Tsunami Survivor Stories
The day after Christmas, 2004, one of the deadliest natural disasters in history struck off the coast of Sumatra, killing over 285,000 people. Laga Handbags are made by women who survived that tsunami. Here are some of their stories…
- New Year 2011 Update from Hanna
Happy New Year to all the Laga Hangbags fans and followers! We just received this update from Hanna in Aceh, she sent us some pictures of her eventful Christmas and some delicious food! Who is Hanna? Hanna is the project manager overseeing s...
- Thara Miranda's Story
It is very hard for me to express what is in my heart. I cannot hear anything nor speak any word. I was born in blind and deaf condition. My father, mother and sisters are gone because of the big flood of Tsunami. I am still here because my father t...
- Jurina's Story
I had been struggling to feed my son, Mukram, since at least 2000. It all began when my husband, M. Nazar, was wounded in an incident during the war between GAM (Acehnese Freedom Movement) and Indonesia’s army. He was shot by two unknown motorcycle r...
- The Story of Two Sisters: Salbiah & Ratina
Salbiah & Ratina are sisters who were saved from the Tsunami which destroyed almost 60% of the province of Aceh, the western-most province of Indonesia. When the Tsunami struck, they happened to be in Blang Pidie which is located about 1-2 hours...
- Nurlela's Story
On that Sunday December 26th 2004, the whole family was at home. We were having a nice breakfast when in a sudden a heavy earthquake shook us. All of our food fell on the floor and scattered. We all ran out of the house immediately. All of us were shoc...
- Vina's Story
I was very happy on that morning because that day was a holiday and I was planning to make a cake with my aunt. But then I was surprised when I felt the ground started shaking harder and harder. My father and my brother took me inside the house and...
- Khaera's Story
I have been working in the Laga workshop (in Aceh) for 1.5 years. My father died a long time ago, so now I live with my mother and my 3 brothers. We are all now grown up, so we can't keep depending on our aging mother to take care of our needs. I reali...
- Hanna's Story
It was Christmas Eve. The tree glimmered with ornaments, neatly wrapped gifts piled underneath. Our home was brightly lit, Silver Bells played softly in the background and the smell of freshly baked cookies permeated the room. I heard the bustle of foo...
About Us
This is the story of how we (Roy & Louise) ended up quitting our jobs to help tsunami survivors rebuild their lives, one handbag at a time. Yes, that's Oprah. She's part of the story. [read more]
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