On Friday, March 11, 2011, Japan was hit by a 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which led to subsequent tsunamis, thousands of lives lost, and threat of nuclear disaster.
Throughout their history, the Japanese people have proven to be uniquely resilient in the face of immeasurable tragedy. Once again they must answer the call. The call to push aside their feelings and emotions to save others from the ashes, the call to reclaim their land where their home no longer stands, and the call to rebuild and start anew.
We need not, however, force them to answer this call alone.
We can help by supporting relief organizations dedicated to reaching out and being our supporting hand to consul the wounded and rebuild the devastated.
Below are a list of ways you can actively help. Send the people of Japan your prayers, well wishes, and financial support.
- Food For The Hungry provides emergency disaster relief throughout the world and is aiding Japanese who were displaced by the tsunami threats in Japan.
Learn more about Food for the Hungry and get involved - World Vision aids children and families around the world in the wake of natural and man-made disasters, and have offices along the Pacific Rim preparing for a potential tsunami.
Learn more about World Vision and get involved - Save the Children provides disaster relief with food, medical care and education and remains to help communities rebuild through long-term recovery programs. The organization has been in Japan for 25 years and is mobilizing global forces to help with relief in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Learn more about Save the Children and get involved - Baptist Global Response has sent a relief team to Japan to provide the immediate needs of the citizens.
Learn more about Baptist Global Response and get involved - Convoy of Hope is trying to move food, water and other immediate supplies to the victims in Japan.
Learn more about Convoy of Hope and get involved - Samaritan’s Purse is distributing essential items including food, water, medicine, blankets, weatherproof plastic, and other materials to communities along the northeastern Japanese coast.
Learn more about Samaritan’s Purse and get involved - The Salvation Army in Japan immediately sent teams following the earthquake and tsunamis to the most severely affected regions where they are distributing basic necessities to survivors.
Learn more about The Salvation Army and get involved