I saw an article from Saturday's Biloxi, Mississippi, newspaper, The Sun Herald, about a campaign started by CNN correspondent Kathleen Koch to send letters of support to survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan almost a year ago. She named the effort Words of Hope for Japan.
Although the project was schedule to end on the one-year anniversary of the disaster, the article states that Koch will continue to translate and send to Japan any letters that she sees.
You can read the article here. There's also a Facebook page with updates (you can see much of the Facebook page, including photos of many of the letters, even if you don't have a Facebook account. Just click on that link and take a look).
According to the information about the project, anyone can participate - adults, children, groups. All letters will be translated, shipped free of charge to Japan by UPS and delivered to evacuees by the Japanese American Citizens League of Tokyo. Schools, churches, scout troops and other organizations as well as individuals can provide that hope simply by writing a letter sharing concern and encouragement. Children who can’t write can draw pictures. What is important is to do something to brighten the lives of the survivors and reassure them that they are not alone.
Write to: Words of Hope for Japan
P.O. Box 636
Fulton, MD 20759
I participated and received letters from 10 or 12 children. They appreciate knowing people around the world care about what happens to them.
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