In response to the earthquake and devastating tsunami which occurred last week in Japan, Handicap International is gearing toward sending a small team of technical staff from its Southeast Asia programs for a fact-finding and solidarity mission to Japan. The mission will also make contact with some disabled persons organizations (DPOs), evaluating their capacity to take action and offering support. No direct involvement is foreseen at this stage. The focus will be on identifying ways with local stakeholders to tend to PwDs’ basic and specific needs while massive relief will remain the priority for all.