Noto Earthquake, Asia, Japan Relief and Recovery

Sakura Matsuri Fundraiser for Noto Earthquake Recovery

April 12, 2024

A promotional "postcard" for the fundraiser. There is a blue box with offwhite text that reads "Donate: Support Earthquake Relief in Japan's Noto Peninsula." Beneath the box is a link to the fundraiser, the JASWDC logo, and the Peace Winds logo. Above it is the Sakura Matsuri logo. On the right is a photo of two rescuers in red gear walking on top of a collapsed home. There is a QR code on the bottom right.

During this year’s Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival, the Japan-America Society of Washington DC is helping to raise funds for Peace Winds’ recovery efforts after the New Year’s Day earthquake on Japan’s Noto Peninsula. Donations help Peace Winds provide essential supplies for evacuees moving into temporary housing, organize special programs for senior citizens and children, and undertake community rebuilding efforts. 

To contribute to the JASWDC fundraiser, please click here.

About Peace Winds’ Disaster Response in Ishikawa Prefecture

On January 1, 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula, killing more than 240 people and leaving tens of thousands without homes, water, electricity, and other basic necessities. Peace Winds’ airborne emergency response team, ARROWS, was quickly dispatched to the disaster zone, and a number of staff members have remained on the ground aiding survivors in and around Suzu City since the earthquake struck.

Immediate relief activities included aiding in local search-and-rescue efforts, transporting patients to hospitals, providing medical care, and distributing essential supplies. Now that three months have passed since the earthquake, the situation in Suzu City has improved in a number of ways. However, life in evacuation centers is difficult, and many evacuees still do not have access to running water. As they begin their transition to temporary housing, Peace Winds is providing earthquake survivors with sets of kitchen supplies, including small appliances, dishes, and silverware. Our staff will remain in the area aiding recovery efforts, and long-term activities will include grief care and community-building programs. 

To read more about Peace Winds’ work to support survivors of the Noto Earthquake, please visit our blog here. We are deeply appreciative of donations from our supporters, which make our work possible. 

For more information on the Peace Winds’ response and corporate/foundation contributions, please contact us at info@peacewindsamerica.org