United Nations Secretary General Annanon, on a recent visit to the Maldives, said he was impressed by the effectiveness of the recovery work there and that the UN would work with its partners to help in reconstruction. “We also hope that in rebuilding what has been destroyed, one would not just replace what existed but try and improve on it, if you wish a recovery plus,” reports eTurboNews.
And we hope this "plus" is grounded in Universal Design.
In the same article, the Maldives High Commissioner to the UK, Hassan Sobir, gave encouraging news for tourists: 64 of 87 resorts are back in full operation. He said,
“People ask, is it safe to travel to the Maldives? Of course, it is. The damage to the resorts was very limited but media reports always emphasise the bad effects, and we must get the message across that Maldives is not a basket case,” said Mr. Sobir. “This is the best time to go, for two reasons: you will get more personal attention as none of the resorts is over-booked and because in this way you will help the relief effort in the long-term by providing work for our people.”
For those with the means to take up Mr. Sobir's offer, this sounds like a wonderful time to contribute to the rebuilding of the Maldives in any of the ways suggested in Tsunamis, Fist Aid and Imagination:
Tsunamis, Fist Aid and Imagination: Part I
Tsunamis, Fist Aid and Imagination: Part II
Tsunamis, Fist Aid and Imagination: Part III
Source:
ETurboNews
eTN Exclusive: Maldives Call for Trade, Aid
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