The countries ravaged by the 2004 tsunami are recovering. but there is still a long way to go: Indonesia lost over 150.000 people. with half a million left homeless. In India. almost 20.000 people lost their lives and 2.79 million people were affected. losing homes. land. and livestock. The tsunami set back development in the Maldives by 20 years. devastating the countrys economic backbone and tourism industry. We need comprehensive. and creative. strategies to help countries rebound from conflicts or natural disasters. One such strategy is to allow. and indeed encourage. immigrants to the United States to use their skills. talents. and knowledge to help rebuild their native lands. The diaspora is an extraordinary collective resource. These individuals know the communities.
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