Response Information Centre

Five years ago, on the morning of December 26th 2004, a massive undersea earthquake measuring 9.15 on the Richter scale triggered a series of tsunamis that charged across the Indian Ocean. The surging waves hit the shores of a dozen countries. It is estimated that around 230,000 people lost their lives.

World Vision mounted its largest-ever single relief response across five countries simultaneously – Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and Myanmar.

World Vision’s programmes have ensured that the children across the region have safe homes, access to education, health facilities and that their parents received livelihood support.