Ten years ago, a disaster of epic proportions devastated several countries in Asia. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed over 230,000 people in a single day, while over 45,000 people still remain missing.
For many, it was the first time they’d heard the word tsunami.
When I heard the news, I was at home in the United Kingdom with my family. I was working as director of the BBC World Service and we became a lifeline to many communities as we broadcasted news of the tsunami’s impact in multiple Asian languages.