Saturday, December 24, 2005
The Salvation Army--Tsunami Relief efforts
The Salvation Army in India
The Salvation Army first established its presence in India in 1882 and its membership now totals 352,346. Currently there are 1,410 Salvation Army churches, 1,314 outposts, 218 social institutions (which include hostels, children’s homes and hospitals) and 73 schools.
India Central Coastal Rehabilitation Program
Purpose:
To re-establish the lives of 2,776 families who depend on the fishing industry. By working with and strengthening the capacity of local institutions, this project will improve previous living conditions and create sustainable development for the most marginalized groups in Indian society.
Results to Date:
9 supplementary feeding programs for 2,832 families
31 new fishing boats supplied
16 boat engines replaced
68 boat engines repaired
4,973 fishing nets supplied
India South East
Tsunami Rehabilitation
Purpose:
To rebuild several villages in the Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts and the small state of Pondicherry. The reconstruction of damaged housing, the building of new homes and the provision of fishing equipment will allow for livelihood rehabilitation and help these communities to become self sufficient.
Results to Date:
88 new fishing boats supplied, 10 on order
22 fishing boats repaired, 50 on order
40 new outboard motors supplied, 63 on order
40 new kattamarans supplied. 60 on order
510 fishing nets supplied, 250 on order
130 cold boxes supplied, 285 on order
260 boat lights supplied, 150 on order
The Salvation Army in Indonesia
The Salvation Army commenced its work in Indonesia in 1894 with a network of educational, medical and social services. These programs continue as its 42, 581 members operate 196 churches, 128 outposts, 94 schools, 6 hospitals, 18 clinics and 21social institutions.
Indonesia
Aceh Post Tsunami Construction
Purpose:
To construct 500 new homes in the village of Suak Ribee in Aceh Meulabuh. All 500 homes will be equipped with basic household items and come complete with electricity, water and toilet facilities. On December 26, 2005, all beneficiary families will receive written title to both the completed homes and the land.
Results to Date:
408 new homes have been completed
92 homes are under construction
727 new homes to be built in January 2006
The Salvation Army in Sri Lanka
The Salvation Army first established its services in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1883 and currently maintains 45 churches and outposts in the country. Its 4,500 members help run 28 institutions that include hostels, day-care centres, community centres and hospitals.
Sri Lanka Tsunami Reconstruction Program
Purpose:
Provide permanent housing solutions for 650 families in the Galle and Kalutara districts. Provide household kits to 650 families. Establish rainwater storage facilities at 650 new homes that will benefit 3,250 people with clean drinking water. Re-establish the livelihood of 1,200 families through the provision of business skills and employment creating business opportunities. Conduct substance abuse surveys that will educate 27,531 people about the negative consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. Establish 3 community centres in Galle, Hikkaduwa and Kalutara that will include education facilities for children, HIV/AIDS and trauma counseling, gender awareness and a variety of other community services. Establish community based early tsunami warning systems in the Galle and Kalutra districts.
Results to Date:
A detailed funding proposal has been finalized and submitted to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), for use of government matching funds.
The Salvation Army first established its presence in India in 1882 and its membership now totals 352,346. Currently there are 1,410 Salvation Army churches, 1,314 outposts, 218 social institutions (which include hostels, children’s homes and hospitals) and 73 schools.
India Central Coastal Rehabilitation Program
Purpose:
To re-establish the lives of 2,776 families who depend on the fishing industry. By working with and strengthening the capacity of local institutions, this project will improve previous living conditions and create sustainable development for the most marginalized groups in Indian society.
Results to Date:
9 supplementary feeding programs for 2,832 families
31 new fishing boats supplied
16 boat engines replaced
68 boat engines repaired
4,973 fishing nets supplied
India South East
Tsunami Rehabilitation
Purpose:
To rebuild several villages in the Nagapattinam and Cuddalore districts and the small state of Pondicherry. The reconstruction of damaged housing, the building of new homes and the provision of fishing equipment will allow for livelihood rehabilitation and help these communities to become self sufficient.
Results to Date:
88 new fishing boats supplied, 10 on order
22 fishing boats repaired, 50 on order
40 new outboard motors supplied, 63 on order
40 new kattamarans supplied. 60 on order
510 fishing nets supplied, 250 on order
130 cold boxes supplied, 285 on order
260 boat lights supplied, 150 on order
The Salvation Army in Indonesia
The Salvation Army commenced its work in Indonesia in 1894 with a network of educational, medical and social services. These programs continue as its 42, 581 members operate 196 churches, 128 outposts, 94 schools, 6 hospitals, 18 clinics and 21social institutions.
Indonesia
Aceh Post Tsunami Construction
Purpose:
To construct 500 new homes in the village of Suak Ribee in Aceh Meulabuh. All 500 homes will be equipped with basic household items and come complete with electricity, water and toilet facilities. On December 26, 2005, all beneficiary families will receive written title to both the completed homes and the land.
Results to Date:
408 new homes have been completed
92 homes are under construction
727 new homes to be built in January 2006
The Salvation Army in Sri Lanka
The Salvation Army first established its services in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1883 and currently maintains 45 churches and outposts in the country. Its 4,500 members help run 28 institutions that include hostels, day-care centres, community centres and hospitals.
Sri Lanka Tsunami Reconstruction Program
Purpose:
Provide permanent housing solutions for 650 families in the Galle and Kalutara districts. Provide household kits to 650 families. Establish rainwater storage facilities at 650 new homes that will benefit 3,250 people with clean drinking water. Re-establish the livelihood of 1,200 families through the provision of business skills and employment creating business opportunities. Conduct substance abuse surveys that will educate 27,531 people about the negative consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. Establish 3 community centres in Galle, Hikkaduwa and Kalutara that will include education facilities for children, HIV/AIDS and trauma counseling, gender awareness and a variety of other community services. Establish community based early tsunami warning systems in the Galle and Kalutra districts.
Results to Date:
A detailed funding proposal has been finalized and submitted to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), for use of government matching funds.
# posted by Alexis @ 12:56 p.m. 
