As the devastation of the December 26th earthquake and resulting tsunamis continues to unfold, we would like to offer our sincere thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families.
Literally millions of people have lost their homes in this disaster in addition to the tremendous loss of life. If you would like to help in some way, below is a list of some of the organizations assisting in the relief effort. It is by no means comprehensive.
- Music For Relief www.musicforrelief.org
- AmeriCares: 800-486-HELP, www.americares.org
- American Friends Service Committee (AFSC Crisis Fund): 215-241-7000, www.afsc.org
- American Jewish World Service: 800-889-7146, www.ajws.org
- American Red Cross International Response Fund: 800-HELP NOW, www.redcross.org
- Catholic Relief Services: 800-736-3467, www.catholicrelief.org
- Direct Relief International: 805-964-4767, www.directrelief.org
- Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres: 888-392-0392, www.doctorswithoutborders.org
- International Medical Corps: 800-481-4462, www.imcworldwide.org
- International Orthodox Christian Charities Middle East Crisis Response: 877-803-4622, www.iocc.org
- Mercy Corps: 800-852-2100, www.mercycorps.org
- Operation USA: 800-678-7255, www.opusa.org
- UNICEF: 800-4UNICEF, www.unicefusa.org
We wish you all the best in 2005 as we remember those in need in South Asia and East Africa.
The Metallica Family