More than a week has passed since Peace Winds Japan posted this on their website so it’s no longer “news” but I still found it to be interesting. The reason is that Peace Winds Japan is one of several organizations that have focused on helping people in other countries and are now using this expertise in Japan. Here’s a quote from the “About” tab on their web site:
“Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the support of people in distress, and threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. With its headquarters in Japan, PWJ is operational in many parts of the world.”
One of the things I’ve learned through this disaster is that helping people in other countries is good preparation for helping people in your own country when the need arises.
By the way, if you look at their website, you’ll find that they are accepting donations.
– Kirk
P.S. Thanks to The Source -Kumamoto Earthquake- (https://www.facebook.com/thesourcekumamotoearthquake/) – my source in this case. :) http://peace-winds.org/en/news/1134