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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund
Japan  Disaster Recovery
The north coast of Japan was hit by a horrible tsunami after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred 80 miles offshore. This fund is supporting organizations providing relief and aid to victims. project reportread updates from the field
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Help orphans in Japan rebuild lives post-tsunami
Help orphans in Japan rebuild lives post-tsunami
Japan  Children
Our project will provide immediate and long-term support to orphanages in Tohoku and other areas that were affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami. We'll provide material support such as clothing, footwear, toys, books, school supplies, and bikes. For emotional support, this includes counseling and therapeutic activities (field trips,Yoga, camps,etc...) project reportread updates from the field
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Bring smiles to 500 children of Fukushima
Bring smiles to 500 children of Fukushima
Japan  Children
As a result of the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant, the children of Fukushima have been forbidden to play outside. Children in Fukushima usually forced to spend most of their time in doors. We do not want the children to be forced to spend their vacation indoors this year, and would like to provide a similar educational opportunity as the rest of the children in Japan, in which they will be able to learn and grow. project reportread updates from the field
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Relief Assistance for Tohoku Earthquake Affected
Relief Assistance for Tohoku Earthquake Affected
Japan  Disaster Recovery
This project by JEN aims to organize volunteers for providing soup kitchens to displaced people and moving sludge inside of houses devastated by tsunami in Ishinomaki City, Sendai Prefecture, Tohoku Region. This will support displaced people in food shortage in camps and promote their return from camps to their own houses. We will also assess needs to improve quality of life of people affected by earthquakes and tsunami in terms of long-term view points. project reportread updates from the field
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Build Back Better Tohoku
Build Back Better Tohoku
Japan  Disaster Recovery
While the rebuilding process has begun, people still lack the resources they need to maintain their livelihoods and sense of community. Through our network of local design and construction professionals, Architecture for Humanity's regional office, MakiBiz, provides technical expertise to help the Tohoku region rebuild with both short and long term reconstruction projects. project reportread updates from the field
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Help disabled and elderly disaster survivors
Help disabled and elderly disaster survivors
Japan  Disaster Recovery
More than a year after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, AAR JAPAN continues recovery aid by repairing institutions for the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs), supporting market expansion for products made by PWDs, promoting employment opportunities for PWDs, and many other activities. AAR JAPAN in particular focuses on the elderly and those with disabilities, because they tend to be the most vulnerable after a disaster and require long-term support. project reportread updates from the field
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Revitalize the Fishing Industry in Northeast Japan
Revitalize the Fishing Industry in Northeast Japan
Japan  Disaster Recovery
The Tohoku economy depends on the local fishing industry, devastated by the March 2011 tsunami. Peace Winds is providing 500 families with seasonal fishing equipment to restore livelihoods and accelerate economic recovery. Peace Winds is also supporting Minamisanriku fishing cooperatives, the resource and management center of the fishing community. With your support Peace Winds is revitalizing the fishing industry. project reportread updates from the field
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Support high school students in Tohoku
Support high school students in Tohoku
Japan  Disaster Recovery
AMDA operated mobile clinics in evacuation shelters in cities stricken by the Earthquake and Tsunami. One of these shelters was a high school gym. Students had lost their homes and financial backing. AMDA started 3-year programme of supporting high school students by providing grants. Students who wish to be health professionals will receive a grant of 15,000 yen/month untill they graduate from high school. 25 students of two high schools have already received this grant. project reportread updates from the field
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FM Broadcast Stations supporting Disaster Victims
FM Broadcast Stations supporting Disaster Victims
Japan  Disaster Recovery
An FM broadcasting station for supporting disaster victims ("Disaster Broadcasting Stations") is a specific kind of Community Radio system to supply "Emergency Control Programs," "Life Support Information" and other community related programs that re-unite the minds of refugees away from their old communities. Also, they supply information for foreigners residing in those areas, who lack vital daily life information in their own languages. project reportread updates from the field
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Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Japan  Disaster Recovery
Mercy Corps is working with Peace Winds Japan & PlaNet Finance Japan to help affected communities recover emotionally, restart businesses & regain lost jobs. Although our emergency response work - to distribute relief items & vouchers to survivors to purchase essentials, provide bus service & mobile shops to communities, & help young people recover from the trauma & resume their normal lives - is complete, there is still plenty of work to do to restore businesses & strengthen communities. project reportread updates from the field
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Emergency Aid to Tsunami & Earthquake Survivors
Emergency Aid to Tsunami & Earthquake Survivors
Japan  Disaster Recovery
When a devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan in March 2011, International Medical Corps was on the ground in 48 hours delivering critical relief and supplies. We have stayed in Japan since, delivering vital mental health care and partnering with local Japanese organizations to respond to the longer-term needs of underserved communities affected by the disaster. project reportread updates from the field
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