Japan earthquake relief at a glance

Tsunami survivers shelter in the hall of a cultural center in Ofunato, Iwate prefecture, Japan.
(Photo: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)

As powerful aftershocks shake Japan, the International Rescue Committee continues to support the relief efforts of three Japanese aid groups assisting survivors of last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Here is a look at their work at a glance:

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR)

Photo: AAR

The AAR is working in hard-hit Miyagi, Iwate and Fukushima prefectures:

• Focusing on assistance for people with disabilities, the elderly, and people living on remote islands with little access to water and other basic necessities
• Distributing  food, clothing, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies and other essentials

JEN

Photo: JEN

JEN is working in Miyagi prefecture:

• Focusing on assistance for children
• Distributing  food, blankets, diapers and other infant supplies
• Preparing hot meals at evacuation centers
• Clearing out mud and dirt from homes and evacuation centers
• Planning to roll out psychosocial care services, mainly to families with young children

Peace Winds Japan

Photo: Peace Winds Japan

Peace Winds Japan is working in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures:

• Distributing  food, fuel, tents, blankets  and other critical supplies
• Building temporary baths at evacuation centers
• Providing satellite phone service to survivors
• Planning psychological and social support services in evacuation centers
• Preparing to distribute basic household items to 10,000-20,000 families who are moving into temporary shelters