How to Help Japan – Earthquake Aftermath and Volunteering

As of March 13, most of the impacted areas are focusing on professional (army and/or emergency trained personnel) to undertake specific search and rescue projects. Civilian volunteering requires a level of coordination that in most cases will not in be in place for another week. However, there are several other ways to help immediately:

Donate Money:

Paypal – No Transaction Fee - Paypal is waiving transaction fees on donations made to support in earthquake relief

Stay Abreast of the Earthquake Response News and Requirements:

Google has established a web page with news and information related to Japan Earthquake Relief effort

Donate Medical Items:

Make the donations of bulk medical items for Japan Earthquake Relief through OperationUSA

Support Medical Teams:

Internationalmedicalcorps is setting up medical response teams and is looking for donations.  Texting MED to 80888 will send them a $10 donation

Connect with Response Teams Organized by Individuals:

David Cambell of All Hands Volunteer and his organization are putting together teams for earthquake relief and planning to help on the ground soon.

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