Making a Temporary House a Home for Tsunami Survivors | American Red Cross | News

Making a Temporary House a Home for Tsunami Survivors | American Red Cross | News:


"Kimie was in class when the earthquake hit. Apart from her daughters, her first thought was for her students; to make sure they got to safety in the hills. It was during the hike to higher ground that Kimie came across an elderly disabled woman who was unable to walk. Kimie carried her on her back to safety, a gesture she downplays. “Everyone was supporting each other,” she says shyly."
She’s worried about her daughters. Ten-year-old Ayane starts hyperventilating during the many aftershocks that continue to rumble through the region. But with the new shelter, and appliances from supporters of the Red Cross and Red Crescent throughout the world, the future for her family is looking brighter.