Aceh, Five Years Post-Tsunami (63 images)

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  • A young woman cleans a carpet on the balcony of a house in Meulaboh, Aceh.
  • A young woman cleans a carpet on the balcony of a house in Meulaboh, Aceh.
  • A small abandoned fishing boat sits sunken in shallow water near the port of Meulaboh, Aceh.
  • A worker at Meulaboh's port prepares to fix the hole in the hull of a local fishing boat. Many of the fishing boats now operating out of the port were donated by charities after the December 26, 2004 tsunami devastated the coastal areas of the town.
  • A worker at Meulaboh's port prepares to fix the hole in the hull of a local fishing boat. Many of the fishing boats now operating out of the port were donated by charities after the December 26, 2004 tsunami devastated the coastal areas of the town.
  • A tsunami-damaged building still stands in Meulaboh. Meulaboh's coastal neighbourhoods were devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed by the wave.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Amusement rides are erected for a weekend fair in the Pasir neighbourhood of Maulaboh. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Youths practise some chords before performing in a talent competition in Meulaboh, Aceh.
  • In Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood some ruins of pre-tsunami structures still stand amid houses built by charitable organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Graffiti covers walls that once carried murals depicting the arrival of NGOs to help victims of the December 26, 2004 tsunami. Almost five years after the tsunami, the NGOs have left and the local economy is weak.
  • Graffiti covers walls that once carried murals depicting the arrival of NGOs to help victims of the December 26, 2004 tsunami. Almost five years after the tsunami, the NGOs have left and the local economy is weak.
  • Graffiti covers walls that once carried murals depicting the arrival of NGOs to help victims of the December 26, 2004 tsunami. Almost five years after the tsunami, the NGOs have left and the local economy is weak.
  • A mural on the side of an Aceh Party (Partai Aceh) office building depicts the Acehnese heroine Cut Nyak Dhien holding the party's flag. The Aceh Party was formerly known as GAM Party (Partai GAM) after the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the separatist group that fought for independence for the province. Many of its leaders were senior figures of GAM, and its chairman is the former commander of GAM's military wing.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • In Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood some ruins of pre-tsunami structures still stand amid houses built by charitable organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Young men play football on the beach of Pasir, Meulaboh. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • A sign in Meulaboh's Suak Indrapuri neighbourhood displays reconstruction work of the charity Caritas Switzerland. Suak Indrapuri was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • The mosque of Pasar Aceh neighbourhood, Meulaboh has been fully renovated since the devastation of the December 26, 2004 tsunami. The mosque was one of few structures left damaged but still standing after the tsunami struck.
  • Young men sit together at a roadside food stand in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Local residents sit on recently constructed sea defences at sunset. Houses built by charities in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood are home to those who have returned. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Local residents sit on recently constructed sea defences at sunset. Houses built by charities in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood are home to those who have returned. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • A partially built house is left uninhabited in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Amusement rides are erected for a weekend fair in the Pasir neighbourhood of Maulaboh. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • In Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood some ruins of pre-tsunami structures still stand amid houses built by charitable organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Sunset on the beach of Meulaboh, Aceh. Meulaboh was the closest town to the epicentre of the earthquake that caused the tsunami of December 26th, 2004 and the town's coastal neighbourhoods were devastated by the wave.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Children play on the beach of Meulaboh, Aceh. Meulaboh was the closest town to the epicentre of the earthquake that caused the tsunami of December 26th, 2004 and the town's coastal neighbourhoods were devastated by the wave.
  • Young men open coconuts at the beach of Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • A mother and her children stand on the beach of Meulaboh, Aceh. Meulaboh was the closest town to the epicentre of the earthquake that caused the tsunami of December 26th, 2004 and the town's coastal neighbourhoods were devastated by the wave.
  • A new car is parked in front of a newly painted small business and home in an area previously damaged by the tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  • A building damaged by the tsunami of December 26, 2004 and left derelict is used as a stable in the Pasir neighbourhood of Meulaboh. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • A building damaged by the tsunami of December 26, 2004 and left derelict is used as a stable in the Pasir neighbourhood of Meulaboh. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Many of the homes in Meulaboh's Pasir neighbourhood were built by charity organisations. Pasir was devastated by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 and ruins of pre-tsunami structures still mark the landscape. Over thirty percent of the population were killed and virtually all property was destroyed.
  • Vehicles cross a river by ferry at Lamno on Aceh's west coast. The hundreds of kilometres of highway and connecting bridges were destroyed by the tsunami wave of December 24, 2004. Though much progress has been made in rebuilding a highway to connect Banda Aceh and Meulaboh, some communities depend on the income of running the ferries and are reluctant to see bridges built.
  • Vehicles cross a river by ferry at Lamno on Aceh's west coast. The hundreds of kilometres of highway and connecting bridges were destroyed by the tsunami wave of December 24, 2004. Though much progress has been made in rebuilding a highway to connect Banda Aceh and Meulaboh, some communities depend on the income of running the ferries and are reluctant to see bridges built.
  • A Vespa motorcycle is parked in a dilapidated shelter next to a new block of apartments in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  • A Vespa motorcycle is parked in a dilapidated shelter next to a new block of apartments in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  • A small house sits next to a new block of apartments in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  • The Desa Lambung community escape building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The view from the Desa Lambung village community escape building. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building, designed to have a 500 person capacity, has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The view of the Desa Lambung village from the community escape building. The building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The view from the Desa Lambung village community escape building. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building, designed to have a 500 person capacity, has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • A pier that served as the temporary dock for the ferry service of Ulee Lheue, Banda Aceh now hosts a few small boats and fishermen.
  • Young women walk in the Pasar Aceh market of Banda Aceh.
  • A fishing boat lifted on top of a house by the tsunami wave of December 26, 2004 remains as a monument to the tragedy. The tsunami left 170,000 dead in Aceh.
  • The Deah Glumpang community escape building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The Deah Glumpang community escape building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • Local youths stand look out from the Deah Glumpang community escape building. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building, designed to have a 500 person capacity, has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The Deah Glumpang community escape building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • The Deah Glumpang community escape building is designed to have a 500 person capacity. Three such buildings have been built in the Meuraxa subdistrict of Banda Aceh since the tsunami of December 26, 2004. The area was devastated by the direct impact of the tsunami. Each building has four floors accessible by ramps and stairways. There is a helipad on top of each escape building.
  • Young residents of nearby Banda Aceh enjoy Sunday afternoon at Lampuuk Beach, Lhok Nga. Lampuuk Village was devastated by the December 26, 2004 tsunami, with only the mosque left standing. The village has since been rebuilt by the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
  • Young residents of nearby Banda Aceh enjoy Sunday afternoon at Lampuuk Beach, Lhok Nga. Lampuuk Village was devastated by the December 26, 2004 tsunami, with only the mosque left standing. The village has since been rebuilt by the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
  • Lampuuk, Lhok Nga was devastated by the December 26, 2004 tsunami, with only the mosque left standing. The village has since been rebuilt by the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
  • Lampuuk, Lhok Nga was devastated by the December 26, 2004 tsunami, with only the mosque left standing. The village has since been rebuilt by the Turkish Red Crescent Society.
  • Fishing boats return to Meulaboh's port ahead of bad weather. Many of the fishing boats now operating out of the port were donated by charities after the December 26, 2004 tsunami devastated the coastal areas of the town.