Japan: How You Can Help
Primary Source is deeply concerned for all of the citizens of Japan during this extremely difficult time. We send our condolences to those who have lost friends and family, and our thoughts to all who are suffering with uncertainty and fear in the wake of this massive natural disaster.
There are a number of American and international organizations that are collecting donations and sending in workers to help with relief efforts. Below is a short list for your consideration.
Japanese Disaster Relief Fund - Boston
This special fund has been developed as a local effort to provide immediate and direct relief to affected individuals and communities in Northeast Japan.
Save the Children: Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières
MercyCorps via Peace Winds Japan
Primary Source has several online resource and curriculum guides on Japanese culture and history that may serve as a reference for those teachers discussing Japan in their classrooms.
Japan Resource Guide (includes book, film, website, and curriculum recommendations for teaching and learning about Japan)
Political and Cultural Identity in Postwar Japan (three primary source-based lesson plans)
