Post-Earthquake Myanmar: The Need for Emergency Resources and Humanitarian Aid Remains Enormous
Published: Apr 5, 2025 Reading time: 2 minutes Share: Share an articleThousands of buildings collapsed, food stocks and water facilities were damaged and much of Myanmar’s infrastructure was destroyed. These were some of the major repercussions of the earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March, killing and injuring thousands individuals. Today, the situation remains critical and the need for humanitarian aid continues to be enormous. Thanks to our Club of Friends funds, we’ve been able to rapidly disseminate emergency aid to our partners who provide immediate relief in the country.
The earthquake damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people. Many have been forced to create provisional outdoor accommodations. For this reason, providing shelter and repairing houses and buildings is paramount.
Additionally, since the earthquake hit the country during its early harvest season, food stocks in rural communities were badly affected and granaries collapsed. Food security is and will continue to be vitally important in coming months. As is the rehabilitation of damaged water facilities, wells, water tanks and piping systems.
Medical needs also remain extensive. The hospitals in affected regions continue to be overwhelmed and many of the medical facilities were badly damaged by the initial earthquake. Many injuries are trauma-related and still require surgeries and intensive care. Schools and Temporary Learning Centers were also damaged, which will affect children’s education in the school opening in June.
So far, we’ve released 2.5 million CZK (more than €99,000) in order to support our local partners responding to the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in order to meet the basic needs of the most affected. In addition to cash assistance, our partners are providing humanitarian aid in the form of health kits. We are also helping to coordinate the work of volunteer manual labourers to help clear debris and repair damage in rural areas.
