Tsunami 5 Years Later

In December 2004 a major earthquake followed by a tsunami destroyed hundreds of kilometers of coastline on two continents. Entire towns, people’s livelihood vanished in an instant, and hundreds of thousands of people were killed. The tsunami had a devastating impact on countries from Somalia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, to Indonesia.  In Indonesia the worst hit areas were in the western and northern portions of Aceh province.  It was in this context that the AFSC along with hundreds of other humanitarian organizations entered Aceh to conduct disaster relief and reconstruction.

Created Date: 
Jul 15, 2010

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

AFSC Online

Become a fan of AFSC
Follow AFSC online
Flickr
Explore AFSC photos
YouTube
Watch AFSC videos