Tsunami Donations
Something I hear often from Indians that makes them hesitate about contributing (or contributing as much as they would like to) is in trusting an organization and their efficiency. Out of my experience I can recommend one, which I contribute to annually. Click on Amma.Org – Tsunami Relief. The ashram/monastic life is pretty rigorous and it trains them in that sort of efficiency, discipline, and dedication towards humanitarian work. The American Red Cross is another trusted organization, though they most likely have a higher administrative overhead than ashrams.