Japan — How To Help and Where to Find Information
In the wake of the indescribably awful earthquake and tsunami in Japan, here are some resources for those of you who want help or trying to find more information.
Relief Organizations
- American Red Cross
- Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund
- Plan International (formerly Foster Parents Plan)
- Care
- International Medical Corps
- Doctors without Borders
- New York Times List of Relief Organizations
- Yahoo List of Relief Organizations
- Better Business Bureau Page to Check up on a Charity: Look Here before Donating to an unfamiliar organization
Information
- United States Government Page on Current Situation in Japan
- United States Department of State: For Those who are trying to obtain information about family and loved ones.
JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov; 1.888.407.4747. (If you are inquiring about someone outside of Japan, e-mail PacificTsunamiUSC@state.gov). - United States Embassy in Japan
- Embassy of Japan in the United States
- Web Coverage of the Japan Earthquake from Boston.com
- Google Person Finder for those in Japan living in the quake area
- New York Times Coverage
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