Clare Allen says the disaster has had a lasting impact on her life.
A woman who survived the Boxing Day tsunami 20 years ago said the disaster has given her an "extraordinary purpose" in life.Although she is still haunted by the image of bodies sweeping past her with their arms outstretched, the disaster changed the course of her life, and she has since set up a charity that works to improve access to education.
told to 'run - run, run to your husband'," she told the BBC documentary I Was There - The Boxing Day Tsunami."The devastation was horrific. "It seems odd to remember that when they had already passed away. I dream about that sometimes," she added.Ms Allen did not want to leave though - she wanted to help.
"I was quite relieved when that died down and I could really crack on with what I needed to do. At that point, that was all I was concerned about," she added.Ms Allen's charity helped with the initial devastation, but now works with access to educationAfter helping people rebuild their lives following the tsunami, the charity now works to offer better education to children living in Sri Lanka.
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