I know that in the aftermath of the earthquake(s) in Haiti, people were asked to not travel there, and instead give financially to support official relief effor

I know that in the aftermath of the earthquake(s) in Haiti, people were asked to not travel there, and instead give financially to support official relief efforts. This may be a different situation since infrastructure in Haiti was probably more destroyed than in Japan (and thus travel more impacted), but it's something to consider.