Browse YouTube and you’re guaranteed to find tons of videos from during (and after) the quake and tsunami in Japan. Though I’ve watched a large number of these videos, which show peoples reactions, swaying skyscrapers, and towns submerged underwater with houses literally drifting away, it wasn’t until I saw the video above that I really began to comprehend just how powerful this natural disaster is. I mean, I’ve been experiencing earthquakes my whole life (I live right near fault lines in southern California) and not once have I seen the ground move like this.
There’s no doubt that those in Japan will be needing our help in the coming days, weeks, months, and maybe even years. More than a thousand people dead, still tons missing, people expected to run out of food and water. And think about all of the damage—parts of Japan will have to be completely rebuilt.
I know that we’re all hurting for money these days, but for just one second think about the people you can be helping by donating even $1. As broke as I am, I’ve already donated $20. Japan needs the help more than I need the couple gallons of gas, the crappy fast food, or those few drinks at the bar. Below are some of the ways you can donate (borrowed from SignalNoise):
• Canadian Red Cross
• American Red Cross
• Doctors without Borders
• The Salvation Army
• Oxfam
• Global Living
• Care
• ShelterBoxCanada: Text REDCROSS to 30333 to donate $10
USA: Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10
Ireland: Text REDCROSS to 57500 to donate €5
