A massive earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand. We are releasing CZK 2.5 million in aid so far
Published: Mar 31, 2025 Reading time: 2 minutes Share: Share an articleA massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday afternoon. The disaster has caused significant loss of life and extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. The epicentre was recorded in the centre of Myanmar, near the country's second-largest city Mandalay.
So far, we have released CZK 2.5 million from our Club of Friends to help. We will convey our help through local partners who are working in Myanmar. They will distribute basic humanitarian supplies to affected households: funds to buy food and drinking water, kitchen utensils, clothing, blankets, and materials for emergency shelters, such as tarpaulins, rope, and cleaning supplies. The funds released will be used to help volunteers clear away the collapsed infrastructure and for psychosocial assistance afterwards.
The scale of the disaster is huge and help will be needed for the long term. The ongoing civil war is also exacerbating the humanitarian situation. According to UN figures, this year alone, almost 20 million people in Myanmar will depend on humanitarian aid, equivalent to more than a third of the population.
