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."
Friday, March 25, 2011
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."
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."
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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."
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."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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."
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."
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.’‘"
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."
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."
Monday, March 21, 2011
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."
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."
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."
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