The tsunami that hit Southeast Asia on Dec. 26 was massive both in devastation and scope, and its effects have been felt far and wide, even here at Tufts. Over break, many students scrambled to get in touch with fellow Jumbos from Asia and friends from home traveling in hard-hit areas. Many more decided to help the relief effort by donating their time and money.
Janet Mozes, a nurse practitioner at Health Services, was inspired by her teenage son's interest in helping with the relief effort. "It was so cool to see my 16-year-old son really interested in the tsunami," Mozes said. "He even broached the topic [of donating]."
"He cared -- he felt it," Mozes added. "The media definitely impacted him."
For students who are interested in donating money to the relief effort, there are many opportunities, most of which can be found online. Some reputable options include www.doctorswithoutborders.org, www.redcross.org, and www.worldvision.org.
