Published: 20 December 2009
On 26 December 2004, an undersea earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered a series of tsunamis that hit the coastline of 12 countries in Southeast Asia. They claimed the lives of more than 200,000 people and caused widespread damage and destruction. This powerful photo essay is a portrayal of both the damage done and the relief efforts undertaken by World Vision.
“Having just returned from Phuket and outlying islands I now have alittle more understanding of the devastation wrought in just that one area and the massive amount ...”
“What a wonderful effort and such a great pity the metropolitan dailies don't give such good news to all people who donated to the relief efforts.”
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