Documenting recovery, building dignity


A space to document the journey of population and social protection-based post-disaster recovery action research for Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, Indonesia.


What’s the problem?

Recovery is not only about rebuilding homes and roads, but also about restoring people’s dignity. We document that journey up close in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, openly and for anyone to follow

What we do

We accompany affected communities and document every step of recovery: field notes, voices of residents, locations, and how funds are used

Why it matters

Open records help ensure recovery is fair, accountable, and shaped by the people who live it.

Who we are

A team of researchers working alongside communities on the road to recovery.