One Year Anniversery of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Yesterday March 11th, 2012 marked the one year anniversary of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.

The American Red Cross has been working with the Japanese Red Cross, to help the hundreds of thousands of people injured and displaced by this terrible disaster.

Watch this video to learn what your American Red Cross has done and is continuing to do to help the Japanese people, made possible from all the generous donations made by you.

6 Months After

In the six months since the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan, donations to the American Red have helped the Japanese Red Cross meet the emergency and longer-term needs of families living in evacuation centers and temporary housing.

The American Red Cross has contributed nearly $260 million to Japan’s recovery since the March 11 disaster.

Thank you to the many people who donated to the American Red Cross to help the disaster efforts in Japan.

Here is a message from the President of the Japanese Red Cross.