Honoring the Victims' Memory by Working Towards Recovery One year has passed since the tsunami changed the lives of millions. It has been a year of sorrow for those lost as well one of global cooperation to restore hope to survivors. In communities throughout the tsunami-affected region, the daily Red Cross recovery effort continues as we work with survivors to restore lives.

The tsunami lasted only a few minutes, but recovery will take decades. The American Red Cross takes seriously its responsibility as a steward of tsunami relief donations. During the emergency response phase, we helped meet the basic short-term needs of millions. Now, as we transition into a long-term recovery operation, the American Red Cross is committed to funding well-planned, community-driven programs to help the tsunami-affected areas recover and thrive for years to come.

December 26, 2004, is a date tsunami survivors throughout Asia and East Africa will remember for years to come. In the face of unthinkable loss, survivors have shown tremendous strength and courage as they rebuild their lives and communities. Beginning just hours after the tsunami first struck, the American Red Cross and its Movement partners have been there to help. We are honored to represent so many caring donors and to work alongside the people of the tsunami-affected countries in a joint recovery effort.

Thank you

You may never meet all of the people your gift helps or see all of the lives you touch, but because of your kindness and caring the American Red Cross is helping millions of tsunami survivors restore their communities, their homes and their lives. On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your generous support of our humanitarian mission.