The humanitarian group World Vision is rushing personnel into the affected areas and providing food, water, medical supplies and shelter for victims.
It also plans to establish one or more “child-friendly spaces” for kids “affected by disasters to resume normal childhood activities and experience structure and security that are often lost following emergency situations."
text “4japan” to 20222 to send a $10 donation to the group. It will show up on your next mobile phone bill.
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The American Red Cross sent a disaster expert from Washington to Japan on Monday and the Japanese Red Cross has dispatched dozens of response teams. If you'd like to donate to the Red Cross efforts, text "redcross" to 90999, and you can make a $10 donation to the organization.
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The Salvation Army, which has had a presence in Japan since 1895, sent a team to Sendai to assess damages and hopes to provide food, water and other necessities. In Tokyo, the Salvation Army opened its main building to house and feed commuters who were unable to reach their homes
Those interested in contributing $10 to the group can text "japan" or "quake" to 80888
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Among those organizations are Save the Children and the International Medical Corps. The Corps, which focuses on "health care training and relief and development programs," is coordinating with local authorities and partners to determine the most pressing needs. It also is providing technical expertise and assisting with logistics.
To contribute to the Corps' efforts, text "med" to 80888 to send the group a $10 donation.
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For every dollar donated, Gleaning For The World can send approximately $72 worth of supplies to people in desperate need. On behalf of the hurting people of the world, thank you for your support!
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