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Archives 2005

1. Hurricanes 2005: Where the Money Goes
2. South Asia Tsunami Recovery in Indonesia Homes for the Homeless
3. Hurricane Katrina, UMCOR’s Long-Term Response
4. Many Hands Make Small Work
5. UMCOR Helps the Tsunami's Poorest Survivors Get Back to Work
6. UMCOR Slates Long-Term Aid for Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Somalia

1. Hurricanes 2005: Where the Money Goes

   In order for the long term recovery process to work, there needs to be a good establishment of the system. UMCOR works through annual conferences in each affected area which must have a contractor, a volunteer coordinator, local recovery stations, and a process to evaluate requests for assistance and to handle them in a fair and equitable way. They need to purchase supplies and set up material depots and coordinate the release of supplies. Download Report

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2. South Asia Tsunami Recovery in Indonesia Homes for the Homeless

   News stories abound about the slow progress for tsunami recovery in Southeast Asia. Many people wonder, "What's taking so long?" The tsunami's complete and widespread destruction means that what would be significant strides for recovery in other disasters appears to be insignificant in response to the tsunami. Working in post-tsunami Indonesia presents some unique challenges. UMCOR is working creatively to overcome them. Download Report

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3. Hurricane Katrina, UMCOR’s Long-Term Response

   UMCOR's response to Hurricane Katrina's unimaginable devastation was both swift and comprehensive. The organization has already released more than a quarter of a million dollars in funds to support annual conferences, national mission institutions, and additional staff in their response efforts. Storm Centers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi have already been established to be conduits for UMCOR's long-term response. Download Report

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4. Many Hands Make Small Work

   Before the tsunami struck, Sri Lanka was already suffering from the effects of a prolonged civil war. The country has been divided between the Sri Lankan Government-controlled region and areas controlled by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Divisions between Sri Lankan communities often occurred along ethnic (mainly Sinhalese and Tamil) and religious lines (Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Muslim). Download Report

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5. UMCOR Helps the Tsunami's Poorest Survivors Get Back to Work

   The fisher folk of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka watched their livelihoods wash out with the tides the day the tsunami struck their beaches. Their nets, boats, homes-even the beach itself-disappeared in the churning water. It is difficult to discern a starting point for rebuilding when so much was lost and so much needs to be done. Download Report

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6. UMCOR Slates Long-Term Aid for Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Somalia

   United Methodists have contributed $32.4 million to South Asia Emergency fund that is providing relief and rehabilitation in the wake of the devastating South Asia tsunami late last year. It is the largest amount ever received by the United Methodist Committee on Relief following a disaster. UMCOR has detailed a $19.2 million long-term development package for Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Download Report

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