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)

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Outgrowing Our Madness: A Nobel Prize winner on Japan’s relationship with nuclear energy
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Massive Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan