The Tsunami of 26th December, 2005 resulted in a catastrophe of unbelievable magnitude. It caused great loss of life and property to people in South India and all over Asia. In India alone, over 10,000 people died and more than 2.7 million were affected. And more than 300,000 people were dead or missing all over Asia.

The tsunami disturbed normal life in the affected areas and drove the people to misery and despair. It has made thousands of children orphans and women widows.

In February 2005 a team from villagetovillage.net visited a fishing village in northern Andhra Pradesh that had been devestated by the Tsunami. Although the pictures show a lovely beach, many of the boats used by the fisherman were destroyed. You can see some of them grounded on the beach. They also lost their fishing nets and could no longer work until the nets were replaced. The fish they had been able to catch near land were very small. The villagers had not had proper food since the Tsunami hit on Decemer 26, 2004. Our local contacts had visited this village several times since the Tsunami hit and distributed food, medicine, and clothing. The US team were able to bring some food and relief to a village in February 2005.

We continue to look for opportunities to assist in disaster relief whenever we can.