โA devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, leading to significant damage in urban areas. As of March 30, the death toll has surpassed 1,600, with over 3,400 injured and many more feared trapped under rubble.* International aid efforts are underway. China and Russia have dispatched rescue teams to assist in search and recovery operations. The United Nations is mobilizing resources to support affected regions. Ireland has pledged โฌ6 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar. The disaster has exacerbated existing challenges in Myanmar, which is already facing political instability and economic hardship. The earthquake’s impact on infrastructure, including hospitals and cultural landmarks, has further strained the country’s resources.
Support Myanmar: how we can help after the earthquake ๐ฅ๐๏ธโ๏ธ
In the early hours of March 28, a powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar, leaving devastation in its wake. Thousands have lost their lives. Entire communities have been reduced to rubble. Families have been torn apart.
We donโt always know how to help in the face of such massive tragedies. But what we do know is this: our community made up of travelers, volunteers, dreamers, and doers, has a long history of showing up for others, even from afar.
Right now, the people of Myanmar need urgent support. Clean water, medical aid, shelter. But also dignity. Compassion. And the knowledge that they are not alone.
Weโre not a relief organization. But we can amplify the voices of those on the ground and point toward trustworthy ways to help.
Project HOPE, Doctors Without Borders, and Oxfam are already coordinating emergency responses.
Local volunteers in Myanmar are doing everything they can often with limited tools and no outside assistance. Their courage is humbling. If youโve ever thought about volunteering abroad, if youโve ever experienced kindness from strangers in another land, maybe nowโs the time to give back.
Donโt scroll past this. Even a small donation, a share, a word of solidarity matters.
Myanmar is far away. But suffering doesnโt know borders.
Ways to help Myanmar after the earthquake without traveling ๐ซฑ๐ปโ๐ซฒ๐พ
In response to this crisis, numerous international organizations have mobilized relief efforts to assist the affected communities.ย For those looking to support these initiatives, here are several reputable organizations actively involved in the relief operations:โ
Project HOPE
This global health and humanitarian organization is deploying emergency response teams to provide medical care and essential supplies to the affected regions.
Visit the official website.
Oxfam
Oxfam is assessing the damage and addressing the needs of those impacted by the earthquake. They focus on providing clean water, sanitation, and emergency shelter.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
MSF teams in the region are prepared to offer medical assistance and are evaluating the immediate healthcare needs of the affected populations.
Click here to visit DWB official website
Direct Relief
Coordinating with regional disaster management agencies, Direct Relief is supplying medical resources to frontline healthcare providers in Myanmar.
Click here for DR official website
Save the Children
Focusing on the youngest victims, Save the Children is working to ensure the safety and well-being of children affected by the disaster, particularly those in refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Read more about StC for Myanmar
World Food Programme (WFP)
WFP is ready to assist by providing food aid to those impacted by the earthquake, addressing the urgent need for sustenance in the affected areas.
Visit the WFP official website
Stay informed, share responsibly
In times of crisis, information spreads fast โ but not always accurately.
One of the most powerful ways we can help is by staying informed through credible, verified sources. Sharing accurate updates from trusted humanitarian organizations and news outlets helps ensure the right messages reach the right people. Avoid spreading unverified rumors or sensationalized content that can fuel panic or harm relief efforts. A thoughtful share can do more good than a hundred empty clicks. In a world flooded with noise, letโs be intentional with our voices.
These outlets have dedicated global teams and strong editorial standards:
- BBC News โ bbc.com/news
- Reuters โ reuters.com
- Al Jazeera English โ aljazeera.com
- The Guardian โ theguardian.com
- Associated Press (AP) โ apnews.com
Verified Social Media sources ๐ข
For real-time updates, we suggest official social media accounts of:
- UN agencies (e.g., @UNOCHA, @WFP, @UNICEF)
- NGOs mentioned above
- Myanmar-based journalists or civil society orgs, if verified and credible.
Before sharing information, double-check that it comes from one of these reputable sources. If in doubt, donโt repostโitโs better to pause than accidentally spread harm.
*The earthquake also affected neighboring countries. In Bangkok, Thailand, tremors caused the collapse of a 33-story skyscraper, resulting in casualties and prompting the declaration of the city as a disaster zone.ย
