China's Pain

If you've seen the grief and loss in the hundreds of pictures coming out of Sichuan such as "China's Pain" and this article, you're likely wondering what you can do to help. It appears that forces have mobilized, and we feel confident in recommending all of the following organizations. As always, Love Without Boundaries receives the highest praise possible for their efficiency as it relates to the donor's money and overhead costs (3% overhead, almost unheard of in charities, but it's because of their dedicated volunteers):



HOW YOU CAN HELP

Love Without Boundaries
Chinese Children Adoption International
Visiting Orphans

Most of the above organizations are working with orphanages, especially due to the fact that there will be many new orphans from this tragedy. Several SWIs are near the epicenter, and you can see a map of them here at Red Thread Maps.
Mercy Corps is already working in Wenchuan, and you can read more info here: Mercy Corps

Here is a blog by Melanie Zhang who is the Associate Director of Children's Hope International-China. She has set up a team of volunteers and is in Chengdu. Children's Hope Team