After the tsunami hit Aceh in December 2004 and took almost 170,000 lives, BBF leveraged its small size to move in and help remote villages. BBF filled-in some of the gaps while large relief agencies tackled recovery issues and infrastructure repairs in major population centers.

Program Highlights

• Built 51 homes in 2005 & 2006
• Built a marketplace serving 7 villages
• Cleared 180 hectares of debris and sand covering farmlands
• Provided drinking water to 16 villages in remote areas
• Facilitated building of a medical clinic
• Built a women's center to counsel and train women and widows
• Basic computer skills training
• Koran women's study group
• Sewing machines
• Training for cooking
• Served as a venue for weddings and other village-wide gatherings

Goal for 2008

• In 2008, with a focus on assisting re-integration of conflict victims, we hope to continue our community support by offering adult education programs to teach literacy and small business management skills.