The Sahana Software Foundation 's roots began after the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami on December 26 , 2004 , when a team of Sri Lankan technology workers associated with the Lanka Software Foundation ( LSF ) developed software that could be used by the government to coordinate assistance for those affected by the tsunami . Sahana was created for information management and collaboration in the aftermath . The software was designed to resolve common coordination problems that arise during a disaster , including facilitating the search for missing people , aid and volunteer management , and victim tracking across refugee camps
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
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