tsunami

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Japan: Reflections on two years supporting tsunami-hit communities March 7, 2013

The 200 local small businesses we’ve reached are collectively the region’s largest employer. They also lie at the centre of community life, and are a critical part of the recovery for everyone here.
Japan: Biodiesel enterprise fuels economic recovery April 18, 2012

If you had never visited Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coast until this week, the bleak landscape where homes and businesses once stood would be sobering.
Indonesia: Emergency planning saves lives in Indonesia today April 11, 2012

Given the scale of the earthquakes that hit on Wednesday, the damage and impact on lives in West Sumatra's Aceh province has been minimal.
Japan: Seaweed harvest brings fresh start to coastal towns March 9, 2012

If you have ever eaten a traditional Japanese meal, chances are you’ve had a taste of wakame seaweed. Harvested in early spring, it is most often served in soups and salads.
Japan: Small business owners revitalize their communities March 9, 2012

Thanks to generous donations from NVIDIA and World Vision, Mercy Corps and PlaNet Finance Japan are providing $4 million in start-up loans and grants to small business owners in Japan's tsunami-ravaged coastal towns.
Japan: Progress report: One year of emergency relief and continued economic recovery March 5, 2012

One year after the worst natural disaster in Japan’s history — the massive earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011 — Mercy Corps continues to work with our partner agencies, Peace Winds Japan and PlaNet Finance Japan, to help the Japanese people rebuild.
Japan: Small business helps the youngest survivors February 8, 2012

Today my heart sang. After days of seeing destruction and rubble, I got to visit the tiniest tsunami survivors at a day care in Kesennuma, Japan. After it was destroyed in the tsunami, the day care was recently restarted with Mercy Corps' help .
Japan: Signs of progress in tsunami recovery February 7, 2012

I’ve spent about half of my time in Japan since the March 11 tsunami, working with our partners on the various relief and recovery projects. And each visit — whether I’m there a few months or just a couple weeks — presents a new face on the recovery.
Japan: Snow days in Japan February 6, 2012

As luck would have it, I happen to be visiting the northeastern region of Japan during a record cold spell. In the seven days since I arrived, it has not been above freezing yet. In fact, the temperature hovers around a cool 20 degrees (F).
Japan: Women back to work as seaweed harvesting begins February 3, 2012

Yesterday I met Hiroko Mirura. In her early 60s, Ms. Mirura is a former scallop merchant, proud wife of a fisherman, and a strong female leader in the town of Minamisanriku.