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NYHQ2006-1908
Sivapriya, 12, plays with another child on their first night at the relocated Government Home for Tsunami-Affected Children in the city of Cuddalore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The new building is larger and cleaner than the old orphanage, but construction of the dormitories has been halted indefinitely due to lack of funds, so that children must sleep, eat and play in the same location. Some areas of the building site, including play areas, remain hazardous. [#2 IN SEQUENCE OF FOURTEEN].
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In October 2006, the five Krishnamurthy sisters, Sivaranjini, 13, Sivapriya, 12, Bhanupriya, 10, Anjalakshi, 9, and Jayapriya, 5, continue to live at the Government Home for Tsunami-Affected Children in the city of Cuddalore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. They were placed in the orphanage by their father Krishnamurthy shortly after their mother was killed in the 26 December 2004 tsunami. At the time, they ranged in age from 3 to 11 years. The eldest, Sivaranjini, feels most responsible for her sisters, and for keeping her mother's memory alive. All five of the sisters suffer distressing memories of the tsunami and their mother's death, an anxiety heightened by their uncertain situation. Their father advised Sivaranjini that he would bring her home when she turns 15, following her school exams, but she worries that this will mean an end to her education. During the Hindu Diwali holidays, Krishnamurthy welcomed Sivaranjini, Bhanpriya and Jayalapriya for the weekend, to meet his new wife and to visit their mother's grave. Sivapriya and Anjalakshi spent the holiday with their paternal aunt and uncle in the village of Thalanguda. Tamil Nadu State was among the worst-affected areas: some 480 children lost both parents to the tsunami, and many more lost one parent or other close relatives. Nationwide, the tsunami killed more than 10,000 people and displaced more than 400,000. UNICEF has provided training in psychosocial counselling to local teachers, and is working with the government to monitor all orphans to ensure that they are protected against trafficking, exploitation and abuse.
NYHQ2006-1908
Sivapriya, 12, plays with another child on their first night at the relocated Government Home for Tsunami-Affected Children in the city of Cuddalore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The new building is larger and cleaner than the old orphanage, but construction of the dormitories has been halted indefinitely due to lack of funds, so that children must sleep, eat and play in the same location. Some areas of the building site, including play areas, remain hazardous. [#2 IN SEQUENCE OF FOURTEEN].
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In October 2006, the five Krishnamurthy sisters, Sivaranjini, 13, Sivapriya, 12, Bhanupriya, 10, Anjalakshi, 9, and Jayapriya, 5, continue to live at the Government Home for Tsunami-Affected Children in the city of Cuddalore in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. They were placed in the orphanage by their father Krishnamurthy shortly after their mother was killed in the 26 December 2004 tsunami. At the time, they ranged in age from 3 to 11 years. The eldest, Sivaranjini, feels most responsible for her sisters, and for keeping her mother's memory alive. All five of the sisters suffer distressing memories of the tsunami and their mother's death, an anxiety heightened by their uncertain situation. Their father advised Sivaranjini that he would bring her home when she turns 15, following her school exams, but she worries that this will mean an end to her education. During the Hindu Diwali holidays, Krishnamurthy welcomed Sivaranjini, Bhanpriya and Jayalapriya for the weekend, to meet his new wife and to visit their mother's grave. Sivapriya and Anjalakshi spent the holiday with their paternal aunt and uncle in the village of Thalanguda. Tamil Nadu State was among the worst-affected areas: some 480 children lost both parents to the tsunami, and many more lost one parent or other close relatives. Nationwide, the tsunami killed more than 10,000 people and displaced more than 400,000. UNICEF has provided training in psychosocial counselling to local teachers, and is working with the government to monitor all orphans to ensure that they are protected against trafficking, exploitation and abuse.