Tsunami Boats

The SCJ Community in Kumbalanghy sponsored an event on August 9, 2006 where over 100 fishermen affected by the tsunami were given boats so that they can support their families.

Fishermen from the District of Kannamaly in Kerala gathered to hear speeches from public officials such as the panchayath presidents, MLA officials, and the former Minister of Fishing.


Frs. Martin, and Teja, Br. Leonard, and Fr. Wayne (visiting SCJ from the USA), and Fr. Carlos (SCJ from Venezuela) helped distribute the boats as each fisherman’s name was called out, passing out paddles to each of them.

Although it was pouring down rain, the fishermen gladly chose one of the 100 boats displayed in the field. Some of them put the boat in the water and began paddling as far as 15 kilometers away to their home.

This was the second boat distribution in a few months; totaling 200 boats.

The SCJ India District had also provided tsunami aid to villages in the last few months, giving out fishing nets, constructing houses, and putting up 32 water towers.