Research Guides: Japan: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis Information: Aid and International Response

International Response

Relief Web
News and documents on the natural disaster in Japan from the information portal of the Humanitarian Relief Community
Red Cross
Red Cross Response to disaster in Japan
UNICEF
Earthquake relief information from the United Nations Children's Fund.
Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund
Provides support to organizations in Japan that are taking part in the relief effort, as well as to ensure longer-term support for local organizations working hard to rebuild their communities.
Australia
Information on the Operation Pacific Assist by the Australian Defense Force (ADF) jointly with the Emergency Management Australia (EMA).
United Kingdom
News updates on relief mission from the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom.
US Navy
Information from the US 7th Fleet, US Navy presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
US Forces Japan
Relief efforts of US Military as well as updates on status of US troops and facilities in Japan.
US Embassy in Tokyo
Track updates for U.S. citizens in Japan and U.S. government response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan.
US Pacific Command
News on the Operation Tomodachi Relief to Japan by US Military.

PBS Guide - How to Help
A list of charities and agencies providing relief in Japan.
NY Times Guide - How to Help
A list of charities and agencies providing relief in Japan.
NY Times - What Aid Makes Sense for Japan?
Seven contributors debate what kind of help Japan needs. What can the United States and the rest of the world do to help the country recover?
InterAction Guide - How to Help
A discussion of the most effective forms of aid in any emergency.

Information on contacting people in Japan
Information from the Japan-American Society of Washington, DC.
Google Japan missing person's finder
Currently tracking about 457900 records. People can both look up a name and share information about someone. Powered by Google.