Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: How to HELP

 

Japan has experienced a horrific earthquake and tsunami, with hundreds of deaths reported so far and tremendous property damage.
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan early Friday morning approximately 250 miles northeast of Tokyo, sparking a tsunami that caused major destruction in northern Japan. According to news reports, the death and injury tolls could exceed 10,000.
A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, where pressure has exceeded normal levels.
The quake was the fifth-largest in the world since 1900 and nearly 8,000 times stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month, said scientists.
Even though Japan is a developed country, it needs our help. Many aid groups have sprung into action and will need your help and support.

Here is a list of organizations to which you can donate. We will add to the list as events develop.

Red Cross. The Red Cross has called up several groups of volunteers and has disaster relief stations in affected regions. Gifts to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund will support their disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. You can help immediately by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10.

Global Giving. Donate to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. This project established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami.

Save the Children's Emergency Fund. Save the Children is mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. Their global resource to respond to the needs of children and families affected by the earthquake and its aftermath, and an international emergency team has been dispatched to assist staff in Japan.

Doctors Without Borders. Sent two three-person teams attempting to get to the worst-hit areas in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures. Another 25 MSF medical and logistical staff in Japan are on standby to respond once the situation has been assessed.

MercyCorps. On behalf of Peace Winds Japan. Mercy Corps is accepting donations to help survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami through our longstanding partner, Peace Winds Japan. Your donation will be used to meet immediate and longer-term needs of earthquake survivors.

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