Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on April 14, 2016 has experienced a series of earthquakes that were the strongest since March 2011. The powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake killed a total of 58 people, and 90,000 have been and remain evacuated, according to The Mainichi. The beautiful city of Kumamoto has been destroyed, and the people have been ordered to leave their homes.
If you are one of those who are away from the area but want to support the people affected by the earthquakes, the links below might be where you start showing your kindnesses and condolences to the event. This is the list of several international funds that have been launched by companies and organizations in order to aid the people and city.
1. Children's Emergency Fund — Save the Children.
Children's Emergency Fund was launched by Save the Children, an international non-governmental organization that uses a holistic approach to help us achieve more for children.
Where is your money going?
The fund will be spent to support the survival of children and their families.
How to donate?
- Go to the Children's Emergency Fund page.
- Donate with credit cards or a PayPal account.
2. 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund — Micaela Anne, Organizer
2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund is a crowdfunding page launched by Micaela Anne, Canadian organizer, youtuber and blogger based in Southern Japan.
Where is your money going?
The donation will be sent to the prefectural government and will be used to aid relief efforts.
How to donate?
- Go to 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Fund page.
- Hit “DONATE NOW” button.
- Donate with a credit card.
3. Japan Earthquake Relief Fund — Japan Society
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund was launched by Japan Society, a U.S. organization committed to deepening mutual understanding between the United States and Japan.
Where is your money going?
The donation will be spent for organizations that directly help those impacted by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and the Great East Japan Earthquake.
How to donate?
- Go to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund page.
- Donate with a credit card ($10 is the minimum donation).
4. Emergency Fund Raising for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes — Yahoo! JAPAN
Emergency Fund Raising for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes has launched by Yahoo! JAPAN, a Japanese Internet Company.
Where is your donation going?
The donation will be spent to support the people affected by the disaster.
How to donate?
- Go to Emergency Fund Raising for the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes page.
- Donate with a credit card. (You must have Yahoo! JAPAN ID to make donation.)
5. Kumamoto Japan Earthquake Bitcoin Relief Fund — Coincheck
Kumamoto Japan Earthquake Bitcoin Relief Fund was launched by Coincheck, a bitcoin wallet and exchange service headquartered in Tokyo.
Where is your donation going?
The donation will be sent to Peace Winds Japan (PWJ), a non-governmental organization dedicated to the support of people that are in distress and threatened by conflict, poverty or other turmoil.
How to donate?
- Go to Kumamoto Japan Earthquake Bitcoin Relief Fund page.
- Donate with bitcoin.