The Aceh province in Indonesia was one of the hardest hit areas when the tsunami struck the island of Sumatra on Boxing Day 2004. In collaboration with Save the Children USA based in Westport, CT, Britco designed and engineered a cost-effective, long-term solution that will help rebuild families, rebuild communities and rebuild a future for thousands of children in Indonesia.

The homes are approximately 450 sq ft (42 sq meters) with 4 rooms and a covered deck and are designed to incorporate a traditional Indonesian look. The homes are shipped as pre-cut, panelized units and assembled on site with the help of local workers who have been trained and supervised by BCIT's School of Construction and Environment training program. The homes have been designed to meet the seismic code for earthquakes and to be termite resistant.

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Save the Children USA is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 27 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 110 countries.

News Britco Supplies Disaster Relief Housing for Save the Children