A mere 12 years ago, one of the deadliest disasters in human history ravaged dozens of nations ringing the Indian Ocean. Over 230,000 lives were lost on December 26th, 2004, with over 30,000 dying in Sri Lanka alone. How has this island nation recovered since this unprecedented catastrophe? It has done so through the help of countless volunteers like Anura Leslie Perera, a highly successful mechanical engineer that helped lead efforts to alleviate suffering in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami. Additionally, measures have also been taken to strengthen this country so that it will be a stronger place than…
12 Years on – Sri Lanka’s Recovery From the Indian Ocean Tsunami
