Christian group helps tsunami victims

This past December, Americans witnessed the largest natural disaster in recent history, the devastation caused by the tsunami in South Asia. There are still thousands of children orphaned or separated from their families, putting them at great risk of neglect, disease and exploitation.

Keeping sight on the long-term effects of this tragedy, World Vision has a staff of more than 4,000 in the disaster-affected region and has been working in the area for more than 40 years.

In addition to meeting short- and long-term humanitarian needs, the relief organization is also establishing "child protection centers" across the region.

For example, in Indonesia, World Vision is setting up 20 children’s centers that will include special tents next to temporary shelters where traumatized children will be registered, protected and receive trauma counseling. These facilities also enable children to play, interact and feel a sense of routine.

For more information, visit www.worldvision.org.

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.

Story provided by North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.