What We Can Do to Help Japan

Our hearts go out to Japan as it rocks from the devastating tsumami, earthquake and resultant nuclear crisis. Many international organizations are available to help. When we feel helpless, but still want to help in any way possible, please consider the following:


AMERICAN RED CROSS: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help. Donate here.

GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami. Donate here.

CONVOY OF HOPE: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate here.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. Donate here.

SHELTER BOX: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. Donate here.

My personal choice to donate for humanitarian aide to Japan is with my church: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - The Mormons. Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often express interest in helping financially when natural disasters strike. The emergency response efforts of the Church in Japan and throughout the world are funded through the Humanitarian Aid Fund.  Those wishing to provide resources to the Church for these important initiatives may contribute to this fund.
Donate to LDS Humanitarian aid for Japan .

As we saw in Haiti - The US Navy is assisting in Japan. Support our troups as they aide the world.