First, here is some incredible footage of the tsunami destruction in Japan:

http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=world/2011/03/11/natpkg.tsunami.wrap.cnn

Second, here is how you can help those affected by the recent tsunami Japan:
Red Cross
Americares
Save the Children
Global Giving