This image came to us via a friend on twitter. We’re not sure of the story behind it but I find it to be quite moving.
Ways to help Japan:
American Humane Association
Americares
Doctors Without Borders
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) (*you can also text REDCROSS to 90999 for a quick, easy $10 donation)
International Medical Corps
Save the Children
The Salvation Army in Japan
Further reading:
How To Help Japan: Earthquake Relief Options (Huffington Post)
Related posts:
Three Practices for Japan
Rinzai Zen Zuiganji Temple Offered As Refuge for Tsunami Victims
Outgrowing Our Madness: A Nobel Prize winner on Japan’s relationship with nuclear energy
Nuclear Boy vs. Radioactive Man
Massive Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan
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