Japan Relief Update | News
March 17, 2011
FTH is actively involved on the ground in Japan, partnering with 3 r
eputable Christian organizations to respond to the devastation of the earthquake and tsunami. They are facing great challenges in accessing the affected areas because of closed roads and severe fuel rationing. Japan Assemblies of God (JAG) sent a representative to Sendai on Sunday to connect with the 20 AG churches. He shared with us that getting quantities of supplies up to Miyagi Prefecture will also 
be a big challenge, again due to broken roads and fuel rationing.
The report from JAG HQ is that displaced people/families are migrating to Tokyo from the flood and nuclear evacuated areas. Displacement shelters at schools & public buildings and churches are being set up.
The funds from FTH wired to JAG will be 
used as follows: 1/3 for baby food, formula & diapers, 1/3 for food & bottled water, and 1/3 for fuel & transportation. Our first line of relief will be JAG Bible School/Seminary students distributing supplies in newly development shelters north of Tokyo.
As of last night, a US organization verbally donated 4 containers of rice meals for the FTH pipeline in Japan - a total of 1.1 million meals. JAG is working on the clearing process for the first container and has arranged storage space at one of their church facilities.
CRASH (Christian Relief Assistance Support and Hope), part of Grace Christian Fellowship in Tokyo, is another valuable partner in this crisis. They have set up 6 regional bases of operation to send teams out to visit shelters to give emergency supplies, bring comfort and support. The next 48 hours is crucial because of the danger of the nuclear reactor melt down.
The plea for Japan is desperate – we need your help TODAY! Hundreds of thousands are homeless, left without shelter, food, water, electricity, or medical attention. 100% of all donations will be sent directly to the relief effort. Your generous sacrifice WILL make a difference!
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