Gallery II: Empowerment - Part One
ACT responds to tsunami in Indonesia - Images by Paul Jeffrey

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In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin (right) and his 10-year old brother Fajrin plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In Kuala Bubon, near Meulaboh, Aceh, YEU/ACT is helping tsunami survivors rebuild their homes and reestablish their livelihoods. Here, Wadi (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) patches holes in a fishing net.


A child's height is measured as part of a early childhood education program in Lam Asan, Aceh, supported by CWS/ACT.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, a woman sells prepared food in the market. She started her small business with assistance from YTBI/ACT's livelihood program.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including this one.


At Sisarahili on the island of Nias, Anima Daeli is raising piglets thanks to assistance from CWS/ACT. In the wake of the tsunami and earthquake, ACT members have helped families rebuild their homes and lives.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, Mak Josh started a noodle restaurant with assistance from YTBI/ACT's livelihood program.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, Alimin started a coffee stand in the market with assistance from YTBI/ACT's livelihood program.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin (right) and his 10-year old brother Fajrin (left) help their father Idris plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin plants mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin (right) and his 10-year old brother Fajrin plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 10-year old Fajrin helps his father Idris plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin (right) and his 10-year old brother Fajrin help their father Idris plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin (left) and his 10-year old brother Fajrin plant mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In the coastal village of Moawo, 5-year old Jefrin plants mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.


In Kuala Bubon, near Meulaboh, Aceh, YEU/ACT is helping tsunami survivors rebuild their homes and reestablish their livelihoods. Here, Wadi (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) patches holes in a fishing net.


In Kuala Bubon, near Meulaboh, Aceh, YEU/ACT is helping tsunami survivors rebuild their homes and reestablish their livelihoods. Here, Wadi (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) patches holes in a fishing net.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including these two. Pictured is Mohamed Yahya, piloting one of the boats.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including these two. Piloting the boat is Mohamed Yahya, while Ahmad Sudra (center) and Abdul Muis manage the net.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including these two. Piloting the boat is Mohamed Yahya, while Ahmad Sudra (center) and Abdul Muis manage the net.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including these two. Pictured working the net out to sea is Ahmad Sudra (left) and Abdul Muis.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including this one, where Ahmad Sudra (left) and Mohamed Yahya are pulling in the catch.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including this one, piloted by Mohamed Yahya.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats, including this one, piloted by Mohamed Yahya.


A group of fishers near Muelaboh lost their boats to the 2004 tsunami, but with assistance from CWS/ACT they have been able to return to the sea in new boats.


At Lahewa on the island of Nias, YEU/ACT helped Rosnimar (like many Indonesians, she uses only one name) open a small store in her new home.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


In Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, YTBI/ACT sponsors a community garden where earthquake and tsunami survivors can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community as they work the earth together.


At Sisarahili on the island of Nias, Ferlisman Syukur is raising piglets thanks to assistance from CWS/ACT. In the wake of the tsunami and earthquake, ACT members have helped families rebuild their homes and lives.


At Sisarahili on the island of Nias, Sonifati Nduru and Anima Daeli are raising piglets thanks to assistance from CWS/ACT. In the wake of the tsunami and earthquake, ACT members have helped families rebuild their homes and lives.


At Maoula on the island of Nias, Tacona Zebua is raising piglets thanks to assistance from CWS/ACT.


At Sisarahili on the island of Nias, Ferlisman Syukur (right), seen here walking with a friend, is raising piglets thanks to assistance from CWS/ACT. In the wake of the tsunami and earthquake, ACT members have helped families rebuild their homes and lives.


In Lam Asan, Aceh, CWS/ACT sponsors a play group for children and their parents affected by the tsunami. ACT members have helped survivors recover both physically and psychologically and spiritually.


In Lam Asan, Aceh, CWS/ACT sponsors a play group for children and their parents affected by the tsunami. ACT members have helped survivors recover both physically and psychologically and spiritually.


In the coastal village of Moawo, a woman prepares mangrove seedlings, part of a YEU/ACT project on the island of Nias to improve habitat for sea life and provide some protection from future tsunamis.