The Salvation Army - International

Tsunami Update: India

Tamil Nadu, Kerala

Provision of clothing and food for 2,500 families

1,200 community members who lost their livelihood provided with alternative temporary paid labour

School equipment and clothing provided to 540 children

Nutrition centre established for 400 children

Eight bore wells constructed and 10 water tanks, benefiting 2,500 individuals

305 individuals trained in counselling skills

200 houses repaired and renovated

156 engines repaired

Fishing equipment provided for 80 families

850 fishing nets provided

Fishing equipment provided to eight fishermen

Five houses constructed, 13 underway and plans for 76 more in the coming months

25 self-help groups aided

Central India

159 acres of salt pans cleared of mud and salt production recommenced

53 lister pumps repaired

Cash for work programme has provided assistance with restoring income and livelihoods

5,000kg fishing nets supplied

Supplementary feeding for 3,123 families

61 damaged boats repaired, 76 in the process of being repaired

100 self-help groups started

Approval given for 110 houses to be built and foundation construction started

Two community meeting centres constructed

25 boat engines repaired

Three wells constructed

Andaman Islands

Distribution of 510 household equipment kits

Provision of 502 mosquito nets

20 permanent houses currently under construction

575 education kits distributed

Education classes begun for 70 village children

Cash for work programme employing 52 people

Supplementary feeding for 510 families

India & Tsunami Region