Tsunami Appeal

39. Mrs Claire Smith asked –

1. How much money was raised through the Archbishop’s ORAF Tsunami Appeal?
2. How was the money raised by the appeal used to relieve the suffering caused by the Boxing Day Tsunami?
3. Was the response of Sydney Anglicans to the tsunami limited to the Tsunami Appeal?
4. If not, what other responses were made?

To which the President replied –

I am advised that the answers are as follows –

1. $820,549.
2. There are several projects underway to use the money raised in the appeal. The following is a sample of the work being done -
   • The Indian Gospel League has provided assistance to provide books for schools - 2100 children benefited from this distribution.
   • Boats and nets have been provided to ten villages so that fishing could recommence.
   • Bicycles have been provided to 59 men so that the fish can be transported to the market.
   • Sewing Machines have been provided for 21 women from 4 regions so that the women can work to provide for their families.
   • Financial support has been provided to several older members of the community who have been deserted by family. This money will assist them to restart their businesses.
3. No.
4. Other responses have included a special Cathedral service and encouragement to parishes to pray for those affected by the Tsunami. Due to the holiday period many other appeals began before that of ORAF and anecdotal evidence would suggest that many Sydney Anglicans gave to other appeals such as that by World Vision.