Community Action for Japan

Earthquake in Japan On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the

worst earthquake in its recorded history.
Some thirty minutes later, a catastrophic
tsunami inundated towns, villages and
farmland along the coast. UNICEF has
pledged to do “anything and everything” to
support Japan in the wake of the
earthquakes and tsunami. The people of
Japan have been there for the world’s
children in their time of need, and UNICEF
will be there for Japan’s children now.

As global citizens, our response is essential. Our role is to inform and engage community
members about the situation and solutions. You can help by hosting fundraisers and
educational events to benefit Japan. Below are several ways to support UNICEF’s relief
efforts from within the United States.
To Donate
Register as a volunteer. Receive the most up-to-date information, resources and ideas
Visit at www.unicefusa.org/volunteer.
www.unicefusa.org
Create your own fundraising event for Japan. Complete our online application at
Call http://volunteers.unicefusa.org/activities/fundraise/application-for-fundraiser-to.html.
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Raise awareness using social media. Talk about the issues that impact children and
Mail families and UNICEF’s action in Japan through social media. You can follow UNICEFUSA
U.S. Fund for UNICEF on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TeacherTube, and unicefusa.org’s FieldNotes blog.
Volunteer and Repost or retweet this up-to-date information on your group pages, individual profiles,
Community Partnerships blogs, and Twitter accounts.
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038 Host an international high tea. Honor the people of Japan and organize a high tea
fundraiser.

Check out UNICEF’s Voices of Youth project. Join the young people from around the
world who are engaging in discussions about Japan, at www.voicesofyouth.org.

Host a UNICEF dinner party. Invite guests to make a donation in honor of their meal.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Discuss why this emergency is
important to you, and why it should remain in the headlines.

Wear red and white ribbons. Wear the colors of the Japanese flag to show solidarity.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF You can choose to hand out the ribbons for free or sell them as a fundraiser.
Volunteer and Community
Partnerships
125 Maiden Lane Thank You
New York, NY 10038
100 percent of every dollar raised will go directly to the relief and recovery efforts in
1.800.FOR.KIDS Japan. All funds raised for Japan should include “Japan” in a cover letter or memo
section of checks and money orders. Please make checks payable to the U.S. Fund for
UNICEF.