Information from the Council on Foundations: Philanthropy's Response to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
[Source: Council on Foundations, March 11, 2011]
Situational Report:
- Google has a real-time information page: http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html
- Twitter hashtags to follow: #Japan #tsunami #JPquake #tsunamicharity
- The UN Dispatch has a list of must-follow twitterers on the situation
- Crisis Commons has a wiki page covering real-time updates
- The Japanese Red Cross is assessing the full impact of the earthquake and tsunami and has deployed 11 National Disaster Response Teams to conduct assessments, provide healthcare and first aid and plan for relief supplies distribution. The Japanese Red Cross has not made any request for international assistance at this moment.
- A high human toll is anticipated in Japan and the number of dead and missing is rising as the impact of the damage becomes apparent. Initial indications that the worst affected areas are in northeast Japan in Tohuku Region close to the epicenter and tsunami impact areas. The Japanese government has mobilized an emergency response, deploying 900 rescue workers to this area.
Philanthropy’s Response:
Send updates on your efforts to disasterresponse@cof.org, and they’ll include them.
Resources for donors in the United States:
- The Council’s United States International Grantmaking site on disaster grantmaking has many resources on this topic, including for corporate foundations/giving programs and community foundations.
- Read the Council’s Disaster Grantmaking Guide.
- The Business Civic Leadership Center posted an update on corporate donations for earthquake relief efforts.
- Relief Web has updates on humanitarian relief efforts
- Lend your community leadership knowledge to long-term recovery in disaster areas. Temporary positions available at FEMA.
Options for donors in the United States:
- Network for Good’s response to the tsunami
- Globalgiving.org has set up a Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund
- Text “RedCross” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, 24480 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1244.
- More coming soon…
Information on Japanese Foundations and Charitable Organizations:
- Japan Association of Charitable Organizations
- Japan Foundation Center (includes a list of Japanese foundations)
- Laws regarding foundations and non-governmental organizations
Council Members in Japan: