The tsunami that struck Indonesia on December 22, 2004, has left more than 220,000 people dead or missing, and millions homeless. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, a number of organizations stepped up to provide relief aid to the stricken country.
Perhaps the most visible organization aiding the relief effort is the United Nations. The UN has launched a massive campaign to provide aid to the victims, and has pledged over $500 million to the effort. The UN is …