Japan Earthquake Appeal - March 11, 2011

12/03/2011

Canadian aid agencies, under the banner of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION, are urging Canadians to support the relief efforts in Japan after a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the largest in the nation’s recorded history, and tsunami have devastated the region. Recent reports suggest that thousands are among the dead after the quake and a resulting tsunami which reached heights of up to 10 metres in some areas.

The HUMANITARIAN COALITION is working together with our partners in Japan and will provide funds to help where the Japanese government indicates that help is most needed. While the Japanese government is extremely well prepared for such situations, we are stepping up to help and urge Canadians to do the same.

To donate to THE HUMANITARIAN COALITION, Canadians can access our donation form or send donations to THE HUMANITARIAN COALITION, P.O. Box 7023, Ottawa, ON, K1L 5A0.

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The response will be led by the Japanese government which is amongst the best prepared in the world for such disasters. They will be supported by national non-governmental organizations which also have significant disaster response experience and resources. Japan has requested international humanitarian assistance in support of relief efforts.

Initial concerns about a potentially devastating tsunami fanning out across the Pacific Ocean have not so far been realised. The Government of the Philippines has reported that the waves striking the country have been less than one metre high and have not caused any loss of life or significant damage. The HUMANITARIAN COALITION and its member agencies continue to closely monitor the impact of the tsunami as its impacts become clearer. 
 
To find out more about what the HUMANITARIAN COALITION members are doing to respond, please visit their respective websites at: