Dina Astita

Dina Astita is an Indonesian teacher.

She is a survivor of the Indian Ocean tsunami who co-ordinated efforts to restart schooling in her remote Sumatran town in 2004/2005.

Her role in the aftermath of the tsunami was recognised by TIME Magazine, which included her in its list of the 100 most influential people of 2005.[1]

References

  1. ↑ The 2005 TIME 100: Dina Astita
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