The reports out of Japan are devastating. Our hearts continue to break for the people of Japan. The 9.0 earthquake, tsunami, and now nuclear reactor uncertainties have killed thousands, destroyed entire communities, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Habitat for Humanity International is assessing the damage and working alongside the Japanese government to determine how we can help. In the short-term, Habitat's immediate response includes mobilizing volunteers in Japan to work with the local clean-up and relief efforts. We will keep you updated on Habitat for Humanity's on-going efforts in Japan.
Habitat for Humanity Southern Santa Barbara is accepting donations specifically for the relief efforts in Japan. If you would like to make a donation to serve families affected by this disaster, please donate and include "Japan" in the designation field.
Below is an update sent out from Habitat for Humanity International this morning:
Habitat for Humanity Japan is planning to mobilize people living in Japan to help with clean-up operations after last week’s earthquake and tsunami even though it may be several weeks before work can begin. HFH Japan has also announced a fund raising appeal on its web site. In addition donations are being accepted on www.habitat.org.
Habitat for Humanity International staff are in Japan assisting local Habitat staff to liaise with would-be partners and discussing with government authorities how to best support the relief effort in the still unfolding tragedy.
Meanwhile a Japan volunteer team building with Habitat in southern India is tugging heartstrings. Nineteen Japanese university students arrived in Bangalore city just an hour before the earthquake hit Japan. The volunteers are studying in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe which are not affected but many are worried for their families living in Sendai and Tokyo. Their volunteerism moved Habitat home partner J.Sreedhar in Kothanur village. “They are here to help me with foundation work when people in their own country are homeless. What more can I ask?” Sreedhar was quoted as saying in a Times of India article. Read more.
Below is an update sent out from Habitat for Humanity International this morning:
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| Reuters/Kim Hyung-hoon, courtesy Trust.org – AlertNet. |
Habitat for Humanity International staff are in Japan assisting local Habitat staff to liaise with would-be partners and discussing with government authorities how to best support the relief effort in the still unfolding tragedy.
Meanwhile a Japan volunteer team building with Habitat in southern India is tugging heartstrings. Nineteen Japanese university students arrived in Bangalore city just an hour before the earthquake hit Japan. The volunteers are studying in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe which are not affected but many are worried for their families living in Sendai and Tokyo. Their volunteerism moved Habitat home partner J.Sreedhar in Kothanur village. “They are here to help me with foundation work when people in their own country are homeless. What more can I ask?” Sreedhar was quoted as saying in a Times of India article. Read more.
We will continue to keep you updated on Habitat for Humanity International's relief efforts in Japan.
