look at the date today, 18th march 2011 already isnt it? time flies. it has been a week since the unthinkable disaster struck japan. everyday single day, i have to hold back tears each time i read/see/watch news of disaster stricken japan. these people spent the past 7 days living in fear, pain, and desperation. i can imagine how 7 days felt like 7 years. they’re living a nightmare not many of us can live through. these people lost their families, their home, their town. saw on news today that this man, lost his wife, son and 4 grandchildren in the tsunami. he’s currently helping other family members through this ordeal. i dont know how he does it. he must be so broken, he must feel like he wants to die. i believe he must feel like he’s already dead inside. the despair, the fear, the hunger and the cold, how can these people survive? how can they move on? everything that they had, is gone. i feel so sad and helpless there is nothing i can do. i cant take away their pain, i cant give them their family, i cant make everything ok. these people are torn forever. nothing is gonna make them feel ok. i can only pray and hope God takes away their pain and give them courage. all we can do is to provide monetary support hoping it will tide them thru temporarily.
You can donate to:
Mercy Relief: The organisation has deployed a two-man preliminary disaster response team to Japan to ascertain ground needs and procure relief supplies. The MR team will help distribute supplies with UN agencies. It will also collaborate with local non-governmental organisations to support their relief efforts. With an initial tranche of USD $20,000 provided by SAP Asia Pacific Japan, the team will help address the pressing needs for food, water and quilts.
For cheque donations, please make the cheque payable to Mercy Relief Limited and send it to the Mercy Relief office at Blk 160 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #01-1568 Singapore 310160. On the back of the cheque, indicate ‘Japan Quake and Tsunami Relief’’.
Cash donations can also be made at the Mercy Relief office. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am – 7pm. For ATM transfers/internet banking, Mercy Relief’s DBS Current Account is 054-900493-6. Credit card donations can be made via eNets at http://www.mercyrelief.org
Singapore Red Cross: The organisation has started a hotline (6334-9152 / 6334-9153 / 6334-9154) to help those in Singapore get in touch with relatives in Japan. The SRC will take down details of the missing person and forward the information on to its sister national society, the Japanese Red Cross Society and the International Committee of Red Cross. It is also working with the Japanese Association to raise funds.
For cheque donations, please make the cheque payable to Singapore Red Cross Society and mail to the SRC office at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486. On the back of the cheque, indicate ‘Japan disaster 2011′, name of donor/organisation, contact numbers and address.
Cash donations can also be made at the SRC office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 9 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays, 9.30 am – 6pm.
The public can also SMS “Red Cross” to 75772. Each message will cost $50. The SRC is also working with banks like DBS, OCBC and UOB, to allow donations through ATMs and the Internet.
World Vision Singapore: A World Vision assessment team has arrived in the quake zone to assess the needs of the survivors and prepare supplies. The team brought baby supplies, warm clothing, food and daily necessities for distribution. World Vision also plans to establish child-friendly spaces so children affected by the disasters can resume normal childhood activities and experience structure and security.
For cheque donations, please make the cheque payable to World Vision International and mail to the World Vision office at 750B Chai Chee Road, #03-02, Technopark @ Chai Chee, Singapore 469002. On the back of the cheque, indicate ‘Japan disaster’.
Cash donations can also be made at the World Vision office. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm.
You can donate online at http://www.worldvision.org.sg/japandisaster/
The Japanese Association: Cash donations are accepted at the reception on the first floor between 9am and 9pm daily. The association is located at 120 Adam Road. Tel: 6468 0066.