Gallery III: Empowerment - Part Two
ACT responds to tsunami in Indonesia - Images by Paul Jeffrey

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At Lahewa on the island of Nias, YEU/ACT helped the community install a new water system and bathing center where villagers can get clean -- and have fun.


Nurul Huda, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, paddles at night to his fishing grounds in a boat provided by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, Nazir started a bicycle repair shop with assistance from YTBI/ACT's livelihood program.


In the Nias Island village of Olora, where CWS/ACT is helping the community replace the fishing boats it lost to the tsunami, a new boat takes shape under the skilled hand of a local boatbuilder.


In the Nias Island village of Olora, where CWS/ACT is helping the community replace the fishing boats it lost to the tsunami, community members help harvest the catch.


At Lahewa on the island of Nias, YEU/ACT helped the community install a new water system and bathing center where villagers can get clean after a day of working to rebuild the homes and community.


In the Nias Island village of Maoula, CWS/ACT has helped the community construct a water system in the wake of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.


Ahmad Syarif, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, motors to his fishing grounds in a boat provided by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


A member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, with one of the boats provided to the coop by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


Nurul Huda, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, paddles at night to his fishing grounds in a boat provided by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


Nurul Huda, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, paddles at night to his fishing grounds in a boat provided by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods..


Nurul Huda, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, paddles at night to his fishing grounds in a boat provided by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


In the Nias Island village of Maoula, CWS/ACT has helped the community construct a water system in the wake of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.


In the Nias Island village of Maoula, CWS/ACT has helped the community construct a water system in the wake of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.


At Lahewa on the island of Nias, YEU/ACT helped the community install a new water system and bathing center where villagers can get clean -- and have fun.


In tsunami-ravaged Lhok Bubon, Aceh, YTBI/ACT has provided support for a group of local women survivors who have started small businesses and are supporting each other as the community rebuilds.


In tsunami-ravaged Lhok Bubon, Aceh, YTBI/ACT has provided support for a group of local women survivors who have started small businesses and are supporting each other as the community rebuilds.


Nurhamdiah got help starting her small shop in the tsunami-ravaged Acehenese village of Lam Asan with assistance from CWS/ACT.


Affifuddin got help starting his small coconut pastries shop in the tsunami-ravaged Acehenese village of Lam Asan with assistance from CWS/ACT.


Mardiwami received assistance from CWS/ACT in starting a small business baking bread in her home. She then delivers it door to door to her customers in the Acehenese village of Lam Asan.


Mardiwami (left), pictured with her two daughters, received assistance from CWS/ACT in starting a small business baking bread in her home. She then delivers it door to door to her customers in the Acehenese village of Lam Asan.


At a temporary shelter for tsunami and earthquake survivors at Gunung Sitoli on the island of Nias, WS/ACT is providing clean water for families as they rebuild their lives.


Asamad got help starting his small motorcycle repair shop in the tsunami-ravaged Acehenese village of Lam Asan with assistance from CWS/ACT.


At Maoula on the island of Nias, a tsunami survivor works on building a new boat to replace those destroyed by the 2004 waves. CWS/ACT is present in Maoula helping the people reestablish sustainable livelihoods.


In Blang Ulam, Aceh, Jvariah has received assistance from YEU/ACT in starting a farm after being displaced by the tsunami.


In Blang Ulam, Aceh, Jvariah has received assistance from YEU/ACT in starting a farm after being displaced by the tsunami. Here she talks with Yuyun, an information officer for YEU/ACT.


In a temporary shelter for tsunami survivors in Barak Dayah Reusak, in the Samatiga district of Aceh, YTBI/ACT provides livelihood training and other services to families still waiting for permanent housing. Pictured (left to right) are Aidar, Nurhayani, and 3-year old Zikra, who work together to craft items they sell to support their families.


In Loueng Mane, tsnuami survivor Yadi (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) grows food crops with assistance from YEU/ACT, including the funding for this motorized tractor, which is shared by a group of farmers.


In Loueng Mane, tsnuami survivor Yadi (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) grows food crops with assistance from YEU/ACT.


In Loueng Mane, Dakiron (like many Indonesians, he uses only one name) grows food crops with assistance from YEU/ACT. Here he sharpens his hoe.


At Maoula on the island of Nias, Abdul Hakim Zega works on refinishing a boat ravaged by the tsunami. CWS/ACT is present in Maoula helping the people reestablish sustainable livelihoods.


In tsunami-ravaged Lhok Bubon, Aceh, YTBI/ACT has provided support for a group of local women survivors who have started small businesses and are supporting each other as the community rebuilds. Pictured are two members of the group, Nurahmi (right), a baker, and Yusniar (left), an embroiderer, sitting in front of Yusniar's new home.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, Nazir started a bicycle repair shop with assistance from YTBI/ACT's livelihood program.


A YTBI/ACT-sponsored computer course for young people in Banda Aceh. Reconstruction from the tsunami, along with the region's newfound peace, portend rapid economic growth in the months and years ahead.


A YTBI/ACT-sponsored English course for young people in Banda Aceh. Reconstruction from the tsunami, along with the region's newfound peace, portend rapid economic growth in the months and years ahead.


A member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the Nias Island village of Olora, with some of the boats provided to the coop by CWS/ACT. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.


In Blang Ulam, Aceh, YEU/ACT is constructing new homes for tsunami survivors, while at the same time helping women and men launch small enterprises to generate income, including this woman who is embroidering.


In the Nias Island village of Olora, where CWS/ACT is helping the community replace the fishing boats it lost to the tsunami, community members help harvest the catch.


In tsunami-ravaged Banda Aceh, Sansurizal (he has only one name) started a car wash with assistance from YTBI/ACT.