Contribute to Japan’s Recovery

CARE FOR JAPAN is the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA’s effort to raise funds in the United States for Japanese communities torn apart by Japan’s earthquake and tsunami disasters. Its fundraising campaign started March 25, 2011.

CARE FOR JAPAN enables Americans to contribute to The Nippon Foundation’s long-term community reconstruction efforts. The focus is on orphans, the disabled, the elderly, immigrants, and others whose particular needs are often left unmet in difficult circumstances.

For nearly 50 years, The Nippon Foundation has helped Japan’s towns and neighborhoods deliver social and health services to those in need. The Foundation has unrivalled experience in immediate disaster assistance in Japan, helping the most vulnerable following the 1995 Kobe Earthquake, the 1997 Mikuni oil spill, the 2004 Mid-Niigata Earthquake, and 2007 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.

Local support lies at the heart of the Foundation’s work, bringing bloodmobiles, retirement homes, fire departments, and medical services to remote maritime villages. The Foundation works to strengthen Japan’s civil society and social welfare organizations to bridge the gaps left by governmental programs. CANPAN, an initiative of The Nippon Foundation, provides a clearinghouse to support nearly 9,000 community assistance and volunteer groups ranging from elder care programs to Japan Save the Children that this relief effort is drawing upon.

CARE FOR JAPAN ensures that 100% of all donations will go toward Japanese community relief efforts.

Donors can stay posted by tracking how all of the funds are distributed, either on The Nippon Foundation or Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA websites.

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Donations are accepted by credit card here

Or by checks payable to
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
1819 L Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Please note on your checks that they are designated to “Care for Japan”

Funds Raised (as of 12/01/2011): $136,376.34
Thank you very much for your support.