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Kapila Kane
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 04/04/2011 : 4:34:16 PM
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It is my understanding that Hawaii and Japan have a long-time mutual support agreement for times of crises or problems.
While visiting BI last week, I spoke with Keoki Kahumoku, and others about the situation in Japan.
Keoki's sister is over there living, working and trying to help people...the problems are overwhelming...and a month after the event, suffering and problems are huge, yet our general American level of consciousness, media coverage and overall response is somewhere below the abysmal level of action and support America displayed during the Katrina disaster in New Orleans.
Most important is probably basic needs, and getting to where people still need to be rescued from life threatening aspects...
What are the wisest suggestions to helping, and What things are most important right now, -- what or should we be doing to help?
There are so many struggling survivors who need our help now...or sooner.
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Bau
Lokahi
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2011 : 11:16:24 PM
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| You are very right, there needs to be much more help. these are good questions. I am not able to donate money to relief organisations, and would realy like some tips on what someone like myself could do to help. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 04/05/2011 : 05:10:54 AM
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At times like this, MONEY is the most useful thing you can provide. Think what you can give up to provide a financial donation - a week's worth of Starbucks coffee? Two night's dinners out? That new slack-key CD? Any amount can provide help.
If you are unable to contribute money, call the familiar charities and ask if you can provide volunteer time in their local facilities. Think also about creative ways to gather money for contributions, from soliciting it in your workplace to putting on anything from bake sales to concerts to neighborhood garage sales.
The established charities have structures in place to assess needs, acquire materials and effectively distribute them with trained personnel. What they need is our contributions to pay for these valuable services.
Be aware that there are always scam operations who pop up at times of tragedy to take advantage of your generosity, so be sure to know with whom you are dealing AND how much of your contribution will go to help. |
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Peter Medeiros
`Olu`olu
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Posted - 04/05/2011 : 09:24:33 AM
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| I agree with Greg. Send money, the International Red Cross is setup especially for catastrophes like this. If you are unable to send money or volunteer, say a little prayer for those who have passed and their families and keep them in your thoughts. |
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Bau
Lokahi
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2011 : 6:37:21 PM
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Prayers and healing thought are good thing I agree.
Perhaps this goes without saying, but passing these along and raising awareness is something that everyone can do as well, thereby encourage people who can help mroe to do so.
I found some things that can be repost about legitamate organisations and blog elseware and send to family and friends
here is an article on different ways to donate.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/21/how-to-help-japan-earthquake-relief_n_834484.html
here is a petition for those who have donated to the red cross and save the children
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/donations-for-the-victims-of-japan-quake-tsunami-disaster/
there is so much need in the world, with huge ongoing crisis and problems , it is my wish that people would make much more effort like this all the time , not just when there is a natural disaster. I know some do, but there definately needs to be more. Anyone who is blessed with lifes nessesities should bless someone else too.
Like what you say retro, its not much of a sacrifice for some folks to give up buying that latest gadget,or take that expensive vacation money and stay at home instead and give it to someone who just wants to by food or pay for meds or the rent.
Although there is somethign to be said for spending your money (depending where if its a good company and where it goes) because your money is supporting other peoples livelyhoods. We are all in this together. Eating out and leaving a nice tip for a waitress/er can mean a lot. They could be one of the people struggling too. Or buy the CDs of an artist trying to put food on the table for thier family. And when companies don't make money either people lose jobs. I guess its a very complex subject with a lot of different facets to it. sorry for ranting on.
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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2011 : 12:19:51 PM
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www.kokuaforjapan.com
Concert today. Check KITV for the webcast if you're outside of Hawai'i. |
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Bau
Lokahi
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2011 : 1:33:54 PM
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| i'm watching now Andy , hope everyone is also sharing the link... |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 04/10/2011 : 11:45:18 PM
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| I watched on and off until I had to leave for a party at 5. It was very entertaining and moving. $1.36M in pledges - WOW! |
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Tsunami, Japan and Hawaiian connections...
