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Update: news & links

[Last updated: 4/7, 23:30 CST]: This post will be updated continuously. Thank you to all who have helped to contribute links and suggestions. And thank you to those who have sent us v-gifts! You are wonderful. ♥

ALERT REGARDING DONATIONS: We have been asked by several people whether or not the donations made to the funds listed below are actually being accepted by Japan yet. The current status is: Japan has not yet officially asked for aid. Several organizations have teams already on the ground in the region, but the government has yet to officially sanction international donations. You may still donate to your preferred charities. However, if you'd rather err on the side of caution, you can either refrain from making donations at the moment, or contact your preferred charity directly for further information. Please do let us know if you spot any news updates that provide more details. And feel free to PM the mods or leave a comment to let us know of any further concerns you may have. Thank you!

CORPORATE DONATION MATCHING: For those who are employed, it's possible that your company/institution will match your donation up to a certain amount, so please do inquire and see if you can maximize your impact! :) If there is a matching program, and you wish for us to log both amounts (versus the original donation amount), please also provide a receipt from your company/institution.

NOTE REGARDING RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: The term "religious charity" is not meant to denote said charities as operating (at least, not solely) on a religious basis. It is meant only as an indicator for those who prefer making (or not making) donations to such organizations, which offer support and assistance without bias towards race, religion, or creed.


DONATE VIA LIVEJOURNAL

Help Japan v-gift (2.99 USD each) & Japanese custom-userheads (1.99 USD each).

[3/17] Livejournal announced that it will donate proceeds from the sale of Help_Japan v-gifts and Japanese custom-userheads to Doctors Without Borders. Livejournal will be covering all processing fees.



SUPPORT VIA ITUNES & TUMBLR & TWITTER

  • 1,000 Cranes for Tsunami Relief: Donate 5 USD and receive a clay crane charm. Donate 10 USD and receive the charm + a personalized thank you letter disguised inside a paper crane. More information here.

  • Apple iTunes is allowing donations to be made via the iTunes Store. 100% of all donations are being sent to the American Red Cross. More information here.

  • Bing: Donating 1 USD per retweet, up to 100,000 USD, to Japan quake victims. More information here. (3/13: Techflash reports: Microsoft apologized for using the earthquake as a means to market Bing. It has since donated 100,000 USD without the previous retweet stipulation.)

  • viaSQUARED: Donating 0.01 USD for every reblog, 0.01 USD for every like, and 0.05 USD for every new follower. All proceeds go to the American Red Cross. More information here.


DONATE VIA TEXTING

  • The American National Red Cross: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate 10 USD to its Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief fund. Message and data rates may apply. More information here.

  • The Canadian Red Cross: Text ASIA to 30333 to donate 5 USD to its Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami relief fund. More information here.

  • Convoy of Hope (religious charity): Text TSUNAMI to 50555 to donate 10 USD to Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Response efforts. More information here.

  • The International Medical Corps: Text MED to 80888 to donate 10 USD to its relief fund. More information here.

  • Operation Blessing International (religious charity): Text BLESS to 50555 to give 5 USD to OBI for Disaster Relief. More information here.

  • The Salvation Army (religious charity) provided immediate response with its on-site units: Text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to donate 10 USD to its relief fund. More information here.

  • World Vision: Text 4JAPAN to 20222 to donate 10 USD to its Japan relief fund. More information here.


DONATE TO VETTED FUNDS [Listed in alphabetical order.]

Note: We recommend donating to aggregate funds, such as Network for Good, Charity Navigator, and Paypal, so that your donation may be sent via more secure channels. There is also a beta program run by Pikimal that lets you find a Japanese tsunami/earthquake relief charity that best fits your criteria.

  • Action: Germany Helps (Aktion Deutschland Hilft) has set up an Earthquake/Tsunami Japan relief fund. Website in German and English.

  • The American Humane Association has set up an Animal Emergency fund for animals in need in Japan.

  • The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (religious charity) has set up a Japan Emergency Relief fund.

  • The American National Red Cross has set up this fund at causes.com: Help Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Victims. (Over 294,000 USD raised so far.)

  • AmeriCares is mobilizing its resources and dispatching relief experts to Japan. Donations are currently being accepted here (at the bottom of the page).

  • Animal Refuge Kansai is sheltering as many earthquake/tsunami-affected animals as possible and is accepting donations via PayPal here.

  • The Australian Red Cross has set up a Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal 2011 fund. The ARC will not deduct more than 10% of any donation for an international appeal to cover appeal and administration costs.

  • Brigada de Rescate Topos Tlaltelolco A.C. (rescue organization from Mexico) has set up a relief fund. News on how they are helping in Japan here. Please be aware that both websites are in Spanish.

  • The British Red Cross has set up a Japan Tsunami Appeal fund. The Japanese Red Cross has agreed to accept donations from donors in the UK.

  • The Canadian Red Cross has set up a Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami relief fund.

  • Charity Navigator provides a current list of charities providing relief to Japan.

  • Children Without Borders (Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi -- KnK) has set up a relief fund. Please be aware that the website is in Japanese.

  • Convoy of Hope (religious charity) is currently monitoring and making preparations. More information and donation link provided here.

  • Crunchyroll, a licensed video streaming site, has set up a Japan Earthquake Donation Fund and is matching donations up to 5,000 USD. Deadline to make donations there is Saturday, March 26th.

  • Direct Relief International has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fund.

  • Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan. More information on its efforts and how to donate: here.

  • First Giving has set up a Japan Disaster Relief Fund.

  • Global Giving has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. (Over 2,911,000 USD raised so far.)

  • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has set up a Japan: earthquake and tsunami fund. Only credit-card donations are currently being accepted. All donations are forwarded to the Japanese Red Cross Society.

  • The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is helping Japan's earthquake and tsunami animal victims. Donations can be made here.

  • The International Medical Corps is responding and putting together relief teams. They are accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations here.

  • The International Rescue Committee is currently on standby alert. Information on how to make general donations here.

  • Islamic Relief UK (religious charity) has set up a Japan Tsunami appeal here.

  • The Japan America Society of Hawaii has set up a Japan Earthquake Relief fund.

  • Japan Cat Network is collaborating with no-kill animal organizations (HEART-Tokushima and Animal Friends Niigata) to provide aid to animals affected by the earthquake and tsunami. The joint effort, Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support is currently accepting donations here and Japan Cat Network is accepting donations via bank transfer here.

  • The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) has set up a Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund, which raises funds for Japanese organizations providing immediate, on-ground disaster relief. Orgs include: Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR); Association of Medical Doctors in Asia (AMDA); Japan Platform (coalition of 32 humanitarian NGOs); JEN (child-focused NGO); Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development (NICCO); and PeaceWinds Japan.

  • Japan Emergency Network has set up a Tohoku Earthquake relief fund. Please be aware that donations are made in Japanese yen.

  • Japan Society of New York has set up a Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

  • The Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) has set up a relief fund, with particular focus on women, mothers, and children.

  • The Japanese Red Cross Society has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fund, to which you can donate via bank transfer or Paypal. Please do request an official receipt per its instructions.

  • Just Giving UK has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami fund. All donations will be given to the Civic Force emergency response team.

  • Living Social is matching donations (every 5 USD) to the American Red Cross here. Deadline for donations is Monday, March 21st.

  • Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City is currently accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations, 100% of which will be allocated to disaster relief efforts.

  • Mercy Corps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds in Japan, which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief.

  • Network For Good has set up a Help Survivors of Japan Quake & Tsunami fund that will forward donations to any charities on its compiled list. Currently-responding charities include: American Red Cross, Americares, Global Giving, Oxfam USA, and Save the Children.

  • The Nippon Foundation has set up a Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Please be aware that donations are made in Japanese yen.

  • The Nippon SPCA has set up a Earthquake damage animal and shelter fund and is currently accepting donations via PayPal or bank transfer here. Please be aware that the website is in Japanese.

  • Operation Blessing International (religious charity) is partnering with Humedica to dispatch an emergency medical team. They are accepting Japan earthquake/tsunami-specific donations here.

  • Operation USA is gathering monetary donations and bulk corporate donations of medical supplies to aid Japan.

  • Oxfam Japan has set up an emergency appeal for earthquake in northern Japan.

  • Paypal has set up a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund, where you can donate via Paypal to the following organizations: American Red Cross, AmeriCares, Hands On Tokyo, Global Giving, Operation Blessing International, Salvation Army, Save the Children, and World Vision.

  • Peace Winds has set up emergency relief funds. Donations are being accepted by both its Japan branch and American branch.

  • Plan UK, a child-focused development organization, has prepared emergency response teams to be deployed to Japan. It has launched a Japan appeal and is currently accepting donations here.

  • Samaritan's Purse (religious charity) has set up a Japan Relief fund.

  • Save the Children has set up a Children's Emergency Fund. Australian website here.

  • Second Harvest Japan has set up a Japan Disaster Relief Flood Drive, to which you can donate via mail: allergen-free food, daily necessities (such as portable gas stoves, batteries, flashlights), pet food, etc. (You would have to cover shipping expenses.)

  • Shanti Volunteer Association has set up a Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund. Please be aware that the website is primarily in Japanese.

  • The ShelterBox Response Team is already en route to Japan. General donations are currently accepted here (Canada), here (UK), & here (US). (If you are making a personal donation as a UK taxpayer, the Government will match at least 25% extra.)

  • UNICEF has set up a Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund.

  • World Vets has set up a Japan Animal Disaster Relief fund and is currently accepting donations here.

  • World Vision is prepared to deploy members to affected areas. They are accepting donations here.


NEWS & APPLICATIONS

  • Continuously updated compilation of news & images: here by [info]far_to_nowhere

  • [4/7] MSNBC reports: Japan was rattled by a strong aftershock of 7.4-magnitude and it struck off Japan's eastern coast about 60 miles from Sendai and 90 miles from Fukushima. The Japan meteorological agency issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to one meter (3.2 feet). According to NHK, Tokyo Electric (TEPCO) says there are no additional problems at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. Hundreds of aftershocks have shaken the northeast region devastated by the March 11 earthquake, but few have been stronger than 7.0.

  • [3/29] Japan Today reports: PM Kan is exploring the possibility of crafting a 2 trillion to 3 trillion yen extra budget in fiscal 2011 to help reconstruct severely affected areas. He will try to draw up the first supplementary budget by the end of April. He also suggested a possible tax hike as the government struggles to secure funds for the budgets.

  • [3/20] Washington Post reports: According to officials involved in the decision-making last week, the Kan administration moved too slowly to seize authority at a deteriorating nuclear plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co. It also struggled early in the crisis to provide data to Washington about emerging radiation risks, creating tension between the allies even as their militaries cooperated on the ground. Kan waited four days into the nuclear emergency at Fukushima Daiichi before creating a joint headquarters for the government and Tepco, bringing the utility company under de facto national control. Political analysts note that even the most functional government would have struggled to deal with the series of tragedies and emergencies that began March 11. About 1,000 protesters marched through Tokyo on Sunday afternoon calling for Japan to “Get Kan Out,” with chants that mentioned the uprising in Egypt.

  • [3/18] Yoimuri Shinbun reports: Criticism of the government's ineffectual provision of aid is growing as hundreds of thousands of evacuees wait for supplies to arrive six days after the earthquake. Prime Minister Kan seems to have his hands full with dealing with the nuclear reactor explosions. The Self-Defense Forces will control the shipment of aid, Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa said. Supplies from around the nation will be collected at the Air Self-Defense Force's Matsushima Air Base in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, and other bases near the disaster area. A leadership team of a local support unit stationed with the Ground Self-Defense Force's Northeastern Army in Sendai will divide the supplies and transport them to shelters, Kitazawa said.

  • [3/18] VOA reports: Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, told his nation that together they would "create Japan once again from scratch." On Friday, Japan held a moment of silence for the more than 6,400 people who perished. There are an estimated 10,000 missing. Conditions are deteriorating in shelters across the country's northeast, where more than 300,000 are taking refuge. 25 people, most of them elderly and bedridden, have died in the shelters. Survivors are battling the cold weather and some areas have almost run out of food. Fuel shortages, power outages, and freezing weather have slowed relief efforts. Japan's Red Cross says hospitals and evacuation centers are running out of medical supplies.

  • [3/15] NY Times reports: Few charitable organizations are actually at work in Japan yet. Reports filed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs show that the Japanese government so far has accepted help from only 15 of the 102 countries that have volunteered aid, and from small teams with special expertise from a handful of nonprofit groups.

  • [3/13, 8:30 EST] Washington Post reports: Live updates, day three. Current stats: 2,000 dead or unaccounted for. (Number may reach 10,000.) More than 12,000 rescued. More than 450,000 evacuated from around Fukushima nuclear power plant. 19 exposed to radiation from the plant. 70% chance of level 7 quake in the next three days.

  • [3/13] NY Times reports: The Japanese Meteorological Agency upgraded the quake’s magnitude from 8.8 to 9.0, an effective doubling of its recorded power.

  • [3/13] LA Times reports: Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, stated that Japan is facing its toughest crisis since WWII and called for his country's people to unite.

  • [3/12] BBC reports: Huge blast at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (in Fukushima prefecture). Whether a partial meltdown is under way is not certain. The only release of any radioactive material known so far concerns venting of the containment vessel. Tokyo Electric Power Company states that it is in "subcritical" condition.

  • [3/11] Reuters reports: Japan has requested a limited number of foreign search and rescue teams to help with the aftermath of its major earthquake and tsunami, the United Nations said Friday. More than 68 search and rescue teams from 45 countries have offered aid to Japan. Japan has requested the help of a handful of them -- at least four teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and the United States. Names and details have not been released. Separately, the International Committee of the Red Cross is working closely with the Japanese Red Cross.

  • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has issued this news update: Red Cross responds to massive earthquake: region alert

  • BBC live news feed

  • The Guardian: related articles

  • NHK World: related articles (available in multiple languages)

  • Judy Chang, head of PayPal's nonprofit group, announced that transactional fees incurred by money transfers to US 501(c)(3) organizations (or charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency) between March 11 and April 10 will aid relief efforts in Japan.

  • The International Committee of the Red Cross has set up a Family Links website to help people re-establish contact with family members and friends in Japan.

  • For those who have friends and family in the immediate affected region, Google has set up an application to help track and find them: Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake

    by [info]that_evening:

    Find missing loved ones in Japan


  • Google has also set up a crisis response page, which includes local resources and emergency information.



Please do let us know of any more vetted organizations (and whether or not they accept international donations), further news updates, and any comments/suggestions regarding the betterment of this community's support network and efficiency.
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[info]far_to_nowhere

March 11 2011, 16:35:43 UTC 1 year ago

I'm trying to keep an up to date post of news at my journal that is public for anyone to see here. People are welcome to share the link if they want to spread the news.

[info]hesselives

March 11 2011, 16:54:46 UTC 1 year ago

thank you so much! we'll be sure to post the link and let everyone know. <3

[info]far_to_nowhere

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[info]loki_dip

March 11 2011, 16:46:18 UTC 1 year ago

MSF? http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

They don't have a specific relief for Japan, but I have no doubt that they'll be there. I didn't spot one for Brazil either and yet they've posted about their work.

Might not be the top priority as it isn't specific relief donations but they might be worth keeping an eye on?

[info]hesselives

March 11 2011, 16:56:41 UTC 1 year ago

thank you for the heads-up! will definitely keep an eye out for any news from MSF.

[info]telophase

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[info]london_fan

March 11 2011, 18:38:37 UTC 1 year ago

UNICEF already announced that they are ready to help if needed. UNICEF is present in almost all countries, so it's very easy for people from all around the world to donate without paying additionally fees for international transactions.

[info]ilovetakahana

March 11 2011, 19:12:12 UTC 1 year ago

Thanks! We're definitely putting this one on the list, and if you can find a specific link we can also use, please go ahead and post it!

[info]london_fan

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[info]karadin

March 11 2011, 19:58:59 UTC 1 year ago

This great charity is already sending supplies and staff to japan.

http://www.shelterbox.org/

[info]sin_delight

March 11 2011, 21:35:05 UTC 1 year ago

Hi shelter box will be providing aid to Japan as well. Shelter Box

[info]wook77

March 11 2011, 22:52:39 UTC 1 year ago

FYI - FirstGiving has a list of non-profits that are helping with Japan/related areas.

Find it Here. You might need to create an ID for the community but this might be a good way to track money raised, as well.

FirstGiving is a reputable organization that a lot of non-profits use. For example, my local AIDSWalk organizers use it to sign people up for the walk and host giving pages.

[info]half_elf_lost

March 12 2011, 00:41:02 UTC 1 year ago


Americares says they're involved (http://www.americares.org/newsroom/news/massive-earthquake-tsunami-devastates-japan.html) already. They are also well-rated by Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org) and are transparent about the efficient use of the funds they collect and put into programs.

Please encourage folk to use Charity Navigator or another reliable charity-rating organization. Thanks!

[info]nightchild01

March 12 2011, 01:34:13 UTC 1 year ago

American Humane's Red Star Emergency Animal Services team is heading to Japan to help out the animals that are stranded/injured/homeless. They're asking for donations but I'm not sure if they take international donations. Anyway, here's the link: http://www.americanhumane.org/

[info]raphe1

March 12 2011, 02:11:08 UTC 1 year ago

This one will be assisting animals. American Humane


http://site.americanhumane.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=35344.0&dlv_id=0++

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[info]hesselives

March 12 2011, 11:09:29 UTC 1 year ago

thank you! we'll be sure to add those links in.

[info]snottygrrl

March 12 2011, 19:47:07 UTC 1 year ago

um, as far as i know mercy corp is not religious. they're just a v. good charity with high rating and heaps of success.

[info]hesselives

March 12 2011, 19:52:39 UTC 1 year ago

you're absolutely right. my apologies! Mercy Corps has stated that it is non-political and unaffiliated with any religious group. the post has been amended accordingly.

[info]snottygrrl

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[info]taste_is_sweet

March 13 2011, 01:50:24 UTC 1 year ago

Thank you so much for doing this.

The Canadian Red Cross has a site for donating to the RC relief efforts in Japan: http://www.redcross.ca/helpnow/

Unfortunately the site seems to be down at the moment; I can only hope that's due to high traffic and will clear up soon.

Here's the main Canadian Red Cross site:

http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38375&tid=001

[info]hesselives

March 13 2011, 04:42:44 UTC 1 year ago

thank you so much! we've added it in. :)

[info]forgetregret009

March 13 2011, 04:15:24 UTC 1 year ago

World Vision is also accepting donations via text for their Japan relief efforts you can text: 4JAPAN to 20222 to give a $10 USD donation. (Info via: http://twitter.com/#!/WorldVisionUSA)

World Vision is my favorite children's charity.

[info]hesselives

March 13 2011, 04:43:03 UTC 1 year ago

thank you! <3 we've added it in.

[info]itsayuri

March 13 2011, 04:47:40 UTC 1 year ago

I've read the FAQ but am still a little unsure, are we permitted to use the Help Japan V-Gift when bidding/offering? Donating would be a lot easier that way. :)

[info]hesselives

March 13 2011, 04:57:44 UTC 1 year ago

yes, absolutely! we'll be posting a list of our major designated charities (which includes V-Gift via LJ) when the auction opens on Monday, March 14th.

offerers can specify charity preferences in their posts or in separate messages to the bidders.

hope that answers your question! :)

[info]itsayuri

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Anonymous

March 13 2011, 05:00:34 UTC 1 year ago

Error correction:

The Salvation Army has been working in Japan since 1895 and already has a lot of local sites there. The article you linked talked about how units that are already in Japan were sending a team out to Sendai to help where the damage was the worst. I think it's important to note the difference - The Salvation Army has been in Japan a long time and started helping the moment the earthquake hit. Their main location in Tokyo opened their doors to people displaced by the earthquake right away. In Japan, The Salvation Army is run by the Japanese, for the Japanese. And though it is, at heart a religious organization, it does its charity work without any regard to religion, race, or creed.

Just thought you should know. :)

[info]hesselives

March 13 2011, 05:10:06 UTC 1 year ago

Re: Error correction:

thank you so much for letting us know! we'll be sure to note the difference and amend the post accordingly.

the term "religious charity" is not meant to denote said charities as operating (at least, not solely) on a religious basis. it is merely an indicator for those who prefer making (or not making) donations to such organizations. we will include this at the top of the post as well, for clarification.

please do let us know of any further concerns you may have! :)

[info]mirthalia

March 13 2011, 08:13:06 UTC 1 year ago

I have a few extra 100% donated organizations and "retweet and we donate" groups here if you guys want to add them.

[info]hesselives

March 13 2011, 08:16:48 UTC 1 year ago

awesome! thank you so much. we'll definitely add those in. ♥

[info]bardiclog

March 13 2011, 21:02:46 UTC 1 year ago

Donating Through PayPal

As someone who doesn't have a credit card but does have a PayPal account, I've hesitated before in bidding on other auctions because I haven't been able to find one with a PayPal link on their site. However, I just noticed today that there's a banner right below the PayPal welcome message that will send you to a page where you can make a one-click donation of $25, or you can select from a drop-down list of the following charities:

* American Red Cross
* Americares Foundation, Inc.
* Hands on Tokyo
* Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund - a GlobalGiving Project
* Operation Blessing International
* Salvation Army National Headquarters
* Save the Children: Emergency Response
* WorldVision

You might want to make it known to people that donating via PayPal is an option for those charities.

Thank you for setting up this community!

[info]hesselives

March 14 2011, 00:26:19 UTC 1 year ago

Re: Donating Through PayPal

thank you so much for letting us know! we'll absolutely update this post to include this information. :D

[info]juliet42

March 14 2011, 00:30:22 UTC 1 year ago

Two more reputable charities that are accepting online donations.

https://help.sos-usa.org
http://www.ifaw.org/

[info]hesselives

March 14 2011, 00:45:19 UTC 1 year ago

hi! we'll definitely check those out and update the post accordingly. thank you!

[info]saiyuki_win

March 14 2011, 07:13:50 UTC 1 year ago

hi please do add Japan Red Cross, from what i know it is one of the most direct way to donate to them.

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html


Convert the amount you want to give into Japanese yens and donate.

Thanks!
will spread the comm to the rest.

[info]saiyuki_win

March 14 2011, 07:32:19 UTC 1 year ago

i'm trying to do a check on the authencity of this, though i have no idea how to go about doing it. Because on the official japan red cross site it says that they are still preparing to open their account.

Are u familiar with google crisis response?

[info]hesselives

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[info]hesselives

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[info]liresius

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[info]sekaiseifuku

March 14 2011, 13:53:26 UTC 1 year ago

I plan on contributing to Civic Force, a Japan-based NGO.

http://civic-force.org/english/index.html

The donation page is in Japanese; however, they have an illustrated English "how to donate" that walks you through the process.

Donation page: http://justgiving.jp/c/1515
English walkthrough: http://justgiving.jp/pdf/justgiving-english-man.pdf

I think this is a great option for people who want their money to go directly to Japan to an organization that is right now offering assistance. Donations are accepted in yen and can be paid by credit card.

[info]hesselives

March 14 2011, 14:14:28 UTC 1 year ago

hi! thank you for letting us know. we'll definitely look into it and update our list of charities accordingly.

[info]taste_is_sweet

March 14 2011, 20:38:30 UTC 1 year ago Edited:  March 14 2011, 20:41:24 UTC

Important info about shipping food TO USA

Hi. Sorry to bug you here again, but it just hit me that the non-US contributors might not know this.

Since the Sept. 9 terrorist attacks in 2001, the US now requires specific forms to be filled out for any foodstuffs coming from outside the country. I'm on my phone so I can't get the official URL, but if food is sent without it, chances are it will be destroyed at the border.

I'll follow up with appropriate websites asap.

[info]hesselives

March 15 2011, 00:20:21 UTC 1 year ago

Re: Important info about shipping food TO USA

thanks so much for the heads-up! that would definitely be of concern. we'll look into that, as well.

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[info]hesselives

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[info]mayflo

March 14 2011, 23:16:56 UTC 1 year ago

Hello, I'm very grateful that you guys are doing this. I definitely want to participate as bidder this time, but I have a question regarding the donation.

May I donate to my local Red Cross? I live in Mexico, and I just got the information that they have set up a bank account for the Japan relief fund. I've never done an international donation and I fear that it could get a little complicated. Would there be a problem?

[info]hesselives

March 15 2011, 00:21:34 UTC 1 year ago

you can absolutely donate to your local Red Cross! please make sure that you are able to obtain an official receipt and make an e-copy of it to send to the person whose work you're bidding on. :)

Anonymous

March 15 2011, 04:16:51 UTC 1 year ago

Thanks for the donation information

I've been keeping track of the ongoing situation through the bbc live japan earthquake link, and it's provided some great information on the 0-7 reactor/radiation scale, and has the tweets listed on the side of the page. I've been a little disappointed with the American news presentations, I tried looking for it on my local news, and other news stations on Friday, with little success until the bbc america news hour, which talked about their live japan link. Thank you for the information on the donations sites.

[info]liresius

March 15 2011, 07:00:13 UTC 1 year ago Edited:  March 15 2011, 07:01:10 UTC

I noticed the Japanese Red Cross isn't listed (or did I miss it?). JRCS has an English website with details about how to donate for the earthquake/tsunami fund via your internet banking. Details also pasted below.

Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Name of Branch: Ginza

Account No.: 8047670 (Ordinary Account)

SWIFT Code: SMBC JP JT

Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society, Donation for Japan earthquake/tsunami

Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN

[info]hesselives

March 15 2011, 08:10:28 UTC 1 year ago

thanks so much for letting us know! we'll look into it and amend the list accordingly. :)

[info]liresius

1 year ago

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[info]hesselives

March 15 2011, 17:54:49 UTC 1 year ago

thank you for letting us know! we'll look into both of them and amend the list accordingly.
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