ShelterBox, and Other Relief Organizations

If you're interested in making donations to tsunami victims in Japan, here are some organizations working with them: 


SHELTERBOX: You could donate a box in the name of an organization, individual, etc.  Each box includes a tent for a family of 10, cooker, blankets, water purification, tool kit, eating utensils, first aid kit, and other items survivors need following a disaster.  Every box bears its own unique number, and is monitored and tracked for which donations are spent on which boxes.  Donate here: ShelterBox

AMERICAN RED CROSS: The American Red Cross is currently supporting and advising the Japanese Red Cross, which continues to assist the government in its response.  Donate here: American Red Cross

GLOBALGIVING: Established a fund to disburse donations to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami such as International Medical Corps, Save the Children, etc. Donate here: GlobalGiving


SAVE THE CHILDREN:  Save the Children, which has worked in Japan since 1986, has an immediate goal of $5 million to launch longer-term recovery for children affected by Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Save the Children has opened the first child-friendly space in Japan, protective environments where children can gather to play and share their experiences under the supervision of trained, caring adults. Donate here: SavetheChildren

SALVATION ARMY: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. Donate here: SalvationArmy

AMERICARES: AmeriCares and its relief workers in Japan are working to deliver medicines and supplies to hospitals, shelters and health responders to treat and care for survivors.  The AmeriCares team began mobilizing within hours of the first reports of the dual disasters, dispatching an emergency response manager to Tokyo to direct the efforts of our relief workers in Sendai, the largest city closest to the impact zone. They are in direct contact with local officials, evacuation shelters and hospitals treating the injured in Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate to determine health needs. Donate here: Americares

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS: A team of doctors flew to Sendai, where they will be delivering supplies, assessing needs, and identifying communities that have not yet been reached. They coordinate with local health authorities and partners on critical gaps, providing technical expertise and assisting with logistics. Donate here: International Medical Corps



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