Japanese Red Cross Society

About Japanese Red Cross Society

The Japanese Red Cross Society is a nonprofit organization that serves as Japan's affiliate of the International Red Cross. Their commitment to supporting communities started with their founding in 1877. Since then have been providing humanitarian support and emergency response services to communities across Japan for over 140 years. The organization is a respected institution that continues to deliver critical aid and disaster relief throughout the country as part of the global Red Cross network.

Our partnership and impact

On January 1, 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan, causing 1,500 aftershocks and a tsunami. This disaster caused destruction across the region, damaging 193,529 structures across nine prefectures, over 1,300 injuries, and loss of life.

Zoom donated funds in support of rapid relief and humanitarian response to the natural disaster. Further details about the Japanese Red Cross Society's efforts and response to the earthquake can be found here and their May 2024 report.