How to help japan ? 10 points?

Question:

I'm doing something sponsored at school to raise money for japan but I'm not sure where to give the money when I raise it ?
Any ideas in the uk

Answer:

I donated to the Japanese Red Cross through Google. I thought it would be best if the donation went to an organization of Japan itself rather than an outside organization.

Otherwise, donate to well known organizations that have been around for awhile like the American Red Cross or Salvation Army. Realize that the money raised for these organizations is not to give to the Japanese people, but to help keep these organizations operating so they can assist in aiding the people who need it for food and medical care.

Ignore opinions that Japan is a rich country and does not need help. A section of Japan has just been wiped out with 5,600 people dead and almost another 5,000 people unaccounted for.
Then add the crisis of a nuclear catastrophe that may happen soon with thousands of people having to evacuate Japan or at least relocate.
Then add that many businesses have to be closed down for awhile leading to a drop in the Japanese economic market.

Japan is not that rich to deal with all this damage and deaths.