World Vision's Life-changing Work in Southeast Asia
Five-year-old Idawati, carried by a World Vision worker, has received care and counselling.
World Vision began its work in Southeast Asia in the 1960's. When the tsunami struck, being in the community enabled staff to respond quickly.
December 26, 2005
See footage of World Vision’s life-changing work in Southeast Asia.
On this, the one-year anniversary of Southeast Asia’s deadly tsunami, I want to share with you how World Vision is helping turn an unthinkable tragedy into a story of hope. Because World Vision has been working in this area for over 40 years, we were able to respond immediately to help children like 5-year-old Idawati .
After losing her parents and sister to the tsunami, Idawati was lonely, scared, and cried often. But because so many people reached out with their prayers and support, World Vision was able to provide this little girl with ongoing counselling and loving care.
We’ve also helped over a million other children and families in the year since the tsunami—and we’re still working to rebuild lives. Altogether, we’ve:
* Set up 250 Child Friendly Spaces where the littlest victims of the disaster could feel safe, play, and begin to heal from their trauma.
* Housed 39,000 people in transitional shelters.
* Provided food aid to 560,000 children and adults.
* Set up 170 school feeding programs that reached 38,000 children in Sri Lanka.
Sincerely,
Dave Toycen
President, World Vision Canada
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