When the earthquake and tsunami hit the coast of Japan on March 11, it was clear the scale of this disaster, compounded by the nuclear crisis in Fukushima, was unprecedented.
Save the Children has been working in Japan for 25 years. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, Save the Children deployed emergency response teams to assess the needs of children and their families. Through our response, Save the Children has been able to meet the needs of children and their families by giving immediate and direct support, distributing essential materials and providing services specifically tailored to children.
Six months down the road, we are proud of our successes. We recognize, however, that this is only the beginning, and serve in part as a period for building the foundation for long-term relief and recovery work.
Read our Six-month report on our Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami Emergency response and recovery program.
Survivor Story
Karen, age 6, huddles together with her family in a classroom at a primary school in Ishinomaki, Japan. They have only a few blankets and a small kerosene stove for warmth. “We have been here since Friday. It’s cold and I want a bath,” says Karen.
Read this Moving Story
Japan Relief Worker Blog
Save the Children's Andrew Wander, reports from Japan where he is part of our disaster and emergency relief team. He wrote "Japanese Respond to Disaster With Quiet Determination" about how he has been inspired by survivors and fellow relief workers on the ground.
Read his Blog Post
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