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Update Saturday March 19th 2011 - To all friends of MST from around the world. A big thank you to those who have contacted us to find out how we are. Our community has been very fortunate - No members of families or faculty and staff had any injuries to report, nor any serious damage to property. Families were a great source of comfort for each other and many stayed together at MST after the quake had struck. Once again, thanks to all for your concern and offers of help.

There are many not so fortunate. There will be coordinated efforts to aid those affected more severely. Many people further North, who were closer to the epicentre, are without homes. MST has worked with Second Harvest Japan for a number of years and are coordinating our assistance efforts through this charity. At this time they are collecting donations of food and supplies and delivering aid directly to those in need. You can join MST in supporting their efforts by donating directly through the Second Harvest Japandonations link.

(http://www.2hj.org/index.php/get_involved/donate_money?v=faYco1b-IJI)

Additionally, Save The Children has set up a relief effort providing food, medical care and education to children. Please visit the Save The Children website to donate online.
(https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6617251/k.7E71/Donate_to_the_Japan_Earthquake_Tsunami_Children_in_Emergency_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?msource=wellpaqke311?v=faYco1b-IJI)

After the unexpected closure last week, MST is currently closed for the scheduled Spring Break. We continue to monitor current events in Japan and the whereabouts of our families. At the time of writing, we aim to return to school as planned on Monday March 28th and are very much looking forward to welcoming the MST community back to Tokyo.