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Tsunami Relief Work

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Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation Initiative
The loss of life and property due to the tsunami that hit the eastern coast of Southern India on December 26th, 2004 was colossal. The outpouring of resources, effort and time to the tsunami-affected coastal region has had an enormous impact on the recovery of its people. Isha Foundation has been instrumental in helping the coastal people of Tamil Nadu quickly re-establish their lifestyle of living and working on the tide-line, while helping coastal communities rebuild in a more permanent, safe and effective way.
Innovative Housing for Tsunami Rehabilitation
An innovative model housing unit was custom designed by Sadhguru to suit the tsunami rehabilitation in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu. Government officials and other dignitaries have expressed interest and appreciation for the suitability of the architectural prototype. The first pre-cast mould was dispatched to Pettodai village, the pilot project area, on January 11th, 2005. The Isha Foundation Tsunami Housing Team is on-site overseeing construction of these novel dwelling units.
Healthcare for Humanity
Isha Foundation's Mobile Health Clinics (MHCs) Play a Pivotal Role in Tsunami Devastated Areas of Tamil Nadu. Immediately following the tsunami, eight MHCs from the Action for Rural Rejuvenation program were redirected to the coast to provide immediate medical aid to tsunami victims. Accustomed to working in resource poor settings, the MHC teams were quick to adapt and reach optimal functioning levels in the disaster areas.
In-House Boat Manufacturing Unit to Meet the Demand for Tsunami Survivors
While it is procuring a limited number of boats for its adopted villages, Isha Foundation has taken up fabrication of the boats to meet the huge demand that has arisen as a result of the tsunami.
Psychological Rehabilitation
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