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Dear Supporter

Last month I visited some of the areas of Japan hit worst by the March tsunami. There, with your help, Mercy Corps and partner Peace Winds are still helping survivors. Mercy Corps is bringing post-trauma help to Japanese children by building capacity within local communities to hasten their emotional recovery. Click here to watch the video ››

I visited evacuation centers where hundreds of Japanese families continue to take shelter. I stood in the ruins of homes and businesses. And I heard plenty of hard stories

. But you know what? I also met folks with remarkable bravery and resolve. I saw lots of smiles. And I heard plenty of laughter — like the children in this video I shot of our Comfort for Kids program

You are a big reason for their smiles and laughter. With your support, Mercy Corps has helped thousands of kids heal through art, sports and other playful activities

Because of you, we're also helping communities recover by :

-          Supporting a mobile grocery store that travels to evacuation centers so displaced families can buy their own food

-          Equipping local Chambers of Commerce with the support they need to rebuild businesses and small-town economies

-          Helping hard-hit fishermen return to sea, which will restore jobs and help families begin again

From the wreckage I saw, I can tell you there's a long way to go. But the ruins only tell one part of the story. The smiles of survivors and laughter of children on their way to recovery tell another

On behalf of the people I met, and thousands of others in Japan who you're helping, thank you for your incredibly caring support

Sincerely

Roger Burks, Senior Writer

Click here to see the latest content on our recovery efforts in Japan on our website, Nucléaire : Ce que l'on nous cache ( Japon, France et Le Japon bientôt inhabitable ? - source agoravox - blog Saltabank