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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
How to Help?
As we all know, Japan was hit by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded last week, followed by a deadly tsunami that has changed Japan and its residents’ lives forever. Little Steps has compiled a list of where to donate and how to help Japan during this time of hardship.
Why Little Steps Loves It:
Save the Children - an organization focused on setting up child-friendly spaces in evacuation areas and psychosocial care for children. Donate here. Also, be sure and check out the fundraiser event on Wednesday, March 11th at Tasmania Ballroom.
HK Mama With Love - a group of mothers in Hong Kong are collecting basics for babies in Japan. Click here for dropoff points and information.
Hong Kong Red Cross - helping the Japanese Red Cross with emergency relief. Donate here.
The Salvation Army - providing daily necessities and counseling advice. Donate here.
Medical Teams International - working with partners in Japan to provide support. Donate here.
Medicins Sans Frontieres - providing emergency medical assistance. Donate here.
Mercy Corps - working with partner Peace Winds to provide emergency assistance. Donate here.
Who It's Perfect For:
Apple iTunes - by teaming up with The Red Cross you can donate directly from your iTunes account. Donate here.
Google - easily donate via Google's Crisis Response Project to The Red Cross. Donate here.
Facebook - give via facebook. Donate here.
Google People Finder - tool for friends and family. Click here.
Twitter - keep up to date on the happenings, special earthquake hashtags. Tweet here.
What Else:
Quintessentially Foundation For Japan
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at KEE Club
An evening to raise funds for the ongoing relief mission in Japan featuring an exhibition by international artists plus an auction. Proceeds from ticket sales and auction will be donated to the Red Cross. Venue: KEE Club, 6/F, 32 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong. RSVP to quintessentially4japan@quintessentially.com. Tickets HK$400 (including one raffle ticket)
Sing for Japan
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm at South Horizons Neighbourhood Community Centre – 1/F/Hall East Commercial Block, Marina Square, South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau – accompanied by the Hong Kong Southern District Youth Orchestra and Maestro Lu XiaoYi.
Friday, April 15, 2011at 8:30 pm at French International School (FIS) - 34 Price Road, Jardine's Lookout at the Auditorium.
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm – Intimate Recital at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Stanley – 1 Tung Tau Wan Road.
Website: http://singforjapan.blogspot.com/
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