Reader D.C. recommends the Japan Chernobyl Foundation as a charity for victims of the earthquake and nuclear disaster. He writes:
"For 20 years, JCF has specialized in providing medical aid to radiation disaster victims, with a special emphasis on helping children. It is a reputable charitable organization and one of only a small number of nonprofit organizations granted official NPO status by the Japanese National Tax Agency.
"More complete information, including an explanation of how a portion of contributions may qualify as a tax- deductible gift in Japan, is available on JCF's Japanese-language page. English-language information is also available.
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