I'm sure one reason that donations are less than one might expect is that donors are overwhelmed by this on-going disaster. There seems to be no clear end-point. In other worldwide disasters, the damage is over in a short time, and one gets an assessment of the extent of the damage to life and property. In Japan, many forces are still in play.

When I catch my breath, I certainly will donate to some organization based in Japan. At this point I wouldn't know which one but am open to suggestions.

Charley Noble