A Global Movement to empower the next generation of coastal resilience guardians
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was a devastating event that left many communities and countries vulnerable to future disasters. As the next generation, it is crucial for us to understand the risks and be prepared for the future.
Envision a future where coastal communities stand resilient against tsunamis. With Tsunami United, we empower the next generation to shape this reality.
Join us and ignite the change!
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We will make a real impact, to learn, share, and prepare.
Bridging Past Lessonswith Future Preparedness
2024 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the most devastating tsunamis in history. This milestone serves as a poignant reminder of nature’s immense power and the critical need for preparedness. To address this, we have created Tsunami United—not only as an innovative initiative to involve and educate the next generation on tsunami risks, awareness, and preparedness but also as a global movement to empower the Next Generation of Coastal Resilience Guardians.
Tidal Talks Uniting Generations through Conversations
Through a series of Zoom discussions, students will learn about the timeline and impact of the 2004 tsunami, the progress made since then, and share thoughts and concerns about future tsunamis.
Coastal MatesConnects high school students
Bring together schools in tsunami-prone areas, both nationally and regionally, to share experiences and best practices.
Wave Masters Coaching for the Future Leaders
Our dedicated coaching program equips students with essential communication skills, guiding them from discovering their creative sparks to mastering effective risk communication. This comprehensive approach ensures they can effectively create awareness about tsunami risks, preparedness, and resilience
Uniting High SchoolsAcross the Indian Ocean Regions
To ensure meaningful participation from students, we are organizing the first cohort by dividing countries based on their time zones.
Zone AComoros, Iran, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Pakistan, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates
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Zone BBangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste
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Surfing the
Knowledge Wave
Immerse yourself in Tsunami United’s enlightening Zoom sessions, designed to trigger thought-provoking conversations on tsunami-related topics and nurture creative communication skills. Understand the historical context of the 2004 Tsunami, its impact, and subsequent improvements. Forecast potential scenarios if a similar event were to strike today. Participate in our innovative coaching sessions to enhance your storytelling abilities, and master techniques such as video editing. It’s time to ride this wave of knowledge and resilience together.
Series of Zoom sessions to trigger a meaningful conversation among high school students on Tsunami topics.
Series of Zoom learning sessions on creative and innovative communication skills and techniques.
Participate in a competition to develop creative and innovative tsunami awareness, preparedness, and education campaign.
Showcase the result of the unique and creative campaign at the 2024 International Symposium In commemoration of the 20 years Indian Ocean Tsunami.
The Initiative
The students will have the opportunity to learn about tsunami research and monitoring as seen by the unique perspective of an astronaut in the International Space Station (ISS) *Scheduled between 22 - 28 July 2024
FAQ (Frequently
Asked Questions)
Navigate through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to gain a clearer understanding of the Tsunami United initiative. This section provides concise answers to questions regarding our objective, participant eligibility, the content of our Zoom conversations and coaching sessions and the timeline of the initiative. If your question isn’t addressed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information.
Tsunami United is an initiative designed to engage and educate the next generation about tsunami hazards, awareness, and preparedness, commemorating the 20th year of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.
High schools from various regions around the Indian Ocean are invited to participate.
Tsunami United will cover the conversation in timeline of the 2004 tsunami, improvements made since then, and possible scenarios if a similar event were to occur today.
The coaching sessions will focus on creative and innovative communication skills and techniques, including finding motivation, crafting stories, risk communication, video editing, and more.
Yes, all participating students will receive a special recognition certificate from the organizers.
Tsunami United aligns seamlessly with the objectives of World Tsunami Awareness Day. Both initiatives aim to raise awareness about the devastating impact of tsunamis and the importance of early warning systems, preparedness, and education to mitigate these impacts. By educating the next generation about tsunami hazards and preparedness, Tsunami United directly contributes to the goals of World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Bridging Past Lessons with Future Preparedness