Although it has been almost 6 years since the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean the population that was affected by this tragedy is still in dire need.

Hundreds of children remain homeless and lacking in basic needs such as schools and community cohesiveness.

One city almost completely annhiallated by the massive wave that struck on the 26th of December was Nagapattinam, India. The vibrant fishing town was all but washed away and with it, the way of life for its inhabitants.

That’s why the recent opening of a relief centre in Nagapattinam was so important. SOS Children’s Villages recognised the continued need for support in this part of the world and has acted accordingly. Today, more than 1,550 children are being directly supported as part of the SOS family strengthening programme.

This SOS village is made up of 12 family houses and a kindergarten for 60 children. This is the second of these villages in India, the other one is located in Pondicherry.

The aim of this centre is to provide a community gathering point around which people may rally as well as delivering educational courses and trying to help people to learn an appropriate trade that will help stimulate local industry and promote autonomy amongst the population. The media centre provides courses in everything from languages, to screen printing to computer skills and boat repair.

These villages will continue to provide an environment of care and protection to children who still live with the aftermath of this natural disaster.

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