On Friday, March 11th, 2011, the largest earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck just off the country's east coast. At a magnitude of 8.9, the quake triggered a massive tsunami, which has completely devastated coastal cities.
Casualities have surpassed 10,000, hundreds of thousands are homeless, and thousands more are still reported missing. Meanwhile, Japan faces a nuclear crisis as radiation leaks from power plant reactors crippled during the quake along the northeast coast.
While the need is great, so are the resources through which you can help. Browse this page for information about this disaster and to find out how you can contribute to the saving and rebuilding of lives in Japan.
| Give2Asia directly funds Asian charities helping with disaster recovery in Japan. |
| MercyCorps is helping survivors through partner org Peace Winds Japan. | |
| Help Oxfam rush aid to those in need during these critical hours and days. |
| CARE offices in Asia are on high alert as tsunami developments unfold. | |
| Google’s Crisis |
| Save the Children is helping the small victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami. | |
| American Red Cross |
| Adventist Development & Relief Agency is assessing needs and responding in Japan's worst hit areas. |
 | The Associated Press | |
 | Al Jazeera English World News | |
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