A Prayer & Support for Japan
Enjoying dinner last night and waking up in the comfort and security of a warm bed I could not help feeling sadness for the hundreds of thousands of people directly affected by the earth quake and tsunami. The grief of losing loved ones; being cold and hungry and now the danger of radiation is beyond my comprehension. While I don’t have a lot of extra resources, I wanted to find places to send money where more then 90 cents of each dollar would go towards helping the survivors in Japan cope and re-build their lives. Following are the organizations that I will be sending a contribution.
Medical Teams International – Tigard, OR http://www.medicalteams.org
Medical Teams International is a Christian organization that is working in partnership with Japanese Christian churches and organizations. One partner in Japan is Christian Relief, Assistance, Support and Hope (CRASH Japan). CRASH Japan is currently conducting assessments in 6 regions of the disaster zone and has deployed water trucks in the Sendai region to address an extremely urgent need. Their plan is to establish bases of operation Fukushima, South Sendai, North Sendai, Minami Sanrikucho Morioka and Hachinohe to coordinate efforts and work with local churches to meet the practical needs of people.
Mercy Corps: - Portland, OR - http://www.mercycorps.org
They are working to help survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami with their longstanding partner, Japan Peace Winds. Peace Winds continues to deliver emergency supplies — including large shelters, tents, blankets, instant rice and fresh produce — to families evacuated from homes in the tsunami-devastated city of Kesennuma. Mercy Corps has deployed their emergency team leader to help Peace Winds coordinate its lifesaving response.
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Blog Courtesy of Deborah Wilkinson
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