Two decades after the catastrophic tsunami that killed over 167,000 people in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, the region has made significant strides in tsunami preparedness. Enhanced early warning systems, real-time monitoring, and community education have been implemented to prevent future tragedies….
On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake took the lives of 167,000 people in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, leaving thousands of orphans. Two decades later, survivors like Lisa Arienti and Rana Elika reflect on their harrowing…
Today in Indonesia, survivors and relatives of victims honor the memory of approximately 220,000 people lost to the catastrophic tsunami that struck Indian Ocean countries 20 years ago. Ceremonies began in Banda Aceh with a siren marking the moment a…
As the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2004 tsunami approaches, survivors in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, recall harrowing memories of that fateful day. Yuswar and Dewina, both survivors, share their stories of loss as they remember loved ones swept away by…
In Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Qurrata Ayuni has opened Morning Mama, claimed to be the only woman-run café in the region, providing a welcoming space for women in a conservative province. Despite societal norms that often restrict women’s careers, Ayuni aims…
