In March 2006, the Foundation established the Tsunami Legal Aid and Rights Referral Center (T-LAC) in Krabi Province to provide legal services to the poor and vulnerable survivors of the December 2004 tsunami.

T-LAC offers a range of services, including free consultation on rights and legal issues; the covering of administrative costs related to legal proceedings such as translation, filing fees, recovering lost documents, as well as travel to and from lawyer consultations and courts; and providing pro bono legal representation in court. Supported by the Japan Social Development Fund and the World Bank, T-LAC also provides free assistance for other issues that impact clients’ ability to pursue their rights, including the provision of medical and psychological treatment and urgent humanitarian relief.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 3:30 pm and is filed under | Notes from the Field .