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News Archive |
LAST UPDATE
July 11, 2005
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| January 7, 2005 |
Tsunami Tragedy – Launch of Water Purification Project |
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| The devastation in Galle, Sri Lanka |
All of us at Peace Boat are horrified at the devastating impact of the
tsunami tragedy of December 26. We would like to express our sincere
condolences to people everywhere who have suffered the loss of loved
ones, and to express our deep concern for, and solidarity with, those
who have been injured, displaced and are now at risk from hunger, disease
and the loss of their homes and livelihoods. |
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| Wells have been contaminated by seawater |
In the aftermath of the disaster, staff-members Yamamoto Takashi and
Ueno Yoshinori have visited Sri Lanka. Peace Boat frequently calls in Sri
Lanka, and we will be returning there on our upcoming 49th voyage.
Following discussion with local partners, and as a short-term response,
we are launching a fundraising campaign in Japan to provide water-purification equipment.
This equipment will be utilised in Galle, where wells have been contaminated by seawater. Due to the sanitation situation and concerns over the possible spread of disease, clean water is an urgent need. The placement of equipment will be organised in partnership with Sri Lankan NGO Sewa Lanka.
We will be providing further updates shortly. |
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