Tsunamika arrives at one of the schools around Auroville
The story of the Tsunamika doll is well-known to Aurovilians
and friends of Auroville. The Tsunamika came from Auroville’s Upasana design
and garment unit when the people involved felt moved to help alleviate the
tragedy of the December 2004 tsunami. They created a simple cloth doll that
would provide livelihoods for women from the affected coastal areas, and be
carried around the world as a call for support and as a symbol of hope. Around
a 100 women have earned their livelihoods through the making of the handmade
doll. and about six million dolls have reached eighty nations worldwide,
bringing overwhelming support and love for the survivors of the 2004 natural
disaster. Her story has been included in the Tamil Nadu State Board School
curriculum, it has been translated into many languages and been recognized by
UNESCO.
Tsunamika has now celebrated her 10th birthday. Her story
and impact was celebrated from the 8...
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