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:

Options for donors in the United States:

Information on Japanese Foundations and Charitable Organizations:

Council Members in Japan: