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Indian Ocean Tsunami News

An earthquake off Malaysia on 26 December 2004 caused a tsunami which wrought destruction on a huge scale. Over a quarter of a million lives were lost around the Indian Ocean.

Freemasonry's response was characteristically swift and generous. Some articles describing our efforts can be found below:

Immediate Action Freemasons Grand Charity responds promptly with £100,000 emergency grant.

Local Response South Wales Eastern Division adds over £60,000 to the relief effort

Aftermath and Future The Freemasons Grand Charity looks to the future and orphans and children to be the focus

 UPDATE  As at 13 January 2006, the Freemasons' Grand Charity's special Tsunami Relief Chest had received a total of £832,528.38 - entirely from the pockets of Freemasons. The total includes a generous donation of $48,500 from The Masonic Service Association of North America.