We’re approaching the third anniversary of the Tsunami.  As we remember those impacted, please check out this spectacular photo project spearheaded by my friend and colleague Eric Porterfield (Intl Communications guru for the American Red Cross)

From Eric:

While riding my grey and green striped bike through DC traffic this past summer an idea flashed before my eyes. This idea would result in one of the coolest projects I’ve ever worked on. I wanted to have kids that were directly impacted by the Dec 2004 tsunami, document the Red Cross’ work. Six months later and here’s the result.

Through the Eyes of Children
Three Years after the Tsunami
Following the December 2004 tsunami, the American Red Cross initiated Psychosocial Support Programs (PSP) to help people recover emotionally and encourage a renewed sense of community. The programs involve singing, dancing, painting and traditional ceremonies.

To focus attention on the special needs of the young, PSP teams in Indonesia and Sri Lanka asked 80 children, ages 6 through 14, to take photos of their schools, homes and the things most important to them. This let children affected by the tsunami creatively communicate how their lives have changed and how recovery is shaping their communities.

These images represent but a handful of the thousands we received. They are the stories of the children whose lives were forever changed on December 26, 2004.

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