Saturday, April 2, 2011

Help the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

On the Web

Google Crisis Response provides the latest news and resources regarding the Japan crisis. The page also provides a channel for donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society, Unicef, Save the Children and International Medical Corps. Donation is done through Google Checkout, which accepts Mastercard and Visa. The page integrates the Google Person Finder, for people who are searching for information or have information about the earthquake and tsunami victims.

United Nations Foundation is also accepting online donation through Mastercard, Visa and American Express.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies accepts online donations via Mastercard and Visa.

Also, the Philippine Red Cross is accepting online donation through Paydollar.

Information and updates on Japan’s situation can be found on the Embassy of Japan’s websites, which are listed geographically by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

On Facebook

The American Red Cross has set up a Facebook page where you can help by either making a donation using your credit card or raising money by viewing quick advertisements.

On Twitter
Here are some relevant hash tags from Twitter.com:
General earthquake information: #Jishin
Evacuation information: #Hinan
Confirmation of safety of individuals, places, etc.: #Anpi
Medical information for victims: #311care

SMS Donations

The Singapore Red Cross Society is accepting SMS donations to 75772. Each SMS will donate S$50 to the “Japan Disaster Fund”.

The Philippine Red Cross is also accepting SMS donations where donors may decide the amount they would like to contribute. Text REDAMOUNT to 28999 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart).

Cash and Cheque Donations


Singapore Red Cross Society
15 Penang Lane
Singapore 238486

Cash Donation
Walk-in donations can be made at the Singapore Red Cross Society during these hours:
Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-9pm,
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 9.30am – 6pm.

Cheque Donation
Cheques are to be made payable to the “Singapore Red Cross Society”
At the back of the cheque, please indicate:
i) Name
ii) IC/Passport No.
iii) Address and Contact Number
iv) “Japan Disaster 2011”

Malaysian Red Crescent Society
National Headquarters
32, Jalan Nipah off Jalan Ampang
55000 Kuala Lumpur

Bank Deposit:
MRCS International Relief Fund via Maybank Account No – 5144 – 2210 – 2657

Cheque Donation:
Cheques are to be made payable to the “Malaysian Red Crescent Society”, with “Japan Earthquake and Tsunami” indicated at the back of the cheque.

Philippine Red Cross
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
PO Box 280, Manila 2803

Bank Deposit:
Donations may be made via bank deposit to the many accounts listed on Philippine Red Cross’ donation page.

Cheque Donation:
Cheques are to be made payable to The Philippine Red Cross.
Donation pick-ups can also be arranged with the organisation.

Wire Transfer

Donations can also be made electronically to the Japanese Red Cross Society directly:
The Japanese Red Cross Society
Name of Bank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Name of Branch: Ginza
Account No.: 8047705 (Ordinary Account)
Swift Code: SMBC JP JT
Payee Name: The Japanese Red Cross Society
Payee Address: 1-1-3 Shiba-Daimon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN
*If you need a receipt, please make a remark on the payment slip. 

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