At the request of Japanese Christians, Samaritan's Purse has deployed a team to provide emergency aid to people affected by the deadly earthquake and massive tsunami that hit the northeastern coast of the country on March 11.
Staff members are on their way to the affected area. We will be working with local churches to distribute food, water, blankets, hygiene supplies, and other aid to people who have lost virtually everything.
“The people of Japan need help, and we are going to help them however we can,” said Ken Isaacs, Samaritan’s Purse International’s vice president of projects, who is directing our response. “Our partners there called us to ask us to bring our expertise, and it is our privilege to serve alongside them.”
We are organizing a 747 cargo jet to airlift emergency relief materials such as hygiene kits, blankets, plastic, and water filtration systems. Our Japanese church partners have secured trucks to distribute relief supplies and obtained permission for us to enter the disaster zone. Local Christian volunteers are being mobilized to help with the response.
Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham has conducted evangelistic Festivals in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Okinawa. The events were organized by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which is working with us for this response.
Pastor Yoshikazu Takada, who was chairman of the Osaka Festival committee, requested our assistance. “Please come. We need your help,” he said.
The massive tsunami was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful in recorded history. Giant waves engulfed coastal towns and swept away houses, cars, boats, and trains.
The quake has been followed by dozens of strong aftershocks. Japan's prime minister called the crisis the most severe challenge the nation has faced since World War II. Officials have declared a state of emergency for a nation grieving the loss of so many lives while gripped by fear of more quakes and possible radiation leaks from damaged nuclear reactors at two power plants.
The twin disasters have devastated hundreds of towns and villages in northeast Japan. The official death toll reached 1,833 on Monday, but is expected to soar to more than 10,000. Hundreds of thousands of survivors have been left without adequate food, water, shelter, or heat as overnight temperatures drop below freezing.
Please pray for the people affected by this catastrophe, and for God to grant wisdom and direct our steps as we respond.
Staff members are on their way to the affected area. We will be working with local churches to distribute food, water, blankets, hygiene supplies, and other aid to people who have lost virtually everything.
“The people of Japan need help, and we are going to help them however we can,” said Ken Isaacs, Samaritan’s Purse International’s vice president of projects, who is directing our response. “Our partners there called us to ask us to bring our expertise, and it is our privilege to serve alongside them.”
We are organizing a 747 cargo jet to airlift emergency relief materials such as hygiene kits, blankets, plastic, and water filtration systems. Our Japanese church partners have secured trucks to distribute relief supplies and obtained permission for us to enter the disaster zone. Local Christian volunteers are being mobilized to help with the response.
Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham has conducted evangelistic Festivals in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Okinawa. The events were organized by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which is working with us for this response.
Pastor Yoshikazu Takada, who was chairman of the Osaka Festival committee, requested our assistance. “Please come. We need your help,” he said.
The massive tsunami was triggered by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful in recorded history. Giant waves engulfed coastal towns and swept away houses, cars, boats, and trains.
The quake has been followed by dozens of strong aftershocks. Japan's prime minister called the crisis the most severe challenge the nation has faced since World War II. Officials have declared a state of emergency for a nation grieving the loss of so many lives while gripped by fear of more quakes and possible radiation leaks from damaged nuclear reactors at two power plants.
The twin disasters have devastated hundreds of towns and villages in northeast Japan. The official death toll reached 1,833 on Monday, but is expected to soar to more than 10,000. Hundreds of thousands of survivors have been left without adequate food, water, shelter, or heat as overnight temperatures drop below freezing.
Please pray for the people affected by this catastrophe, and for God to grant wisdom and direct our steps as we respond.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
PRAY:
- That God would provide peace and comfort to the suffering.
- For wisdom and strength for our church partners.
- That God would go before us to open doors and provide resources.
- For our team’s safety as they travel to the area.
GIVE:
Please visit our donation page to help provide the resources to meet critical needs in Japan.
