Andaman islands: Tsunami aftermath

On Boxing Day 2004, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck in the Indian Ocean, claiming the lives of an estimated 230,000 people. By early 2005, members of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland had raised more than £1.6 million for a special fund set up by the then moderator, Ken Newell. The church then worked in partnership with Christian Aid, Tear Fund, and the Church of North India, to contribute to the rebuilding of the homes and livelihoods of some of those who had lost so much.
The Church of North India had churches in a group of islands in the northeastern Indian Ocean known as the Andaman Islands. On one of the islands, most of the inhabitants are members of the Church of North India. The church, along with most of the village was demolished. But thankfully, the village elders had noticed that animals were instinctively moving to high ground and so they evacuated the whole village, warning that "A tsunami is coming." This observation undoubtedly saved their lives, even though the homes and other buildings in the village were wiped out. As soon as the tsunami struck, members of the church on the Indian mainland, organised shipments of materials to the Andaman Islands and worked tirelessly to bring practical relief in various forms. The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) provided financial help and I was commissioned by the them to travel to Tamil Nadu in mainland India, and also to the Andaman Islands to film a report on how the money donated was being spent.
John Callister

[@preciousstory244]

Aw thank you so much for your kind comments. 4 months old at that time! That’s amazing! Your people are truly inspirational and I have very fond memories of the people I met there. Wishing you every blessing! 🙏🙏

[@Shivaque]

I m a Nicobarie tribe of Car Nicobar Island, that time I was just 4 months old. Thank you for the video to show us how our people continued to live their life❤

[@gershonemathews8862]

Thank you so much sir for capturing the glimpses of the condition after that hazardous disaster ... It pulled me back to the fated memory amid that period ... Seeing my people having that spirit and courage to live after such incidents bring more power and make me feel proud to my tribes fellow

[@rbenedick3688]

Great

[@swapsakpal08]

Ultimate commitment god help john to reach thr.

[@im_t_sr3087]

Car Nicobar 🇮🇳

[@akbarpashtun]

Thankyou for the video

[@MathiasMathias-vc6jb]

I miss you nicobar

[@oursimplevlog.4736]

So sad

[@klewank2615]

Anehnya mereka selamat.padahal pusat tsunami di sana.suku yang misterius