Life is coming back to seaside communities like Olora, on the island
of Nias, where ACT is helping people rebuild in the wake of the tsunami
and earthquake.
On the Indonesian island of Nias, the economy is rebounding as ACT
members help local fishers and other small business people reestablish
productive activity. A customer buying fish in the market in Gunung
Sitoli.
On the Indonesian island of Nias, the economy is rebounding as ACT members
help local fishers and other small business people reestablish productive
activity. A family buying fish in the market in Gunung Sitoli.
Two girls
in the village of Lam Asan, Aceh, whose mother received assistance from
CWS/ACT in starting a small business baking bread in her home.
In the
village of Moawo on the island of Nias, a child looks at what's going
on outside her new home, part of a YEU/ACT housing project. The community
was hit by the tsunami and a massive earthquake three months later.
In Lhok Bubon,
Aceh, a boy enjoys an evening ride on his bicycle. YTBI/ACT is building
several houses in this community.
In Kuala Bubon, near Meulaboh, YEU/ACT is helping community members
rebuild from the devastation of the tsunami. Here residents disembark
from a small ferry.
In the
Nias Island village of Moawo, a man inspects his fishing nets. Site
of a large YEU/ACT housing project, the community was hit by the tsunami
and a massive earthquake three months later.
Life is coming back to seaside communities like Olora, on the island
of Nias, where ACT members are helping people rebuild in the wake of
the tsunami and earthquake.
Life is coming back to seaside communities like Olora, on the island
of Nias, where ACT members are helping people rebuild in the wake of
the tsunami and earthquake.
In Lam
Asan, Aceh, a man wheels bricks out of a brick factory to be used in
constructing homes to replace those lost to the tsunami. ACT works in
this community helping survivors rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
Outside the devastated city of Banda Aceh, a man casts his fishing
net. ACT members are working throughout Aceh to assist survivors of
the tsunami as they rebuild their homes, economies, and lives.
Outside the devastated city of Banda Aceh, a man casts his fishing net.
ACT members are working throughout Aceh to assist survivors of the tsunami
as they rebuild their homes, economies, and lives.
Outside the devastated city of Banda Aceh, a man casts his fishing
net. ACT members are working throughout Aceh to assist survivors of
the tsunami as they rebuild their homes, economies, and lives.
In Kuala Bubon, near Meulaboh, YEU/ACT is helping community members
rebuild from the devastation of the tsunami. Here a man works on a YEU/ACT
housing construction project.
In Banda Aceh and throughout the Aceh region of Indonesia, the economy
is rebounding as ACT members help local fishers and other small business
people reestablish productive activity.
Life is coming back to seaside communities like Olora, on the island
of Nias, where ACT is helping people rebuild in the wake of the tsunami
and earthquake.
Life is coming back to seaside communities like Olora, on the island
of Nias, where ACT is helping people rebuild in the wake of the tsunami
and earthquake.
On the Indonesian island of Nias, the economy is rebounding as ACT members
help local fishers and other small business people reestablish productive
activity.
At Maoula
on the island of Nias, a woman carries water in a community where CWS/ACT
is constructing homes for survivors of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.
Preparing
dinner in Blang Ulam, Aceh, where tsunami survivors are living in new
homes constructed by YEU/ACT.
Fish
drying in a temporary shelter for tsunami survivors in Barak Dayah Reusak,
in the Samatiga district of Aceh, where YTBI/ACT provides livelihood
training and other services to families waiting for permanent housing.
Women selling fish in the Banda Aceh market. More than two years
after a devastating tsunami leveled the city, the hard work of survivors
and generous solidarity of international networks like ACT have brought
life back to this remote section of Indonesia.
Fish
for sale in the main market of Gunung Sitoli on the Indonesian island
of Nias.
Fish
for sale in the main market of Gunung Sitoli on the Indonesian island
of Nias.
A woman
sells vegetables in the main market of Gunung Sitoli on the island of
Nias. As the islanders have slowly recovered from the tsunami and earthquake,
their economy has also rebounded.
A couple and their child rest in front of their new home in Banda
Aceh, where ACT members are working with local communities to help survivors
of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their lives with dignity.
Two girls in Banda Aceh, where ACT members are working with local communities
to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their lives with dignity.
Two girls in Banda Aceh, where ACT members are working with local
communities to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their lives
with dignity.
A mother and daughter in Banda Aceh, where ACT members are working with
local communities to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their
lives with dignity.
Two boys in Banda Aceh, where ACT members are working with local
communities to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their lives
with dignity.
A girl in Banda Aceh, where ACT members are working with local communities
to help survivors of the 2004 tsunami rebuild their lives with dignity.
A woman in Lam Asan, Aceh, carrying a heavy burden. Peace has accompanied reconstruction in the post-tsunami period, so although the Acehense people still mourn their loses, they're looking forward to a brighter, more prosperous future.
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, tsunami survivors are living in new homes constructed
by YEU/ACT.
In Blang Ulam, Aceh, 72-year old Ainun and other tsunami survivors
are living in new homes constructed by YEU/ACT.
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.
Ahmad Syarif, a member of the Tolong Menolong Fishers Group in the
Nias Island village of Olora, today fishes using 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
At Maoula
on the island of Nias, women move rocks as part of a street repair program.
At Maoula
on the island of Nias, women move rocks as part of a street repair program.
At Maoula
on the island of Nias, women carry water. CWS/ACT is constructing homes
here for survivors of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.
A family
sells vegetables in the main market of Gunung Sitoli on the island of
Nias. As the islanders have slowly recovered from the tsunami and earthquake,
their economy has also rebounded.
Just offshore from the Nias island village of Olora, a fisher pulls
in his nets. ACT agencies have helped families devastated by the tsunami
and earthquake on Nias to rebuild their homes and their livelihoods.
At Sisarahili
on the island of Nias, a woman processes rice she'll use for dinner.
In the wake of the tsunami and earthquake, ACT members have helped families
rebuild their homes and lives.
In the coastal village of Moawo, on the island of Nias, a woman
looks at what's going on outside her new home, part of a YEU/ACT reconstruction
project in the community, which was hit by both the tsunami and a massive
earthquake three months later.
In the coastal village of Moawo, on the island of Nias, a woman looks
at what's going on outside her new home, part of a YEU/ACT reconstruction
project in the community, which was hit by both the tsunami and a massive
earthquake three months later.
In the coastal village of Moawo, on the island of Nias, a family
enjoys their new home, part of a YEU/ACT reconstruction project in the
community, which was hit by both the tsunami and a massive earthquake
three months later.
In the coastal village of Moawo, on the island of Nias, a child
looks at what's going on outside their new home, part of a YEU/ACT reconstruction
project in the community, which was hit by both the tsunami and a massive
earthquake three months later.
In the coastal village of Moawo, on the island of Nias, a family
relaxes on the porch of their new home, part of a YEU/ACT reconstruction
project in the community, which was hit by both the tsunami and a massive
earthquake three months later.
A woman
in Maoula on the island of Nias. CWS/ACT is constructing homes here
for survivors of the 2004 tsunami and 2005 earthquake.
A woman
in Desa Onolimbu Raya, in the Mandrehe district of Nias Island, where
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--including
this woman--can grow healthy food and rebuild their sense of community
as they work the earth together.
A woman
hangs her laundry to dry in Blang Ulam, Aceh, where construction of
new homes for tsunami survivors is sponsored by YEU/ACT.
A ship still rests atop houses in Banda Aceh, tossed there by the
giant waves of the 2004 tsunami.
Women selling fish in the Banda Aceh market. More than two years
after a devastating tsunami leveled the city, the hard work of survivors
and generous solidarity of international networks like ACT have brought
life back to this remote section of Indonesia.
Women shopping in the Banda Aceh market. More than two years after a
devastating tsunami leveled the city, the hard work of survivors and
generous solidarity of international networks like ACT have brought
life back to this remote section of Indonesia.
A portion of Banda Aceh at sunrise.
A couple sits on the seawall in Banda Aceh at sunset.