Help for Asia

The latest death toll numbers for the Asian earthquake/tsunami disaster are up to 140,000, and yet problems for the survivors are only just beginning. Humanitarian organizations are able to get people food, medical supplies, and shelter, but they need money to pay for these efforts. Here are some ways to give, if you’re able:

CARE is mounting a comprehensive, multi-country emergency response that includes food, water purification tablets, shelter materials and basic medical supplies. Your generous contribution will help rush this lifesaving aid to India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
http://www.careusa.org/

Oxfam and its partners responded immediately by distributing food, temporary shelter, and clean water in Sri Lanka. In Indonesia, they will soon be providing much-needed water and sanitation. Oxfam teams are busy assessing needs in India and other affected countries. http://www.oxfamamerica.org/

With a presence in the affected areas, UNICEF is working around the clock to assess the situation in hard-to-reach areas. With water supplies contaminated or damaged, safe drinking water is the top priority, along with medicine and shelter.
http://www.unicef.org/

Expanded list of participating relief organizations from USAID.
http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html