As most of you know, on Monday 12th May, Sichuan province in southwest China was jolted by a massive 7.9 earthquake, leaving over tens of thousands people dead (including an appalling number of children), and over 4.8 million homeless.
For context, Sichuan province is slightly bigger than Germany, with roughly the same population.
When Postcrossing headquarters stopped swaying under our feet, our first reaction was worry, but the second was an instinct to help - and find ways to involve the community in doing so.
We have set up below a donation system via Paypal for those of you who would like to help.
As a bonus, we will send a set postcards to the first 100 people who donate over 15 US dolars or 10 euros.
The postcards are part of a set called "No Man's View" by Chinese photographer Phoebe Jin who kindly offered the packs to Postcrossing. "No Man's View" is a collection of 25 photographic postcards, with images in black and white or muted colors, taken in China and abroad.
All the money raised (minus shipping fees) will go to the Red Cross Society of China, which has formed a disaster relief group that is now working in Sichuan province.
So click below to donate, get a pack of postcards and help us to help.
Top image from wang qian on flickr. More images from "No man's view' postcard set: here and here.
Thank you!