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Posted by Peter.Biro on March 11th, 2013
March 11 marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. The IRC continues to work with three Japanese aid groups to assist elderly and disabled survivors, and help rebuild the ruined coastal fishing industry. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Japan | Tags: natural disaster, AAR, JEN, Peace Winds Japan |
Posted by The.IRC on January 16th, 2012
Children practice for a student performance at Karakuwa elementary school in the tsunami-wrecked town of Kesennuma, Japan. The IRC and our partner Peace Winds Japan have helped to furnish the school. more »
Posted in Children & Youth, Japan | Tags: children, tsunami, education, natural disasters, Peace Winds Japan | 1 Comments
Posted by Shinko Tana on December 11th, 2011
I am back in Japan for the first time in five months to meet with the IRC’s three local partners and hear about the progress being made as the northeast slowly recovers from the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Asia, Japan | Tags: emergency relief, tsunami, earthquake, Japan | 2 Comments
Posted by Kate Sands Adams on December 2nd, 2011
More than eight months after a tsunami ravaged northeastern Japan, IRC partner AAR is continuing to assist survivors with disabilities and others who have had difficulty accessing aid. more »
Posted in Emergency Response, Asia, Japan | Tags: tsunami, disabilities, natural disaster, earthquake, humanitarian aid, World Disabilities Day, AAR Japan |
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