aya_magic | help_Japan - Please spread the word [edited] (Reply)

I'm sure by now everyone has heard the news about Japan. I certainly hope everyone you know has been able to make contact/has been accounted for. I'm still waiting to hear confirmation from some friends about their whereabouts but I'm certainly praying for the safety of all those affected.

As of my understanding Japan still hasn't officially requested aid internationally but a community has already been created and have started compiling a list of charities where donations will be marked specifically for Japan. They will be opening up for offers on March 14th:

help_japan .

Once things get opened up they're going to start opening first rounds for offers and bids. They may open up a lightning round at some point or other depending on what they decide. Here are the categories of offers:

Words [fanfic or origfic]
Art offerings [fanart or original art; everything except web graphics]
Graphics offerings [icons, site layouts, mood themes]
Audio [fan-related or original music]
Food
Everything else [catch-all category: jewelry, crafts, clothing, etc.]

Current list of charities receiving donations and updated News here: clickie.

Their Auction Timetable is here: clickie.

Graphics to help promote the community and cause here: clickie.

Frequently Asked Questions section is here: clickie. [Also contains links to the other sections]

-- [Copied from their Schedule and Timetable Post]

FANDOM FUNDRAISING AUCTION / EXCHANGES FOR JAPAN RELIEF EFFORTS, ROUND ONE

> Auctions open: 14 March
> Auctions continue until: 26 March
> Final reminders re donations and completed bids: 28 March
> Auctions close: 31 March

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I'm going to try and stay up to date on what's going on with this community. I have two essays to work on this weekend but I'll do my best to keep things up to date. I assume that the links I provided above will be updated as new information is made available but if not I'll try to update those links for the correct places or add more if necessary.

I'm going to keep praying for all the people who have been affected and I hope you all will help promote this cause.