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World Vision Raises US Tornado Response Appeal to $5 Million to Meet Additional... -- DALLAS, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "DALLAS, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- World Vision's disaster response director has deployed to southern Missouri to assess the damage after a massive tornado plowed through the city of Joplin on Sunday evening leaving thousands without homes.

'Out of my 14 years doing disaster response, I have never ever seen a weather season in the United States that is this severe where natural disasters keep coming and we haven't even started hurricane season,' said Phyllis Freeman, World Vision's domestic emergency response director and a veteran of the agency's Hurricane Katrina response. 'It is heartbreaking to see yet another tornado devastate an entire community and to see even more children left homeless.'"

WSIL TV • Local Relief Efforts Could Be Headed to Joplin

WSIL TV • Local Relief Efforts Could Be Headed to Joplin: "MASSAC COUNTY -- Storm clean-up is just getting started in Joplin, Missouri just 24 hours after a powerful twister roared through. One group in Southern Illinois is already packing its bags to help. The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Association has been working for the past month, helping flood victims across southern Illinois clean out their homes. Work will continue here. But now they're preparing to also help tornado victims in Missouri."

Donating To The Relief Effort In Joplin - FOX23 News

Donating To The Relief Effort In Joplin - FOX23 News: "During their phone banks on FOX23 News, the Tulsa Red Cross collected more than $11,000 dollars for the relief effort, but more help is needed. Here are some ways you can help:"

How to help tornado relief efforts in Joplin - KansasCity.com

How to help tornado relief efforts in Joplin - KansasCity.com: "Looking for ways to help those in Joplin? Several organizations in the Kansas City area are gathering supplies to help with the relief effort.

Here’s how to get involved:"

Community continues to respond to storms | oanow.com

Community continues to respond to storms | oanow.com: "The Red Cross is continuing its disaster response work and is receiving overwhelming support from communities across the country. The work is made possible through generous donations of time, blood and money. So far in response to the rash of spring storms, the Red Cross has:"

A sampling of editorials from Missouri newspapers

A sampling of editorials from Missouri newspapers: "Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, May 22

Coordinated efforts

It's not uncommon for editorials in this space to recognize groups like the Red Cross or faith-based organizations that strive to help those in need. But it's especially exciting to see these types of groups coordinate efforts to make the most difference in disaster-struck communities. That's exactly what's been happening in Morehouse, Mo., recently."

Relief Organization Helps Victims of Missouri Tornado - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Relief Organization Helps Victims of Missouri Tornado - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati: "CINCINNATI -- Matthew 25: Ministries, a disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, is planning on launching and distributing disaster relief parcels to the victims of the tornado in Joplin,Mo., once their partners in the city are ready to receive the shipments."

Purdue University raises more than $22K for Japan relief | Journal and Courier | jconline.com

Purdue University raises more than $22K for Japan relief | Journal and Courier | jconline.com: "The American Red Cross Japan Earthquake Relief Fund will add more than $22,000 to its balance today -- courtesy of Purdue University student organization heads and a Nobel Prize winner."

FEMA opens Disaster Relief Center

FEMA opens Disaster Relief Center: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened up a Disaster Recovery Center for residents whose homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed during the April 22 tornado."

Joplin, Missouri, Tornado: How You Can Help Online

Joplin, Missouri, Tornado: How You Can Help Online: "If you can’t get on the ground to help in person, social media offers ways to help those most in need. You can also check out Mashable‘s original post for ways you can help victims of other recent tornadoes. Below we’ve collected some quick ways you can support those in Missouri."

Morimoto Hosts a Fundraiser For Japanese Disaster Relief Efforts -- Grub Street Philadelphia

Morimoto Hosts a Fundraiser For Japanese Disaster Relief Efforts -- Grub Street Philadelphia: "There’s no doubt that March’s earthquake, tsunami and partial nuclear reactor meltdowns in Japan were upsetting for the whole world in one way or another, but for Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto the triple disaster was exceptionally distressing. To help ease the suffering in his home country, Morimoto will host the fundraiser Morimoto For Japan on June 7 at his namesake restaurant in Philadelphia. Unlike the rest of us who watched the series of devastating events unfold on TV, Morimoto was on the ground in Japan the very next day after the quake and tsunami hit. Though the majority of his family and friends were out of harms way in his hometown of Hiroshima, Morimoto said that they were still traumatized by the magnitude of the destruction hundreds of miles away. “The day after the earthquake I went to Japan on a business trip and experienced the pain first hand,” Morimoto told Grub Street. “Although those painful scenes will disappear from TV as other headlines take over, the suffering will remain for months to come.”"

Disaster Relief Troops to Get Pay Hike — from $20 a Day - Japan Real Time - WSJ

Disaster Relief Troops to Get Pay Hike — from $20 a Day - Japan Real Time - WSJ: "Members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces may be in line for a pay bump to reflect the extraordinary circumstances of the relief missions following the March 11 disasters."

Haiti’s rebuilding work after quake: Martelly faces major challenges - Worldwide News and Events - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk

Haiti’s rebuilding work after quake: Martelly faces major challenges - Worldwide News and Events - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk: "MEXICO: As celebrations calm down after Saturday’s inauguration of Haiti’s new President Michel Martelly, the popular singer will get no time for a political honeymoon as he takes over power in one of the poorest nations in the world..The challenges are daunting, and even though Martelly starts in his new job with massive support from the Haitian people who elected him in a landslide victory with 67.5 percent of the vote, the pressure is on for him to deliver results fast.."

Quebec has had costliest catastrophes Manitoba is No.2 for disaster relief - Winnipeg Free Press

Quebec has had costliest catastrophes Manitoba is No.2 for disaster relief - Winnipeg Free Press: "The federal fund set up to help provinces cope with large natural disasters has paid out almost $2 billion since it was established 40 years ago, and Manitoba will be calling on it again as the bills come in from the Assiniboine River basin this spring.

Of the provinces, Manitoba has drawn the second-most money from the fund, about $298 million, most of it a result of the 1997 Red River flood. Quebec, with the 1996 Saguenay flood and the 1998 ice storm, leads the way with about $854 million."

Radio Taiwan International

Radio Taiwan International: "The Red Cross societies of Taiwan and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding on disaster relief cooperation.

The two sides signed the document in Tokyo on Friday. In the MOU, Taiwan's Red Cross promised assistance to Japan to help with the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami."

TechNet Blogs

TechNet Blogs: "n order to assist with the recovery, TechSoup Japan, a program of the Japan NPO Center, is working with Microsoft, Adobe, and Symantec to aid local nonprofit organizations whose facilities are damaged in the earthquake by providing software donations. This Disaster Relief Program is administered in addition to the standard TechSoup Japan product donation program and provides free software without any administrative fees to qualifying nonprofits that have been affected by the earthquake. More information is available here in Japanese. A joint press release in English is posted in the TechSoup Global press room."

Cleveland Daily Banner - Volunteers rock Relief effort relies on unpaid workers

Cleveland Daily Banner - Volunteers rock Relief effort relies on unpaid workers: "Volunteers have been crucial in virtually every aspect of aid after the deadly April 27 tornadoes that ripped across several areas of Bradley County and Cleveland."

Disaster relief team returns from Alabama | The Augusta Chronicle

Disaster relief team returns from Alabama | The Augusta Chronicle: "'We saw pictures of the devastation before we got there. But there, you could feel the devastation. You could feel the grief through the expressions on their faces and the look in their eyes,' said Debra McKenzie, development manager of Augusta's Salvation Army."

Thrivent Financial Commits up to $275,000 for Tornado Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - sacbee.com

Thrivent Financial Commits up to $275,000 for Tornado Disaster Relief - PR Newswire - sacbee.com: "MINNEAPOLIS, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has committed up to $275,000 for disaster relief in response to tornadoes that ripped through Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee on April 27. The funding includes up to $250,000 designed to supplement funding through Thrivent Financial chapter service teams nationwide, and $25,000 in additional 'Care in Regions' funding to be used for volunteer activities coordinated by Thrivent Financial staff in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee."

How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010 - Online Fund-Raising Survey - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010 - Online Fund-Raising Survey - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "How Fund Raising for the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Increased Giving in 2010"

The Numbers: ShelterBox - charity resources, voluntary organisations, social enterprise - Third Sector

The Numbers: ShelterBox - charity resources, voluntary organisations, social enterprise - Third Sector: "The figures behind the charity which provides emergency disaster relief in the form of boxes containing tents and other necessities of survival

�19.9m: The charity's income for the year ending 30 April 2010, compared with �6.5m in the previous year. It said the big increase was largely due to donations received after the Haiti earthquake in 2010"

Disaster Relief Agencies Running on Financial Fumes - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News

Disaster Relief Agencies Running on Financial Fumes - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News: "Historic flooding along the Mississippi River is the latest in a string of natural disasters that's left disaster relief organizations low on funds.

Both the American Red Cross and Salvation Army say they're having a hard time keeping up with the need to help all those impacted."

Tenn: Year after big flood, critics want to know why millions raised for relief remain unspent

Tenn: Year after big flood, critics want to know why millions raised for relief remain unspent: "More than $29 million was donated for flood relief, according to the Tennessean. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has collected much of that, and millions remain unspent.

That prompted legislators to pass a law last week requiring nonprofits to report how they are spending flood donations to the Secretary of State.

State Rep. Gary Moore, D-Joelton, was the lead sponsor on the bill, which excludes religious organizations."

Click & Interact: Flood Photos - weather.com

Click & Interact: Flood Photos - weather.com

For the Southern Baptist Convention, Disaster Relief is a Calling - NYTimes.com

For the Southern Baptist Convention, Disaster Relief is a Calling - NYTimes.com: "RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Some couples spend retirement playing the nation’s best golf courses or hopping cruise ships. Not Marteen and Wiley Blankenship. They collect disasters the way other retirees collect passport stamps."

Volunteers seek more ways to make difference | The Tennessean | tennessean.com

Volunteers seek more ways to make difference | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: "Organizations that coordinated flood relief efforts say that last May’s disaster, as devastating as it was, heightened awareness of need throughout the area, and many volunteers are expanding their service to other projects."

Cooper: Churches rally for disaster relief | timesfreepress.com

Cooper: Churches rally for disaster relief | timesfreepress.com: "Still under the broad auspices of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, he said, Brainerd Baptist Church volunteers cooked food for the American Red Cross to pick up and distribute across the area. In two days last week, the volunteers turned out 1,500 meals."

Disaster Relief Center opening in Clayton | AccessNorthGa

Disaster Relief Center opening in Clayton | AccessNorthGa: "TOCCOA - U.S. Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) Friday announced the opening of two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Georgia’s Tenth Congressional District, one in Rabun County and the other in Morgan County."

Taiwan pledges record $234m in Japan quake aid

Taiwan pledges record $234m in Japan quake aid: "AIPEI - PRESIDENT Ma Ying-jeou said on Thursday that Taiwan had pledged about Tw$5.7 billion (S$234 million) for quake and tsunami-hit Japan in a record donation of foreign aid by the island."

David Spade Donates $200,000 for Tornado Relief - Celebrity News - UsMagazine.com

David Spade Donates $200,000 for Tornado Relief - Celebrity News - UsMagazine.com: "David Spade has reached into his pocket to make a charitable donation of $200,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief. The actor's monetary support will go towards those affected by the 178-some tornadoes that ripped through the midwestern and southeastern United States during April 27-28, killing hundreds and stranding thousands."

Infographic Of The Day: Where Should You Live, To Avoid Natural Disasters? | Co.Design

Infographic Of The Day: Where Should You Live, To Avoid Natural Disasters? | Co.Design: "This astonishing infographic from The New York Times lays all those risks out -- and, most remarkably, compares them all against each other. What you get is a map that shows what cities are safest from and which are most threatened by natural disaster."

Facebook Reuniting Tornado Victims with Memories : Discovery News

Facebook Reuniting Tornado Victims with Memories : Discovery News: "n a digital era update to the 'lost and found' booth, a Facebook page started by an Alabama woman is reuniting victims of the killer U.S. tornadoes with their precious family photos and documents.

As of Friday afternoon, the page featured more than 600 pictures and documents, many just scraps after the powerful winds picked them up and deposited them in streets and yards up to 200 miles (320 kilometers) awa"

How to Help Survivors of Tornadoes in US

How to Help Survivors of Tornadoes in US: "Over the past couple of days, the spring tornado season reached some kind of epic peak when storms raked the southern states. The heart breaking death toll has reached historic levels, rivaling those of some hurricanes, while property damage will run into the billions.

Here is how you can help the survivors pick up the pieces."

What you can do to support tornado recovery efforts in the South | Case Foundation

What you can do to support tornado recovery efforts in the South | Case Foundation: "Today, thousands of people in the South are trying to recover from one of the deadliest series of tornado strikes in recent US history. More than 170 tornadoes were reported in one night and as of this morning news sources report that at least 298 people in six different states have died as a result. The devastation is immense with the Red Cross reporting that in Alabama alone, between 1,000-1,500 homes have been severely damaged or destroyed."

Spring Storms Have the Red Cross Hopping

Spring Storms Have the Red Cross Hopping: "We've all been aghast at the weather terror occurring across the US in recent weeks.

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I subscribed to the emergency RSS feed from the Red Cross. I've been struck by the efficiency of the updates coming across my feed, and the simple wonder of the Red Cross communications machine."

Support provided in wake of storm | Philanthropy Journal

Support provided in wake of storm | Philanthropy Journal: "Foundations, companies and nonprofits throughout North Carolina offered support this week for relief efforts in the wake of deadly tornadoes that tore through the state on April 19 on its deadly trek through the South"

channelonline.tv - News, Weather & Information for the Channel Islands - Prince of Wales sends his thanks

channelonline.tv - News, Weather & Information for the Channel Islands - Prince of Wales sends his thanks: "The leader of the British Red Cross in Jersey has been asked by the Prince of Wales to thank everyone who made a donation to the charity's Haiti Appeal.

Andrew Baudains was introduced to Prince Charles, the President of the British Red Cross, at a private Mansion House reception in London, hosted by the Lord Mayor.

Afterwards Mr Baudains said Prince Charles had been particularly impressed to hear that islanders handed over �6,000 in just a few hours on the first day of the appeal. Jersey's total donation was �145,000.

Mr Baudains was introduced to the Prince because of Jersey's outstanding contribution."

Foster spirit of charity in children | Business | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

Foster spirit of charity in children | Business | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "The youngster's donation is typical of the humanitarian outpouring that has occurred since the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. From swimathons and bake-offs to tennis shoe collections and clothing drives, the influence of children on giving to the stricken nation can be clearly seen.

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Americans donated more than $161 million to Japan in March. Nearly two-thirds of that money -- in small and large sums -- has been raised by the American Red Cross."

Tornadoes 2011: Strangers Across 6 States Help Victims Cope

Tornadoes 2011: Strangers Across 6 States Help Victims Cope: "As with any tragedy, the silver lining is in the way communities and people throughout the country have come together to lend their support -- even when they themselves have suffered devastating losses. Amid damage assessments and cleanup efforts, residents and officials alike are looking to make repairs and start rebuilding what was lost. Below is a look at some of the ways people across the country are helping -- and what you can do to lend your support."

Red Cross accepting donations for AL disaster relief

Red Cross accepting donations for AL disaster relief: "The deadly tornadoes that swept across Alabama and several other states over the weekend left demolished buildings, snapped trees, broken power lines and homeless people in its wake. More than 40 people lost their lives as a result of the estimated 200 tornadoes that ravaged the nation from Oklahoma to Virginia."

2010: A Really Bad Year for Natural Disasters | UN Dispatch

2010: A Really Bad Year for Natural Disasters | UN Dispatch: "If you ever find yourself thinking that there seemed to be a lot of natural disasters last year, you’d be correct. The Japan earthquake and tsunami has rightly dominated the headlines recently, but between the Pakistan floods, Haiti earthquake, floods in China and West Africa, 2010 was a particularly bad year for natural disasters.

In a new report A Year of Living Dangerously, the Brookings Institution takes a look back at the natural disasters that shook the world in 2010."

Chart: Comparison of Business Aid for Past Disasters, BCLC | BCLC

Chart: Comparison of Business Aid for Past Disasters, BCLC | BCLC: "Corporate assistance for the continuing crisis in Japan reached $277.5 million (last updated: 4/11/11). This disaster ranks among the top-three disaster responses mobilized by the business sector."

AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011) - AFP

Just a reminder that AFP maintains this related AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts page on our website.

AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011) - AFP: "AFP Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page (Updated March 28, 2011)

Last year, Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake. In response to the critical and overwhelming challenges that the country faced, AFP put together this Disaster Relief and Fundraising Efforts Page. This page is not meant to be comprehensive, but simply an easy way that members can keep up to date with ongoing and recent disaster relief efforts. We know that we have many members who work for organizations involved in the relief efforts. If you don't see a resource or organization listed here and would like it posted, please email the AFP Webmaster (webmaster@afpnet.org)."

Japanese Disaster Relief Fund homepage

Japanese Disaster Relief Fund homepage: "Mission
Japanese Disaster Relief Fund – Boston is a collaboration of the Boston Foundation, The Japan Society of Boston and the Fish Family Foundation. Its purpose is to provide immediate relief as well as ongoing support to affected individuals and communities in Northeast Japan, dedicated to the region’s recovery. 100% of funds raised* will go toward these relief and sustaining efforts and we anticipate that the Fund will be expended within two years.

JDRFB was launched with a leadership gift of $100,000 from the Fish Family Foundation."

Disasters leave charities struggling

Disasters leave charities struggling: "Charitable benefactors are giving less to their usual causes as they throw their support behind Queensland's flood and cyclone victims.

Some fundraiser organisers are supporting disaster relief instead of their traditional causes, while others have postponed events until Queensland is better recovered."

CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-INTERVIEW-Japan Red Cross struggling to hand out record donations | Energy & Oil | Reuters

CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-INTERVIEW-Japan Red Cross struggling to hand out record donations | Energy & Oil | Reuters: "OKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - The Japanese Red Cross has almost $1.3 billion in donations from the public in the month after Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, the most it has been given for any relief campaign, but the charity is struggling to get the cash to the neediest."

No further international assistance needed, says Japanese officials - Philadelphia charity | Examiner.com

No further international assistance needed, says Japanese officials - Philadelphia charity | Examiner.com: "With the exception of a few special areas, the Japanese government determined international emergency assistance is no longer needed. The nation entered the recovery phase in the quadruple plight caused by an earthquake and tsunami that grew worse with nuclear power plant failures and freezing temperatures."

Saipan Tribune

Saipan Tribune: "The American Red Cross NMI Chapter has pledged to donate up to 10 percent of the proceeds from the 25th Annual Red Cross Walkathon this Saturday to aid relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami devastation in Japan."

With tech power in hand, Google's crisis response team gears up - International Business Times

With tech power in hand, Google's crisis response team gears up - International Business Times: "Apart from launching a Person-Finder within minutes after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, Google has raised a donation of $250,000 so far."

EU pledges further 14 million dollars in post-quake aid to Japan - Monsters and Critics

EU pledges further 14 million dollars in post-quake aid to Japan - Monsters and Critics: "Brussels - The European Union's executive on Monday pledged an additional aid of 10 million euros (14 million dollars) to help Japan recover from the effects of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Understanding Japan’s Needs after Earthquake and Tsunami

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Understanding Japan’s Needs after Earthquake and Tsunami: "March 26, 2011; Source: The Lancet | The earthquake that devastated Haiti last year and the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Sumatra and the nations bordering the Indian Ocean in 2004 caused unbelievable death and destruction, but the problems facing Japan – and the NGOs trying to respond with help – are very different."

Giving to disaster relief is as easy as your nearest ATM | StarTribune.com

Giving to disaster relief is as easy as your nearest ATM | StarTribune.com: "Wells Fargo customers logging into ATM machines this month found a new option on their screens. Next to the box that says 'Deposit Cash' is one saying 'Donate to Charity.'

Donate they did. In just 10 days, the ubiquitous ATM machines collected more than $1 million for Japan relief efforts by the American Red Cross. The experiment marks the first time ATM machines have been used nationwide -- by any bank -- to raise money for a charity, say national banking officials."

Quake-hit Japan receives over 1 bil. yen in donations from abroad - The Mainichi Daily News

Quake-hit Japan receives over 1 bil. yen in donations from abroad - The Mainichi Daily News: "TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has received more than 1 billion yen in donations for reconstruction from foreign governments, private-sector groups and individuals as well as 1,300 tons in relief supplies following devastating the March 11 quake and tsunami, government and customs officials said Tuesday."

Best Links: Better Disaster Fundraising, Social Media Myths, Motivating Today

Best Links: Better Disaster Fundraising, Social Media Myths, Motivating Today: "Disaster Giving

There has been a lot of hand wringing over whether we should be raising funds for Japan and how to do it.

While I think that some organzations have taken advantage of the crisis in ways that diminish the reputation of the nonprofit sector, I also think that when people are motivated to give, giving should proceed."

Mobilizing online communities in the Face of Disaster: Tips from NetSquared Local Organizers | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org

Mobilizing online communities in the Face of Disaster: Tips from NetSquared Local Organizers | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "On the 12th of March, one day after the tragic earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan Ichi - Hiroyasu Ichikawa - the NetSquared Local organizer from Tokyo sent an e-mail to our NetSquared Local Organizer listserve asking for the best practices for mobilizing online communities in the time of a disaster. In the weeks that have followed, Ichi’s e-mail provoked a series of responses from all over the world. In this post, we hope to voice many of the tools, resources, and tactics that have been shared, in hopes of encouraging others around the world to get involved with the digital relief efforts."

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti: "The first W&M Haiti Compact alternative break, which had been designed as a response by the College in coalition with other universities around the country to the 2010 Haitian earthquake, is back on track for a May 2011 trip."

Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost: "Organizers say fundraising efforts need a boost

Only $12 million pledged via Red Cross, Haitian donations had hit $200M in hours

By MARIAN SCOTT, The Gazette March 24, 2011



Have Canadians been slow to reach out a helping hand to earthquake-ravaged Japan?

While Quebecers opened their hearts and pocketbooks to Haiti in the wake of last year's 7.0-magnitude quake, relief efforts for Japan have been low-key in comparison."

Rise in Myanmar Quake Toll Feared - WSJ.com

Rise in Myanmar Quake Toll Feared - WSJ.com: "Aid agencies said they feared the death toll from a powerful earthquake in northeastern Myanmar Thursday night could climb further after government authorities reported at least 70 people were killed and hundreds of homes destroyed.

The quake struck just north of the trading hub of Tachileik, in a mountainous region near Myanmar's border with Thailand, and was measured at 6.8 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Tremors could be felt as far off as Hanoi, nearly 400 miles away, and Bangkok, more than 450 miles away, where tall buildings swayed. There was no tsunami as the earthquake occurred far inland."

Who's doing what in Hollywood to help Japan? - USATODAY.com

Who's doing what in Hollywood to help Japan? - USATODAY.com: "Although the charitable response to the disaster left in the wake of Japan's magnitude-9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami March 11 has paled in comparison to the outpouring of relief for Haiti last year and New Orleans in 2005, celebs are still doing their part to help. USA TODAY rounds up who's doing what to help the island nation get back on its feet."

Mutual disaster-relief aid brings Chinese and Japanese people closer

Mutual disaster-relief aid brings Chinese and Japanese people closer: "EIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Many people in China were deeply moved upon learning that a Japanese man helped 20 Chinese students escape the deadly tsunami as he put his life at risk.

On March 11, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami. Torrents burst into the streets of Miyagi prefecture, trapping 20 Chinese trainees from Sato Aquatic Co. in a small town in the prefecture."

Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Americans under age 40 are as likely to donate to Japan disaster relief through electronic means as traditional means | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: "n a striking shift in charitable donations methods, Americans under age 40 are now just as likely to give donations to disaster relief through digital means as they are through traditional means like the phone or postal mail."

LivingSocial Deal Contributes $2 Million to Japan Disaster Relief

LivingSocial Deal Contributes $2 Million to Japan Disaster Relief: "LivingSocial has raised $2,301,130 for the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund after leveraging its popular group-buying platform to solicit donations.

Instead of offering a discount coupon for a product or activity, the site offered its more than 24 million subscribers an opportunity to make a $10 donation for just $5. LivingSocial picked up the difference."

Students to fold 1,000 cranes for disaster relief

Students to fold 1,000 cranes for disaster relief: "In response to the devastation in Japan as a result of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, students in the Utah Valley University Japan Club and the International Student Council will hold the 'A Dollar for Help, A Crane for Hope,' fundraiser March 21 through the 25."

Japanese Red Cross Mission in Light of the Disasters | Social Enterprise

Japanese Red Cross Mission in Light of the Disasters | Social Enterprise: "Traditionally, the Red Cross provides emergency care for victims of natural disasters and depends on charitable donations to feed and provide shelter to people affected by devastating events over all parts of the world.

In the wake of Japan's recent events, the Red Cross officials are encouraging U.S. service members and families posted in the area to register with an online resource intended to keep families and friends back home informed of their welfare. The 'Safe and Well' website is sponsored by the Red Cross and supported by the U.S. armed services. The website is available at http://redcross.org."

Braves' Kawakami pledges $50,000 for Japan quake relief › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Braves' Kawakami pledges $50,000 for Japan quake relief › Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion: "ATLANTA —

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kenshin Kawakami will donate $50,000 to aid earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in his native Japan, the club said Sunday. ‘‘I had consulted with the club to make my donation as soon as possible,’’ Kawakami said in Florida. ‘‘I’ve decided to continue to work with the Braves on this matter.’‘"

Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Giving for Japan Disaster Now Totals More Than $136-Million

By Caroline Preston and Nicole Wallace

Ten days after the devastating earthquake and tsunamis in Japan, American donors have contributed more than $136-million for relief efforts, according to a Chronicle tally. Nearly two-thirds of the total has been raised by one organization, the American Red Cross.

The rate of donations is slower than after last year’s earthquake in Haiti and after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. Nine days after the disaster in Haiti, donors had contributed more than $355-million, and nine days after Katrina they had given more than $740-million."

Charities Rush to Help Japan, With Little Direction - NYTimes.com

Charities Rush to Help Japan, With Little Direction - NYTimes.com: "But wealthy Japan is not impoverished Haiti. And many groups are raising money without really knowing how it will be spent — or even if it will be needed.

The Japanese Red Cross, for example, has said repeatedly since the day after the earthquake that it does not want or need outside assistance. But that has not stopped the American Red Cross from raising $34 million through Tuesday afternoon in the name of Japan’s disaster victims."

CAFAmerica - Resources - News

CAFAmerica - Resources - News: "March 2011

Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Devastates Japan



At 2:46 p.m. local time on March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 slammed Japan's northeastern coast and triggered a 30-foot tsunami, killing hundreds and washing away buildings, cars and homes in a matter of minutes. Northern coastal cities such as Sendai, Ofutano City and Onahama bore the immediate effects of the quake and tsunami most heavily, though fires have broken out and millions are without electricity in cities as far south as Tokyo. Police have recovered thousands of bodies so far, and the number of casualties throughout the country is expected to rise dramatically in the coming days."

Japan Tsunami Response Moves from Rescue to Relief | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS

Japan Tsunami Response Moves from Rescue to Relief | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS: "The prime minister announced yesterday that operations would start to focus on relief and I think that anyone who is looking at this disaster and the fact that you have incredibly cold weather, you have not had many survivors found in the last 24 hours...there's probably not that many more people that could be saved so eventually the government has made that decision that the operation needs to focus very much on the living and getting them the supplies they need so they can be saved."

Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts | Recordnet.com

Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts | Recordnet.com: "Exchange students at UOP join aid efforts
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Students from Japan who are studying at Univeristy of the Pacific assemble origami cranes attached to a prayer that they will hand out to those who donate to their relief effort for Japan's quake/tsunami victims.Michael McCollum/The Record
By The Record
March 16, 2011 12:00 AM"

Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao takes philanthropy to disaster-hit Japan - Focus discussion - People Forum

Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao takes philanthropy to disaster-hit Japan - Focus discussion - People Forum: "Chen Guangbiao, a 42-year-old billionaire and chief executive of recycling company Jiangsu Huangpu Renewable Resources, headed to Japan Friday to personally donate rescue supplies and 13 million yen (US$158,820) to the country’s earthquake and tsunami victims, according to the Yangtze Evening News (in Chinese)."

Text Message Donations: Aiding or Stifling Relief Efforts in Japan? - TIME NewsFeed

Text Message Donations: Aiding or Stifling Relief Efforts in Japan? - TIME NewsFeed: "In an age when you can balance your bank account or make dinner reservations from your cell phone, it's no surprise that disaster relief efforts have gone mobile. But are text message donation campaigns really helping the situation in Japan, following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake that struck last Friday? Not as much as one would hope"

Five Things I Am Learning from #JapanQuake, #tsunami, #prayforjapan - DNAinfo.com

Five Things I Am Learning from #JapanQuake, #tsunami, #prayforjapan - DNAinfo.com

Contributions to Japanese Relief Efforts Grow - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Contributions to Japanese Relief Efforts Grow - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Contributions to Japanese Relief Efforts Grow

March 15, 2011, 11:17 am

The banking giant JPMorgan Chase is pledging $5-million in employee and company contributions to relief and recovery efforts in Japan, says the Dayton Business Journal."

How Not to Thank an Online Donor During a Disaster - Thanking an Online Donor AFter a Disaster

How Not to Thank an Online Donor During a Disaster - Thanking an Online Donor AFter a Disaster: "I decided to see what charities were doing in response to online donations given to help Japan. So I donated a small amount online to several charities, specifically for relief efforts in Japan.

The result? Only one provided a thank you email that was specific to the relief efforts in Japan. The others were all generic: thank you very much and here's your receipt."

Japan earthquake aid totals $12 million--far less than Haiti - Mar. 14, 2011

Japan earthquake aid totals $12 million--far less than Haiti - Mar. 14, 2011: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Individuals, companies and charities have been quick to rally in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that rocked Japan on Friday, but donations have been slow to come.

Donations have reached nearly $23 million so far, according to an early tally by the American Red Cross and the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper covering nonprofit organizations."

AOL Community Gives Nearly $100,000 for Japan Disaster Relief Through Network for Good

AOL Community Gives Nearly $100,000 for Japan Disaster Relief Through Network for Good: "When Japan was hit by the earthquake and tsunami Friday, AOL immediately posted a 'Tsunami Relief: How You Can Help' link on the top of its home page and also started rotating advertisements for five nonprofits dedicated to the relief efforts, including the American Red Cross.

Since then, the AOL community already has generously donated nearly $150,000 toward disaster relief for Japan, and that number keeps climbing."

Beverly Macy: #Winning With Real-Time Social Media: Disaster Relief, Hashtag Revolutions, and Celebrity Twitter Rants Through the Now Lens

Beverly Macy: #Winning With Real-Time Social Media: Disaster Relief, Hashtag Revolutions, and Celebrity Twitter Rants Through the Now Lens: "n January 12, 2010, 1 Tweet -- from the White House -- helped raise an awe-inspiring $33 million in donations for the Haiti earthquake. Cut to Austin, TX 2011 and attendees at a keynote at the prestigious SXSW conference tweet that the Red Cross is now using 90999 for #Japanaid. Philanthropy and disaster relief giving will never be the same, and that is #Winning.

There were 1,200 tweets per minute from Tokyo alone in the first day of the Japanese earthquake. Clearly, in the case of disasters, one cannot downplay Twitter's power and significance to amplify heartfelt wishes, donations, and desperate family messages in real-time. That is #Winning."

Giving for Japan Disaster Totals at Least $10-Million - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving for Japan Disaster Totals at Least $10-Million - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Early donation totals are starting to come in from charities that are raising money to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunamis in Japan."

Japan earthquake: Aid flows in from across the world | Liz Ford and Claire Provost | Global development | guardian.co.uk

Japan earthquake: Aid flows in from across the world | Liz Ford and Claire Provost | Global development | guardian.co.uk: "Ninety-one countries and nine international organisations have so far offered to assist with relief efforts from last Friday's earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the government confirmed on Monday.

The number of countries pledging support increased over the weekend as the devastation wrought by the disaster became apparent. Fifty countries offered assistance the day the earthquake struck."

S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims - Channel NewsAsia

S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims - Channel NewsAsia: "S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Sharon See | Posted: 14 March 2011 2000 hrs
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A screen-grab from Mercy Relief website.



SINGAPORE : The earthquake disaster in Japan has sparked a ground-swell of aid efforts in Singapore, from humanitarian organisations to companies and individuals.

These include non-governmental organisations Mercy Relief and the Singapore Red Cross - both of which have received their fundraising permits to accept donations from the public."

S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims - Channel NewsAsia

S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims - Channel NewsAsia: "S'pore groups raising funds for Japan quake victims
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Sharon See | Posted: 14 March 2011 2000 hrs
A screen-grab from Mercy Relief website.

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A screen-grab from Mercy Relief website.



SINGAPORE : The earthquake disaster in Japan has sparked a ground-swell of aid efforts in Singapore, from humanitarian organisations to companies and individuals.

These include non-governmental organisations Mercy Relief and the Singapore Red Cross - both of which have received their fundraising permits to accept donations from the public."

Many U.S. Charities Waiting for Requests to Aid Japan - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Many U.S. Charities Waiting for Requests to Aid Japan - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "By Cody Switzer

Updated on March 14; items added since Friday are marked with a bullet •

The strongest-ever earthquake to hit Japan triggered a tsunami on Friday that moved across the Pacific Ocean. Japanese news outlets are reporting that about 1,800 people are confirmed dead, and some sources fear the toll could be as high as 10,000."

Thailand pledges rice, 5 million dollars in aid to Japan - Monsters and Critics

Thailand pledges rice, 5 million dollars in aid to Japan - Monsters and Critics: "Bangkok - The Thai cabinet on Monday approved 200 million baht (5 million dollars) in funds for relief aid to tsunami-stricken Japan along with a shipment of rice.

The money will be sent directly to Japan to be spent on buying materials and food for relief operations, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya told the cabinet."

Japan earthquake - what can Canadian charities do? - Blog - Global Philanthropy

Japan earthquake - what can Canadian charities do? - Blog - Global Philanthropy: "Japan earthquake - what can Canadian charities do?
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The massive earthquake in Japan, apparently the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan, and the subsequent tsunami, have caused tremendous destruction. The Humanitarian Coalition is fundraising for Japan - you can find out more about them at http://humanitariancoalition.ca/ They are a Coalition of Care Canada, Save the Children Canada, Oxfam Quebec and Oxfam Canada. Some Canadian charities may wish to raise funds and provide relief to those affected and here are some suggestions to keep in mind in dealing with international disasters."

Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief

Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief: "The Red Cross has also launched a campaign on Facebook through the social media giant's Causes function, initially aiming to raise at least $25,000 for relief efforts.
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But it soon overtook this figure -- raising over $50,000 by 0530 GMT from 1,300 donors, and raising its target to $75,000."

profile - japan earthquake and pacific tsunami relief - ammado

profile - japan earthquake and pacific tsunami relief - ammado: "About the Community
The north coast of Japan was hit by a horrible tsunami after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred 80 miles offshore. This fund will support the American Red Cross which provides relief and aid to victims.

The Tsunami waves caused major destruction in northern Japan. Trains have been shut down across the country and current estimates are 1000 people have died. You can help with your donation."

EO Update | Planned Giving Design Center

EO Update | Planned Giving Design Center: "The IRS has released the March 11 issue of Exempt Organization Update. Included is guidance for individuals, businesses and charitable organizations that wish to provide assistance to the victims of Japan's recent earthquake."

CAFAmerica - Resources - News

CAFAmerica - Resources - News: "CAFAmerica works with a number of international emergency response and relief organizations who are providing services and support for the communities impacted by this tragedy. These include the IFRC, Oxfam UK, Doctors Without Borders and Christian Aid. This list will be expanding as more of our organizations turn their focus to providing support. To donate, please click here."

Tensions aside, China sends rescue team, money and supplies to Japan - CNN.com

Tensions aside, China sends rescue team, money and supplies to Japan - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- A Chinese rescue team was in Japan Monday to help with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Friday's earthquake, state media reported."

PhilanTopic: Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Relief

PhilanTopic: Japanese Earthquake & Tsunami Relief: "The violent 8.9-magnitude quake that struck Japan on Friday, triggering a massive tsunami that devastated large swaths of the country's northeast coast, has plunged the island nation into its worst crisis since World War II. While the number of confirmed deaths has climbed past 1,300, tens of thousands of residents of coastal villages in Miyagi prefecture, the area closest to the quake's epicenter, are unaccounted for, and Japanese authorities are fearful the final death toll could hit 10,000. Hundreds of thousands more are into their third day without water, heat, or electricity."

Cameron Sinclair Spearheads Japan Disaster Relief From SXSW Via Twitter & iPhone | Fast Company

Cameron Sinclair Spearheads Japan Disaster Relief From SXSW Via Twitter & iPhone | Fast Company: "This afternoon from the stage at South by Southwest, Architecture for Humanity's Cameron Sinclair will announce a $75,000 commitment from donors to rebuilding from the Japanese earthquake, along with a personal pledge: If the donation link bit.ly/sxsw4JP is re-tweeted 100,000 times, he'll donate 10% of his own salary."

Apple & Microsoft Take Different Approaches to Japan Relief

Apple & Microsoft Take Different Approaches to Japan Relief: "If you were trying to solicit donations for earthquake victims in Japan, what approach would you take? Take a look at how technology rivals Microsoft and Apple decided to handle this delicate situation."

Give2Asia Launches Fund to Help Tsunami & Earthquake Survivors in Japan

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Give2Asia Launches Fund to Help Tsunami & Earthquake Survivors in Japan: "The Give2Asia Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund is accepting contributions to support immediate relief and short-term to long-term recovery projects undertaken by the affected communities. We are working with our local advisors based in Tokyo to assess the current situation and to obtain more information on the needs of survivors."

Japan weighs fiscal, monetary moves to ease quake pain | Reuters

Japan weighs fiscal, monetary moves to ease quake pain | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Japan will hope that modest fiscal spending and ultra-loose monetary policy can minimize the damage from Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami on an economy just emerging from a lull."

Emergency Team Assessing Needs, Disaster Relief Expert on Way to Japan

Emergency Team Assessing Needs, Disaster Relief Expert on Way to Japan: "AmeriCares emergency team is rapidly mobilizing resources, and a disaster relief expert who previously coordinated the organization's relief efforts following the Chile earthquake in 2010 is en route to the region to assess medical needs."

Japan Earthquake: 5 High-Tech Ways to Help - ABC News

Japan Earthquake: 5 High-Tech Ways to Help - ABC News: "But now that relief efforts are getting under way, social media is stepping up to play another key role: helping the world support the rebuilding.

Whether it's through gaming or texting, tweeting or Facebooking, social media start-ups are working with non-profit organizations to help raise money for the cause."

Latest Resources to Help Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Victims - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Latest Resources to Help Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Victims - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "-

ABC7 holds fundraiser for Japan quake-tsunami victims | abc7.com

ABC7 holds fundraiser for Japan quake-tsunami victims | abc7.com: "Members of the ABC7 Eyewitness News team will be taking donations at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and Angel Stadium of Anaheim from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14.

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