will support disaster rehabilitation activities including rebuilding schools, constructing homes, livelihood support, setting up homes for the destitute, and comprehensive care for orphans.
Potential Long Term Impact
Allow local organizations to effectively respond to this crisis affecting huge numbers of Indian residents.
Project Message
Financial contributions allow professional relief organizations to purchase exactly what disaster victims need most urgently and to pay for the transportation necessary to distribute those supplies.
- Center for Int'l Disaster Info., website
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $111,818
Funding Information
This project is now in implementation and no longer available for funding.
Received funds will be used to accomplish concrete objectives as
indicated in the project's "Activities" section. Updates will be posted under the
"Project Report" tab as they become available.
Donors' contributions and pledges to this project totaled $111,818
.
The original project funding goal was $150,000.
Additional Documentation
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
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