Cause

Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund

About this cause:

The Japan Society has watched with deep sadness as news unfolds of the scale of damage from the Tohoku Pacific earthquake* on 11 March 2011. We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all who have lost loved ones or been affected by the disastrous events.
(*Officially renamed ‘The Great East Japan Earthquake’ in April 2011.)

The Japan Society has created a disaster relief fund to aid victims of the Tohoku earthquake. All funds received will be distributed to organizations working to help people in the affected areas recover from the devastating effects of the earthquake and tsunami.

The Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund will channel all donations received to the ongoing work of voluntary and community organisations (NPOs) working in the most affected prefectures. Once the emergency relief work of the Japanese government, the Japan Red Cross and other national and international relief agencies has finished, and the basic physical needs of the victims of the disaster have been met, there will be an immense amount of work to be done to rebuild lives and livelihoods. We believe that grassroots organisations, working with their local stakeholders, are best equipped to deliver long-term support through activities for which they themselves identify the need. We will work with representatives and support networks of local NPOs to ensure that funds are directed to appropriate organisations on the ground for maximum impact.

Added by: Alexandra Olsufiev

Target amount: 5000USD