Chapter 8

The Tsunami Page

www.drgeorgepc.com
See page 119 in The World Today.

Tsunami expert Dr. George Pararas-Carayannis made this web page about natural disasters. It is mostly about tsunamis and earthquakes, but there is also information about volcanoes, hurricanes, and other disasters. And what a lot of information! “Dr. George” explains the details of many tsunamis and earthquakes from the last few years and from throughout history. You can look up the epicentre, Richter Scale number and lots more about both famous earthquakes and ones you have never heard of. A must if you are interested in earthquakes and tsunamis.

Africa Adrift

www.terra.com.br/sebastiaosalgado/
See page 127 in The World Today.

Click on “English,” “Migrations,” and then “Africa Adrift” to get a gallery of haunting black-and-white photographs of the devastation caused by wars in Africa. Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado travelled to many African countries including Sudan, Rwanda, and Angola, visiting and photographing war zones, hospitals, and refugee camps. Other galleries on his “Migrations” website are about refugees, mega-cities, and living on the land in less-developed countries.

Beyond the Fire: Teen Experiences of War

http://www.itvs.org/beyondthefire/
See page 127 in The World Today.

On this website, listen to or read the stories of 15 teenagers who have survived wars in Africa, Asia, and Europe. You will meet Winnie from Sudan, Jelena from Bosnia, Shaima from Afghanistan, and many more teens who eventually left their own countries because they were no longer safe there. You can sign up for a “passport” to record your journey on the site.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

www.cwgc.org
See page 130 in The World Today.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, or CWGC for short, takes care of the graves of the men and women from Commonwealth countries—including Canada—who died fighting in World War I and World War II. The CWGC wants to make sure that everyone who died is remembered appropriately. It also keeps the records of all the Commonwealth war dead, and you can search the database on its website for the names of people who died in the world wars. Did any of your ancestors die in those wars? You can also click on “Education” and “Remember Me” links to find information for students.

Veterans Affairs Canada

www.vac-acc.gc.ca
See page 130 in The World Today.

Veterans Affairs Canada is a Canadian federal government department dedicated to serving and remembering Canadian war veterans. On its website you can find out what Veterans Affairs does for veterans and how it keeps alive the memory of what veterans did for the country. You can also find out how you can thank veterans yourself.

The Ladybug Foundation

www.ladybugfoundation.ca
See page 132 in The World Today.

Hannah Taylor had just started school in Winnipeg, when she decided to do something to help homeless people. She thought that she could help them, first, by just being nice to them, then by raising money, and by telling other people about homelessness. What she started is The Ladybug Foundation. In addition to helping the homeless, the foundation also shows that even kids can make a difference.