Is DEC running an appeal for Japan?

prowla

Is DEC the best way to donate to Japan right now?

NiceGuyEddie_2

As yet, Japan hasn't requested financial aid - their requests have been for search & rescue expertise, victim identification etc so at the moment there's no DEC appeal.

penrhyn

The British red cross are running an appeal on behalf of the Japanese.

bunny71

prowla wrote: »

Is DEC the best way to donate to Japan right now?

No. The DEC states on their website that they do not help developed countries (I remember they didn't do an appeal for the Hurricane Katrina victims either).

penrhyn wrote: »

The British red cross are running an appeal on behalf of the Japanese.

But your money isn't guaranteed to go to Japan, if you read their full statement. Excess funds may be used elsewhere overseas & in the UK.

As of right now, I cannot find one registered British Charity who can guarantee donations will be made to the people of Japan, which is disgraceful.

penrhyn

Apparently you can donate via iTunes.

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/03/13/apple-now-accepts-donations-to-red-cross-japan-relief-fund-via-i/

shopbot

This link is for the Japanese Red Cross:

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

Raine_E_Day

Double your donation to Red Cross here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3108144

savemoney

I am going to make a donation, bloody awful what is happening over there

Jenna_Appleseed

DEC have a page explaining their position with links to some charities who are doing appeals
http://www.dec.org.uk/item/497

Red Cross appeal -
http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/Make-a-single-donation/Japan-Tsunami-Appeal
money goes to Japanese Red Cross except
"In the event that we receive more donations to the Japan Tsunami Appeal than the Japanese Red Cross and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement can reasonably and efficiently spend, any surplus funds will be used to help us prepare for and respond to humanitarian disasters both here in the UK and overseas"

Save The Children
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/en/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-appeal.htm

We have launched an appeal to help families affected by the devastating Japanese earthquake and tsunami. We have a team in Japan and are responding to the needs of children.

World Vision
https://www.worldvision.org.uk/server.php?show=nav.3001&giftId=47

World Vision is working to distribute immediate relief supplies to those left homeless, most critically babies and small children. We are planning to help children separated from their parents, by opening ‘Child Friendly Spaces’ where they can be safe. Our colleagues are saying that people in many evacuation sites do not have enough food, and need more blankets to cope with the harsh winter season.

Google's Japan crisis page lets you donate directly to the Japanese Red Cross, International Medical Corps, Unicef & Save the Children (needs a Google Checkout account and/or a Visa/Mastercard)
http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

This page is being updated continuously to provide the latest information about this crisis, resources for those affected, and ways to contribute to relief efforts in Japan.

Oxfam is taking paypal (and credit card) donations that'll go via Oxfam Japan to local organisations helping mothers/women and non-Japanese speakers who are affected.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam_in_action/emergencies/japan-earthquake-tsunami-2011.html

Ocado Japan Appeal via justgiving
http://www.justgiving.com/ocado

Jason_Gissing_Ocado_Co-Founder wrote:

... I have spoken to many family members and friends living in Japan. They have recommended that the best way to help is to make a donation via Mercy Corps to Peace Winds Japan, a local Tokyo-based NGO. We have pledged to match the first £20,000 of donations made by our team and customers. If you can, please claim GiftAid on your contribution so even more money goes directly to help the people of Japan.

Shelterbox are currently helping in Japan but " is unable to accept time or location specific donations" - money/boxes'll go to what ever disaster needs them the most at the time probably.
http://www.shelterbox.org/news.php