The December 26 earthquake which triggered the tsunami occurred just off the coast of Aceh, Indonesia. Aceh is suffering the worst of the damage, more than 220,000 people are dead or missing and countless are homeless.

The ETAN collected contributions from people in the United States and elswhere who wanted to give direct aid to local grassroots and humanitarian organizations in Aceh. This money is being sent directly to Acehnese groups whose usual work is with displaced persons, especially children. Now that their entire province has become victims of the tsunami, these groups are providing emergency humanitarian aid to those most in need and organizing themselves to influence the reconstruction process, bypassing the politics and constraints that challenge governments and international organizations.

ETAN  is no longer collecting funds for this effort. If you wish to contribute, you can give to Nonviolence International, PO Box 39127, Friendship Station, Washington, DC 20016  202 244 0951 or go to http://www.nonviolenceinternational.net

Thanks to all who have donated!

Questions contact: ETAN; 718-596-7668; 202-544-6911