What has the global Red Cross Movement been doing?
More than 4.5 million people have benefited from the support of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement since the tsunami struck. This assistance has been wide-ranging, with the main focus being the reconstruction of physical infrastructure such as homes, schools and health facilities. So far, Red Cross Red Crescent partners have supported the construction of more than 44,000 new houses (of the target number of 55,769 houses). In addition, 356 hospitals and clinics are completed or under construction, more than 620,000 people have been supported access improved water sources, more than 310,000 people have improved waste management facilities. 145 schools have been completed with a further 17 under construction.
