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Lessons during the decade since the Asian tsunami
This article first appeared in Third Sector. It’s 10 years this December since the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami. We salute those who died, those who mourn, those who tended; and we celebrate those who’ve since sought to improve response … Continue reading
Why I’m delighted to join the Advisory Board of Evidence Aid
Boxing Day, 2004. You’re in Sri Lanka, and a tsunami has turned a beautiful day into utter devastation. You’re a doctor and everywhere are ill people, injured people, distraught people: you’re also worried about epidemics of cholera, measles and so on. … Continue reading
Posted in Great charities, Impact & evaluation
Tagged Disaster, Emergency, evidence, Evidence Aid, Health
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