Please donate!

In view of the very tragic events that have taken place in the Tohoku region and the continued suffering afflicting the survivors, the KCBA urges all members of the Kansai community to donate generously to the following charities listed below.

The KCBA is also in contact with Canadian Consular officials and is posting messages and announcements from the Canadian government on our website for the convenience of our members and for all Canadians living in Japan.

As posted earlier, the Embassy of Canada in Tokyo recommends all Canadians living in Japan to register with the Registry of Canadians Abroad website so that they are able to receive messages directly from the Embassy regarding fast pace moving events in the affected areas.

Registry of Canadians Abroad Link:
https://www.voyage2.gc.ca/Registration_inscription/

Recommended Charities:

1) Japan Red Cross
In English:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html

In Japanese:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/index.html

2) HOPE International - HOPE for Japan Fund

Canadian NGO HOPE International Development Agency's Asian-Pacific office which is located in Nagoya, is involved through an advisory capacity and has a board member on the ground in the affected area. HOPE-JP is also currently preparing a shipment of blankets to the affected area and is evaluating logistics and what is needed and where.

HOPE-JP has also established a Tohoku Earthquake Fund in order to channel monetary donations specific to the current crisis in Japan.

For ongoing details of HOPE-JP's efforts and how you can donate, please visit the HOPE-JP website.

www.hope.or.jp/en

Thank your co-operation,

KCBA Communications