Disaster in Japan: Help Urgently Needed

Video footage of the tsunami that has lead to widespread destruction in Japan is beyond belief: it is not a big budget Hollywood disaster film. It is real. Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami has left hundreds of people dead, injured or missing; and the numbers are rising. 4.4 million households are without power. The Canadian Red Cross is acting quickly with relief efforts in Japan but they need our help.


Canadians wishing to help support relief efforts underway are encouraged to contribute by:

Donating online

Calling 1-800-418-1111

By texting the word ASIA to 30333 to make a one-time donation of $5*

By contacting their local Red Cross office. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked “Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami” and mailed to the Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2.