The Mar. 11 Japanese earthquake and tsunami has had a profound effect on the world at large, but it has also hit close to home as a number of Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ of Lethbridge international students are from Japan or have ties to the region.
Beginning Wednesday, Mar. 16, the Japanese students, working with staff from the , are launching a fundraising and awareness campaign to support relief efforts.
In addition to charitable organizations promoted by the Japanese students, people can also support two major charities operating in the region - Shelterbox International and the Canadian Red Cross.
Look for an awareness display just outside the main entrance to the Ãâ·Ñ¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ÔÚÏß¿´Æ¬ Library.
You can donate online to these organizations by visiting these websites:
Shelterbox
Red Cross