On March 11, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 struck the north-east coast of Japan causing a major tsunami and serious damage across northern Japan. More than 18,000 people have died and 500,000 are living in temporary shelters. Friends of the Earth Japan is collecting money to assist the relief effort. Please donate what you can.

Friends of the Earth International expresses sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan who have been affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Our colleagues at Friends of the Earth Japan have told us that essentials such as food, water and blankets have not reached many of the displaced people who are having to endure freezing temperatures.

On top of that, the nuclear emergency taking place in Fukushima is creating additional uncertainty and fear.

All money donated to Friends of the Earth Japan will be passed on to Japanese organisations working on the ground providing support. Currently these organisations are Peace Boat and Japan Chernobyl Foundation.

Peace Boat [2] is delivering food and other goods in Ishinomaki City where the impact of earthquake and tsunami was severe. Until recently the area was isolated due to the destruction of the roads.

Japan Chernobyl Foundation [3] is focused on the area affected by the nuclear accident at Fukushima. Due to the threat of radiation contamination, many drivers refuse to go to the area and people are leaving. However, many people have chosen to stay and need assistance.

Please give what you can:

donate via bank transfer
Bank: ING Bank
Beneficiary: Friends of the Earth International
IBAN code: NL87INGB0000324471
_Swift (BIC) code: INGBNL2A