Tsunami: Response to the Catastrophe (CIDA)
Canada's Commitment
Results
Federal Government Departments and Agencies Involved in the Tsunami Disaster Response
Canada’s Commitment
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The earthquake that occurred under the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004, had a magnitude of 9. It triggered a massive tsunami that affected several countries, particularly Indonesia, Sri Lanka, southern India, Thailand, the Maldives, and Somalia. In the immediate aftermath, five million people needed humanitarian assistance. An estimated 200,000 people have died.
As the full scope of the crisis emerged, the Canadian government committed $425 million toward a comprehensive response over five years. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) manages $383 million of the total amount. Some $213 million, eligible for matching funds from the Government of Canada, has been raised by the 23 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participating in the Matching Fund Program. CIDA responded immediately to the tsunami by working with multilateral and NGO partners to channel Canada’s aid. Following a substantial relief effort, the rebuilding is underway. CIDA continues to work with its partners towards reconstruction activities in the tsunami-affected areas. To guide these efforts, CIDA developed reconstruction strategies for Indonesia and Sri Lanka that are based on the long-term needs identified by the governments themselves.
 Results
To learn more about the many ways Canada is helping rebuild devastated communities, please consult From the Ground Up, the stories from the field, and the list of tsunami projects.
Federal Government Departments and Agencies Involved in the Tsunami Disaster Response
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