ABSTRACT
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed more than 170,000 Indonesians on the island of Sumatra and left another 500,000 homeless. As part of the post-disaster recovery process, more than 120 domestic and international aid agencies were contracted to construct 100,000 new houses over the following four years. This chapter looks at the efforts of one aid agency responsible for three of the largest new settlements, with a total of 3,700 houses plus public buildings, roads and services. Research reveals that residents from these communities share concerns that the initial engagement process was compromised and remain unaware of the risks their asbestos-clad housing poses to their health.
