SURFAID'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN DISASTER RELIEF WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED

The hard-work of our team in the field and the outpouring of support worldwide made a HUGE difference in the lives of thousands of Indonesians affected by the December 2004 Tsunami and the March 2005 Nias Earthquake.  Below you'll find various stats that are commonly used to measure responses to disasters.  Above all, know that the SurfAid community saved the lives of hundreds, and prevented the suffering of thousands. 

• 325 Tons Food and Emergency Aid Distributed  (approx)
• 157,527 People Reached 
• 16,723  Children Immunized 
• 2,944 People Treated 
• 63 Evacuations
• 24,808 Impregnated Mosquito Nets Distributed 

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SurfAid Gains International Credibility and Recognition

SurfAid became one of New Zealand’s principal partners in both the tsunami and March 28th earthquake.  SurfAid was “tremendously helpful at the time of the Tsunami.” New Zealand was “fortunate that we do have SurfAid pretty well on the spot after yesterday’s quake.”

Miss Helen Clark
New Zealand’s Prime Minister

SurfAid was the Australian Government’s key partner in Nias. “I’m incredibly impressed by SurfAid’s efforts post tsunami and post the recent earthquake in Nias.”

Lisa Roberts
AusAid Emergency Coordinator

“I think it is no exaggeration to say that the SurfAid teams saved many lives that could have been lost without their prompt action.  SurfAid will be remembered and respected by the people of these islands and the many UN and NGO agencies who worked with them, for many years to come.”

Morgan Morris, United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees

“I can say personally that you have impacted our mission here on the Mercy to the people of Nias with your help.  We were unable to make contact with anyone on the island until you guys.  You have been the source of 90% of the information we have used to brief personnel on board the USNS Mercy.”

Jeremy Hendrickson
US Hospital ship, USS Mercy