What's a Good Charity in Japan?

[Anonymous]

Something that's already got boots on the the ground and who can provide immediate help to earthquake victims? I am pretty familiar with good charities in most places, but have no clue about Asia. TIA.

[Anonymous]

Insert insensitive remark about purchasing a Toyota <here> sorry.

I don't know. I have an American relative who is an exchange student in Japan at the moment but beyond that, I only have only stupid jokes to ease my nervousness about my nephew (who is fine, thank goodness in Tokyo).

[Anonymous]

I would contribute to known international charities like the Red Cross or UNICEF.

[Anonymous]

red cross is huge in japan. (I lived in Japan for 2 years) use them.

[Anonymous]

thought i would share this info:

Japan

The Japanese Foreign Ministry said that it would provide $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina. Japan also identified needs in affected regions via the U.S. government and provided up to $300,000 in emergency supplies such as tents, blankets and power generators if they receive requests from the U.S. for such assistance. One Japanese individual, Takashi Endo, donated USD 1 million from his personal funds to Katrina relief efforts.[13]


about how japan helped us during katrina.

[Anonymous]

Red Cross. They do a really terrific job in these disasters. Speaking from first-hand experience. They're big and very well organized and are almost always first on the ground.

[Anonymous]

Often, American rescue teams with dogs are sent to places where earthquakes and tsunami's have occurred. Fairfax County, I believe, has such unit. Otherwise, Red Cross, and, possibly, if you attend church, Temple, Mosque, donations will be taken up.

[Anonymous]

Red cross

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks. I'm not a huge fan of Red Cross, but that's where I sent my money.


"Those who want to help can go to www.redcross.org and donate to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific."


http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.94aae335470e233f6cf911df43181aa0/?vgnextoid=bfc13a56d35ae210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

[Anonymous]

I donated through red cross. Thank you to the PP who sent the link about Katrina. The Japanese govt actually ended up contributing over 1 million, plus an additional 200K through the red cross, and that does not include the large donations from private citizens like the one you mentioned.

I love Japan and Japanese culture and am simply devastated by this. I hope many people help.

[Anonymous]

Salvation Army is one option.

[Anonymous]

Just texted to the Red Cross - thanks to the PP who posted that. It's small, but it makes me feel better.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a huge Red Cross fan, but will donate to them if that's the only option.

Any other suggestions would be great.

[Anonymous]

Charity Navigator has some great info about donating to Japan, and also some tips.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1221

[Anonymous]

My church collected a very large sum this morning and will be sending it right away. I'm sure there are many churches and synagogues who will be doing the same.